This is the second article in a series about community theaters located throughout RI. According to the American Theater Association, it has always been difficult to get an accurate count of community theaters in operation in the United States and its territories – currently guesstimated to be over 6,000 venues. This is because of their […]
Rhode Island’s oldest community theatre, The Community Players is proud to present Ken Ludwig’s award-winning comedy, Lend Me a Tenor. The title is a pun on “Lend me a tenner,” as in a ten-dollar bill. Directed by Jay Burns, the production opened on Valentine’s Day, and there was lots of love in the air for […]
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream may not have been the first play to parody amateur theater, but his depiction of the exceptionally incompetent Mechanicals certainly created the mold for more modern-day, like-minded British comedies like Noises Off and The Play That Goes Wrong. Christopher Guest’s now-iconic Waiting for Guffman – a mockumentary about the aspirations […]
Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT) presents The People vs. Frankenstein by Nicola Cuti and Kevin M. Glover. Things aren’t always what they seem, and the truth is about to be put on trial. The legendary creature stands accused, but is he truly a monster, or a victim of fear and misunderstanding? As the courtroom drama unfolds, […]
Gritty, profanity-laced, and unforgiving might be just the elixir audiences need these days and Gamm Theatre delivers via a gut-punch production of Between Riverside and Crazy. The dark comedy by Stephen Adly Guirgis and 2015 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it should be. The reason is Guirgis’ […]
Nestled in the shopping center of West Warwick’s Arctic village is the small but mighty The Arctic Playhouse (TAP). This old, converted department store comfortably seats 90, and is currently celebrating its 11th season as a community supporting the arts. Patronage is vital to bringing accessible, high quality theater to our communities. “With your support, […]
Maybe you’ve read the philosophical novel by Yann Martel, or seen the movie, but you’ve seen nothing like this theatrical adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti! PPAC presents Life of Pi, an epic tale of perseverance and hope. Told with incredible visuals, masterful puppetry and amazing stagecraft, Life of Pi creates a visually stunning journey that leaves […]
In 2006, Trinity Rep told the true, poignant stories of Rhode Islanders deployed in Iraq with the play Boots on the Ground. Nearly 20 years later, they now ask important questions as this legacy lives on. What have we forgotten? How have these very different people come together to heal? Someone Will Remember Us interlaces […]
Okee dokee folks… It’s truly a shame that The Cher Show will only be at The Providence Performing Arts Center for two nights. If you are a fan of Cher then it is surely a must-see but this is such a fun show you would be hard pressed NOT to love it. Tonight, Tues, February […]
Burbage Theatre Co. is proud to bring you hang, by debbie tucker green and directed by Lynne Collinson. According to BTC, a crime has been committed, and the victim has a choice to make. The criminal is waiting, his life in her hands. With shades of Harold Pinter, tucker green’s hang is a shattering and […]