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Season

The Book Club Play

The Book Club Play

Our 536th Production

By Karen Zacarías 
Directed by Norman Burnosky 
September 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th & October 1st, 2023 
Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
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Ana is a Type A personality who lives in a letter-perfect world with an adoring husband, the perfect job and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their intimate discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious in front of the inescapable camera lens. Add a provocative new member along with some surprising new book titles and a few glasses of wine and these six friends are bound for pandemonium as they start reading between the lines with side splitting results!


The Broken Hollow Banshee

The Broken Hollow Banshee

Our 537th Production

By Rob Rosiello 
Directed by Rob Rosiello 
Nov 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 2023 
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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In 1955, Ivy Pembroke discovers she has inherited a family estate in  Broken Hollow, Pennsylvania.  Upon her arrival into town, Ivy discovers the ruins of a once grand mansion and the tale of a Banshee that has plagued her family for generations.  Ivy Pembroke quickly learns that whispered myth is a chilling reality as the Banshee proves to be more than legend, and is determined to claim the final member of the Pembroke Clan…


And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

Our 538th Production

By Agatha Christie 
Directed by Nancy Ridgeway 
Jan 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, 28th, 2024 
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island.  The one thing all guests have in common? A wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, each guest is brutally murdered, one by one, in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.


The Weir

The Weir

Our 539th Production

By Conor McPherson 
Directed by Chris Wunder 
Mar 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 2024 
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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In a bar in a remote part of western Ireland, three middle aged lads and the pub’s landlord are swapping spooky stories. They do their best to impress Valerie, an attractive young woman recently arrived from Dublin. What begins as a simple visit to the local pub soon turns out to be an evening of both funny and spell-binding stories. The final tale, told by Valerie herself, takes a strange and unexpected twist. The mood of the evening changes and marks a significant shift among the chemistry of the group. Content Warning: The Weir contains adult themes and adult language, it is not suitable for young children. Viewer discretion is advised.


Next to Normal

Next to Normal

Our 540th Production

By Brian Yorkey 
Directed by Josh Tull 
April 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th; May 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2024 
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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Winner of three Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Next to Normal dives into the inner workings of a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness and loss. The father is a working architect; the mother rushes to get kids ready for school, the children are normal teenagers; appearing to be the typical American family. However, behind closed doors, their lives are anything but normal as the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal explores how bipolar disorder impacts family dynamics and makes everyday issues immensely challenging to overcome. The show takes you into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with empathy and care.


Content Warning: Next to Normal contains adult themes and adult language, it is not suitable for young children. Viewer discretion is advised.
Our Town

Our Town

Our 541st Production

By Thornton Wilder 
Directed by Jane Jennings 
June 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 2024 
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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This Pulitzer Prize–winning drama of life in the small town of Grover’s Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder’s most renowned and frequently performed play. At the turn of the 20th Century, we follow the ordinary, yet profound, experiences of the inhabitants of Grover’s Corners as they live, die, and realize the meaning of life.


2024 Summer One-Act Bonanza

2024 Summer One-Act Bonanza

July 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 2024 
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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Every summer we feature new comedies, new directors and original scripts from our talented members. Join us for a fast-paced evening of short plays designed to put a smile on your face. 



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