Hot Summer Nights

Let's face it, this summer is hot. Soaring temperatures have us all seeking cooler climates. I'm no meteorologist, but I predict that this summer is going to get even hotter, but it's cool.  Playhouse on Park has, so far planned eight hot one night events that you are sure to enjoy, all from the comfort of our cool venue. All of our varied events begin at 7:30 and cost a mere $10.00. For just $40.00 you can attend all eight.


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And now, without further ado, here are the events:

Saturday, August 4th

24-Hour Playwriting Festival - Final Performance

This diabolical hostage plot puts a bunch of starving artists together in one room, (playwrights, directors and actors) and forces them to write scripts, direct them and act in them, all in just twenty four hours. Don't worry about us, we'll have Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy fed to us intravenously.

Sunday, August 5th

Dance Party

Twist and Shout the night away. Wave your hands in the air, shake your derriere, move 'em around like you just don't care. We'll be playing songs from every generation. You may even learn some new dance steps.

Monday, August 6th

Game Night

This is a favorite pastime among me and my friends. We regularly meet up and team up in friendly competitions. I'll bet you do the same thing. So join us at the playhouse as game night goes big time!

Tuesday, August 7th

Open Mic Night

You provide your talent, we provide the audience. We're looking for singers, song writers, musicians, comedians, poets, and dancers to strut their stuff. Piano and accompanist will be hand.  Come to perform or just watch.

Wednesday, August 8th

An Evening with Hillary, Carolyn and Friends

You've seen them at Falcetti Fridays, Main Stage Mondays at A.C. Petersens and in many of our productions. Now watch these talented ladies belt out a variety of songs.  They'll be joined their equally talented friends.

Thursday, August 9th

Fashion Show and Jewelry Sale

A special collaboration with Vice Versa Boutique showcasing the latest in contemporary fashion for women. Also, don't miss Vice Versa highlighting their line of clothing for dogs and t-shirts for boys. Visit our lobby before and after the show and shop at our Stella and Dot Trunk Show.

Friday, August 10th

Improv at the Playhouse

Improv master Rich Hollman will lead chosen audience members, in game show format through a series of games and issue points. By the end of the night, he'll crown a winner. Rich is seen regularly at the PIT (People's Improv Theatre) in New York City. You've also seen him on stage here at the playhouse in Shakespeare Abridged, Art, The Mystery of Irma Vep and Metamorphoses.

Saturday, August 11th

Play Reading: Battleground Malibu

Watch and laugh along to this "new work" written by James M. Denton (hey that's me) and my friend and writing partner Rexford Cooley. You will be the first to hear this comedic play read by professional actors, led by  Sean Harris and Rich Hollman. You will have the unique opportunity to provide your feedback on response cards and ask questions of all of us, writers and cast. Ice cream sundaes and Uncle Jim's Chocolate Chip Cookies will also feature prominently in the night's festivities.

Well there you have it, eight great events and more to come. Call the playhouse for your tickets, or to sign up  for one of our events. The number is 860-523-5900 x10

A 'Swinging' Video

The pool from Metamorphoses has been replaced with a band area and a dance floor to usher in our next production, Swinging on a Star: The Johnny Burke Musical.  Darlene Zoller and Colin Britt have again teamed up to bring you a sensational song and dance show.


To get you in the mood, the cast has produced a video, which was the brainchild of director Darlene Zoller, who sought creative input from the show's music director Colin Britt and featured performer, Spencer Pond.


This 2:26 video  was filmed in segments, over the course of a week. Filming locations included: Blue Back Square, Falcetti Music Store in Blue Back Square and at rehearsal here at the playhouse.


The track was recorded at Falcetti Music, then Colin Britt and musician Adam Holtzberg spliced the audio and video together.


So come, get your first look at the cast of Playhouse on Park's Swinging on a Star, then get your tickets by calling the playhouse at 860-523-5900 x10 or online at www.playhouseonpark.org. 


This is our last production of our third season, but we're not done entertaining you yet. We have some hot fun in the summertime scheduled August 3 -11. A different event every night.  All events are only $10.00. Information on those exciting events is coming soon.


The Swinging on a Star video