2021 Shows
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House of Blue Leaves
Written by John Guare
Directed by Kerry Covington
October 9-10 and 14-16, 2021
Uptown Theatre at the First Street Community CenterThis dark comedy tells the story of an aspiring singer/songwriter and his plans to abscond with his mistress to Hollywood — leaving behind his old life (including his wife!) in pursuit of his dreams. Ah but life never works out the way we plan…
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Treasure: A History of Mount Vernon, Iowa
September 10-11 and 17-18, 2021
Memorial Park Stage
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Brian MarkowskiOur inaugural Shakespeare in the Park gathered hundreds of attendees to our newly built outdoor stage. Shakespeare’s magical romp told the story of the trials and tribulations of four star-crossed lovers, a troupe of well-meaning but woefully untalented actors, and a petty feud between the king and queen of the faeries.
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Ordinary Days
Music and lyrics by Adam Gwon
Directed by John Zbanek Hill
July 16-18 and 23-24, 2021
The Uptown Theatre at the First Street Community CenterThis is a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point).
Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs.
Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. This is an original musical for anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.