The Counter

A New Play by Meghan Kennedy 

Directed by TheaterWorks Hartford's Artistic Director, Rob Ruggiero 

February 12 - March 15, 2026 

Every morning at a local diner in upstate New York, one daily cup of coffee connects a lonely waitress and her sleep-deprived regular as their unlikely friendship develops. When he asks her for a shocking favor, it brings to light both of their deepest secrets – and sets off a provocative, intimate theatrical triumph. The Counter is a funny, surprising, and moving story about how everyday connections can change our lives.