Penguin Rep Theatre, led by Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, proudly presents Centennial Casting, a comedy by Gino DiIorio and Nancy Bleemer. The production begins Friday, June 14, in Stony Point, New York, following the sold-out run of The Sabbath Girl, which launched the nonprofit professional theatre’s 46th season. Centennial Casting will run through July 7.
A Romantic Comedy of Mistaken Identity
Centennial Casting brings love, laughter, and mistaken identity to the stage. The plot revolves around Vincent DiDonato and his co-workers, who stumble upon a pile of headshots sent by actors who have mistaken their metal casting shop for a theatrical casting agency. According to Mr. Brancato, the play is “a hilarious romantic escapade as sparks sometimes fly in the most unexpected places.”
Stellar Cast and Direction
Under Mr. Brancato’s direction, the cast includes:
- Coryn Carson as Michele (Regional: Like No One’s Watching)
- Grace Experience as Edie (NY: Grounded; Regional: Some People Hear Thunder, Midwives)
- Mike Labbadia as Vincent (Off Broadway: Arcadia, Winter’s Tale, Hedda Gabler)
- Joshua Morgan as Carmine (Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud, Les Miserables)
- Bill Phillips as Doo-Doo (Penguin: After, The Savannah Disputation)
Director Brancato’s impressive credits include Michael McKeever’s Daniel’s Husband, which transitioned from Penguin to Primary Stages at the Cherry Lane Theatre and then onto a commercial production at the Westside Theatre/Upstairs. Other notable works include Erasmus Fenn’s Drop Dead Perfect at Theatre at St. Clements (NY Times Critic’s Pick) and The Devil’s Music: The Life & Blues of Bessie Smith (Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Off B’way Alliance, and Audelco Award nominee).
Distinguished Playwrights
Gino DiIorio, a New York City-based playwright, has seen his works produced across the U.S. and has received numerous awards, including the Berrilla Kerr Playwriting Award and the BBC International Playwriting Prize. Nancy Bleemer, co-author of Centennial Casting, also wrote Providence, a finalist in HBO’s New Playwrights Festival.
Production Details
The creative team for Centennial Casting includes:
- Isaac Goldbaum (set design)
- Kadee Mae (costume design)
- Todd Wren (lighting design)
- Idan Sassoni (sound design)
- Dana R. Weintraub (props)
- Michael Palmer (production stage manager)
Performances are scheduled at Penguin’s home facility, a repurposed 1880s barn in historic Stony Point, Rockland County, New York. This intimate setting offers comfortable upholstered seating with no seat more than 30 feet from the stage, ensuring an immersive experience. The venue is air-conditioned, handicap accessible, and offers assistive hearing devices and ample free parking.
Showtimes and Special Events
- Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (June 20, June 27)
- Friday matinees at 2:00 p.m. (June 14, June 21)
- Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (June 14, June 28, July 5)
- Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6)
- Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. (June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7)
Special events include a reception following the official opening on Sunday, June 16, a tasting catered by Pasta Cucina Restaurant of Stony Point before the early show on Saturday, June 22, and a discussion following the performance on Friday, June 28.
Ticket Information
Tickets are priced at $49, with an early ordering discount of $42 if purchased by June 9. To order tickets or for more information, visit Penguin Rep’s website at www.penguinrep.org or call 845-786-2873.
Don’t miss this delightful comedy that promises to be a highlight of the season at Penguin Rep Theatre!