Upcoming events
Forge Theater Labs Live: To Boldly Go by John Patrick Bray
Forge Theater Labs is proud to announce its next live episode taping for Season 1, "To Boldly Go," by John Patrick Bray, presented at University of Southern Maine’s Southworth Planetarium on May 20th at 7:00 PM.
In this immersive, one-night only radio play, Gamer Samus and Ancient Greek Philosopher Aristotle explore the merits and challenges of “Geek Theatre” when they are suddenly whisked into the future to help stop a war between AI and the last remaining humans.
Director Grace Kellar-Long shares this about the radio play, “To Boldly Go is a funny, zany, sci-fi adventure that is both Geek Theater itself and about the power of Geek Theater. Come for the Star Trek jokes and stay for the commentary on our relationships with theater, spectacle, and Artificial Intelligence.”
“To Boldy Go” is also sound designed and engineered by Cory Macgowan, with postproduction editing by Sam Rapaport. This episode features performances by Joshua N Hsu, Maya Williams, Sarabell Wrigley, and original live music by Portland Producer and Keyboardist Myles Kelley.
RSVP Recommended | Space is Limited
All Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can with a suggested donation of $25.00.
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MAACC Presents "In Conversation with Curtis Chin"
Maine’s First Asian American Community Center, in partnership with Equality Community Center - ECC and Forge Theater Labs, welcomes author, producer, director, and activist Curtis Chin for a community conversation about his memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.
Moderated by Forge Theater Labs Founder Joshua N Hsu, this event brings together LGBTQ+ communities, immigrant communities, asian communities, and the arts communities for an afternoon centered on storytelling, belonging, identity, and the power of food and family at the Equality Community Center in downtown Portland.
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Forge Theater Labs Live Episode 1.6 "Play Dates" by DR. Janna Segal
Forge Theater Labs is proud to announce its next live episode taping for Season 1, "Play Dates," a playwright-dramaturg-director "dating show" by Dr. Janna Segal, presented in partnership with Maine Playwrights Festival at Argenta Brewing, March 16th from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM.
In this unique, one-night only show, Founder of Forge Theater Labs Joshua N Hsu and Maine Playwrights Festival Artistic Director Liz Carlson will act as matchmakers for eight playwrights and dramaturgs from Maine. Will they discover their ideal writing collaborators? Anticipate a flurry of creativity in this unparalleled theatrical dating show, featuring sound design by Cory Macgowan and music by Greasy Grass.
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Forge Theater Labs Episode 1.1 "The Will To Adapt" (Copy)
Forge Theater Labs is back with its first live, episode of Season 1!
Join host Joshua N Hsu and guest host Megan Tripaldi at Novel Maine as they help writer Will Shakes get over their writer's block and explore the process of adaptation.
Forge Theater Labs Episode 1.1, “The Will to Adapt”
Written by Megan Tripaldi
Hosted by Joshua N Hsu and Megan Tripalid
Directed by Sararose Wiley
Sound Design by Cory Macgowan
Technical Producer/Editing by Sam Rapaport
Featuring Caroline Chung
With Guest Artists Adam Corriveau, Beth Somerville, and Sampson Spadafore.
Free | Suggested Donation: $25.00
To ensure our work is accessible to all, we're also thrilled to share that all of our upcoming events for 2026 will be pay-what-you-can. While we have a suggested donation, we don't want it to be a barrier to seeing the show. Cash/Venmo/CC/Check accepted for Donations..
Forge Theater Labs Episode 1.1 "The Will To Adapt"
Forge Theater Labs is back with its first live, episode of Season 1!
Join host Joshua N Hsu and guest host Megan Tripaldi at Novel Maine as they help writer Will Shakes get over their writer's block and explore the process of adaptation.
Forge Theater Labs Episode 1.1, “The Will to Adapt”
Written by Megan Tripaldi
Directed by Sararose Wiley
Sound Design by Cory Macgowan
Technical Producer/Editing by Sam Rapaport
Featuring Caroline Chung, Joshua N Hsu, and Megan Tripald
Suggested Donation: $25.00
To ensure our work is accessible to all, we're also thrilled to share that all of our upcoming events for 2026 will be pay-what-you-can. While we have a suggested donation, we don't want it to be a barrier to seeing the show. Cash/Venmo/CC/Check accepted for Donations..
FORGE THEATER LABS SEASON REVEAL PARTY
We’re finally ready to release Forge Theater Labs Season 0!
Join us at Novel Maine for an exciting evening as we look back on Season 0 and go live with the podcast! You'll also get a sneak peek at our upcoming plans for 2026 and learn about our partners for the coming season.
This in-person event promises to be a night of music, anticipation, and celebration. Don't miss out on the chance to be the first to know what's in store for the upcoming season
Featuring the Forge Theater Labs Season 0 Team and more!
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