Spring and Summer are just around the corner and MAD is ready to hear your ideas for a 2026 MAD Spring or a Summer Production! The Spring and Summer is MAD’s opportunity to engage in educational activities and to experiment beyond the traditional show format.
Spring Show (~March – June timeframe)
In the past, MAD has done Spring Variety Shows composed of short scenes from plays interspersed with songs, woven into a variety showcase. The Spring Show has often included workshops leading up to the final performance, with the goal of training and participation rather than giving a highly polished performance. The theme can be anything you imagine and the submitter does not need to be the director of the show. You can apply to direct the acting part, the music part, or you can even apply to be the Spring/Summer Show Director without a theme! But don’t be limited to just a variety act: if you’re interested in running an improv group or organizing a workshop, submit your idea!
Summer Show (~June – August timeframe)
MAD is looking to continue their Summer Show productions this year and wants your ideas! Similar to the Spring Shows, your submission can be anything you’d envision with the goal of keeping the production simple (it is a relaxed season after all!) Last year MAD produced a children’s play “The Garden Show” with one 30 minute show, six rehearsals, and a cast comprised entirely of children. (Won’t someone think of the children??)
Visit MAD’s production history page to peruse past years’ Spring/Summer Shows for more ideas. The submission should include the director’s name (if applicable), the director’s resume (if applicable), any proposed staff that are already on board, and your vision for the show. If you are interested in proposing/leading either a Spring/Summer production (or have questions on the process), please send an email to keshavswaminathan@gmail.com NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (02/10/2026).