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One-act festival a first for borough theater
NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company wants patrons to laugh and cry their way through a myriad of plays one act at a time. The Rubber Avenue theater is hosting a One Act Festival Thursday through Sunday. Ed Bassett, the stage company’s managing director, said this is the first time theater has held such... »
Phoenix Stage Company presents ‘Kill Me Deadly’
NAUGATUCK — Phoenix Stage Company will present seven performances of “Kill Me Deadly” by Bill Robens beginning Saturday. The play follows the character of Charlie Nickels, a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles as he investigates the murder of a client and the theft of her 300 karat diamond. This detective noir... »
Theater’s call for help answered
NAUGATUCK — Earlier this month, the Phoenix Stage Company was on the brink of collapse. On Thursday, Managing Director Ed Bassett fielded calls in the black box theater’s storefront space, full of plans for the theater’s one-act festival in May. The nonprofit community theater, located at 686 Rubber Ave., has gained a following in... »
Phoenix Stage Company presents ‘Dial M For Murder’
NAUGATUCK — Phoenix Stage Company will present eight performances of ”Dial M For Murder” beginning this weekend. The play, written by Frederick Knott, follows the character of Tony Wendice, who married his wife Margot for her money and plans to murder her for the same reason. “Dial M For Murder” is directed by Marilyn Olsen and features Jim Buffone,... »
Phoenix Stage Company holding auditions
NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company is holding auditions for its production of “Harvey,” Monday and Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The show centers around the character Elwood P. Dowd, his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot rabbit, and his sister Veta. Show dates are in August. All roles are open to audition. Auditions... »
Stage company presents ‘The Adventures of Peter Cottontail’
NAUGATUCK — Beginning this weekend, the Phoenix Stage Company will present ”The Adventures of Peter Cottontail,” based on the book by Thornton W. Burgess. The production for children centers on Peter Rabbit who lives happily in the Green Meadow, eating from Farmer Brown’s carrot and cabbage crops. His sole concern is his name, Peter... »
Phoenix Stage Company holding auditions
NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The company is seeking six women for the production. All roles are open to audition, and auditions will be readings from the script. Auditions will be held April 2 and April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at... »
Stage company hosting reader’s theatre weekend
NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company is hosting a Reader’s Theatre Weekend beginning tonight. The weekend starts with a production of “If the Shoe Fits” written by Matt Thompson, Matt Chiorini, and Dana Vermette and featuring Ed Bassett, Chris Evans, Shelley Lloyd, and Sharon A. Wilcox tonight at 8 p.m. “Love Letters” written by... »
Phoenix Stage Company holding auditions
NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company announced audition dates for its production of “Dial M For Murder.” The show centers around the character of Tony Wendice, who married his wife, Margot, for her money and plans to murder her for the same reason. All roles are open to audition. All actors should bring a... »
Stage company eases writer’s cramp with laughs
NAUGATUCK — The old bard’s at it again. The Phoenix Stage Company is poised to take its audience on a rollicking journey through pseudo-history with its latest play, “Writer’s Cramp (Or How Will Shakespeare Got Into Show Biz.” The play reimagines the “lost years” of Shakespeare’s life, when he disappeared from public records and... »