The Bushwick Starr has announced the six playwrights and the schedule for the 2026-27 edition of its Starr Reading Series, a run of free staged readings of new plays that will take place November 30 through December 9 at the theater’s home at 419 Eldert Street in Bushwick.

Each reading starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, with tickets available at the door. The schedule opens Monday, November 30, with “The Universe is Finished!” by b Dang, followed by “Make Believers” by Salwa Meghjee on Tuesday, December 1, and “Jackie/Jacquie” by Lisa Clair on Wednesday, December 2. The series resumes Monday, December 7, with “The Fifth Plague” by Lily Haje, “The Haunting of ecila: A Clown Show” by AliCHE Kabia on Tuesday, December 8, and “I’m a Really Good Swimmer” by Mya Ison on Wednesday, December 9.

The series is curated by Elizagrace Madrone, Jehan O. Young, Machel Ross and William Burke. “We continue to carve out a special place for artists to explore and develop their raw ideas and impulses,” the curatorial team said in the theater’s announcement. “The Starr Reading Series is centered on adventure, exploration, mystery, risk and discovery. We are passionate about giving artists support and room to do their thing — whatever that ‘thing’ is.”