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This Is Not the Play is a dynamic artistic project by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, known for her sharply observed contemporary work and award-winning storytelling. The project is rooted in experimental theatre traditions and reflects Hutchinson’s distinctive voice in modern American drama. While the piece has seen notable performances and festival runs, it remains a compelling representation of Hutchinson’s broader body of work and its ongoing influence on stage dialogue and representation.

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Chisa Hutchinson is an acclaimed writer whose accolades include the GLAAD Award, Lilly Award, New York Innovative Theatre Award, Paul Green Award, Helen Merrill Award, and the Lanford Wilson Award. Her plays have graced major theatres and stages across the country, establishing a reputation for thoughtful, provocative theatre that engages with race, identity, and the craft of playwriting itself.

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Below you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from Hutchinson’s prolific career, and information about This Is Not the Play, including connections to past productions and available live performances where applicable.

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Biography and career highlights are sourced from public records and theatre archives. This Is Not the Play is historically significant as a meta-theatrical work premiered in 2011 by Theaterlab and MAD DOG THEATRE COMPANY in New York City. While there are currently no publicly announced 2025/2026 tours, Gold Coast Tickets remains a resource for updates and future opportunities to experience Hutchinson’s work live. For fans seeking more context, follow the artist and related theatre organizations for announcements and behind-the-scenes insights.

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Quick Facts About This Is Not the Play

  • This Is Not the Play is a play written by Chisa Hutchinson, commissioned by Mad Dog Theatre Company and premiered in 2011 at Theaterlab, New York City.
  • The work is described as a meta-theatrical piece about a Black playwright attempting to write a play about white characters, with the characters interactively influencing the process.
  • Chisa Hutchinson is an award-winning playwright (GLAAD Award, Lilly Award, New York Innovative Theatre Award, Paul Green Award, Helen Merrill Award, Lanford Wilson Award) with multiple productions at major theatres.
  • Past productions include the 2011 NYC premiere (Theaterlab, MAD DOG THEATRE COMPANY) and the 2014 Cleveland Public Theatre run.
  • As of February 9, 2026, there are no publicly announced 2025/2026 tours for This Is Not the Play.

Biography and career highlights are sourced from public records and theatre archives. This Is Not the Play is historically significant as a meta-theatrical work premiered in 2011 by Theaterlab and MAD DOG THEATRE COMPANY in New York City. While there are currently no publicly announced 2025/2026 tours, Gold Coast Tickets remains a resource for updates and future opportunities to experience Hutchinson’s work live. For fans seeking more context, follow the artist and related theatre organizations for announcements and behind-the-scenes insights.

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