Pericles 2025
Pericles tells the epic story of the titular character’s long, arduous journey filled with personal loss, exile, and separation from his family. The play spans years of struggle as Pericles faces shipwrecks, the loss of his wife Thaisa, and the kidnapping of his daughter Marina. At its core, Pericles is a story about a father and daughter finding each other against all odds, making it one of Shakespeare’s most hopeful and moving works.
Directed by Peter G. Andersen, the production will feature original live music composed by Daniel Emond, blending a nautical, crooning sound reminiscent of early 2000s band Beirut. The actors will perform the text while playing instruments and singing, making for a truly engaging experience.
The Ballad Tree - 2025
A fairytale portrayal of tragic Appalachian ballads with live music, dance, and puppetry. The Ballad Tree embraces the oral tradition of ballads while acknowledging their journey of modification with new interpretations. Focusing on the romantic and tragic “Murder Ballads,” the event will include both popular and lesser-known ballads as well as original ballad-inspired music and dance.
Community Sing! - 2025
Led by teaching artist/vocal coach Pamela West-Finkle, Director, The Community Music Network, Inc.
All are welcome regardless of ability. Fully inclusive. Experience the power of group singing for fun, for health, for memory, and for community. Rounds, Improv, Acapella, Folk Songs, Sing-a-Longs!
Gabriel Grubb and the Goblins - 2024
Charles Dickens is coming to The Open Eye Theater on the Winter Solstice, December 21, with “GABRIEL GRUB AND THE GOBLINS,” adapted by James Yeara from the Dickens story, “The Goblins Who Stole A Sexton.” A precursor to “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” this story was written seven years earlier.
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - 2024
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, is adapted by Joe Landry from the story, “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. Most folks are familiar with the film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. In this radio style version with live sound effects, the plot is the same: an angel shows George Bailey just how much his life matters.
Legends and Tales - 2024
Every Saturday at 12:00 Noon in September and October 2024 (except October 26)
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel
July 18 - July 28, 2024 Thurs. - Sat at 7PM, Sun. at 3PM
Summer Shortcuts XIII
Eight sizzling new ten-minute plays selected from hundreds of submissions--comedies and dramas revealing many facets of the human condition.
Directed by Frank Canavan, Tim Main, Pip Merrick, Ron Nash, Elizabeth Sherr.
The Hundred Acre Wood
In this immersive interactive theater experience based on A. A. Milne’s characters and E. H. Shepard’s illustrations, children and their adult friends enter The Hundred Acre Wood, meet Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Piglet and A. A. Milne, hear and see their stories, and create stories of their own.
Conceived and Directed by Amie Brockway
Designed by Ron Brockway
Best for Children ages 4-8, and their adult friends.
August 5, 12, and 26, 2023 performed at The Open Eye Theater.
In this immersive interactive theater experience based on A. A. Milne’s characters and E. H. Shepard’s illustrations, children and their adult friends enter The Hundred Acre Wood, meet Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Piglet and A. A. Milne, hear and see their stories, and create stories of their own.
Conceived and Directed by Amie Brockway
Designed by Ron Brockway
Best for Children ages 4-8, and their adult friends.
August 5, 12, and 26, 2023 performed at The Open Eye Theater.
Dan Who???
“Dan Who?” A Weekend Celebration of Dan Berkowitz and His Plays.
The two-day event will feature readings of eight short plays (four on each day) written by Berkowitz, an accomplished play-wright, producer, longtime friend, and benefactor of The Open Eye Theater. His plays convey a unique sense of irony, wit, and pathos, as well as examining relationships, life and loss.
“Dan Who?” A Weekend Celebration of Dan Berkowitz and His Plays.
The two-day event will feature readings of eight short plays (four on each day) written by Berkowitz, an accomplished play-wright, producer, longtime friend, and benefactor of The Open Eye Theater. His plays convey a unique sense of irony, wit, and pathos, as well as examining relationships, life and loss.
“Dan Who?” A Weekend Celebration of Dan Berkowitz and His Plays.
The two-day event will feature readings of eight short plays (four on each day) written by Berkowitz, an accomplished play-wright, producer, longtime friend, and benefactor of The Open Eye Theater. His plays convey a unique sense of irony, wit, and pathos, as well as examining relationships, life and loss.
“Dan Who?” A Weekend Celebration of Dan Berkowitz and His Plays.
The two-day event will feature readings of eight short plays (four on each day) written by Berkowitz, an accomplished play-wright, producer, longtime friend, and benefactor of The Open Eye Theater. His plays convey a unique sense of irony, wit, and pathos, as well as examining relationships, life and loss.
