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The Gate Theater Group
Northern Thailand's First English-language theater company
Raising The Gate for Our 20th Season!
On March 7th & 8th, 2026 we present The Cagebirds, a captivating play by David Campton, directed by the talented Claire Gordon.
First performed in 1978. It explores themes of freedom, control, and individuality. The action takes place in a single setting — a room where several women, each representing different human characteristics, live under the control of the Mistress. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of the Wild One, who challenges their confinement. The play becomes a study of conformity, manipulation, and the cost of liberation. Themes that are explored by director Claire Gordon and her cast of 8 women in this production nearly 50 years on. Now in a world where social media, AI and the fight to belong and exist continue to be a challenge that enforces a metaphorical cage that can keep women trapped in their own self induced isolation. Sometimes it's easier to close the door and lock yourself away from the world outside because the cost of freedom seems too great. This short play where 7 women appears caged by the ominous Mistress will be stage in March for International Women's day as a statement to call to attention the challenges still faced by many women today.
First performed in 1978. It explores themes of freedom, control, and individuality. The action takes place in a single setting — a room where several women, each representing different human characteristics, live under the control of the Mistress. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of the Wild One, who challenges their confinement. The play becomes a study of conformity, manipulation, and the cost of liberation. Themes that are explored by director Claire Gordon and her cast of 8 women in this production nearly 50 years on. Now in a world where social media, AI and the fight to belong and exist continue to be a challenge that enforces a metaphorical cage that can keep women trapped in their own self induced isolation. Sometimes it's easier to close the door and lock yourself away from the world outside because the cost of freedom seems too great. This short play where 7 women appears caged by the ominous Mistress will be stage in March for International Women's day as a statement to call to attention the challenges still faced by many women today.
The Gin Game "A Tragicomedy"
Coming April 23-25 2026
Coming April 23-25 2026
Get ready for a theatrical knockout! The Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Gin Game. This isn't just a play; it's a battleground. In a forgotten Midwestern nursing home, two residents, Fonsia (Pamela Teves) and Weller (Stephan Turner) face off in what seems like an innocent game of gin. But as the cards are dealt, so are brutal truths. Secrets become ammunition, regrets turn into daggers, and hopes are shattered with every play. Weller, a man haunted by a lifetime of losses, desperately seeks one last victory, while Fonsia confronts the chilling possibility that her own choices have paved the way for her loneliness. Prepare for an unforgettable and utterly heart-wrenching experience where every game reveals the raw, unfiltered essence of two lives looking back with nothing left to lose.
We Are Casting The Exonerated
The Exonerated
The Exonerated lays bare the system's brutal failures, giving voice to death row survivors. It's a raw, true account of stolen lives, forcing a confrontation with wrongful convictions. This play isn't just storytelling; it's a demand for justice. Witness the harrowing resilience of the innocent, their stories a stark indictment of a broken system. Prepare to be shaken!
About The Auditions:
Ensemble Roles:
We are also looking for highly versatile and commanding actors for our ensemble. Strong abilities with dialects and characterization are essential for these roles.
Male Ensemble #1:
Caucasian, 21-75 years old. This actor will portray multiple characters, including: White Cop 1, Kerry’s Defense, Sheriff Carol, Jessy, Court Attorney, David’s Prosecutor, Inmate, White Guard, Jeff Cellmate, Ex-Boyfriend, and Farmer.
Male Ensemble #2:
Caucasian, 21-75 years old. This actor will portray multiple characters, including: White Cop 2, Kerry’s Prosecution, Rhodes, Deputy, Southern White Guy, Robert’s Judge, David’s Defense, Doyle, and The Prosecution.
Female Ensemble: 1 African American 30s-50s Roberts wife also Southern, opinionated, outspoken and extremely warm. She and Robert have a lovingly contentious relationship. Loves to speak her mind.
Female Ensemble: 2
Any nationality. This actor will portray Sandra/Sue and a Female Lawyer.
Audition Information
To audition, please record a 60-90 second contemporary dramatic monologue. Submit your audition video to [email protected] with "Audition Video" in the subject line. We will respond to all submissions within 48 hours.
The Exonerated lays bare the system's brutal failures, giving voice to death row survivors. It's a raw, true account of stolen lives, forcing a confrontation with wrongful convictions. This play isn't just storytelling; it's a demand for justice. Witness the harrowing resilience of the innocent, their stories a stark indictment of a broken system. Prepare to be shaken!
About The Auditions:
Ensemble Roles:
We are also looking for highly versatile and commanding actors for our ensemble. Strong abilities with dialects and characterization are essential for these roles.
Male Ensemble #1:
Caucasian, 21-75 years old. This actor will portray multiple characters, including: White Cop 1, Kerry’s Defense, Sheriff Carol, Jessy, Court Attorney, David’s Prosecutor, Inmate, White Guard, Jeff Cellmate, Ex-Boyfriend, and Farmer.
Male Ensemble #2:
Caucasian, 21-75 years old. This actor will portray multiple characters, including: White Cop 2, Kerry’s Prosecution, Rhodes, Deputy, Southern White Guy, Robert’s Judge, David’s Defense, Doyle, and The Prosecution.
Female Ensemble: 1 African American 30s-50s Roberts wife also Southern, opinionated, outspoken and extremely warm. She and Robert have a lovingly contentious relationship. Loves to speak her mind.
Female Ensemble: 2
Any nationality. This actor will portray Sandra/Sue and a Female Lawyer.
Audition Information
To audition, please record a 60-90 second contemporary dramatic monologue. Submit your audition video to [email protected] with "Audition Video" in the subject line. We will respond to all submissions within 48 hours.
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The Gate Theater Group Celebrates 20 Seasons of Bold, Transformative Theater!
20 Seasons. Countless Stories. One Mission. For twenty years, The Gate Theater Group has:
Our Story: A Pioneering Global Legacy At The Gate Theater Group, we believe theater is the ultimate bridge. For two decades, we have served as a vital cultural connection between Northern Thailand and the United States. As a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are proud to be a 100% volunteer-driven organization where every cent goes directly to the stage and the community. Our Story: A Pioneering Global LegacyFounded in 2006 as Northern Thailand’s first English-language theater, The Gate has evolved into a transnational artistic exchange. From co-producing the first Chiang Mai Fringe Festival with San Francisco’s EXIT Theatre to our current 20th Anniversary Season, we continue to bring Western classics to the East and Thai voices to the US. Why "Raise The Gate"?Sustaining a non-profit across two continents requires immense resilience. Your support for the Raise The Gate campaign ensures the curtain rises on our landmark 20th season, including:
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