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2022/23 SEASON
​celebrating our 47th SEASON!


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FASTENED TO THE MOON
By Linda Kampley
Directed by Kathleen Swan
 2019 Kaufman Winner - FASTENED TO THE MOON - A "wild, thought-provoking ride" set in the early 70's on the West Coast of Florida, featuring noble astronauts, diligent lawmen, a drug-smuggling sociopath and an innocent young woman who may soon be arrested - or perhaps murdered.

FASTENED TO THE MOON opens on Thursday 9/15 at 7:30pm.  Evening shows at 7:30pm are on Thu 9/15, Sat 9/17, Wed 9/21, Fri 9/23, Tue 9/27, Thu 9/29 and Sat 10/1.  Sunday 9/25 at 7pm.  Matinees on Sun 9/18 and Sat 9/24 at 2pm.
Chain Theatre
312 W. 36 St.. 4th fl.
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LOVE, SEX and REAL ESTATE
By Bill Cosgriff
Directed by John D. McNally

LOVE, SEX and REAL ESTATE - The hilarious story of a dysfunctional family's search for the perfect brownstone while dealing with adultery, divorce, jealousy, modern art, teen-age angst - and ice dancing!

LOVE, SEX and REAL ESTATE opens on Friday 9/16 at 7:30pm.  Evening shows at 7:30pm on Fri 9/16, Tues 9/20, Thu 9/22, Sat 9/24, Wed 9/28 & Fri 9/30.  Sunday 9/18 at 7pm.  Matinees on Sat 9/17, Sun 9/25 and Sat 10/1 at 2pm.
Chain Theatre
312 W. 36 St.. 4th fl.
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We could not have gotten here without the generosity of our members and friends.
Thank you for your support.

Past Productions 

2021/22 season

To all our loyal supporters of ARTC - GOOD NEWS -  we are alive and well and thriving on Zoom!
​And we'll be back LIVE in 2022! 

We have continued our weekly Workshop meetings on Zoom, developing new work for platforms like Zoom, while writing and planning for the return of LIVE Theater!  We are delighted to share the best of this new work with you, our friends and artistic family.
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2019/20 Season

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Actors: Stephen Axelrod*, Catharine Boyd*, Joseph Capone*, Bill Cosgriff*, JJ Parkey, Petra Denison, Frank Hankey*, Linda Kampley*,
Bernard Rachelle*, Kathleen Swan*, Donna Wandrey*.
Directors: Stephanie Anderson, Joseph Capone, Marc Castle, Michael McGoldrick, Janet Sarno, Kathleen Swan
*AEA

2018/19 season

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May 23 - June 8, 2019
Theatre 54
​244 W. 54th St. 12th Floor
Read our article on Broadway World here: Broadwayworld.com
While Clyman’s characters would probably agree that there are some things for which one should wait, seeing this excellent, memorably acted production is not one of them...John R. Ziegler and Leah Richards, Thinking Theater NYC

This is a must see and you will delight in the struggle so excellently portrayed in this slice of life that will stay with you long after you leave the theater....Ronni Burns, eljnyc.com

The narrative was compelling and the portrayals were sensitively handled. This is a work worth seeing and watching where it goes next… All the performers deserve kudos for their portrayals… The three leading characters are written with nuance and depth...Walter Thinnes Blog

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As you enjoy yourself in a cozy neighborhood tavern's upstairs room, expect to encounter some "real characters," each with his/her unique voice and story.  Some are hilarious, some heart-breaking, some profound and some profane -- but nothing will stop the men and women of "Fast Food Voices" from having their voices heard & you will be greatly rewarded for listening...
This is immersive theater without a formal "curtain," but expect performances to begin approximately 8pm evenings and 3pm on Saturday. Please plan to come early and/or stay late to have a drink and mingle.
Mark Levine’s FAST FOOD VOICES are vignettes of troubled people with some amusing and not so amusing problems:  The stories come at you fast and furious in the cozy Irish Bar: Ryan’s Daughter.  The cast maintain their characters in a very conversational way as they talk straight to the audience. It is so organic that I didn’t feel like I was in a play at all.
​This is a very pleasant way to spend an evening
...Eva Heinemann, Hi! Drama


