re-opening at ECHO theater July 22 (tues), 24 (thurs), 29 (tues), 31 (thurs) 8pm Curtain

STAGE MANAGERS

REBECCA SCHOENBERG / POLITE CONVERSATIONS AND WINE

CLAIRE GERMAN / 52 PICK-UP

WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING

“When are tickets available?”

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POLITE CONVERSATIONS AND WINE

“absolutely perfect”

“dynamic”

“layered and nuanced”

“exquisite”

You know a show is good when you’re able to identify with each character and feel empathy for each experience.

“The writing was exquisite. The Acting, impeccable, humor, heartfelt honest.”

“Ann Noble’s direction is truly clever and innovative. no detail is left to chance.”

“a play that breaks the mold”

52 PICK-UP

“Fantastic! Reminiscent of the magic of Marcel Marceau.”

“Genius”

“Fun and harrowing”

“A little wtf is happening and a whole lotta heart.”

“You’ll be moved. You’ll have fun. You’ll even want to dance!”

“Ann Noble and Jeffrey Johnson are delightful and this one will tug at the heart.”

“Pure ‘magic‘”.

“Buckle up for a wackadoodle clown adjacent existential roller coaster ride!”

Musically inspired: If you have Spotify: consider the following playlist to get you in the mood.

Music selections inspired by the play

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Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to conquer Europe. His scandalous little sister had other ideas. When her husband contracted a virginal statue of Pauline, she posed buck ass naked instead — TRUE STORY! Our comedy takes place at the party where the shocking statue is unveiled. Written by Shannon Corbeil.

Through humor, storytelling, and powerful character work, Sidney brings to life the relentless women whose experiences shaped the fabric of her own identity. ‘Ms. Edwards’ is a personal and dynamic one-woman show about Sidney Edwards and the women that taught her how to love.

Four gothic tales from the “Godfather of Gothic Horror” Edgar Allan Poe, performed live by one actor: ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’, ‘The Pit and the Pendulum’, ‘The Black Cat’ & ‘The Raven’. Winner of Best Horror Solo Show Award of Edinburgh Fringe 2024, this is a must-see marathon for fans of the macabre.

Actor/comedian Riley Smith is back again with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring- Extended Edition Part 3! The hobbits have made it to the Prancing Pony and met a stranger named Strider. Is he a friend? Or foe? Only way to find out is to come see (or watch the movie)

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Join the autistic VAMPIRE in his lair for 30 minutes of contemporary jazz fusion dance theater, and soundscapes influenced by 90’s to early 2000’s punk rock, and 70’s synth style groove.

Power. Passion. Fury. Betrayal. Hotly debated for centuries, finally accepted as Shakespearean canon, EDWARD III bursts into the spotlight with all the zeal of its eponymous king. Step into the chaos of a continent at war – and discover the play that time forgot.

As America’s pendulum swings from cultural soul-searching to non-White history being scrubbed from government websites, singer-songwriter Rain Perry observes “I look at my life and I see what I see.” At this crossroads, Rain leans into the questions we’d rather avoid. Can we see the water we’re in?