Railroad Playhouse Announces Upcoming Season

THE RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE today announced its upcoming season. After celebrating their First Anniversary in December, the RR Playhouse continues to bring high-quality productions to Newburgh, fostering new playwrights and seasoned artists. The announcement will be made at the donor appreciation party at The Playhouse Saturday, February 18.

This Spring, in addition to performances, the Railroad Playhouse will launch an After-School program focusing on teaching interested students character and scene study. There will also be adult scene study classes and more GLEE Summer Camp!

? Saturday, March 17th- 8PM- Locomotion Series-
Comedy Night- Andy Pitz & Nick Griffin
Tickets- $20 in advance- $25 at the door

Nick Griffin has appeared on the The Late Show with David Letterman
seven times, as well as Conan O'Brien and the The Late Late Show with
Craig Ferguson. He also had his own half hour special on Comedy
Central. Andy Pitz’s unique brand of comedy has landed him appearances
on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show with
Craig Ferguson.

? Friday, March 23rd- 8PM- Locomotion Series-
Mission: Improv-able
Tickets- $15/ $10 Students

NYC's Mission: Improv-able is high-flying death-defying comedy without a net!

? Friday, March 30th at 8PM and Saturday, March 31st at 3PM and 8PM-
Box Car Plays Mentoring Program Presents SUNY Orange Theater Students in-
Fissures (lost and found)
Tickets- $20- $15 Students
by Steve Epp, Cory Hinkle, Dominic Orlando, et al.
Directed by David H. Cohen

The Railroad Playhouse mentoring program continues with the goal of
giving college theater students a chance to work in a professional
setting.

? Saturday, April 14th- 8PM- Locomotion Series-
Comedy Night- Geno Bisconte and David Drake
Tickets- $20 in advance/ $25 at the door.

Geno Bisconte has been described by fellow comics, (to his face at
least), as a “fast talking wise guy…that you just have to love.”

? Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st at 8PM- Locomotion Series
Work O’ The Weavers- Earth Day Event
Tickets- $20 in advance/ $25 at the door (Adults) $12 in advance/ $15
at the door (students and children under 12.)

"Four wonderful people who've picked up where the Weavers left off.
Fantastic!" -- Pete Seeger

? Sunday, April 22nd- 3PM- Young Engineers Series
In Partnership with Making Books Sing
If You Really Love Polar Bears
Tickets- $8, 45 minutes, ages 6 and up

While traveling on a magical journey into the past, present, and
future, Patchy, a little boy who is obsessed with polar bears learns
firsthand how much of an impact his wasteful habits have on the
planet.

? Friday, April 27th- 8PM- Box Car Play Series Presents-
Artifacts of Consequence
by RRP Playwright in Residence Ashlin Halfnight
Directed by Kris Thor
Tickets- $10

Artifacts of Consequence will introduce the third RR Playhouse
Playwright in Residence. In a crumbling, burnt-out America, an
underwater bunker stores the relics of our everyday lives: Barbie,
Moby Dick, Twinkies and bond traders are all preserved in a
labyrinthine warehouse, shelved in boxes, awaiting the stabilization
of the continent above.

? Friday May 11th-Saturday May 19th- Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Box Car Play Series Presents
The First Annual Railroad Playhouse One Act Festival
Featuring Plays by All 3 RRP Playwrights in Residence
Directed by Seth Soloway (RRP Artistic Director) and James Phillips
Tickets- $20 ($15 students)

Short plays by each of the three Playwrights in Residence.

? Friday, May 25th- 7PM
Box Car Play Series Presents the 7-7 Playmaking Festival
Tickets- $10

Actors, writers and directors will sign in at The Playhouse at 7PM on
May 24th and write and rehearse plays all to premiere at 7PM on May
25th!

? Saturday, May 26th- 8PM- Locomotion Series-
Comedy Night- An Evening of Drinks, Jokes and Storytelling
Tickets- $20 in advance/ $25 at the door.

Three comic greats come together to bring the audience to the
greenroom. They let the audience hear what entertains fellow
comedians.

? Sunday, May 27th- 3PM- Young Engineers Series
Storyteller David Gonzalez
Tickets- $10

David is the proud recipient of the 2011 International Performing Arts
for Youth "Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence, the
Joseph Campbell Foundation Fellow for 2010, and nominated for a 2006
Drama Desk Award for "Unique Theatrical Experience”.

? Saturday, May 27th- 8PM- Locomotion Series
Jack Grace
Tickets $15 in advance ($20 at the door)

Jack Grace is the consummate live performer, lyricist, singer and guitarist,

? Saturday, June 9th- 3PM- Young Engineers Series
In Partnership with Making Books Sing
Storyteller’s Candle
by Barbara Zinn Krieger
Tickets- $8.00, 45 minutes, ages 4 and up

Pura Belpré was the first Latina librarian in the New York Public
Library system. In this production, a bilingual storyteller teaches
children about Pura’s legacy, Puerto Rican folklore and the library’s
important role in the community.

? Saturday, June 16th- 8PM- Locomotion Series-
Comedy Night- Frank Vignola’s God and Science
Tickets- $20 in advance/ $25 at the door.

Frank Vignola’s God and Science is a hilarious and vulnerable take on
reconciling history and religion with personal loss.

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Tickets for all events are available at www.rrplayhouse.org

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