Garden State New Play Festival 2026 A Staged Reading of THE CIGAR FACTORY Written by Palesa Mazamisa (South Africa) When a silent, profit-driven apocalypse begins, the last summit on earth isn't at the UN, it's in a cigar factory. Five women who have spent their lives fighting over how to run the world are locked in a room with one mission: save it. They must negotiate a single, actionable plan to stop the collapse, using only their wits, their grudges, and a case of very fine tobacco. Sunday, May 3rd @ 3:00 PM Nimbus Arts Center 329 Warren Street, Jersey City NJ Please join us for a discussion following the reading! If you require ADA accommodations, please email info@jctcenter.org Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival features a dynamic lineup of international and U.S.-based productions, including family-friendly programming, as well as a variety of free community events and workshops. Jersey City Theater Center is committed to accessibility and inclusion. ADA accommodations are available; please contact info@jctcenter.org to request assistance. This program is supported in part by the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program and the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (Visit NJ). JCTC is supported by the NJ State Council on the Arts and Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund. Experience the power of global storytelling and connect with artists and audiences from around the world. For any ADA accommodations, please contact 201-795-5386 or info@jctcenter.org.