October 16, 2017
On Friday, October 20th, Flight Trampoline Park of Hartford/New Britain at 140 Production Court in New Britain, CT will donate 25% of all jump tickets sold […]
October 11, 2017
Kids Halloween at HITW will be held Saturday, October 28th from 4 to 6 PM. Win a prize for the best costume. The adult version starts […]
October 1, 2017
The Hole In The Wall Theater is pleased to announce the cast for their upcoming production of “School For Manners” by Bill Arnold. The production team […]
September 29, 2017
The Laramie Project at Hole in the Wall is getting rave reviews from patrons. At a time when hate crimes are on the rise and the […]
September 22, 2017
The following are a few shots from the HITW production of “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theatre Project:
September 21, 2017
The Laramie Project opens tomorrow night! Catch up with actor Cecilia Gigliotti and get your tickets at the link above. What characters do you play in […]
September 18, 2017
The Laramie Project, Moises Kaufman’s landmark play which focuses on the effects of the beating and subsequent death of gay University of Colorado student Matthew Shepard […]
September 10, 2017
Come join the fun as Hole In the Wall celebrates the opening of its 45th season with a night of story and song! Friday, September 15th […]
August 22, 2017
Hole in the Wall theater and director Dennis Hull are proud to announce the cast of our September/October production of The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman […]
July 27, 2017
Front Row: Kate Bunce, Suomia Dode, and Caitlin Tellier Back Row: Luis Alberto Marrero-Solis, Adam Cormier, Remony Perlman, Alex Kirstukas, and Jesse Burke
July 27, 2017
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter is off to London this fall. The actor playing the Mad Hatter, Alex Kirstukas, will be working toward his Master’s Degree […]
June 1, 2017
A big thank you to everyone who made it to Hole in the Wall Theater to audition for our next show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Congratulations […]
February 1, 2017
Your name and who you play in the show. Scott Hoffman, Henry Carr. In what ways are you like your character? Like Henry Carr, I also […]
January 26, 2017
Your name and who you play in the show. Caleb Warner, Prop Master. How many shows have you done with HITW? What were they? Still Life […]
January 25, 2017
Your name and who you play in the show. My name is John Bosco, and I am the light technician (I also accept light board operator, […]
January 22, 2017
Dear Friends, We have had a terrible week here at Hole in the Wall. Rather than let you hear about it through the grapevine, I […]
November 28, 2016
Hole in the Wall Theater is pleased to announce the cast of our next show, Tom Stoppard’s Travesties. Our hearty thanks to all who tried out! […]
September 19, 2016
Seeing as the title character of Sylvia is herself a dog rescued out of the park and given a home, we wanted to give everyone a […]
September 13, 2016
With the opening of our next production, Sylvia just a few days away we wanted top get to know one of it’s stars, Jill Luberto, a […]
September 9, 2016
Opening Night Discount! Join us for our opening night of Sylvia on September 16th at 8:00 P.M. All tickets that evening will be $5 off our […]
September 8, 2016
Jennifer Tellier may have taken a bit of a break from performing but HITW audiences will soon be treated to her stage comeback as she takes […]
September 6, 2016
Sylvia by A.R. Gurney New Britain CT, September 2, 2016: New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater announces the first production of their 2016-2017 season— Sylvia […]
August 30, 2016
While he may be familiar with the theater world, taking the stage without an instrument in his hand is a relatively new experience for New Britain […]
August 23, 2016
If you frequented any shows at HITW last season chances are you were treated to a performance by the talented and hilarious Adam Cormier. A resident […]
August 20, 2016
We have been busy sorting through our storage facilities and have lots of items we no longer need. For sale will be a wide variety of […]
August 4, 2016
The Hole in the Wall Theater is pleased to announce the cast of our next production, Sylvia by A.R. Gurney. Directed by Jim Ryan, this show […]
July 29, 2016
(Nick DeCrosta as Puck, Delaney Wilbur as First Fairy, Neo Valentin as Puck) The King and Queen of the Fairies each need a number-one to do […]
July 23, 2016
Next up in our “Meet the Actor” series, we have the lovely and sweet Titania Fairies (minus Delaney Wilbur, who plays First Fairy – you’ll meet […]
July 14, 2016
Anne Collin (Titania), Tony Palmieri (Oberson) and Jacob Diaz Mountzoures (Changeling Boy) Photo Credit: Arienne Davey The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, will […]
July 5, 2016
Since we couldn’t really do a “Meet the Playwright” with Bill Shakespeare, we sat down with Bill Arnold, who adapted Shakespeare’s text for A Midsummer Night’s […]
