July 2019
Andrew Botsford of Quogue will once again introduce our summer films each Tuesday night and discuss them afterwards with guest commentators, followed by an informal audience discussion.
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Campers are down the rabbit hole to Wonderland in this beloved Peconic Ballet Theatre residency. Young dancers will perform in an original ballet inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland. Campers spend the week attending ballet class and rehearsals to hone their technique while working toward a full-scale performance. Dancers also get to keep their one-of-a-kind costumes from the performance as a keepsake!
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With a career that has spanned an eclectic range of material, Judy Collins is hard to categorize—except as one of the great voices of our time. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Never one to slow down, Ms. Collins’ continues to innovate and captivate. Known for her deeply moving and enthralling live performances, this is poised to be the summer treat you’ve been waiting for.
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Directed by A.J. Eaton
You thought you knew him. Meet David Crosby now in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind. With unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, exuberance and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music, Crosby shares his often challenging journey.
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The 2019 Hamptons Barking Beauty Pageant is patterned after human beauty pageants, complete with Activewear, Glamourwear, & Talent competitions – but with Cute Canine Contestants! Registration as a Contestant is separate from ticket sales. Your pup could win a Calendar Cover feature, a Crown & other great prizes! 11 Overall titles will be given away – all to benefit RSVP Animal Rescue & WHBPAC Children’s Art Academy.
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The only living comic who could possibly be called the inheritor to George Carlin’s throne, this longtime veteran of HBO, Comedy Central, and Fox Broadcasting has been the champion of “hard funny” for two solid decades, currently touring behind his seventh brilliant comedic show, “Amerigeddon.” Taking no prisoners – including himself – Titus’ hypnotic delivery is a tour-de-force of uniquely provocative storytelling that will leave you laughing – and thinking – for long after you leave the theatre.
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One of rock’s seminal incubators of British Blues talent, Humble Pie, was born in 1969 when Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley and Jerry Shirley, convened at Steve’s Essex home. Right off the bat this collision of musical prowess produced a completely new sound and the band took both sides of the Atlantic by storm with hits like, “30 Days In The Hole”, “I Don’t Need No Doctor”, “Hot ‘n Nasty” and “Fool For a Pretty Face”. Today, the band lives on with a new line-up but the soul of the original group intact, overseen by original drummer, Jerry Shirley. Kick off the fall with some classic British rock ‘n roll!
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Wide-eyed Midwest transplant Stan (Chace Crawford) agrees to play wingman to his calculating and privileged roommate Chad (Kevin Zegers) as they embark upon an exploration of glittering New York nightlife, whose darkest secrets are held captive by an elite band of millennials known as Nighthawks.
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Students will hone their skills, work as an ensemble, and learn from professional artistic staff as they work toward a culminating performance of Once Upon a Mattress.
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Students will hone their skills, work as an ensemble and learn from a director, music director, and choreographer as they work toward a culminating performance of The Addams Family!
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The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee, and GRAMMY Award winner, Graham Nash, returns for the first time in three years to the beach stage this fall. Few people have had as much impact on music as this man has. He’s hailed as one of the greatest songwriters and musicians of all time from his time in the Hollies, his solo career, and of course the storied union of Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young). Don’t miss this legendary performance from this legendary man.
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Celebrating their 10th anniversary – The Complete Unknowns are the praised celebration of the music of Bob Dylan. Covering Dylan’s six decade career, the band provides the complete Dylan experience; showcasing Bob’s songs and the great musicianship that brought them to life… join us for the celebration!
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THE LAST FULL MEASURE recounts the true story of William Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, who continually faced danger throughout more than 250 combat missions in Vietnam. During a rescue mission on April 11, 1966, he was offered the chance to escape on the last helicopter out of a combat zone, heavily under fire, but he stayed behind to save and defend the lives of his fellow soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, and he was killed. Thirty-two years later, Pitsenbarger’s father seeks the help of a Pentagon investigator and other surviving veterans of Operation Abilene to procure the Medal of Honor to honor Pitsenbarger posthumously.
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Our youngest students will learn the beginning fundamentals of musical theatre in this fun class with a spooky twist, and will perform alongside our Teen Theatre students in The Addams Family!
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Join us for an unforgettable and intimate evening with host – Emmy winner, GE Smith: supreme musicologist and sideman to all, as he explores his passion for R&B while highlighting his guest, GRAMMY winner, Steve Earle and his masterful songwriting.
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In 1941 Amsterdam, 13-year-old Anne Frank goes into hiding with her family from the Nazis. For the next two years, she never leaves the attic where her family is concealed. With fear of discovery ever present, Anne finds solace writing in her diary, capturing the daily lives of the secret annex’s inhabitants—from the horrors of war to the excitement of first love—with wit, determination, and idealism.With a multicultural cast, National Players brings the true story of this incredibly insightful young girl that is often read in school to the stage in hopes of inspiring the next generation to stand up for justice rather than sit back in apathy.
