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the promise of live performance
Located at the Steeplegate Mall (separate entrance) 270 Loudon Road | Concord, NH | 603.715.2315
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2016/17 Inaugural Season
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Welcome to Hatbox Theatre and our 2016/2017 Inaugural Season!
Hatbox Theatre opened on April 1, 2016 after a marathon three week effort to transform the former Coldwater Creek storefront into a black box theatre space. Volunteers worked around the clock, seven days a week, in those weeks to build platforms, erect walls, install a lighting grid, clean and erect seats, sew curtain panels, paint floors and walls, create signs, hang posters, write copy, configure lighting and sound equipment, along with hundreds of other tasks to prepare. Our opening night performance of 2 Across (produced by Lend Me A Theater) not only filled every seat (including the folding chairs), but launched our mission to create a cooperative community to develop unique, intimate experiences for audiences and artists.
From April through August, “Season Zero” featured 76 performances by over 20 producers and engaged thousands of audience members in a venue that began with only 52 seats. We currently seat up to 99 seats in an intimate thrust-style setting (audiences on three sides of the playing area) to provide a unique experience for performer and audience alike. Season One expands on our initial offerings with world premieres, original and classic plays, variety entertainment, stand-up comedy, concerts, literature readings, art installations, performance workshops, humanities experiences, talks, burlesque, live podcast recording nights and more.
Hatbox Theatre is a cooperative venue managed and run by volunteers. Productions go through a pitch process and those that are selected for our season receive 60% of the ticket revenue. This allows producers to take more risks and brings audiences exciting new shows, classics, and non-traditional theatrical experiences in a venue that supports a strong artist/audience connection.Thank you for being a part of our inaugural season. We hope that you will continue to support Concord’s newest performing arts venue and "play a part" in bringing world-class original entertainment to New Hampshire audiences in a wonderfully intimate theatre. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you often in the Hatbox! o
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2016/17 INAUGURAL SEASON – MAINSTAGESHOW TIMES: Mainstage performances are Friday/Saturday @ 7:30pm; Sunday @ 2pm. Most others @ 7:30pm; check hatboxnh.com for actual times.Granite State Playwrights Workshop* – Working Title Productions – Sep 23–25
The Granite State Playwrights Workshop is a weekend event for NH playwrights to workshop current projects. Culminates in stage readings in an effort to garner feedback and aid in the editing and revision process.
Frankenstein* – Hampstead Theatre Company – Oct 7–16Two-person, family friendly adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale of man and creation. Discussion with audience to follow.
Candid Candidate* – New World Theatre – Oct 21–Nov 6Written by Donald Tongue. Bob Roberts and John McCoy emerge as the winners of the Iowa Caucuses, and head to the first in the nation NH primary. All would seem to be going well, until an unscripted, candid moment leaves them fighting for more than their political survival.
A Gift of Madness** – Gyre Arts – Nov 18–20Written and performed by Nancy Knowles. A solo play with masks and music. Two artists, two traumas, one family legacy of laughter. After tragedy, they say, if you dare hope, the rest is strategy . . .
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol* – Hatbox Theatre – Nov 25–Dec 18Original adaptation by Jill Pinard; the holiday classic is back in Concord. Dickens’ ghost-story-turned-redemption in Hatbox’s wonderfully intimate space will make you experience the story of A Christmas Carol in a whole new way.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) – Cue Zero Theatre – Jan 6–22In this comedic romp by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, three overachievers attempt to perform all thirty-seven of Shakespeare’s plays in ninety-seven minutes. Face-paced, witty, and physical, it’s an evening of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.
Marjorie Prime – Lend Me A Theater – Feb 3–19Written by Jordan Harrison. 85–year-old Marjorie – a jumble of disparate, fading memories—has a handsome new companion programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. This wondrous new play, explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits – if any – of what technology can replace.
Ray of Light** – Brownwater Productions – Feb 24–26Written by G. Matthew Gaskell. Meet Emily Burke. A nice girl with a bad hang-over. All Emily wants to do is put on her pajamas and watch tv. But she can’t,
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because her co-worker wants her job, the charity she volunteers for needs help and her sister is getting married in three years. One more thing . . . she saw Katie last night.
Learning Man** – Fort Hanover Productions – Mar 3–19Poetry, visuals, sound and music help Alan Wilbar share the story of his traumatic brain injury and his continuing road to recovery. Following the performances, there will be discussions about TBI, related art, and other survivors.
R.U.R.: Rossum’s Universal Robots – Late Bloomer Productions – Mar 31–Apr 16The origin of robots. The end of humanity? Set in the near future, an inventor attempts to improve on humanity, develops a formula to create human-like robots produced in large numbers as workers. Creating robots in man’s own image, some traits couldn’t be eliminated.
The Truth Will Spring Yuh* – New World Theatre – Apr 28–May 14Written by Donald Tongue. A contemporary southern gothic tale. Unlikely inmate, Sarah, is sent to the Crawford County Reentry Center for Women. She must prove she is able to “fit-in,” and get along with the other resident, Beth, or be sent back to the county jail. Adult content and language.
