New Oak Theatre

About New Oak Theatre

New Oak Theatre is a non-equity professional theatre company committed to producing high-quality theatrical experiences that prioritize artistic integrity and creative excellence. The company produces a diverse repertoire including Broadway musicals, contemporary plays, classic dramatic works, and innovative new pieces with professional-caliber production design, choreography, and technical execution.

Current Operations

New Oak Theatre is currently performing at the Starland Playhouse in Savannah, Georgia, at 25 E Maupas Ave. This downtown setting gives audiences an intimate, accessible theatre experience in the heart of Savannah.

Building the Future: Black Box Dinner Theatre (Fall 2026)

New Oak Theatre is expanding into a dedicated intimate black box dinner theatre venue launching Fall 2026. This new space will feature:

• Exclusive Seating: 100 or fewer seats creating an intimate, exclusive theatrical experience
• Dinner Theatre Format: Combining fine dining with professional-caliber live performance
• Extended Performance Schedule: 6 shows per week providing unprecedented accessibility for theatre patrons
• 4-6 Week Production Runs: Allowing deeper artistic development and consistent audience access to productions
• Artist-Focused Programming: Maintaining non-equity flexibility to prioritize creative excellence

Production Philosophy

New Oak Theatre's artistic approach emphasizes storytelling that ranges from intimate, character-driven dramas to sweeping musical spectacles. The company's non-equity status allows for artistic flexibility and creative focus unconstrained by union regulations, enabling the organization to prioritize theatrical craft and innovative interpretations.

Wide Variety of Works

From beloved Broadway classics to contemporary pieces to newly commissioned works, New Oak Theatre produces diverse theatrical programming that reflects the breadth of modern theatre. Productions showcase both established classics and bold new voices, ensuring programming that appeals to various theatrical tastes.

Intimate Venue Experience

The upcoming black box dinner theatre format creates an exclusive, sophisticated atmosphere where diners enjoy wine and cuisine while experiencing live professional theatre in close proximity to performers. This 100-seat intimate scale maximizes performer-audience connection, ensuring every guest experiences theatre as an immersive, personal encounter.

Booking Tickets & Information

For current productions at the Starland Playhouse in Savannah, visit newoaktheatre.com or call (912) 233-6139 for tickets and performance schedules. Join the mailing list to receive new show announcements and updates from the company.

Contact New Oak Theatre

Phone: (912) 233-6139 | Website: newoaktheatre.com | Email: us@newoaktheatre.com