What's Happening!

  • THE FAMILY DOG WILL RETURN IN 2027!

    Summerworks 2026’s sold-out, hit production of THE FAMILY DOG by Bailey Williams, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and starring the original cast will return for FOUR WEEKS ONLY, February 9 – March 6, 2027 at New York Theatre Workshop. Tickets will go on sale in a few weeks – sign up for our EBLAST to get updates, early access and special ticket deals!

  • THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR GALA A GREAT SUCCESS

    Thanks to everyone who joined us to honor Josh Silverman, and to everyone who contributed to make it a truly special night.

    It’s not too late to contribute to the Josh Silverman Fund! DONATE HERE

  • MEET OUR 26/27 GROUP COHORTS!

    A very warm welcome to the incoming writers and directors taking part in Clubbed Thumb’s Early-Career Writers’ Group and New Play Fellowship!

    Directors Cricket Brown, Marissa Joyce Stamps and Jillian Jetton will work on plays by Daniel Holzman, Aaron Ricciardi and Nikhil Mahapatra respectively – stay tuned for a Winterworks announcement.

    And we’re looking forward to getting to know Agyeiwaa Asante, Ida Cutler, Carlin Feck, Fiona Gorry-Hines, Salwa Meghjee, Derick Edgren Otero, Jacob K. Robinson and Amy B. Tiong in this year’s writers’ group!

  • THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SUMMERWORKS 2026

    Whether it was your first Summerworks or your 29th, we are so pleased you could join us. CLICK HERE for photos, essays and press from this season.

    We’ll be spending the summer incubating and planning for the fall, but we have lot of news to share, so watch this space!

  • OUR NEW ANTHOLOGY - ON SALE NOW

    We’ve been eager to put out a second anthology since Funny, Strange, Provocative was published in 2007, and the last year finally provided us with the time to take on this long-awaited project. We are thrilled to announce that Unusual Stories, Unusually Told, published by Bloomsbury/Methuen, is now available!

    In it you’ll find seven Clubbed Thumb plays that span 18 years of our history, as well as essays and interviews about the work, and the often atypical processes that led to their productions.

    Read more about the book and get your discounted copy (and our first anthology) HERE

SUMMERWORKS 2001

U.S. Drag

by Gina Gionfriddo
directed by Pam MacKinnon

With Ian Helfer, Effie Johnson, Vin Knight, Meg MacCary, Annie McNamara, Maria Striar, Erich Strom and Mather Zickel

Sets by Craig Siebels
Costumes by Alysia Raycraft
Lights by Randy Glickman
Sound by Robert Gould
Choreography by Monica Bill Barnes

A serial killer named Ed stalks the city, luring his victims by asking for help. To protect themselves, a group of New Yorkers form SAFE, “Stay Away From Ed.” The first rule: don’t help anyone. It’s a matter of urban survival.

June 15 – July 7, 2001

Jimmy Carter Was a Democrat

by Rinne Groff
directed by Michael Sexton

With Peter Ackerman, Carla Harting, Molly Powell, Steven Rattazzi and Dan Stewart

Sets by Laura Hyman
Costumes by Elizabeth Niemczyk
Lights by Jane Cox
Sound by Jill BC Du Boff

The air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport have the worst conditions in the country, but newly elected president Ronald Reagan has promised to be their champion.

June 18 – 20, 2001

16 Spells to Charm the Beast

by Lisa D’Amour
directed by Anne Kauffman

With Randy Danson, Cam Kornman, Caitlin Miller, Jon Krupp and Robert Alexander Owens
Sets by Louisa Thompson & Charles Goldman

Costumes by Jenny Chappelle Fulton
Lights by Gwen Grossman
Sound by Deniz Akyurek

An aging woman turns to magic as the view from her apartment is blocked by an ever-growing building. Meanwhile, somewhere in the city, the Beast pines for her.

June 25 – 27, 2001

Owls

by Erin Courtney
directed by Pam McKinnon
with Colleen Werthman and Dan Illian

An play performed by telephone. Part of the 2001 Humana Festival.