From comedy and drama to music, mystery, and the unexpected, the annual Fertile Ground Festival running April 10 – 18 is a celebration of fresh stories, bold creative voices, and new theatrical works.

HART Theatre in Downtown Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District is once again the only venue on the westside participating in the festival. This year’s festivities at HART include an eclectic mix of original plays, musicals, staged readings, and short works by talented playwrights from the local community and beyond. 

Festival goers can enjoy 19 new works in just 8 days, presenting an unmatched opportunity to discover the “next” great play. See the full festival line up on the HART website.

Ticket are on sale now! Pick up a Festival Pass or purchase tickets to individual shows. 

The 2026 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is part of the regional festival produced by the Portland Area Theatre Alliance.

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