The Cracked Slipper
Written and Directed By Madeleine Fichera Music by Natalie Lindblooom On Stage August 16th- Sept.1st 2024 We are excited to announce that Barnstormers is hosting the world premier of this delightful and funny play by a local playwright.Buoyed with self-confidence (and a little over-exaggeration of experience) Salem embarks on a hilarious misadventure into the community theatre world. Suddenly finding them-self in charge of a production of Cinderella, Salem decides that breaking free of stereotypes will get them high marks in their classes. But will feminist Grace, cast as Cinderella, be able to rein in her feelings about women’s rights. Or what about Parker, cast as a lead, who barely speaks above a whisper? And what will happen when the original director finally returns for the opening night performance? If only fairy godmothers were real because Salem could definitely use a little magic to fix the mess they have made.
Angel Street
(Gaslight)
by Patrick Hamilton Directed by Esteban Linares On Stage Oct.11-27th 2024 Murder and mystery loom in the air in Patrick Hamilton’s classic Victorian thriller, Angel Street. Mysterious things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured, and Mrs. Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. She fears that she is going mad–that is certainly what Mr. Manningham believes. But when Detective Rough arrives one night to visit Mrs. Manningham while she is alone, questions arise and secrets are revealed about her husband. Suddenly, insanity is no longer the biggest threat she faces as she discovers she has married a dangerous man.
The Velveteen Rabbit
By Philip Grecian
Directed by Jeremy Pyle
On Stage December 6th-29th 2024
Margery Williams’ beloved children’s book comes to life in this enchanting tale for young and old alike. Through the eyes of a young child, the Velveteen Rabbit discovers the true meaning of being loved and cherished.The story follows a stuffed rabbit’s journey to become real. With whimsical characters, imaginative storytelling, and a sprinkle of wonder, this timeless play reminds us all that real beauty lies within the depths of our hearts.
Devour The Snow
by Abe Polsky
Directed by Robert Pyle
On Stage Jan.31st-Feb.16th 2025
A riveting courtroom drama drawn from the harrowing saga of the ill-fated Donner Party, some of whose members perished while snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountains.The action takes place at Sutter’s Fort, in northern California, in 1847. Lewis Keseberg, a German emigrant and survivor of the tragic Donner Party expedition, has brought a suit for slander against several other survivors, who have accused him of being a grave robber and murderer. As the trial testimony proceeds the awful facts of the expedition’s demise are revealed…
Lost (and found) In IKEA
by Gary Ray Stapp
Directed by Jill Glover
On Stage March 21st-April 6th 2025
Can two strangers find love at IKEA? Possibly—with a playful ghost involved. Winifred and Lex are both lonely hearts, but neither of them is convinced that true love can be found while shopping. Winifred’s brother and Lex’s deceased wife think differently and have decided to play cupid for their reluctant loved ones, who unexpectedly find themselves wrestling with love-at-first-sight. Unfortunately, the budding romance is distracted by mayhem of all sorts when a homeless man and a shopaholic ex-con fight over an alarm clock, while a snarky, bitter married couple play a convoluted game of hide-and-seek that eventually leads to several of them literally losing their shirts. Luckily, the store security guard has words of wisdom for all, but even his hands are full when a protest organizer launches into the National Anthem. But when push comes to shove, all is well that ends well when those who are lost in IKEA find love where they least expected it.
Directed by Gabrielle Hahn and Tanaia Green
Due to a licensing snafu with our original plan to perform Chicago, we have a back up plan.
Stay tuned for more information. There WILL be a spectacular musical
on stage May 23rd- June 15th