About Us

The Johnson City Play Reading Collective is a community-driven arts group dedicated to bringing bold, engaging, and thought-provoking theatre to the Tri-Cities area. Founded on the belief that powerful storytelling doesn’t require elaborate stages or big budgets, the Collective creates intimate, accessible spaces where scripts come alive through the voices and creativity of local artists.

Through curated play readings, original short works, and thematic showcases, the Collective highlights the rich possibilities of performance in its purest form. Whether exploring contemporary social issues, revisiting literary classics, or uplifting new playwrights, each event invites audiences to experience theatre in a way that is immediate, unfiltered, and deeply human.

Our performances often take place in unique community spaces, making live theatre more approachable and woven into the cultural fabric of Johnson City. We collaborate with local actors, writers, directors, and arts supporters to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive environment where both seasoned theatre lovers and curious newcomers are welcomed.

Above all, the Johnson City Play Reading Collective exists to celebrate storytelling, elevate local artistic voices, and strengthen our community through shared creative experiences.

Intimate stories. Local talent. Theatre for everyone.