New Oak Theatre
New Oak Theatre is a non-equity professional theatre company dedicated to producing a diverse repertoire of plays and musicals spanning classic theatrical works to new contemporary pieces. Currently operating as a resident company at Tybee Post Theater (10 Van Horne Ave, Tybee Island), New Oak Theatre is actively planning its expansion into a dedicated venue. In Fall 2026, the company will launch its own intimate black box dinner theatre featuring exclusive seating (100 or fewer guests) with 4-6 week production runs and an ambitious 6-show-per-week performance schedule. This transition will allow New Oak Theatre to establish a permanent cultural anchor while maintaining the artist-focused, innovative programming that defines the company.
Location
Hours
Performance schedules vary by production
Currently performing at Tybee Post Theater. Check website for show times and performance schedule. Future venue opening Fall 2026 will feature 6 shows per week.
Pricing
Tickets vary by production (typically $35-$50 at Tybee Post Theater; dinner theatre pricing TBD for new venue)
Season subscriptions available. Group rates available. Dinner pricing to be announced for Fall 2026 venue launch.
Best Time to Visit
Check website for current production schedule at Tybee Post Theater. Upcoming Fall 2026 launch will offer 6 shows per week for greater scheduling flexibility.
Time Needed
Varies by production (typically 1.5-2.5 hours including intermission); dinner theatre format TBD
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 currently operates as a resident company at Tybee Post Theater (10 Van Horne Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328), home to the intimate, historic Tybee Post Theater. This temporary arrangement provides an excellent theatrical space while the company prepares for its next phase of growth.
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 Tybee Post Theater, visit newoaktheatre.com or call (912) 233-6139 for tickets and performance schedules. Join the mailing list to receive announcements about the Fall 2026 black box dinner theatre launch, including opening production details and dining theatre pricing information. Season subscriptions available.
Contact New Oak Theatre
Phone: (912) 233-6139 | Website: newoaktheatre.com | Email: us@newoaktheatre.com
Visitor Information
Parking
Parking available at Tybee Post Theater. Future venue parking information TBD.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible parking available
Current venue (Tybee Post Theater) is wheelchair accessible. Contact New Oak Theatre at (912) 233-6139 for specific accessibility accommodations at either location.
Nearby Attractions
- Tybee Post Theater (current venue)
- Tybee Island Beach
- Fort Screven Historic District
- Bonaventure Cemetery
- Forsyth Park
