Directed and performed by Rachel Hanauer and the Newport Arts Collaborative, “I Love…What’s His Name,” is an original cabaret about the hilarious confusion of dating in the 21st century with evolving technology and social media. The cabaret will feature music from classic and contemporary musical theater, the Goldrich and Heisler songwriting duo and more! Expect…
Written by: William Donnelly
A local playwright, William Donnelly’s work has been a favorite and focus of Striving Artists Theatre Company, Inc. Nearly every Striving Artists season contains a work written by Donnelly. This production provides an audience with a variety of scenes and monologues written by Donnelly containing relatable, charming characters, their internal monologues and their spoken monologues…
Written by: Ernest Thompson
Directed by: Sandy Cerel
On Golden Pond is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who return to their summer home On Golden Pond for the 48th year. Despite heart palpitations and a failing memory, Norman is still as tart-tongued and observant as ever. Ethel is his perfect foil, delighting in all the small things that enrich their…
Written by: Neil Simon
Directed by: John Faiola
Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything…
Written by: Leonard Gershe
Directed by: Tony Annicone
Butterflies Are Free is the story of Don Baker who was born blind. He has an overprotective mother who is worried because he is living alone for the first time. He meets his very attractive next door neighbor, Jill, who is a free spirit. One thing leads to another and lo and behold Mom decides…
Written by: A. R. Gurney
Directed by: Sandy Cerel
A.R. Gurney’s multi-award winning comedy/drama is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household. The action is comprised of eighteen brief vignettes, in which six actors portray a wide array of diverse characters. THE DINING ROOM tells the story of a time in the not so distant past, when upper middle class families…
Written by: Lenny Schwartz
Directed by: Lenny Schwartz
Over a decade ago, lovable nerds Barry and Shelley Weintraub became heroes and parents. They fell in love, had a child, and were enjoying life. Then, they lost it all. This is the story of a family trying to be friends.
Written by: Lenny Schwartz
Directed by: Jennifer Rich
Written by LENNY SCHWARTZ, directed by JENNIFER RICH, and produced by KEVIN BROCCOLI – A story based on the famous Hollywood couple Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall . The play covers how they met and how they fell in love, all happening in the public eye, and their relationship right until the very end. A…
Written by: Jeffrey Hatcher
The first of many productions for Striving Artists Theatre Company, Inc’s 11th Season. Inspired by hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners in “Mrs. Mannerly”. Mrs. Mannerly (played by Mary Beth Luzitano) is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years…
Written by: Paul Rudnick
Directed by: CHRISTIAN O’BRIEN
I HATE HAMLET • Directed by Christian O’Brien • Starring – Chris Plonka, Rick Bagley, Caraline Connor, Kathy Russell, Alvaro Beltran, Maureen Noel – A light hearted comedy for all those luke-warm about “theater”. Andrew Rally seems to have it all: fame from a hit television series, beautiful girlfriend, the perfect NY apartment and the…