
Calendar 2022
Our 50th Year Producing New Theatrical Work
COVID-19 Policy: The Open Eye Theater adheres to the latest guidelines by the CDC. Vaccinations are strongly requested and masks recommended. For further information, email info@theopeneyetheater.org or phone 845-586-1660.
April 20, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: #ENOUGH. On Zoom via link below, broadcast over WIOX community radio at 91.3 FM, and streamed at wioxradio.org.
#ENOUGH, a national reading of 8 ten-minute plays written by teenagers about gun violence.
Following the readings, a discussion about the plays and the issues surrounding gun violence in our Catskill Mountain community will be facilitated by Arnie Schwartz of WIOX Board of Directors, Chair of the Margaretville Hospital Board of Directors and Founding member of the Catskill Addiction Coalition; and Simon Purdy, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Delhi.
Link for #ENOUGH Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y3eyOvZURIqFTumGs9-7hA
June 18:
The Historical Society of Middletown will bring one performance of this year’s Cemetery Tour—stories of eight men and women who are laid to rest in the Margaretville Cemetery performed onsite—to The Open Eye stage, making it possible for audience members with mobility challenges to enjoy the HSM performances.
Directors: Michelle Macau and Marge Helenchild
June 26, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Auditions for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
June 28, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Auditions for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
July 5: Begin Rehearsals for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
July 15 and 16, 9 am to 4 pm: Yard Sale
The Open Eye Theater will host a yard sale on Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, from 9 am to 4 pm, in the theater’s side yard at 960 Main Street, Margaretville.
July 23: 2nd Delaware County Dance Film Festival & Workshop
July 25: First Tech Dress Rehearsal for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
July 26: Second Tech Dress Rehearsal for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
July 27: Final Dress Rehearsal for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
July 28 - August 7, Thursday – Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3pm:
Performances of “Summer Shortcuts XII” - Script-in-Hand
Eight brand new ten-minute plays: Comedies, Dramas, Hot Topics!
Director: Marge Helenchild
Tickets: Pay-What-You-WIll, Suggested $10
Members Enjoy a 20% Discount!
July 30: The Open Eye Theater at the Round Barn Farmer’s Market
August 3: Brush-up Rehearsal for “Summer Shortcuts XII”
August 27, 7 PM: One night performance of “The First Ladies Coalition”
Created & Performed by Ginger Grace, Directed by Austin Pendleton
All Tickets: $25
Members Enjoy a 20% Discount!
September 15 - September 25, Thursday – Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3pm:
Performances of “Sylvia”
Director: Michelle Macau
All Tickets: $20
Members Enjoy a 20% Discount!
September 24: Cauliflower Festival
October 8, 9 and October 15, 16, Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3pm:
Performances of “Thunder Mountain,” a new radio play by Sandra Fenichel Asher, with music by Brenda C. Kane.
Director, Amie Brockway.
Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can. Suggested $10
Members Enjoy a 20% Discount!