Now in our 43rd year providing quality theater in Central Jersey!
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"A Comedy of Tenors"
by
Ken Ludwig
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The hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans.
What could possibly go wrong? It's 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century ‐
as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maria,
from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight.
The Roles:
- TATIANA RACON - Russian Soprano Diva - Maria Corvaia O'Donnell
- CARLO - young playboy tenor opera star - Nathan Magno
- TITO - international Opera Star - Kristen Jones
- MARIA - Tito's hot-headed wife - Kathy Janovic
- MIMI - Tito and Maria's daughter - Eric McDonough
- MAX - Young American tenor - Angel Berrios
- SAUNDERS - American Opera Promoter - Carl Hoffman
Show dates:
Friday, May 1st & 8th, 2026 - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 2nd & 9th, 2026 at 8:00pm
Ticket prices are:
$20 - senior citizens and
children under 12
Purchase your tickets online!
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The cast:
- Andrew Rally - Jack Gibney
- John Barrymore - Bill King
- Deirdre McDavey - Emily Mangiavillano
- Lillian Troy - Annette Curran
- Felicia Dantine - Kathy Janovic
- Gary Peter Lefkowitz - Michael Randazza
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Directed by
Melanie Taylor
In Paul Rudnick's "I Hate Hamlet", television star Andrew Rally is about to start rehearsals to play Hamlet,
and he is terrified. Unsure of himself, worried about his career, Andrew doesn't know what to do. In the midst of his confusion,
he is visited by the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore. Barrymore explains that all actors who take on the role are visited
and mentored by their predecessors, and that he cannot leave Andrew until he takes the stage as Hamlet. Andrew's girlfriend
wants him to be a romantic hero of the stage, his friend wants him to accept a lucrative new TV gig, and Barrymore wants him to
accept his own great theatrical mantle. As Andrew grows under Barrymore's larger-than-life wing, he is forced to confront
the ultimate question: who he wants to be, or not to be.
Fridays, February 13th & 20th, 2026 - 8pm
Saturdays, February 14th & 21st, 2026 - 8pm
Sundays, February 15th & 22nd, 2026 - 2pm
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TSTF15 Plays - a "Best of the Fest" Production featuring 8 of the best plays from the past 15 years, as chosen by our family of directors!
- The Waver by Anthony R Pezzula, directed by Melanie Taylor (2011)
- Fang by Alex Dremann, directed by Dave McGrath (2013)
- Ghost Lite by Justin Warner, directed by Bill King (2014)
- In Reverse Order by Eric Alter, directed by James Walsh (2014)
- Driving Ms. Crazy by Annette Curran, directed by Annette Curran (2016)
- Because Peter Pan by Matthew Fowler, directed by Karen Anderson (2016)
- Robservations by Robert Scott Sullivan, directed by Robert Scott Sullivan (2022)
- The Exit Interview by Nina Kissinger, directed by Gina Shuster (2024)
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15th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival
Produced by
Rob Sullivan
SSP will present another fan favorite — the one, the
only, the original, Tri-State Theatre Festival — now back for its 15th
year! SSP will showcase the best new short plays written by local
writers from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The festival
typically receives about 300 entries annually and features a unique
collection of short comedies and dramas designed to entertain and
engage audiences. You won’t want to miss this exciting night of cool, original theatre!
Friday, November 7th, 2025 - 8pm
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 - 8pm
Sunday, November 9th, 2025 - 2pm
These events serve as a fundraiser, with proceeds helping us
maintain our commitment to producing high-quality, engaging theatrical
experiences this season & beyond.
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