New Off-Broadway Musical “Kafkaesque!”
Franz Kafka may never have intended for his name to be an adjective, but nonetheless the new musical comedy Kafkaesque! celebrates his body of work by layering the predicaments of most of Kafka’s stories onto one contemporary American family. The result is a funny and frightening joy ride through horrifying bodily transformations, artistic eating disorders, cancel culture run amok, and the relentless grind of late-stage capitalism.
“From start to finish, Kafkaesque! is engaging, funny and even a little soulful.” - Front and Center
“Widow’s Weeds” a Revolutionary Woman’s Story
The Little Nine Partners Historical Society of Pine Plains, NY, presents WIDOW’S WEEDS, written by Dyan Wapnick and directed by Robert Lyons, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
WIDOW’S WEEDS tells the compelling true story of Mary Ingalls, who in 1842 at 84 years of age applied for her husband Elihu Ingalls’ pension under the Pension Act of 1836, which extended pension benefits to Revolutionary War widows for the first time. Elihu had served in the NY militia and died in 1823 without ever receiving a pension. Unfortunately, nearly all of his service papersand proof of their marriage were lost, and Mary had to rely on oral testimonies to support her application.
“The project proposed by the Little Nine Partners Historical Society was among the most innovative we received,” said Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum, “This play brings a vital type of primary source record to life, places a spotlight on the experience of Revolutionary War
Veterans’ widows, and explores the lingering impact of our struggle for independence on our rural landscape. I look forward to personally attending the production.”
Paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Tangent Theatre Company presents: Betrayal by Harold Pinter SOLD OUT!
Tangent Theatre Company returns to Stissing Center with a contemporary, emotionally complex play reading: the award-winning BETRAYAL by Harold Pinter. Featuring a select ensemble of actors, the story follows a triangle of love and deceit, as it unravels in an innovative, unexpected way.
Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents: Trekking Mexico
Take a deep dive into Mexican folk traditions, both ancient and contemporary, with TREKKING MEXICO. This colorful educational show for the whole family takes you on a Mexican expedition of historic and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences are transported to the jungles of Tabasco and trek the mountains of Guerrero, this multimedia show will whisk you away on a joyful ride through this culturally rich republic.
Missoula Children's Theater: HERCULES Shows!
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
Missoula Children's Theater: HERCULES Shows!
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
Missoula Children's Theater: HERCULES Auditions & Rehearsals
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
This production is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented locally by the Stissing Center for Arts & Culture
FAQs - https://www.mctinc.org/red-truck-tour/faq/
What You Will Want To Know: https://www.mctinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WYW- WTK-FV.pdf
Selected Shorts "Transformations / Embracing Change"
The Stissing Center presents Selected Shorts, an unforgettable afternoon of great short stories performed by acclaimed actors, brought to life in this celebrated live public radio event.