Tennessee Williams St. Louis

We are getting ready to celebrate our 11-year anniversary! At the 11th annual 2026 Festival, we are focused on Tennessee's legacy. This season, "The Tennessee Effect" will feature "Appropriate" by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins. This Tony Award, Obie Award, and Drama Desk Award-winning play is receiving its St. Louis debut with the Tennessee Williams festival. 

Since its inception, TWSTL has embraced the work of the legendary playwright, poet, and artist, whose works include multiple Pulitzer Prizes such as "The Glass Menagerie," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and "A Streetcar Named Desire," to name a few. Williams' work reflects the nearly 20 years his family lived in St. Louis, and his creations range from the famed classics to adaptations for film and opera, to dozens of newly discovered plays and writings that have been continuously documented, performed and studied around the world. TWSTL, founded by St. Louisan Carrie Houk, has attracted thousands to its variety of readings, radio plays, panel discussions, concerts, art exhibitions, productions, and playwright contests.

With your support, we can continue not only to carry on William's legacy, but highlight the success of St. Louis Theatre makers and the life changing power of local arts in St. Louis

Visit www.twstl.org for more information on our recent and upcoming events.