theater

Courthouse Center Stage hopes to re-open in 6 months

Flo Jonic — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:10:50 +0000

Financial pressures have forced the temporary closure of the Courthouse Center Stage in West Kingston. The popular theater will be mothballed for six months as it mounts a $100K capital drive, according to board member Anna Prager. "Yes, I am extremely disappointed but at the same time I am hopeful that if we suspend programming and concentrate on fundraising we can start in new and better shape."

Prager says they cut back staff so much they realized it was impossible to mount productions, raise money and tend to an aging, historic building all at the same time.

Ocean State Theatre's "Fools" is not one of Neil Simon's best

Bill Gale — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:00 +0000

With their very fine new performing space (excellent sight lines, comfortable seats, good facilities) it seems a shame that Ocean State has picked a weak-at-the-knees Neil Simon play to officially open Rhode Island’s newest theater.

2nd Story Theatre's Amadeus is a show not to miss

Bill Gale — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Dark.

If you had just one word to describe the powerful, incisive version of “Amadeus” at 2^nd Story that might be it. After all, even when you enter the performing space you notice the dim. A couple of lights, a candle or two, and that’s it. Watch your step, and maybe get out those reading glasses if you care to check the program.