The Waukegan Theatre Festival (WTF) is the one and only new play festival of Lake County.

Join us for a series of readings, workshops, and full productions of new plays at Three Brothers Theatre and other locations in Downtown Waukegan.

The Perfect Team by Henry Allan
Dead for ten years, the spirit of legendary Broadway composer Jacob Lewis lingers in the mortal world, unable to rest until he completes one last story. He strikes a deal with Hugo Andrews, a young composer crippled by writer's block: in exchange for using Hugo's body to complete his final masterpiece, Jacob will help revive Hugo's creative brain. However, their uneasy alliance unravels when someone from Jacob's past reappears, disrupting the plan and wreaking havoc on Hugo's life. As tensions rise, the two must face the consequences of their pact before it's too late for Hugo.
Showtimes
Friday at 7pm at Three Brothers Theatre at 221 N Genesee Street
Saturday at 7pm at Three Brothers Theatre at 221 N Genesee Street

It's Coming from Inside the House by Kevin Blair
An series of staged comedic horror short plays of all shapes and sizes. You'll laugh, cry, and scream!
Showtimes
Friday at 7pm at Three Brothers Theatre at 115 N Genesee Street
Sunday at 7pm at Three Brothers Theatre at 115 N Genesee Street

Sitting, Standing, Lying by Josh Beadle
Two actors are left to their own devices when they are mysteriously locked in a rehearsal room with no director, stage manager, or stage crew. Why have they been locked in the room alone? They hardly have a chance to figure things out when suddenly an odd beeping, or was it a buzzing sound, starts and they are forced to rehearse a play. What will happen to these two actors? Will they see the show to it’s conclusion?
Saturday at 1pm at Waukegan Music Exchange at 128 N Genesee Street
Sunday at 4pm at a to be decided Location

The Point of Return by Connor Daley
The Point of Return is a new musical following the inner workings of HER mind after the loss of Papa. Watch her mind unravel through folksy songs and duets with danger that lives in her head, lies that have been, said and the fright that fills her with dread ,When all hope feels lost she pushes ahead, and fights to find her point of return. This show aims to bring awareness to mental health, and grief (There are mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts).
Showtimes
Saturday at 4pm at Three Brothers Theatre at 115 N Genesee Street
Sunday at 1pm at Three Brothers Theatre at 115 N Genesee Street