Miscellaneous
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Look at These Nerds Go!
Reckless rehearsals are zipping along EVEN FASTER than our ambitious schedule says they must. It’s incredible – not only how dedicated the cast and crew is, but the nuances that are beginning to come out in this, our SECOND WEEK of rehearsals. Every process, for me, uncovers things in a script that I hadn’t noticed…
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Reckless cast announced!
We had a great turnout at auditions for our December Mainstage production of Reckless by Craig Lucas. I love this show because it recognizes both the beautiful and the really crappy parts of Christmas. And of life. And it’s dark and funny as hell. And it’s sweet and lovely. It’s like a cartoon sandwich on reality bread. I needed a…
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MEET THE DIRECTOR – JIM WILLIAMS
Jim Williams is an actor’s director. His days (and nights) as a thespian span three decades. In that time, he has played actor/singer and director and grew a deep passion for both. On Halloween, one of his most ambitious undertakings will come to life. The theatrical asylum doors will swing over, and HITW patrons will…
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MEET THE ACTOR – Scott Hoffman
Actor. Director. Board Member. In a very short amount of time, Scott Hoffman has made an indelible mark on the HITW canvas. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, he moved to CT in 2011 for work. He wanted to get involved in Community Theater, and one year later, auditioned for HITW’s Death of a Salesman. …
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HITW to Present One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT will present the second production of its 2014-2015 season, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman and based on the book by Ken Kesey . It will be performed on October 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at…
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Sin While Ye May, For Tomorrow We Shall Be Tranquilized
The actors have been fighting on set. And it’s a good thing. And what’s this? Could it be a marriage in the milieu? At least they have a Jesus present; as God intended. Shall we be doomed to the terrible burden of sanity? Find out at HITW’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, opening on Halloween, October…
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MEET THE ACTOR – GENE TELLIER
HITW veteran, Eugene “Gene” Tellier reached back to his adolescence to create One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Chief Bromden. He described his adolescent self as “socially withdrawn and really good at computers and math.” He also suffered the consequences of being named Eugene during a time when 80s nerd movies ruled (Google it if…
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MEET THE ACTRESS – MARY ROANE
At first glance, Mary Roane may seem an unlikely person to play One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s lethal, cold Nurse Ratched. She is approachable, personable, gentile and loving. However, the New Britain resident has no problem getting under the skin of this iconic character that we all love to hate. A trained actress, Mary…
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Newington Mainstage Presents “6 Boobs and a Pianist”
An event of Double D proportions!! “6 Boobs and a Pianist” is a new and original musical cabaret conceived and performed by The Rack Pack: Cindy Lesser, Kelly Boucher, Rosanne Gowdy and Music Director, Mike Gowdy. “6 Boobs and a Pianist” features hilarious music and laugh out loud sketches while celebrating and honoring cancer survivors,…
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Playwright Talkback August 16th with Rachel Teagle
Obligatory Serious Playwright Headshot So, why on earth would anyone write a play about mastodons? Now’s your chance to find out! Join us after the Saturday, August 16th performance of The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons for a post-play discussion with playwright Rachel Teagle. Let’s talk playwriting, prehistoric pachyderms, practical professions, and finding your place in…