June 11, 2016
Those familiar with the intimate setting of Hole in the Wall would argue that it is the last place to stage a mammoth musical production. That […]
June 3, 2016
Alex Kirstukas has been a fan of Gilbert & Sullivan ever since he was cast as a small sailor in HMS Pinafore as a child. He […]
May 27, 2016
After an absolutely inspiring round of auditions and great deliberation, director Kelley Mountzoures is pleased to announce the cast of her July production of William Shakespeare’s […]
May 25, 2016
Like some of her co-stars, Johanna Regan is making her Gilbert & Sullivan debut in Hole in the Wall Theater’s current production of The Pirates of […]
May 20, 2016
Growing up, Gilbert and Sullivan was always a bit of a blind spot for Peter Bailey despite the fact that his mother managed the Opera Theatre […]
May 18, 2016
photo credit: Arienne Davey The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, will present Gilbert & Sullivan’s classical masterpiece, The Pirates of Penzance, as […]
May 5, 2016
The Pirates of Penzance, as its’ fifth show of the 2015-2016 season. Performances run Fridays & Saturdays May 20th through June 11th at 8:00pm with two […]
April 22, 2016
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is seeking a large cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s […]
April 15, 2016
Hole in the Wall’s newest production, Still Life With Iris, is a fantastical adventure that centers on a little girl’s search for the simplest of things: home. […]
April 11, 2016
Hole in the Wall’s newest production, Still Life With Iris, is a fantastical adventure that centers on a little girl’s search for the simplest of things: home. […]
April 4, 2016
Hole in the Wall’s newest production, Still Life With Iris, is a fantastical adventure that centers on a little girl’s search for the simplest of things: home. […]
March 25, 2016
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, proudly presents Still Life with Iris, Steven Dietz’s fantastical and moving play as the fourth show of […]
March 18, 2016
(Peyton Stehle as Iris, Briana McGuckin as Annabel Lee) Hole in the wall is very grateful to The Long Foundation for offering a generous grant allowing […]
March 18, 2016
Hole in the Wall’s newest production, Still Life With Iris, is a fantastical adventure that centers on a little girl’s search for the simplest of things: home. […]
February 21, 2016
Hole in the Wall is thrilled to announce our first collaboration with New Britain Youth Theater as we host their upcoming production of What If…? Musically […]
February 12, 2016
Many years ago, HITW veteran, Bill Arnold had an idea. He wanted to write a musical about a laundromat down the road from his college. He had […]
February 11, 2016
Mairin McKinlay returns to the stage in LINT! The Musical after an absence from theatre. In this production, she plays “Fab,” one of three Muses. “We […]
February 10, 2016
LINT! The Musical’s Kevin Liftig sees the Hole in the Wall Theater community as “a group of people coming together to put on shows, but it’s […]
February 6, 2016
LINT The Musical’s Meghan Rickard describes herself, as “one of those kids that wouldn’t shut up.” She was always looking for something to do and a […]
February 3, 2016
Pirates of Penzance director Emily Trudeau says that, after some difficult decisions, she is pleased to announce her cast. I was at a board meeting in […]
January 27, 2016
I am so excited to announce this cast and to start work on this fantastical production. Our turnout for auditions was marvelous, with talent from all […]
January 27, 2016
Hole in the Wall (HITW) regular Joshua Ives describes himself as shy, quiet and reserved. None of those qualities helped him as he stepped into his […]
January 22, 2016
Christina Giannelli, who portrays “Phoebe” in Hole in the Wall Theater’s (HITW) upcoming production of LINT! The Musical, was very active in theater in her teenage […]
January 18, 2016
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is seeking three children (two female, one male) age 11-15, and up to six adults […]
January 17, 2016
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT will present LINT! The Musical written by local playwrights, William Arnold and Scott Auden. Performances […]
January 12, 2016
Randy Boyd is a seasoned performer, having appeared in countless productions with theater groups all over Connecticut and Massachusetts. His favorite roles include “Jesus” in Godspell […]
January 4, 2016
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT will present Lint! The Musical written by local playwrights, William Arnold and Scott Auden. Performances […]
December 4, 2015
Rachel Teagle’s love affair with Aristophanes’ Lysistrata began when she played the title role in college. That production focused more on the classic traditions of performance. […]
November 28, 2015