Can't compliment everyone involved in the project enough.  You were blessed to have actors with just the right kind of courage, generosity, and insight into the gentle lives of the portraits you've captured...Hamilton Clancy, Producing Artistic Director, The Drilling Company Theatrical Productions 

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Refreshments Served - Admission Free - Donations Gratefully Accepted
Seating is Limited - First Come, First Served
Bruce Mitchell Room
​520 8th Ave., 3rd Floor

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2017/18 Season

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Directors
Bill Cosgriff, Dale Davidson, Josh Drimmer, Janet Sarno, Bob Quinn, Kathleen Swan
Actors
Deb Armelino*, Loren Bidner*, Carla Brandberg*, Joseph Capone*, Samantha Rivers Cole,
Richard Craven*,
 Frank Hankey*, Dianna Jones, Daniel Kirby, Kam Metcalf*, Anne Newhall*,
Chris Price, Bob Quinn, Eileen Roehm, 
James Rutledge*, Kathleen Swan*
                                                                                                                                                                                   *AEA   

June 3, 2018 at 6pm
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Join us for our Sunday Workshop
An informal reading of a work-in-progress.
Refreshments and feedback to follow.

​Tin Foil by Anita Keal
Directed by Joseph Capone
​Featuring Loren Bidner*, Catharine Boyd*, Marc Castle*,
Meghan Crosby, Alexandra Curran, Nick Garr*,
Janet Sarno*, Suzanne Toren*
                                                                   *AEA
The Bruce Mitchell Room
​520 8th Ave. 3rd Floor

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Humorous, often suspenseful and well-observed are the six short plays.  Collectively the plays and poems are a quite enjoyable and entertaining experience and a wonderful showcase for the company of talented actors"...Darryl Reilly, theaterscene.net

...what makes this show unique is the mission of the American Renaissance Theater Company: to develop “new works by a multi-generational company of professional playwrights, actors and directors.”...Ken Kaisser, Theater Is Easy 

I was able to easily enjoy and appreciate some of the gems in Look Me in the Eyes. There is enough talent and there are enough funny moments in this production that make it worth going to see...Anthony Piccione, On Stage
Read our article on Broadway World here: BroadwayWorld.com
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WinterWorks2018: LOOK ME IN THE EYES
Producers

Kathleen Swan, Carla Brandberg and Mark Levine
Directors
Elowyn Castle**, Bill Cosgriff, Kathleen Swan
Cast
Catharine Boyd*, Alexandra Curran, Judy Frank*, Megan Greener, Daniel Kirby,
James Nugent*, James Rutledge*, Kathleen Swan*, Marie Wallace*
Scenic and Lighting Design
Leah Cohen
Production Stage Manager
Whitney Dearden*
Publicity
                                                                               Scotti Rhodes                                                                         
*AEA, **SDC

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Directed by Alfredo Narciso
Featuring
Bill Cosgriff*, Ralph Pochoda*, Margo Hammond*, Frank Hankey* and Dianna Lauren Jones
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You are invited to be part of the developmental process!
Your feedback will be incorporated into the second reading
and inform the further development of the play.
Join us for one or both readings!
The Directors Studio at The Directors Company
311 W. 43rd St.  4th Floor

The American Renaissance Theater Company
proudly presents
The Jerry Kaufman Award Developmental Readings Workshop
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 You are invited to be part of the developmental process!
Your feedback will be incorporated into the second reading
and inform the further development of the play.
Join us for one or both readings,
directed by Elowyn Castle**
and featuring
Erik Baker*, Carla Brandberg*, Dylan Martin Frankel, Joseph Medeiros*, Kam Metcalf* and James Reade Venable*
                                                                                                                                                                                    **SDC *AEA

2016/2017 season

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