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AHOY-HOY: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do at Florida Repertory Theatre

Dates: 5/3/2026

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AHOY-HOY is a dynamic play set in 1876 that explores the rivalry between inventors Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell as they each race to patent the telephone. With themes of ambition and legacy interwoven throughout, the narrative features two egos clashing over a pivotal moment in history. The production is directed by Celine Rosenthal and is part of Florida Repertory Theatre's 2026 PlayLab Festival, which showcases new works from various playwrights.

Cast and Creative Team for AHOY-HOY: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do at Florida Repertory Theatre

Creative Team

Karen Stephens
Director
Stuart Brown
Director
Annette Trossbach
Director
Jason Parrish
Director
Jenny Stafford
Playwright
Stephen Spotswood
Playwright
Judy Weiner
Sponsor
Naomi Bloom
Sponsor
Darlene Arnold
Sponsor
Dee Whited
Sponsor
Lee Moore
Sponsor
Celine Rosenthal
Director
Kelundra Smith
Playwright
Kenneth Jones
Playwright
Dominic Finocchiaro
Playwright

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