PAST SHOWS

2010 Black Box Theatre Summer Season!

  • "murder at the awards show"
    a hysterical comedy that takes place during the biggest event of the year! a star-studded night, featuring the most famous stars and studs from broadway. there's no telling what an actor might do to win this coveted award! you'll meet some of the biggest names in the industry, including celia b. demilo, ceo of pms studios, searching for her next big star; monty carlo, latin superstar trying to break into the american market; tony hardcastle, your host for the evening; and the unforgettable (and always inebriated) lorna lush, has-been actress and a fixture at every awards show. but all is not as it seems. behind the scenes, there's plenty of jealousy, greed, and good old fashioned backstabbing going on. will lorna finally get an award? will celia find her next big star? will the truth surrounding the mysterious deaths of tony and marylou hardcastle, sr. finally be revealed? was it an accident.........or murder!

    directed by: shelby davis
    stage managed by: gennifer darson

    starring:
    shawn ack
    zack baron
    caitlin bonefant
    liz buonicore
    kevin harris
    elizabeth lanspery
    rachel marotta
    sara murphy
    marvin tyson
    joseph zumbo

    show dates
    thursday july 22, 7:30pm (followed by opening night gala)
    friday july 23, 8:00pm
    saturday july 24 2:00pm/8:00pm
    friday july 30 8:00pm
    saturday july 31 8:00pm

    "let's talk about love, again!"
    after last year's highly successful original black box production of; "let's talk about love: a musical cabaret", director jason coombs decided to revamp and update this fun and inspiring musical revue with all new songs and new and old faces. what's more entertaining than a musical cabaret about everyone’s favorite theme?! the energetic cast of performers takes you on a journey through the high and lows, the good and ugly sides of life, love and relationships. featuring music from such broadway classics as "aida", "tick tick boom", " city of angels", "ragtime", "oklahoma" and "rent" amongst others.

    directed by: jason a. coombs
    musical directed by: laura schultz
    choreographed by: jackie nasser

    starring:
    zack baron
    sarah beirne
    caitlyn bonenfant
    liz buonicore
    rachel marotta
    Faith Fernandes
    Gigi Guendelsberger
    Megan Kelley
    Elizabeth Lanspberry
    Sarah Murphy
    Jackie Nasser
    Joel Oramas
    Cary Ann Tierney
    Jocelyn Zayas

    SHOW DATES:
    Thursday August 5 @ 7:30 pm (Followed by Opening Night Gala)
    Friday August 6 @ 8:00 pm
    Saturday August 7 @ 8:00pm
    Thursday August 12 @ 8:00pm
    Friday August 13 @ 8:00pm
    Saturday August 14 @ 2:00 pm AND 8:00pm

  • Speech and Debate

    by Stephen Karam

    In the strange country that lies between adolescence and adulthood, where grown up ideas and ambitions coexist with childish will and bravado, three high school misfits are accidentally brought together by a sex scandal involving a teacher. They quickly realize that three voices are stronger than one and decide to form a speech and debate squad to launch a broadside into the hypocrisy of the adult world. Though powerful points... are made, Speech and Debate is a fiercely funny look at what it takes to be a teenager in the age of the cyberworld. Also included is an interpretive dance to George Michael's "Freedom," nude body stockings, dirty IM chat, ribbon dancing, a brief musical number regarding abraham lincoln questioning his sexual identity, and inappropriate touching of the bathing suit area.

    *Speech and Debate contains content that may not be suitable for some audience members. As the show revolves around high school students, parents should use good judgement with younger potential audience members.

    Directed by: Amelia Kreski

    Starring:
    Howie - Billy Gaffney
    Diwata - Melissa Peters
    Solomon - Jon Garrity
    Adult Males - Joe Zumbo
    Adult Females - Kristen Wendt

    Performances will be August 20 and 21 at 8:00 at the Newtown Blackbox Theater behind Dance Etc.
    Tickets are $10

  • "A Moment In Time"
    A series of honest, clever and captivating one act plays by playwrights from all across the country and a few locals! A Moment In Time explores romantic relationships, family drama, high school courtships, and much more. It is an intimate night of theatre at it's finest.

    Directed by: Jason A. Coombs
    Stage Managed by: Lauren Fiorelli

    Starring:
    Shawn Ack
    Patrick Baldwin
    Gigi Guendelsberger
    Annelise Kletner
    Tammy Mulrooney
    Roxi Pope
    Marvin Tyson

    SHOW DATES
    Thursday July 8 @ 7:30 pm (Followed by Opening Night Gala)
    Friday July 9 @ 8:00pm
    Saturday July 10 @ 8:00 pm
    Thursday July 15 @ 8:00 pm
    Friday July 16 @ 8:00pm
    Saturday July 17 @ 8:00pm

2009 Black Box Theatre Summer Season!

The Black Box Theatre 2009 summer season consisted of the following shows:

  • "All That Jazz: A Kander/Ebb Musical Revue"

    Directed/Choreographed by: Jen Turey
    Musical Direction by: Laura Schultz
    Stage Managed by: Jason Coombs
    Show Dates: : June 25th, 26th, 27th, July 2nd and 3rd

    * Including musical numbers from such Broadway classics as; Chicago, Cabaret, Steel Piers, Liza with A “Z”, and others.


    All That Jazz cast and crew

  • "A Funny Thing Happened..."

    Directed By: Kate Katcher
    Show Dates: July 23rd, 24th and 25th

    A night of Comedic Sketches and Songs!

  • "Let's Talk About Love: A Musical Cabaret"

    Directed By: Jason A. Coombs
    Musical Direction by: Laura Schultz
    Choreographed by: Jackie Nasser
    Stage Managed by: Jason Noland
    Show Dates: Aug. 13th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd

    *A stunning musical revue of songs from such Broadway Classics as; Hairspray, Grease, Lil Shop Of Horrors, Avenue Q, Into The Woods, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more!


    Let's Talk About Love cast and Director

Other Events

  • "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" by Bert V. Royals

    “Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.”

    Directed by: Amelia Kreski

    A Limelight Repertory Company Production

    Friday July 17 & Saturday July 18 at 8 PM

    *The Peanuts: All Grown Up...When CB's dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group's bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that's both haunting and hopeful.


    Tickets $10
    For Pre-sale Tickets/Questions/Comments/Concerns:
    Email Dogseesgod09@gmail.com