Events

Collider is the Citadel’s New Play Development Festival that celebrates and helps bring to life new stories and scripts for larger stages showcasing a mix of local artists and artists from across the country and beyond. Check out the free play readings, mixers, and artist-led workshops (more workshops info coming soon)! Learn more and see full festival details at: citadeltheatre.com/artists/play-development/collider-festival 

2025 Schedule

Friday, June 20, 2025

Reading – Cyrano De Bergerac

by Jessy Ardern, an adaptation of the play by Edmond Rostand
7 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Reading – Persuasion

by Katherine Koller, an adaptation of the novel by Jane Austen
2 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Playwrights Mixer

6 - 7 pm
Zeidler Hall Lobby

Join us to meet and mingle with fellow playwrights, artists and theatre lovers who are passionate about new play development. This is also a chance to check out our Pop-Up Theatre Bookstore which carries plays by many local writers and many of the playwrights involved in Collider.

Reading – The Riverside Seniors Village Theatrical Society Presents: William Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet

by Collin Doyle
7 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

SUNDAY JUNE 21 2025

Reading – Runaways

by Mac Brock
Read by participants in the Citadel Young Company
2 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Playwrights Mixer

6  - 7 pm
Zeidler Hall Lobby

Join us to meet and mingle with fellow playwrights, artists and theatre lovers who are passionate about new play development. This is also a chance to check out our Pop-Up Theatre Bookstore which carries plays by many local writers and many of the playwrights involved in Collider.

Reading – Nowhere With You: An East Coast Musical

by James Odin Wade, based on the music of Joel Plaskett
7 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Deadline to apply - September 20

Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025.

Be part of a juried art show featuring up to 50 exceptional artists. Held at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, our event offers a professional, welcoming space for artists to showcase and sell their work directly to an engaged and art-loving community. We’re looking for artists who are passionate about sharing their work and who value connection, visibility and a vibrant atmosphere.

We encourage all painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic, glass, jewelry and textile artists to Apply Now! 

Please visit our website to review an application / contract, our fee structure and much more. 

Deadline to submit is September 20 however applications are reviewed on a first come, first served rolling basis and artists are notified of their participation within 1-6 weeks.

Thanks for your consideration and happy creating!