STONY POINT, NY — Penguin Rep Theatre, the professional theatre company housed in a charmingly repurposed 1880 barn, has begun its 45th season for 2023, promising a delightful mix of laughter and love.
Under the guidance of founding Artistic Director, Joe Brancato, and Executive Director, Andrew M. Horn, the company kicked off the season on April 14 with a special workshop reading of “Brat” by Jason Pizzarello. Directed by renowned Bob Balaban and featuring Emmy Award-winning Edie Falco, the event promises to set the tone for a season filled with emotion and humor.
In total, the season will feature four mainstage productions and several special events. The mainstage season commenced on May 5 with “Popcorn Falls,” a comedy by James Hindman described as a “feel-good show” by The New York Times.
The mainstage lineup will also include “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help,” a new comedy set in the era of bell bottoms and cassette tapes; the world premiere of “Gene & Gilda,” an intimate portrait of beloved entertainers Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner; and “Let There Be Love,” a humorous and moving family drama.
In addition to the mainstage productions, the theatre will also host special events, including “I Choose the Light: The Music of Neil Berg,” a celebration of the award-winning local songwriter’s work.
The theatre, located at 7 Crickettown Road, is known for its intimate setting with no seat more than 30 feet from the stage. The venue is air conditioned, handicapped accessible, and offers plenty of free parking.
The full schedule of performances and times is as follows:
| Event | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop Readings of “Brat” | April 14 – 16 | Check website for times |
| Popcorn Falls | May 5 – 28 | Thurs: 7 p.m., Select Fri: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sat: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. |
| I Choose the Light: The Music of Neil Berg | May 28 | 7 p.m. |
| Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help | June 23 – July 16 | Same as Popcorn Falls |
| Gene & Gilda | August 4 – 27 | Same as Popcorn Falls |
| Let There Be Love | September 22 – October 15 | Same as Popcorn Falls |
Individual tickets for mainstage productions are priced at $46 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more and young people (30 and under). The theatre also offers season tickets starting as low as $120 for the four mainstage plays, offering savings of 25 to 35% off the cost of individual tickets.
For further information or to order tickets, visit Penguin Rep’s website at www.penguinrep.org or call 845-786-2873.