Adam Cormier is more than ready to jump into Hole in the Wall’s gender-bending, off-the-wall production of Lysistrata. An amateur drag queen, Adam has graced the […]
November 20, 2015
After two nights of fantastic auditions and call backs, the production team is pleased to announce its cast for the Hole in the Wall Theater’s production […]
November 20, 2015
(Photo courtesy of CCSU) The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain will welcome Central CT State University Professor Gil Gigliotti to lead a […]
November 20, 2015
Charles Merlis claims he is “infected by theatre. It’s like malaria. It keeps coming back.” His “infection” has been running rampant for the last seventy years. […]
November 13, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain will welcome Translator Sarah Ruden to lead a discussion after the Saturday, November 14th production of […]
November 12, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is seeking a cast of nine for its upcoming production of Lint! The Musical written […]
November 5, 2015
Rowan Hawk McDonald is about to take on the coveted lead role in Aristophanes’ classic, Lysistrata. Rowan describes her a mixture of Beyonce and Eartha Kitt. […]
October 28, 2015
Today on “This Old Phallus”, we’re going to show you how to build your own huge John Thomas. This giant wood pecker stands erect at 96 […]
October 26, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, will present Lysistrata by Aristophanes in a sexy new translation by Sarah Ruden. Performances run Fridays […]
October 23, 2015
Hole in the Wall Theater is excited to announce auditions for Lint! The Musical written by William Arnold and Scott Auden, directed by The DeMarcos. Auditions […]
October 16, 2015
Matthew Cote is taking on one of the most recognizable characters in American literature: Of Mice and Men’s George Milton. He describes his character as “a […]
October 8, 2015
Playing the role of Of Mice and Men’s “Carlson” is a change of pace for Nick Demetriades. He is usually cast in Agatha Christie-antagonist-type parts. Portraying […]
October 2, 2015
“Hole in the Wall (HITW) is my favorite theater I have ever worked with,” said Of Mice and Men’s Robb Ecker. “They are very experimental, passionate […]
October 1, 2015
The production team is pleased to announce its cast for the Hole in the Wall Theater’s production of Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata”, translated by Sarah Ruden. We appreciate […]
September 20, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is proud to announce Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the first production of […]
September 14, 2015
Brian Bowyer fell in love with theater after taking an acting class in college. After a performance in his school’s production of Mousetrap, a new passion […]
September 12, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is seeking a cast of eleven for its upcoming production of Lysistrata by Aristophanes in […]
September 8, 2015
“I’ve never acted a day in my life,” said Drew Brathwaite. “I’ve been tooling around Hole in the Wall (HITW) for seven years now (as a […]
August 29, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT will kick off its’ 2015-2016 season with their annual gala on September 12 at the […]
August 21, 2015
Join us for our 2015-16 Season Fundraiser Gala Party and Performance. At 8, we’ll be serving food and refreshments in the lobby and theater space – […]
August 17, 2015
Hole in the Wall is thrilled to officially announce our six MainStage shows, focusing on a theme of family. This season, we wanted to discuss, via […]
August 3, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is proud to announce Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the first production of […]
July 29, 2015
We caught up with Steven Azzaro, who plays corporate bad-guy Jeffrey Skilling’s lawyer in our current production of Enron, running Fridays and Saturdays this weekend and […]
July 24, 2015
On the morn of our Pay-What-You-Can performance of Enron, we want you to meet Stephanie Chernoff. Last seen at Hole in the Wall in The Madwoman […]
July 22, 2015
Following ENRON, Hole in the Wall will be kicking off their 2015-2016 season with John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. After a large and talented turnout for auditions […]
July 21, 2015
The last time Rebecca graced the Hole in the Wall stage, she was Trish, a champagne-poisoning, thieving accountant in Craig Lucas’ Reckless. This time, she’s playing […]
July 1, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is seeking a large cast of 9 men and 1 woman for Of Mice and […]
June 29, 2015
Want to see velociraptors, lightsabers, and a compelling human drama of morality and greed? Sure, you could spend all summer at the movies, but why not […]
June 3, 2015
Following The Crucible, which closes this weekend, Hole in the Wall will be presenting Lucy Prebble’s smash London hit, ENRON. Hailed as a thrilling corporate Macbeth, […]
June 1, 2015
