THE PIPELINE SERIES
The Pipeline Series provides the space to present readings and workshops, whether that be developmental or an existing work. It also serves programming that doesn’t fit into the prototypical show mold and/or in the prototypical show venue (e.g., creating a haunted house stroll along the Freedom Trail). The pipeline will have minimal budget and technical requirements.
2026-2027
BILL & TED’S MOST EXCELLENT ROCK OPERA
A Developmental Reading of a New Musical
Book and Lyrics by Chris Matheson
Music by Jason Lytle
Directed by Chris Matheson
September 12-20, 2026
Greene Theater
NewFest: Short Works
A Ten Minute Play Festival
Written and Directed by Emerson students
Festival Direction by Katie Meade
April 2027
Semel Theater
Theatre for Young Audiences:
Pathways Towards Community Collaboration
In Collaboration with Artist-in-Residence Lily Odekirk
April 2027
Paramount Center
Previous Productions
Chantecler: a Musical Fable (2026)
a staged reading featuring current students and alumni
Book & Lyrics by Anthony A. Piano
Music by Michael R. Colicchio
Directed by Scott LaFeber
Music Direction by Jonathan Goldberg
NewFest: short works (XXXX-2026)
our annual short play festival
Written and Directed by Emerson Students