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On September 3rd, 1977, The Grateful Dead headlined one of the largest and most musically successful concerts of all time at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. The Englishtown Project pays tribute to that famous concert, performing the music of the Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Marshall Tucker Band. Comprised of an all-star lineup featuring members of New Riders, Phil Lesh & Friends, Zen Tricksters, Hot Tuna, and more, this is the ultimate Dead experience and the closest thing to the ‘77 concert that the world will ever see again.
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Bill Blagg’s comedy-filled, action-packed, presentation is highly interactive and makes science fun and exciting! Students will use the Scientific Method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and even learn how the science of reflection can make their homework magically disappear! In addition, Bill even performs some of his mind-blowing, grand-scale illusions with a scientific twist! Bill caps the show off with an incredible display of the water cycle by making it snow from his bare hands! Students will watch in amazement as science creates magic right before their very eyes!
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One of Jersey’s best kept secrets and the longtime favorite house band at New York City’s famed Copacabana; the Sensational Soul Cruisers are not just another 11-man vocal harmony group with horns. While it is may be possible to find a band with a similar line up of instruments, it is unlikely that you’ll ever find another that performs with as much energy, passion, and talent as these guys. Fortunately for those of us that feel that the sound of classic Philly Soul, Motown, Disco, Stax, and the music of The Temptations, Four Tops, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, The Trammps and other such groups was and still is some of the best music ever recorded or played live, the guys are headed east for the holiday to heat up the beach stage!
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Lifeline Theatre–Chicago Thursday, January 10 10am & 12:30pm For 27 years, the world of Ivan the gorilla was a dull cage in a roadside shopping mall. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant captured in the wild, Ivan’s ambitions and imagination must grow to meet the challenge of rescuing his endangered new companion. Aided…
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In the ancient times, in a faraway village in China, people lived joyously together in harmony with nature. However, every 365 days, a monster called Nian came to terrorize the people, and even their greatest warrior was unable to stop it. So the people prayed to the gods. Then, a wise old man came to them, answering their prayers, and an ingenious invention was created to repel the vicious monster that returned year after year. The renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company’s spectacular telling of the origin of the Chinese New Year Celebration is full of dazzling props, colorful costumes, mesmerizing music, fantastic acrobatics and lively dance.
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From the company that brought us The Ugly Duckling, this innovative performance fusing lightwires and dance tells the story of a bullied mouse who finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime. Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular; he is constantly bullied and picked on by the “cool” rats. As respite from the continuous badgering, Marvin retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy. He longs to have adventures and to be the hero. This character education piece is all about celebrating differences among us and following your dreams.
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This compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights movement will inspire your students as they experience Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”
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An innovative blend of reality and imagination, using interactive screen technology and live music, Yao Yao is an inventive tale from the other side of the world. Yao is a mischievous little girl who loves playing with her dad. But every morning Daddy has to go to work. One day, Yao, unhappy with her father’s departure, grabs his overcoat and accidentally pulls a thread that leads to the start of a magical world of adventure and discovery.
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Bedtime has never been so exciting! It’s the end of the day for the Llama family. After a long day of adventures at the school and the store, Baby Llama can’t wait to put on his red pajamas. He and his friends the toys are ready to sing and dance their way to sleep…except…they need a bedtime story and a kiss goodnight and a drink of water. But, where’s Mama? This hilarious new musical based on the bestselling books by Anna Dewdney will delight and warm hearts.
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Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. When he ends up in Mrs. Granger’s language arts class, he has his best idea ever. He decides to create his own word…FRINDLE! Before long Nick’s word creates a buzz in his school, his town and then, to his surprise, it spreads all around the country, and a power struggle erupts with the strict Mrs. Granger. Will the word “Frindle” win? Based on the multiple award-winning best-selling novel by Andrew Clements, this quirky, imaginative tale encourages discussion about creative thought, the power of words and the true nature of language.
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Dallas Children’s Theater Wednesday, May 13 10am & 12:30pm Based on the hilarious book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, this fun-filled musical follows the story of the Smedly School Tornadoes, who have yet to win a football game – in fact, they have never even scored a single point! With such a poor record…
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Based on Sharon Creech’s Newbery Medal-winning novel, this play tells the story of 13 year old Sal, who is driving cross country with her grandparents in search of her mother – and along the way meets many eccentric characters. None more so than Phoebe – Sal’s best friend and the main character in the stories she tells to entertain her grandparents. Phoebe’s story bursts with wild conspiracy theories of her own missing mother, which helps Sal confront her own loss. But with a deadline looming, Sal might not make it in time to reunite with the one person she wants to find most. Told primarily through memory, National Players weaves together a story that is both heartrending and heartwarming.
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