Tag Archive for: Theatre

A watercolor illustration of a green hammer

A construction site comes to life with interactive materials and machines used to construct a surprising project.  This one-of-a-kind performance features digging, lifting, rolling, stacking, measuring, and bulldozing…all the things that 2-5 year olds love best!

The first performance of the day starts at 10 am followed by a second performance at 11:15 am.

Tickets are available here.

Puppeteer performers dressed as animals

The Puppeteers’ Cooperative present a magical parade and giant outdoor puppet show in celebration of the season.

This show, entitled “The Diplomats” follows the youth of the world who join forces with rats, bats, and pigeons to demand justice for nature.

A black and white image of a woman's torso and arms. The text reads The Lincoln Dress a ghost story by John P. McEneny

Piper Theatre returns to OSH with a ghostly original tale. “The Lincoln Dress” follows four thieves on a mission in 1931 to steal a blood stained dress that was sealed away behind a brick wall in 1865.

Inspired by the mysterious disappearance of the cursed dress worn by Clara Harris in the Presidential Box at Ford’s Theatre on the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

Piper is proud to present this intimate show featuring the talents of long time company members Vasile Flutur (Theater: TFANA Tamburlaine, Attic’s Jericho, Film: The Blacklist, Varlet), Aaron Novak (Theater: Hamlet, Nocturnes, We Should Have Seen the Lights, Wendy Darling and Peter), Annie Montgomery (Theater: Walking Towards America, Splitfoot, Director of Education for Lifetime Arts, Playwright: The Red Dress), and Bettina Goolsby (Film: Darkness). Lighting Design by Nicholas Calafiore. Scenic Design by Jimmy Bruch. Photography by Jeremy Amar. Written and Directed by Artistic Director John P. McEneny.

Purchase tickets here.
Please note that the performance venue is not wheelchair accessible.

as you like it written in black text on white background, with you scribbled over in red

Shakespeare’s iconic “Pastoral Comedy” comes to Old Stone House of Brooklyn with a Seven Stages Shakespeare Company twist.

At moments light and silly, by turns devastating and harrowing; hope triumphs in this classic tale.
In this three dimensional exploration of nature, family, power and destruction, and the battle between classes; AS YOU LIKE IT promises to get you thinking, and a song or two to leave whistling.

This is a site specific production, the play will be performed outdoors in Washington Park!
All performances are free or pay what you will.

A/K/A Benj (Franklin’s Women) is an interdisciplinary concert presentation exploring Benjamin Franklin’s
female identities, satires, and hoaxes that were used to critique love, gender stereotypes, witch hunts, and the slavery of his era.

Featuring original texts by Benjamin Franklin set to music by Benjamin Franklin, Whitney George, Stephanie Greig, Jinhee Han, & Ann Warren.
Choreography by Johari Mayfield with projections by Robert Morton.

Tickets are available here.

The classic story of Rapunzel, performed by students from Piper’s education program.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the field, and enjoy snacks and drinks from our concession stand!

Directed by Aaron Novak*.
Assistant Directed by Maeve Hogan.
Lighting Design by Nick Calafiore.
Sound Design by Justin Propper.
Costume Design by Marisa Kaugars.

*Member, Actors’ Equity Association.

A fantastical world premiere play performed by the students from Piper’s educational workshop.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the field, and enjoy snacks and drinks from our concession stand!

Directed by Michael Saarela.
Assistant Directed by Kate Hopkins.
Lighting Design by Nick Calafiore.
Sound Design by Justin Propper.
Costume Design by Marisa Kaugars.

Young performers from Piper’s education workshop bring to life the story of a china rabbit who goes on a 30 year journey after being separated from his owner. Adapted by Dwayne Hartford form the book by Kate DiCamillo.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the field, and enjoy snacks and drinks from our concession stand!

Directed by Lindsey Sproul.
Assistant Directed by Jordan Mangi.
Lighting Design by Nick Calafiore.
Sound Design by Justin Propper.
Costume Design by Marisa Kaugars.

The classic musical performed by students from Piper’s educational workshop.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit out on the field, and enjoy snacks and drinks from our concession stand!

Directed by Ryan Michele Woods.
Assistant Directed by Sari Klainberg.
Musical Direction by Megan Jonynas.
Choreography by Julie Gibson.
Lighting Design by Nick Calafiore.
Sound Design by Justin Propper.
Costume Design by Marisa Kaugars.

The musical adaptation of the beloved animated film comes to life performed by students from Piper’s educational workshop.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit out on the field, and enjoy snacks and drinks from our concession stand!

Directed by Ilan Eskenazi & Emma Rothstein.
Choreography by Julie Gibson.
Musical Direction by Dionne McClain-Freeney.
Lighting Design by Nick Calafiore.
Sound Design by Justin Propper.
Costume Design by Marisa Kaugars.