NextStop Theatre Company

10/11/2026

That’s a wrap on THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING🥈The Edinburgh Fringe favorite made its U.S. Premiere with us and it was everything! Thank you to our cast and crew who made this unforgettable. And to everyone who came and sat with this story alongside us!

A big thank you to our Show Sponsor, The Closet, and our Opening Night reception sponsors, Amphora Bakery and Costco, for helping make this production possible! We’re so grateful for your support!✨

10/09/2026

Ava wants to make a TikTok that'll get people talking. Parker has a few thoughts about that. 📱

Catch THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING during its final weekend at NextStop Theatre, closing October 11.

🗓️ Final weekend show dates: Friday, Oct 9 at 8pm | Saturday, Oct 10 at 2pm & 8pm | Sunday, Oct 11 at 2pm.
🎟️ nextstoptheatre.org/the-second-best-school-shooting

10/07/2026

Jump in the ring with a pro-wrestler who is done getting paid to lose. 🤼‍♂️ Meet the cast and creative team of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, coming to NextStop Theatre this November!

The wrestlers, performers, and creative team bring Kristoffer Diaz’s knockout comedy to life, Directed by Stefan Sittig and in partnership with Flying V Theatre

🔗 nextstoptheatre.org/elaborate-entrance-of-chad-diety
🗓 November 5-29

10/03/2026

TAKEOVER ALERT 🎭 Today, Alexandra López (Parker) is taking over the NextStop Instagram!

Follow along as Alexandra takes you behind the scenes of THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING, and show you a little of what goes into getting ready to step onstage!

🎟️ nextstoptheatre.org/the-second-best-school-shooting
🗓️ Running thru Oct 11

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

A little glimpse into the world of THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING🥈

Only two weeks left to catch THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING at NextStop Theatre!

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.nextstoptheatre.org/the-second-best-school-shooting
🗓️ Running through October 11

09/30/2026

What if your day off was a day onstage? 🎭 School's out, but the theatre is open! On October 12, NextStop Education has two ways for young theatre-makers to spend the day creating, learning, and getting onstage!

✨ANASTASIA for Grades 1–6 | The day will include singing, dancing, acting, and more. No experience? No problem- all levels are welcome.

⚔️ STAGE COMBAT for Grades 6–12 | Spend the day learning how to create the illusion of combat onstage all while staying totally safe!

🔗 Visit nextstoptheatre.org/education

09/30/2026

What’s happening at NextStop this week? 🥈 There’s more than just the show onstage! Join us for two special events surrounding THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING! Swipe through for the details.

🍹 $30 Under 40 Happy Hour | Link in Our Page!
Friday, October 2 at 7 PM
Grab a drink on us, bring your friends, and kick off your weekend!

💬 Topical Talkback
Sunday, October 4
Stick around after the performance for a conversation local elected officials and a March for Our Lives representative, facilitated by Dramaturg, Ynika Yuag

🎟️ Get your tickets: nextstoptheatre.org/the-second-best-school-shooting | Link in Bio!
🗓️ Running thru October 11

09/29/2026

Well, this is pretty exciting❤️
THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING is officially Helen Hayes Recommended!

We’re thrilled to see this U.S. Premiere receive the recognition, especially knowing how far this play has come. It started as a NextDraft staged reading right here at NextStop, went to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and is now back home for its U.S. Premiere!

If you haven’t seen it yet, there’s still time! Running through October 11.

🎟️: https://www.nextstoptheatre.org/the-second-best-school-shooting

09/26/2026

TAKEOVER ALERT 🎭 Today, Sadie Koopman (Ava) is taking over the NextStop Instagram!

Follow along as Sadie takes you behind the scenes of THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING, give you a peek into a 2-show day, and show you a little of what goes into getting ready to step onstage!

🎟️ nextstoptheatre.org/the-second-best-school-shooting
🗓️ Running Sep 17 - Oct 11