Gutenberg! The Musical! – Community Players of Concord – May 20–21Yes, this really is a musical about Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press, but it’s also a play about the hopes and dreams of Bud and Doug, two middle-aged “playwrights” who think they’ve written the greatest musical of all time.
In the Company of Gertrude Stein and Thornton Wilder* – Schoolhouse Productions – May 26 – Jun 4
Two one-act plays by Charles Wilbert depicting two of the most influential people of the 20th century, Gertrude Stein and Thornton Wilder.
One Act Wonders: A Collection of Plays from NH writers* – New World Theatre – Jun 16–25
Two original, one-act plays by local playwrights, Two Lessons at the Bus Stop (George Kelly), and Whatever You Want (Tom Z. Spencer) are brought together for one powerful night of theater.
Talking to Starlight** – Neighborhood Shows – Jun 30–Jul 16How do we decide what path we’re going to take? How do we know we have made the right choice? These are just some of the questions asked in the World Premiere of this new romantic comedy by Lowell Williams.
BARNUM – Hatbox Theatre – Jul 21–30From the team of Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart, and Mark Bramble comes the delightful musical that traces the career of America’s greatest showman from 1835 to the year he joined James A. Bailey to form "The Greatest Show On Earth."
The Whole Shebang & Bob's Date – Lend Me A Theater – Aug 4–13Two creative one act plays to make you laugh and think. Rich Orloff asks: “What if the entire universe was just some nerd's science project?” John
Shanahan. All of Bob’s manly inner attributes—Logic, Confidence, Nerves, Libido, and Bull—are gearing up for his first date in two years. Hilarity ensues.
The Flight of the Bartailed Godwit & Two Others – Granite Playwrights – Aug 18–27Three NH playwrights: Jane Hunt, George Kelly, and Alan Lindsay, present an evening of original one-act dramatic comedies, for their world premiere at the Hatbox.
2016/17 INAUGURAL SEASON – MONTHLY SERIESAndrew Pinard: Discovering Magic* – Absolutely Magic – Wednesdays: Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jul 12, Aug 9
Sleight-of-hand magic, con games, psychology, history, science, comedy, cognitive development, political spin, and more celebrating the remarkable ways humans perceive the world. NH’s Best Magic Show – NH Magazine.
Greg Boggis Presents . . . Standup Comedy* – Greg Boggis – Sep 30, Nov 11, Dec 23 & 31 (Party in the “’box”), Jan 27, Feb 16, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 9
Monthly performances bring the best of Boston and NH stand-up comedians to the Hatbox.
Tales Told* – Tales Told Productions – Tuesdays: Sep 6, Oct 11, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 8
Inspired by The Moth series, audience members put their name in a hat and are called up at random to tell a true, original story. Audience members act as judges with a winner to be announced at the end of the evening.
2016/17 INAUGURAL SEASON – SPECIAL EVENTSLaughta’ in New Hampsha’* – NoDo Productions – Sep 30, Jun 9
A night of cooperative style comedy—improv, stand-up, and sketch.Late Bloomer Concert Series – Late Bloomer Productions – Saturdays: Nov 12, Mavara Jan 28, Nice & Naughty/Decatur Creek Mar 25, Apr 22Pitch Night – Hatbox Theatre – Wednesday, March 22
Be a part of our next season? Pitch Night is for producers, playwrights, variety artists, musicians and others to pitch us your offering for possible inclusion in our next season. For more information visit hatboxnh.com.
Launch Party – Hatbox Theatre – Wednesday, May 31Join us for a sneak peek of our 2017–2018 Season as well as a taste of our Summer 2017 offerings shows as each production company shares a presentation detailing their participation. Free to members and only $5 for non-members.
Absinthe & Opium Burlesque & Cabaret* – Sep 9 & 10, Jun 10NH Writer’s Project* – Dates TBD – NH Writer’s Project/Kevin Barrett
NH actors give readings of NH authors’ works, followed by feedback and discussion.
Hatbox Podcast Network* – Select Mondays
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS!
THE PILLBOXCheryl BarnesEllie BartholomewKenneth BartholomewRichard BerrymanGreg BoggisMary BradyDeirdre Hickok BridgeStephen BroughErna BrownWendell ButtGina CarballoCheryl CizewskiMichael CurtissMo DemersGayle EastleyElizabeth FerdinaWendy JensenMatt KasnetzGeorge KellyJon KellyJane KoliasDavid MurdoDavid PeckStephen ShawPaul SmithChristine L. WeedenTeresa WellmannPatty WhitneyNancy Wood
THE TOP HATEdward R. MilletteAndrew, Jill & Lydia PinardJohn TousignantLester Zaiontz & Tony Santana
THE FEDORAMerwyn & Carol BaganKevin BarrettRita BlanchetteRobert BodmanJames DavenportLouis FreemanJohn E. GenestDoris GeorgeElizabeth HannaKerry HarmanLynn HeadMarc HofleyRoy HubbleEmily L. JaworskiJerry LofaroLisa LovettDavid MaheuVicki MeagherAlyza MorrisRonald & Janet PinardMatt & Sarah PotterTeresa Preston & Francis “Skip” RussoDouglas SchwarzBill & Julie SeigerDonald TongueCharles Wilbert
THE FEZThe DeGange FamilyThe Swindell Family
THE CROWNUncle Bob
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