First Draft: “Cabin Pressure” by Mark Charney and Cory Norman

The Rose Theatre Co.’s First Draft reading series presents *Cabin Pressure*, a new comedy by returning collaborators Mark Charney and Cory Norman. The staged reading is followed by a guided discussion with the playwrights, actors, and creative team, giving the audience an opportunity to contribute to the play’s development.

First Draft is part of The Rose Theatre Co.’s New Play Development Series, which supports new American plays through public readings and audience conversation. Across more than a dozen seasons, the series has introduced over 45 new plays, many of which later received full productions in Washington, on Broadway, and elsewhere.

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 PM. The reading begins at 7:30 PM and is scheduled through 9:30 PM, followed by a guided audience discussion.

Tickets: Free

Registration: RSVP is required.

Venue: Arts Club of Washington

Address: 2017 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Format: Staged reading of a new comedy, followed by a discussion with the playwrights, actors, and creative team.

Accessibility: The First Draft series describes its readings as free and presented at friendly, accessible venues.

Support: The project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.