2024 Season Events
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
DECEMBER 12-15, 2024
Adapted by JOE LANDRY
From the story “The Greatest Gift” by PHILIP VAN DOREN STERN
Directed by: Michelle Macau
Cast L to R: Nadya Rockefeller, Parker Cross, Elizabeth Sherr, David Dancyger, Lisa Ruth Mays, John Exter, Elizabeth Burdick
LEGENDS AND TALES
Saturdays in September and October
12 Noon
Project Director: Michelle Macau
September 7, 2024
“Abiyoyo and Abiyoyo Returns”
Based on a South African tale. Using music and song, a boy and his father save the town from the man-eating giant Abiyoyo. Then 30 years later, Abiyoyo saves the town, and the community learns to live with their giant.
Storyteller: Michelle Macau
Percussionist: Marcel Smith
Audience member creating some artwork inspired by the story after the show.
September 14, 2024
“Ruth the WASP”
Young Ruth worked at the family dairy store while dreaming of becoming a pilot. Flying was all she could think of. Following her heart she became a member of WASP - Women Airforce Service Pilots. The true story of Ruth Franckling Reynolds, WWII veteran and Congressional Gold Medal honoree.
Storyteller: Peg DiBenedetto
Keyboardist: Kent Brown
Actor portraying Ruth Franckling Reynolds: Marge Helenchild
September 21, 2024
“The Monkey’s Paw”
A mummified monkey's paw is charmed to grant it‘s owner three wishes. This tale of horror, by W.W. Jacobs, warns “be careful what you wish for...it may come true.”
Storyteller: Leland Krane
Guitarist: Matt Lake
Keyboardist: Max Krane
September 28, 2024
“Famous Cowgirls, Outlaws and Gunslingers of the Old West”
In the 1800s, the way of life in the American West demanded tough character from both men and women. In order to survive and thrive, they had to be cunning, quick-witted, merciless, and skilled at shooting firearms.
Storyteller: Darlene DeMaille
Steel Guitarist: John DeMaille
October 5, 2024
“Seamus Jennings”
Seamus Jennings, a friendly downright vivacious Irish ghost, sings and tells stories of the Selkie Queen of Sligo, and afterlife ramblings from the Pakatakan Mountains to the Hudson River.
Storytellers: Parker Cross with Nadya Rockefeller
October 12, 2024
“A Tale of Appalachia”
In the Appalachian Mountains, there are witches. They fly on eagles’ wings. Witch Boy wants to become human, for he loves a beautiful girl named Barbara.
Storytellers: Lisa Ruth Mays and Carol Schwartz
Guitarist: John St. James
October 19, 2024
“The Legend of My Utsayantha”
The tale of a Native American princess, the beautiful chief’s daughter whose tragic tale ended in a lake near Mount Utsayantha in modern day Stamford, NY. Accompaniment on Native American flute and percussion.
Storytellers: Angel Pam West (Pamela West-Finkle) with Viera Cambier
Musician: Theodore Finkle
SUMMER SHORTCUTS XIV
August 15 - 25
Thur.-Sat. at 7PM, Sun. at 3PM
Project Director: Amie Brockway
“The Open Eye Theater is truly an eye opener into the world of intimate and dynamic theatre - I loved being a part of the magic!”
Cast L to R: IRENE WAXMAN, BLAISE CUFF, PATRICIA BRANNEN, WARD STEVENSON, LISA RUTH MAYS, PAUL EISEMANN, ANNE SAXON-HERSH, DAVID HILL, DARLENE DEMAILLE, TIM MAIN, WILLOW HARRINGTON and to the far right, Project Director AMIE BROCKWAY
"Beads" by James Still. L to R: DAVID HILL as Gus, MICHELLE MACAU as Raye
"Meeting Rachel" by Eric Weil, directed by Marge Helenchild. L to R: LISA RUTH MAYS as Ada, ANNE SAXON-HERSH as Arvilla, DARLENE DEMAILLE as Rachel
"The Sensational Sisters" by John Mabey, directed by Tim Main. L to R: WILLOW HARRINGTON as Dominique, PATRICIA BRANNEN as Maria
"The Forth Option" by Sherry Friedman, directed by Elizabeth Sherr. L to R: WARD STEVENSON as Leo Nussbaum, DARLENE DEMAILLE as Alison Hersh
"Get the Message" by Coni Koepfinger, directed by Ron Nash. IRENE WAXMAN as Cookie
"Get the Message" by Coni Koepfinger, directed by Ron Nash. LISA RUTH MAYS as Diana Dorn
"Like a Rose" by Shelley Stolaroff, directed by Pip Merrick. PAUL EISEMANN as Charlie
"The Name Game" by Hank Kimmel, directed by Tim Main. L to R: DAVID HILL as Chuck, LISA RUTH MAYS as Priscilla
"The Name Game" by Hank Kimmel, directed by Tim Main. L to R: DAVID HILL as Chuck, TIM MAIN as Big Guy
"Ruby" by Donald Loftus, directed by Elizabeth Sherr. L to R: ANNE SAXON-HERSH as Ruby, PAUL EISEMANN as Adam
THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
Saturdays August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 12 Noon
Conceived and directed by Amie Brockway, designed by Ron Brockway.
