Eagle Theatre Opens Art Exhibit

THE SHAPE OF THINGS, Eagle Theatre's latest production, opening September 15th, offers more than a night out at the theatre. Fans of visual art with an affinity for "keeping it local" will find it the perfect pairing. Co-Artistic Director Ted Wioncek III explains

"We look to create an experience. Whether it be sailing through Neverland on themepark style audience seating, a pop-up museum featuring the history of Hammonton's diversity, or celebrating local artists as they share their work... we strive to present more than meets the eye." In addition to the captivating production, audiences will gain access to Eagle Theatre's onsite, pre-show, art exhibit. Each week of the run, a new artist or art organization will present their work;

including Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University (9/15 - 9/17), Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts (9/20 - 9/24), ArtC - South Jersey Artists (9/27 - 10/1), Perkins Center for the Arts (10/4 - 10/8) and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (10/11 - 10/15). Co-Artistic Director Ed Corsi states "LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS explores the power of art, perception, and deception. What better way to highlight local artists and put our audience in the heart of the play then by creating a social, sophisticated, art-infused night out. The exhibit will take place in the house, where our seating traditionally sits. The audience will be seated on stage, providing an intimate theatrical event." Patrons are encouraged to arrive at Eagle Theatre one hour early to allow ample time in the exhibit, where Sharrott Winery will provide tastings, and Hors d' oeuvres, compliments of local caterer Kitchen 19.

Eagle Theatre, South Jersey's only year-round Professional Equity Theatre, is dedicated to redefining regional theatre. The theatre produces more than 160 live performances each year, including full-scale Broadway caliber World Premieres and re-conceptualized revivals; New Works Development Series play readings; a traveling Theatre for Youth Audiences program, specializing in providing arts education to schools in under served communities; an Annual Fringe Festival, a 3-day street fair and theatrical marathon, featuring multiple eclectic productions, a beer and wine garden, pop-up art, food, live music, and street performers; and Eagle Theatre Conservatory, a year-round tuition based theatrical institute for all ages and levels of professionalism.

This award-winning culturally diverse epicenter boasts state of the art technical equipment, a free double parking lot, Sharrott Winery's on-site Wine Lounge, and is located within walking distance of several boutiques and acclaimed dining destinations in beautifully revitalized Downtown Hammonton, serving patrons from New Jersey, Philadelphia, and beyond.

Eagle Theatre originally opened its doors in 1914 as a silent movie theatre. The theatre was restored in 2009 to serve as a performing arts center. Since the reopening, Eagle Theatre has quickly grown into a nationally recognized non-profit producing organization.