THE COUNTER

By Meghan Kennedy, Directed by Christy Watkins

Show Producer: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Performances begin February 20, 2026

2024 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award

This heartfelt play follows Paul, a retired firefighter, and Katie, his regular server. After months of small talk, Paul reaches out for friendship, and Katie agrees, sensing his need. Their bond deepens through shared secrets, leading both to rediscover hope and joy in human connection.

“★★★★ An intensely provocative new American play.” — New York Stage Review

“The subtle beauty of THE COUNTER lies in watching these two burrowing creatures develop the kind of bond that means they’re pulling each other back up towards the light.” —New York Magazine

“THE COUNTER offers an engrossing dive into the minds of people who have been deeply shaken by their past…” — DC Theater Arts

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Open Captioned Performance
(with a Post-Show Actor Talkback)
Sunday, March 1 @ 2:30PM
Industry Night
(Pay-What-You-Will pricing)
Monday, March 16 @ 7:30PM
80 minutes with no intermission
THE COUNTER | Full Program
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