From the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Story 1 - August 3, 2024
“…in which Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets into a Tight Place”
Cast L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore
Audience helping to decorate the set before the show.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
L to R: MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl.
L to R: MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
Audience helping get Pooh un-stuck from Rabbit's house entrance.
Audience exploring the set after the show.
Audience member checking out Rabbit's house.
Story 2 - August 10, 2024
“…in which Eeyore Loses a Tail and Pooh Finds One”
Cast L to R: MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, RANDI PERKINS as Milne, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore
L to R: MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RANDI PERKINS as Milne.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, RANDI PERKINS as Milne, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RANDI PERKINS as Milne, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
Story 3 - August 17, 2024
“…in which Eeyore has a Birthday and Gets Two Presents”
Cast L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RANDI PERKINS as Milne, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Piglet, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl
RANDI PERKINS as Milne addressing the audience at the beginning of the show.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
L to R: MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl.
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit.
ELISABETH SHERR as Pooh.
BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, MILA KRANE as Piglet, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore, MILA KRANE as Piglet.
The Cast with Eeyore's Birthday Spread
The Cast L to R: MILA KRANE as Piglet, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RANDI PERKINS as Milne, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
Audience members chatting with Owl at his house after the show.
Audience members exploring The Hundred Acre Wood after the show.
Jumping rocks in Eeyore's creek.
Audience member engrossed in the story.
Playing in The Hundred Acre Wood after the show.
Audience member with Pooh and Eeyore.
Audience members chatting with Piglet after the show.
Story 4 - August 24, 2024
“…in which Rabbit Has a Busy Day, and We Learn What Christopher Robin Does in the Mornings”
Cast L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Piglet, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore
L to R: RANDI PERKINS as Milne, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, MILA KRANE as Piglet, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, MILA KRANE as Piglet, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
Audience members talking with Piglet.
Audience member talking with Owl.
Audience member taking a picture with Piglet in Owl's house.
Audience member checking out Owl's house.
Audience members exploring the set and talking to the cast.
Story 5 - August 31, 2024
“…in which Tigger Comes to the Forest and Has Breakfast”
Cast L to R: BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MAX KRANE as Roo, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RANDI PERKINS as Tigger, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore
ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh.
MILA KRANE as Piglet.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, RANDI PERKINS as Tigger.
RANDI PERKINS as Tigger.
L to R: MILA KRANE as Piglet, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, MAX KRANE as Roo.
MILA KRANE as Piglet.
L to R: MAX KRANE as Roo, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit.
L to R: VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, MAX KRANE as Roo, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, RANDI PERKINS as Tigger, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, MAX KRANE as Roo, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, MAX KRANE as Roo, RANDI PERKINS as Tigger, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
MAX KRANE as Roo.
L to R: ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MAX KRANE as Roo, VIKTORIA KRANE as Rabbit, RANDI PERKINS as Tigger, BRANDON HARGROVE as Owl, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore.
L to R: MAX KRANE as Roo, RON BROCKWAY as Eeyore, RANDI PERKINS as Tigger, ELIZABETH SHERR as Pooh, MILA KRANE as Christopher Robin.
Audience members watching intently.
Audience members with Christopher Robin at Owl's house
Audience members jumping like Tigger.
Audience members at Owl's house
THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS
ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS
July 18 - 28, 2024
By Paul Zindel
Directed by Michelle Macau
The production opened Off-Broadway in 1970 and on Broadway in 1971, winning a Drama Desk Award as well as the 1971 Pulitzer Prize. A film by Paul Newman and starring Joanne Woodward followed in 1972. This autobiographical play follows shy teenager Tillie, navigating the dysfunctional waters of her household while clinging to science as her lifeline. Encouraged by her science teacher she experiments with radiation on marigolds. She enters and wins her high school science fair, bringing her newfound hope and confidence, proving that one can triumph in the face of life’s adversities.
