Mar 5, 2007 : The Shea Theatre announced its Third Annual New Works Festival, showcasing plays by Massachusetts playwrights. Taking place this year on Saturday, March 10 at 8pm, the festival has become the major late winter event featuring new comedies and dramas.

“We’re delighted to see that the Shea New Works Festival has become an established home for the best in emerging Massachusetts theater,” said Shea Theatre executive director Debra J’Anthony. “Writers, theater groups, and audiences come literally from all over the state to create and enjoy new experiences.”

Currently on the evening’s bill are A Mother In My Head, a comedy by Christopher L. King being produced by Playwrights’ Platform of Boston, and Sammy’s Game by Christopher Lockheardt, produced by the Shadow Box Theatre of Fitchburg.

A Mother In My Head is a humorous peek inside just how much lasting influence mothers have on their offspring. The Shadow Box Theatre, which typically does shadow puppet productions for children, is adapting its methods for Sammy’s Game, a very adult life-and-death sport happening in the shadows of an alley.

To further expand the audience experience, The Shea has arranged for intermission refreshments to be provided by a gourmet coffee and tea shop.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors. For reservations, please call (413) 863-2281 and leave your name, the number of tickets you want, and please mention that they are for the New Works Festival.