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| Address | 117 Washington St. West Warwick, Rhode Island United States |
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| Type | Regional theatre |
| Capacity | 90 |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Years active | 4 |
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41°42′13″N 71°31′35″W / 41.70361°N 71.52639°W The Arctic Playhouse is a non-profit theater in West Warwick, Rhode Island. It is currently housed in a storefront in the village of Arctic, Rhode Island.
History
editThe Arctic Playhouse evolved from the highly successful ‘Daydream Theater Company’ that was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 2002.[1] In 2014, Daydream Theater Company was looking for a new, larger location. A venue was secured[2] in Arctic Village, West Warwick, a once-thriving arts community that had abundant storefront space available.[3] This location became home to The Arctic Playhouse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Arctic Playhouse founders transformed this venue[4] into a functional, aesthetically pleasing 90-seat capacity neighborhood theater that offered affordable ticket prices.[5] "Whereas the other theaters charge around $50 a ticket (which is a bargain), little Arctic charges only $10 (now $13) for its own productions. That should be sent to the Guinness Book of World Records for theater ticket prices."[6] The Arctic Playhouse has had the opportunity to engage the community in the performing arts by hosting open auditions, providing a venue for local artists to work their craft, and allowing a growing and active community to be involved in the theater.[7]
Mission
editThe Arctic Playhouse mission is to provide the community with affordable access to the performing arts in a variety of genres and styles, while fostering the growth of developing artists.[8]
Future
editTAP has acquired the former Maxine’s Department Store[9] close by at 1249 Main St., which will be the new home of The Arctic Playhouse, following a $1.5-million renovation[10] that will give the theater company room to grow. “At the current location, the playhouse has 90 seats. On Main Street, it will have between 150 and 175 seats... One of the things that we feel really strongly about here is to keep our ticket prices low,” said board member Lloyd Felix.[11] Architect rendition of the future home of TAP.
Seasons
editComplete list of Past Shows and Past Events
2018-19 Season
- A Christmas Carol the Musical (Charles Dickens) Original Score By Philip Martorella dir. John Martorella
- Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Neil Simon} dir. Tony Annicone[12]
- Lost in Yonkers (Neil Simon) dir. Christian O'Brien[13]
2017-18 Season
- Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) dir. Rachel Hanauer[14]
- 13 Rue de l'Amour (Georges Feydeau) dir. Christian O'Brien
- MISGIVINGS: A “Divine” Comedy of Belly laughs, Blessings, Blarney & Bingo (Dave Kane) dir. Dave Kane
- TWO ONE ACT PLAYS! The Actor's Nightmare & Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You (Christopher Durang) dir. Chris Plonka[15]
- A Christmas Carol – A Live Radio Play (Charles Dickens), Adapted by Kevin Connors, Joe Landry dir. Christian O'Brien[16][17]
- I LOVE… WHAT’S HIS NAME? Directed and performed by Rachel Hanauer and the Newport Arts Collaborative
- Tuesdays and Other Plays (William Donnelly) dir. William Donnelly
- On Golden Pond (Ernest Thompson) dir. Sandy Cerel[18][19][20]
- The Odd Couple (Neil Simon) dir. John Faiola
2016-17 Season
- Butterflies Are Free (Leonard Gershe) dir. Tony Annicone
- The Dining Room (A. R. Gurney) dir. Sandy Cerel[21]
- Barry Weintraub: LEGACY (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz[22]
- Goodbye & Hurry Back (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Jennifer Rich[23]
- Mrs. Mannerly (Jeffrey Hatcher)
- I Hate Hamlet (Paul Rudnick) dir. Christian O’Brien
- Carol’s Christmas (Shannon McCloud) dir. Dave McCloud[24]
- Matt & Ben (Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers)
- Ben Minus Zoe Minus Ben (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
- Einstein & the Polar Bear (Tom Griffin) dir. Sandy Cerel
2015-16 Season
- The Social Avenger (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
- Mac…Beth (Stephen Nani & Shannon McLoud) dir. Stephen Nani
- My Husband’s Wild Desires (John Tobias) dir. John Faiola
- Carol’s Christmas (Shannon McCloud) dir. Dave McCloud
- Late, A Cowboy Song (Sarah Ruhl) dir. Kelli Noonan
- Our Distance Between Stars (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
- Human Nature (Christopher Ferreira) dir. Christopher Ferreira
2014–15 Season
- Crystal Romance (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
- Co-Creator (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
- The Man who Saw Snoopy (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
References
edit- ^ "Daydream Theater Relocates".
- ^ "A New Theater Opens in West Warwick".
- ^ "Revive Arctic".
- ^ "The Arctic Section of West Warwick".
- ^ "Theatre 3 on Channing Gray's List".
- ^ "Rhode Island Manners".
- ^ "Who Are We".
- ^ "Mission".
- ^ "Former Maxine's Dept Store to be Theatre".
- ^ "Archinect".
- ^ "New Home of The Arctic Playhouse".
- ^ "Arctic's Red Hot Lovers Showcases Brilliant Acting And Direction".
- ^ "Lost in Yonkers".
- ^ "Arctic Goes Down The Rabbit Hole".
- ^ "An Evening of Christopher Durang".
- ^ "Christmas Carol: A Radio Play".
- ^ "Glad Tidings At Arctic".
- ^ "On Golden Pond".
- ^ "Review of On Golden Pond".
- ^ "Arctic's Heartwarming On Golden Pond".
- ^ "Delicious 'Dining Room'".
- ^ "The Lenny Schwartz Legacy".
- ^ "Bogie and Bacall".
- ^ "Carol's Christmas At Arctic Playhouse Puts The Community Back Into Theater".
External links
edit- The Arctic Playhouse Website
- The Arctic Playhouse on Facebook
- Articles in the Providence Journal
- Articles in the Motif Magazine
Category:Theatres in Rhode Island Category:Buildings and structures in West Warwick, Rhode Island Category:Tourist attractions in Rhode Island Category:2014 establishments in the United States Category:Performing groups established in 2014
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