This year’s Festival features a free Community Block Party that has expanded to the Town Center Fountain Plaza. Proteus New Plays Festival, Oct. 3-5, 10-11The 2025 Proteus New Plays Festival features new works written by emerging artists in our community. Join us for staged readings in repertory during Proteus Festival and vote for your favorite show. The 2025 Proteus Festival runs weekends from Oct. 2-11 at the Zeiders American Dream Theater. An all-access pass to all events within the festival is available for just $40, and all events are ticketed separately.