Cast L to R: LISA RUTH MAYS as Nanny, GIANNA VASQUEZ BARTOLINI as Ruth Hunsdorfer, PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer, CAROLINE COLVIN as Janice Vickery
TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
L to R: TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer, PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
L to R: LISA RUTH MAYS as Nanny, PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
LISA RUTH MAYS as Nanny
L to R: PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
L to R: GIANNA VASQUEZ BARTOLINI as Ruth Hunsdorfer, PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
L to R: TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer, GIANNA VASQUEZ BARTOLINI as Ruth Hunsdorfer,
L to R: PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
L to R: GIANNA VASQUEZ BARTOLINI as Ruth Hunsdorfer, PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
CAROLINE COLVIN as Janice Vickery
CAROLINE COLVIN as Janice Vickery
TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
L to R: TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer, GIANNA VASQUEZ BARTOLINI as Ruth Hunsdorfer
GIANNA VASQUEZ BARTOLINI as Ruth Hunsdorfer
PATRICIA VAN TASSEL as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
TAYLOR NICOLE HADSELL as Mathilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer
Cast members' depiction of the show and the characters
ONCE, IN THE TIME OF TROLLS
May 9-19, 2024
By Sandra Fenichel Asher, Directed by Michelle Macau
Based on Norwegian folk tales, the story follows Katrina in her quest to find her Bear/Prince held captive by the evil Troll Princess. Along the way she meets three wise women whose stories help her find her way and ultimately herself. Performed with live sound effects.
Cast L to R: PAUL EISEMENN, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, PARKER CROSS, HANNAH CONNELLY, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS, JOHN EXTER, DARLENE DEMAILLE
“We thoroughly enjoyed the performance of Once in the Time of Trolls! It was a surprise to the students that the play was presented in a radio format, but I believe it was a pleasant surprise and one that gave them quite a new play-going experience. Thank you to all who work hard to bring these performances to the local students in our community!”
“The kids loved every bit of the show; the actors, costume changes, comedy, talking with Parker, everything. It was great. The adults really enjoyed it too. Thank you so much for having us.”
PARKER CROSS as the Bear/Prince
L to R: HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Troll Princess
HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina
KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Troll Princess
L to R: HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina, JOHN EXTER as the North Wind
PARKER CROSS as the East Wind
PAUL EISEMANN as the West Wind
PAUL EISEMANN as the West Wind
L to R: PAUL EISEMANN, PARKER CROSS, HANNAH CONNELLY, LISA RUTH MAYS, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, JOHN EXTER
DARLENE DEMAILLE as the First Aunt
ELIZABETH SHERR as the Third Aunt
L to R: LISA RUTH MAYS as the Second Aunt, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Third Woman
KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Third Woman
HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina
KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Third Woman
DARLENE DEMAILLE plays the Kalimba
L to R: KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Mare, HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina, PAUL EISEMANN, PARKER CROSS as the Lad, LISA RUTH MAYS as the Mother, ELIZABETH SHERR s the Second Woman, JOHN EXTER as Gudbrand
ELIZABETH SHERR s the Second Woman
PARKER CROSS
JOHN EXTER
L to R: PAUL EISEMANN, PARKER CROSS, HANNAH CONNELLY, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS, JOHN EXTER
L to R: HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Daughter
HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina
LISA RUTH MAYS as the Old Woman
KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS
HANNAH CONNELLY
L TO R: PARKER CROSS as the Bear/Prince, HANNAH CONNELLY as Katrina
L to R: PAUL EISEMENN, PARKER CROSS, HANNAH CONNELLY, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS, JOHN EXTER, DARLENE DEMAILLE and at the far right, Director MICHELLE MACAU
L to R: PAUL EISEMENN, PARKER CROSS, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, HANNAH CONNELLY, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS, JOHN EXTER, DARLENE DEMAILLE
L TO R: KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, HANNAH CONNELLY, PARKER CROSS, PAUL EISEMANN
ELIZABETH SHERR as the Third Aunt
L to R: PARKER CROSS, HANNAH CONNELLY, DARLENE DEMAILLE, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS, JOHN EXTER, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS
L to R: HANNAH CONNELLY, JOHN EXTER, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS, DARLENE DEMAILLE
L to R: HANNAH CONNELLY, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS, JOHN EXTER, KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS
HANNAH CONNELLY
L to R: KIANA DUGGAN-HAAS as the Daughter, ELIZABETH SHERR, LISA RUTH MAYS as the Old Woman, JOHN EXTER as Gudbrand
THE TEMPEST
April 21, 2024
By William Shakespeare, Directed by Jay Dunn
The Open Eye Theater hosted the Catskill Mountain Shakespeare Company with their touring production of The Tempest
The Tempest follows the struggles and successes of Prospero and his teenage daughter Miranda who live on an isolated island with a creature called Caliban and a sprite called Ariel. The story begins with a sea storm and a shipwreck. Old foes and family rivals must face the truth of the past. Meanwhile, clowns Trinculo and Stephano run amok and young love blooms between Miranda and Ferdinand.
Cast L to R: SARAH SHIN, STEELE WHITNEY, LAUREN CARTER, JAMIE FEIDNER, KATHLEEN SALAZAR, LYDIA STINSON