For the last 43 years, Hole in the Wall Theater has been a home for people of all walks of life to create and enjoy live […]
May 22, 2015
“In society nowadays, when are hysteria, reputation, race, empowerment, adultery and religion not relevant?” said The Crucible Director Kelley Mountzoures. “The answer is never!” Kelley […]
May 19, 2015
Do you like instant gratification? Do you like art that speaks to the present moment? Do you like your theater fast and furious? Then have we […]
May 13, 2015
“The Crucible is a staple of the American theater,” said Ben McLaughlin. “Kate Bunce, an acquaintance of mine, told me she was costuming it at Hole […]
May 12, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) is offering a special student discount for all performances of its upcoming main stage production of Arthur Miller’s The […]
May 11, 2015
“Abigail Williams starts the whole hysteria of crying witch on people,” said Kate Bunce, on her love-to-hate character in HITW’s upcoming The Crucible. “She had an affair with […]
May 7, 2015
photo caption: Tony with Kate Bunce as “John Proctor” and “Abigail Williams” (photo credit: Arienne Davey) One would be hard pressed to look at a Hole […]
May 4, 2015
Photo Caption: Emily with Tony Palmieri as Elizabeth & John Proctor (photo credit: Arienne Davey) The Crucible’s Emily Trudeau sees beneath her character’s ice queen […]
April 23, 2015
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is proud to announce the fifth production of its 2014-2015 season, The Crucible, by Arthur […]
April 3, 2015
This evening, come see a great night of theater and YOU name your ticket price! Take that TDF & TKTS!! Fat Men in Skirts opened to a […]
March 31, 2015
Ever wanted to put on a show? Hole in the Wall Theater wants to help you make it happen. The theater will be hosting an informational […]
March 26, 2015
As Fat Men in Skirts’ Phyllis Hogan, Jennifer MacPherson gets to play the gamut of emotions. Her character is placed in a number of high stakes […]
March 25, 2015
Fat Men in Skirts opens this Friday (March 27th) at Hole in the Wall (HITW) and no one is more ready than Roy Donnelly. […]
March 23, 2015
“I think Fat Men in Skirts is about family and love and how that love can manifest itself and completely alter who a person becomes if […]
March 22, 2015
After an exciting and intense round of auditions, director Kelley Mountzoures had the dubious task of fitting our nearly 50 auditioners into 24 roles for our […]
March 20, 2015
(photo credit: Arienne Davey) The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain will present Fat Men in Skirts by Nicky Silver as the […]
March 19, 2015
James DeMarco is no stranger to unconventional roles. Since 2011, the versatile actor has appeared at Hole in the Wall (HITW) as “Maurice” in A Cup […]
March 11, 2015
Scott Stephen Kegler is a true triple threat artist. As an actor, writer and director, he has created a body of work that is diverse in […]
February 26, 2015
Fat Men in Skirts, the hilarious and moving dark comedy by Nicky Silver, is off to a strong start at Hole in the Wall. Director Scott […]
February 11, 2015
We had a wonderful turnout for auditions for Fat Men in Skirts despite all of the snow and would like to thank everyone who came down! […]
February 2, 2015
Due to the storm, Director Scott Stephen Kegler has decided to change the date for the second night of auditions for Nicky Silver’s Fat Men in […]
December 16, 2014
Ready guys? We’ve only got three shows left! Thursday is our pay-what-you-can, Friday’s performance is followed by an open mic titled “Un-hole-y Night” and we close […]
December 10, 2014
Next up in our “Meet the Actor” series is Rachel Teagle – who plays Rachel, the lead in Reckless by Craig Lucas. Rachel’s got it tough […]
December 9, 2014
Here we go! It’s tech week AND it’s Johnny Peifer’s birthday – what better day to get to know him and his character, Roy, a little […]
November 25, 2014
Reckless rehearsals are going along fast and furiously. I found a couple of minutes to ask actor Anne Collin a few questions. Anne is playing Pooty […]
November 19, 2014
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, […]
November 6, 2014
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 […]
October 30, 2014
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 […]
October 27, 2014
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 […]
October 22, 2014
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 […]
October 22, 2014
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 […]
October 17, 2014
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 […]
October 10, 2014
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, […]
October 8, 2014
After a brilliant closing weekend of Love Loves a Pornographer, the set has been taken down thanks to the masterful leadership of Bill Arnold, HITW volunteers and the […]
October 2, 2014
Making people laugh has always been a Ryan Wantroba standard. He grew up performing in comedies and was a member of his college Improv group. Stepping […]