Antigone
Translated by Anne Carson, Directed by Michelle Macau
with:
AVERY AVELLINO
DEBORAH DELORENZO
PAUL EISEMANN
DAVID LIONEL
LISA RUTH MAYS
ALAYNA PERRY
WARD STEVENSON
JORDAN ZAKKA
Percussionist MARCEL SMITH creates an improvised soundscape to highlight the drama.
Images by artist ALICIA R. PETERSON provide the setting, highlighting the tone and mood as the story unfolds.
Questioning her moral duty and her fidelity to family and natural law, young Antigone confronts and rejects the laws of King Creon—her uncle.
"Sophokles weaves a tragic tapestry, introducing Antigone as a resolute rebel against a world dominated by patriarchal authority and political tyranny. She embarks on a treacherous journey that explores the boundaries of mortal authority and divine law with unwavering courage in the face of impossible odds."
Thunder Mountain
A new radio play by Sandra Fenichel Asher, with environmental music by Brenda C. Kayne.
A dragon has stolen the sun, throwing the village into darkness, and Joanna’s father has fallen ill from hunger and cold. When Joanna sets off alone to climb the mountain and face the dragon, she finds unexpected help along the way and a surprising conclusion to her journey.
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.
A new radio play by Sandra Fenichel Asher, with environmental music by Brenda C. Kayne.
A dragon has stolen the sun, throwing the village into darkness, and Joanna’s father has fallen ill from hunger and cold. When Joanna sets off alone to climb the mountain and face the dragon, she finds unexpected help along the way and a surprising conclusion to her journey.
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.
A new radio play by Sandra Fenichel Asher, with environmental music by Brenda C. Kayne.
A dragon has stolen the sun, throwing the village into darkness, and Joanna’s father has fallen ill from hunger and cold. When Joanna sets off alone to climb the mountain and face the dragon, she finds unexpected help along the way and a surprising conclusion to her journey.
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.
Sylvia
Sylvia - By A.R. Gurney
A fetching story of a husband, a wife and a dog. Just your typical ménagerie-à-trois. Contains some adult language and situations.
Directed by Michelle Macau with David Hill, Lisa Ruth Mays, Elizabeth Sherr, Ward Stevenson, Patricia Van Tassel.
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.
First Ladies Coalition
August 27, 2022 at 4PM
Colleen, a resilient ex-con, immigrant and survivor of domestic violence, invites the audience to join four famous First Ladies as they step into her sewing shop! Via subtle impersonations, she transports us into the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson and Mary Todd Lincoln. Mysteries and secrets are unveiled – hers & theirs – and with the help of these courageous women, Colleen turns a life of confinement into extraordinary possibility.
In 90 minutes, through the eyes of Colleen, we encapsulate the history of our country and the invaluable impact of these four First Ladies as they spoke out and changed the course of events, at times when women’s voices were often suppressed. They are our forerunners – paving the way for our current wave of women in politics, the #MeToo Movement and social justice.
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.
Summer Shortcuts XII
Eight brand new ten-minute plays: Comedies, Dramas, Hot Topics!
July 28 - August 7, Thursday – Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3pm
SECOND WEEK’S PERFORMANCES CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.
“Fidelio”
A new radio play by Sandra Fenichel Asher inspired by the English fairy tale “Cap O’Rushes”
October 23 at 7pm, October 24 at 3pm, October 30 at 7pm, October 31 at 3pm, November 2 at 7pm.
Tickets: Adults - $10; Youth to Age 26 - $10; Students K-12 - Free. Order tickets below by scrolling to your age/price category. If you are a member, enter the 2021 Member Discount Code at checkout for 20% off!
The Open Eye Theater is a Restart NY Grantee
Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”
What does Thornton Wilder’s depiction of Grover’s Corners, NH, 1901, look like through our town’s 21st Century eyes?
September 23-26; 30-October 3, Thursday – Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm
Tickets: Adults - $20; Youth to Age 26 - $10; Students K-12 - Free. If you are a member, enter the 2021 Member Discount Code at Checkout for 20% off!
Special “Pay What You Can” performance Tuesday, September 28, 6 pm. Tickets for this date is only available at the theater ticket office. Online ticket purchase for this date is not available.
The Open Eye Theater is a Restart NY Grantee
Summer Shortcuts XI
Eight brand new ten-minute plays: Comedies, Dramas, Hot Topics!
August 12-15; 19-22, Thursday – Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3pm
Tickets: Adults - $20; Youth to Age - 26 $10; Students K-12 - Free. If you are a member, enter the 2021 Member Discount Code at Checkout for 20% off!