The Mad Dash: A Theatrical Endeavor in 24 Hours

The Mad Dash is a wild and wacky celebration of new work that brings together the Boston theatre community to write, rehearse, and mount an evening of eight new plays in 24 hours. This annual tradition is one of Fresh Ink's favorite events, and is a major way we fund the new work we do all season long. 

24 Hours. 8 Plays. 1 Mad Dash.

Join us for Fresh Ink Theatre Company's 11th annual Mad Dash: A 24 hour Theatre Festival! 

This isn't just any old event; it's a dash to 5k! Through this joyful annual fundraiser event, we’re on a mission to raise $5,000 through an evening of silliness, laughter, and community spirit.

We hope to see your there!

#MadDash2026

One of the most exciting parts of Mad Dash is the behind-the-scenes look at how the event comes together via social media. We'll be posting even more updates, silly selfies, and backstage during this year's event using #MadDash2026 -- follow along via @FreshInkTheatre on Facebook and IG, and share your own posts with the hashtag to join the fun!