September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 – Cuckoo’s Nest Rehearsals Begin Hole in the Wall Theater is pleased to announce the start of rehearsals for its next production: […]
September 20, 2014
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 […]
August 21, 2014
In keeping with its philosophy of making theater available to everyone, the Hole in the Wall Theater is adding a second Pay What You Can night […]
August 16, 2014
Attention Alpha Cobra Squadron! We’re offering a special deal for our 2 PM Sunday Matinee on August 17. Just tell the box office our Double Secret […]
August 14, 2014
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 7, 2014
Tune in today to WLIS/WMRD at 12:30 and 6:30 to hear playwright Rachel Teagle talk about her new play The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons with SpotLight host, and frequent HITW […]
August 6, 2014
Audiences at the Saturday August 2nd performance of The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons got an extra treat when Connecticut State Archaeologist Dr. Brian Jones stopped by with a […]
August 5, 2014
Our opening weekend yielded a great review and some fantastic press for “The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons”! Mastodon Tracks in New Britain Funny and serious: Performance […]
July 29, 2014
We are pleased to announce that Connecticut State Archaeologist Dr. Brian Jones will be joining us for a post-show discussion after the Saturday August 2nd performance […]
July 15, 2014
The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons opens on August 1st and our wonderful puppet Jess has entered the building! Jess was created by the talented Anne Cubberly […]
June 30, 2014
It’s not too late to get in on the action! The Hole in the Wall Theater seeks additional actors and directors for our second annual 24 Hour […]
June 20, 2014
In appreciation of America’s veterans and the importance of telling their stories, the Hole in the Wall Theater will offer discount admission at the door to […]
June 13, 2014
Hole in the Wall is excited to announce our 2014 partnership with the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program, a unique fundraising program our donors can […]
June 12, 2014
Opening weekend was great! Check out this review and come see the show this weekend!
June 4, 2014
The second set of publicity shots! “Fifth of July” by Lanford Wilson opens this weekend! Come and see this great play! Show dates are June 6th […]
June 1, 2014
Imagine the Island of Misfit Toys relocated to an old farmhouse in rural Missouri. The difference is that in Lanford Wilson’s Tony-nominated play Fifth of July, […]
May 31, 2014
“Fifth of July” warm ups bring the cast closer together! The group listens to music and whoever is the leader of the group begins moving to […]
May 29, 2014
We are triple excited to announce our upcoming season. As always, art imitates life at Hole in the Wall – the season has laughs, cries, drama, […]
May 28, 2014
Do you like instant gratification? Do you like art that speaks to the present moment? Do you like your theater fast and furious? Then have we […]
May 26, 2014
The set for “Fifth of July” is underway! The hard workers accomplish a great deal each day! The transformation from an empty space to […]
May 25, 2014
The cast is off book and the set is being built! A lot of hard work was done this weekend to transform the Hole in the […]
May 17, 2014
“Fifth of July” is a play about love, support, and togetherness even when you drive each other crazy! It’s set in Lebanon, Missouri 1978. “Fifth of […]
May 17, 2014
Have you been loving our season featuring CT grown shows? We have too! Tonight at 8:00PM we’re bringing you two hilarious original one-acts by local playwrights […]
May 14, 2014
Here is the first preview of the upcoming production “Fifth of July” by Lanford Wilson. Preview of ‘Fifth of July’ at Hole in the Wall Theater […]
May 13, 2014
Hole in the Wall is excited to announce our 2014 partnership with the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program, a unique fundraising program our donors […]
May 13, 2014
LYDIA: So you really think I can do this? MUSE: Absolutely. A roomful of monkeys at typewriters can write Shakespeare. With one monkey you can at least […]
April 23, 2014
Miss the Hole in the Wall Bookfair at Barnes & Noble? Don’t worry, the fun continues online! Go to bn.com/bookfairs to support us online through Thursday […]
April 17, 2014
On Saturday April 19, the Hole in the Wall Theater is partnering with Barnes & Noble to promote the arts and local writers through a Bookfair. […]
April 14, 2014
You know what’s cool? A theater season with FOUR original scripts, that’s what. Following the successful runs of both Whiskey Tango by our own Johnny Peifer […]
April 3, 2014
Hole in the Wall Theater is proud to present our new look! As you may have noticed, we began augmenting some changes in the lobby space […]