The Pets

Bramble Theatre Company begins its 2026 season with a workshop production of The Pets, written by Dizzy Turek and directed by Dan Washelesky, running February 11 to March 1, 2026.

It’s 2011 and an animal collector in Zanesville, Ohio has set every one of his 50 exotic pets free. St. Francis of Assisi shows up to help during this wild, dark roam around the countryside. It’s Animal Farm meets The Wizard of Oz meets a road trip comedy with a late ‘90s soundtrack. This pastoral comedy is based on a true story.

All performances will take place in the Berry Theatre at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St. Performances run approximately 2 hours with one intermission. Evening performances begin at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. General admission tickets are $25, with reserved tickets for $35 and discounts available for seniors, students, and veterans. For a full schedule or to purchase tickets, visit brambletheatre.org.