THE APIARY
Written By Kate Douglas
Directed by NVA Founder and Executive Artistic Director, Kristianne Kurner
“Critic’s Pick! Call it ‘Little Hive of Horrors’…a bright, strange and mesmerizing marvel.”
– The New York Times
“The 75-minute play is quirky and dark and will leave you feeling appreciative for life and honey.”
– New York Theatre Guide
PREVIEWS
January 23rd-30th, 2026
OPENING
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
SHOW DATES
January 23rd-February 22nd, 2026
The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, THE APIARY is a sci-fi thriller that takes place in a lab determined to save the ailing honey bees – but at what cost? Executive Artistic Director Kristianne Kurner will direct this play that delves into the ethics of discovery and the lengths we will go to protect what we love. The New York Times named it a Critic’s Pick calling it a “bright, strange and mesmerizing marvel”.
THE APIARY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
For more information, contact the Box Office at info@newvillagearts.org or (760) 433-3245.