John Sowle

Natural/Not Natural
Rebecca Singer’s theatrical foray into the worlds of nature and technology takes us from the winds of the Costa Rican cloud forest to the elephants of Botswana, from the desks of medical billing offices to the intricacies of an iPhone 7, as she morphs from observer to participant here on Mother Earth.

My Unspeakable Confessions by Heather Jones
An autobiographical account of the life of Gala Dali, celebrated wife and muse of Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Told with some reluctance and use of the Tarot
Featuring Roxanne Fay as Gala Dali

Dylan Perrillo Orchestra
The eleven-piece Dylan Perrillo Orchestra, a collection of musical friends out of Albany, New York makes its first appearance at Bridge Street Theatre.

Hearts Content Ensemble
The Hearts Content Ensemble – Caitlin Ippolit (flute), Jonathan Byron-Woodin (cello), Lory Frankel (oboe), Thomas Konow (violin), Ed Coughtry (clarinet and flute), and David Woodin (violin and viola), all members of the Catskill Chamber Orchestra – returns for their fourth engagement here at Bridge Street with an intimate and wide-ranging program of chamber classics. The … Read more

Lumberyard presents d. Sabela Grimes
Lumberyard presents DARK MATTER MESSAGES, a new work by d. Sabela Grimes. Described by the L.A. Times as “the Los Angeles dance world’s best-kept secret” and as “one of a mere handful of artists who make up the vanguard of hip-hop fusion,” Grimes is considered one of the most imaginative and innovative artists in his field.

A Mini Arts Festival August 3 – 6
Click each link for more information! Friday August 3 @ 7:30pm Old Friends: A Film by Peter Odabashian Saturday August 4 @ 8:00pm Bridge Street Belly Dance presents Why I Dance Monday August 6 @ 7:30pm Indian Classical Music with Ustad Shafaat Khan

OLD FRIENDS A film by Peter Odabashian
Old Friends is a documentary about friendship, depression, falling in love, getting older, and finding happiness. It’s a film about what matters. All tickets are $10 at the door.

Why I Dance
The immensely popular Bridge Street Belly Dance returns to Catskill with an auxiliary program called “Why I Dance”, featuring California-based multi-faceted artist, Mira Betz.

Indian Classical Music with Ustad Shafaat Khan
Ustad Khan returns to Bridge Street Theatre with an another outstanding performance of Indian Classical Music. He will be performing a full concert of Indian classical music. This is a profound musical art form and Ustad Khan is incredibly talented, and is also a charming and articulate guide to understanding this age-old music. Do yourself a favor and come experience this profound, ancient, spiritual music.

NY Times Announces Lumberyard’s 2018 Season
Bridge Street Theatre hosts Lumberyard on July 27-29 with a new work by d. Sabela Grimes. Check out the NY Times announcement here.

Riot With Three
RIOT WITH THREE. Dynamic classical ensemble “Riot With Three” – Alison Davy, soprano; Gene Rohrer, piano; and Javier Oviedo, saxophone) – presents an exciting and eclectic program of traditional and contemporary chamber works. Sunday September 23 at 2:00pm. $20 General Admission, $15 for BST 2018 Season Subscribers, $10 for Students ages 21 and under.

Local Catskill Businesses Sign On to Support BST Subscribers
Many Catskill businesses have signed on to give discounts to anyone who has a 2018 Subscription Pass. Click here to get the latest list. More to follow! Click here to get on board!

Our first review of FRANKIE & JOHNNY is a rave
“The most timeless piece of lovely romantic fluff produced by a major author in the latter half of the 20th century and a play always worth reviving and revisiting. At Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, New York, a lovely couple of actors are giving this play everything it needs and a bit more into the bargain … This attractive, well-played production gives the McNally treasure all the life it has any right to expect.” J. Peter Bergman, Berkshire Bright Focus

Times Union review of Frankie & Johnny — another rave.
“The two-character play, as performed in a new production that launches the 2018 season at Bridge Street Theatre, is both immediate and timeless. Under the direction of Sara Lampert Hoover, the production feels vibrant, raw and real, and it is by turns lusty and tender. In roars and whispers, it makes a plea for love being worth the risk no matter how much it’s wounded you in the past.” – Steve Barnes, Albany Times Union
Another great review from Macey Levin on Berkshire on Stage
“Patterson and Rehn play off each other with nuance and assurance. They are real people who sound like real people… some times articulate, some times at a loss for insightful expression. Their reactions to the other’s revelations are either sympathetic or minimizing, underlining the pain of their own lives and their respective inability to empathize … Read more

Review from B.A. Nilsson in Words and Music
“Heartbreakingly wonderful … Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune is a two-hour master class in discovering our secret selves, delivered with discursive dialogue that’s whip-crack smart, but it requires a creative team that’s as smart as the script. The stellar production at Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre puts two fabulous actors on a set (designed by John Sowle) just stylized enough to alert us from the start to expect touches of fantasy … This is a magical love story with enough comedy to remind us of the truth in this tale. And it’s a terrific display of creative talent.” B.A. Nilsson, Words And Music

Just Announced. A June Weekend of Music.
The Dylan Perrillo Orchestra, Saturday June 9 On Saturday evening June 9th the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra brings his eleven-piece Orchestra, a collection of musical friends out of Albany, New York, to Bridge Street. The group performs music ranging from 19th century operetta to dance hits of the 1920s-1950s to modern original compositions making their live … Read more

Calling for Performers for our 2nd Annual Performathon, April 28
Looking for performers for our 2nd Annual Performathon. April 28.
Contact Kelly Thompson, kelly@bridgest.org, or 518-943-3894 to sign up.

Casting Call for THE REVENGE OF THE SPACE PANDAS
Youth Casting Call!
Middle and High School Students wanted for Bridge Street Theatre’s 2018 Summer Production of David Mamet’s
THE REVENGE OF THE SPACE PANDAS or
BINKY RUDICH AND THE TWO-SPEED CLOCK

Performathon Update
Bridge Street Theatre announces the line-up for its Performathon fundraiser Saturday, April 28 from 10AM – 10PM. We start the day with the amazing Sean, the Prankster, Magician. Then Todd Whitely brings his Dance Class from Athens Cultural Center to our stage. You can join in or just watch the fun. Other highlights, Pete Wagula … Read more

Chronogram’s May Issue Features Leni
“Leni” Opens at Bridge Street Theatre May 17 A play about Hitler’s favorite filmmaker By Briana Bonfiglio Infamous director Leni Riefenstahl is the subject of Sarah Greenman’s play, “Leni,” which will be staged at Bridge Street Theater in Catskill this month. Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill will present “Leni,” a play that captures the … Read more

Flo Hayle interviews Roxanne Fay on Arts Alive Etc
Flo Hayle interviews Roxanne Fay on Arts Alive Etc

Albany Times Union Review of LENI is a Rave
Review: ‘Leni’ @ Bridge Street Theatre By Steve Barnes Published 10:53 am, Saturday, May 19, 2018 Roxanne Fay, left, and Olivia Howell in “Leni” at Bridge Street Theatre. Photo: John Sowle Though Sarah Greenman’s drama “Leni” is a dozen years old and considers events that began more than 80 years ago, it has immediate contemporary … Read more

Review of Space Pandas in the Times Union
“Exuberantly performed and obviously a pleasure for the hometown audience, “Space Pandas” is a small, imperfect show chosen and staged with the right intentions and a generous spirit. There’s a place for theater like that.” Complete review here.

BST is looking for a Production Stage Manager
Just Announced Bridge Street Theatre is looking for a Production Stage Manager for the final four months of its 2018 Season, including the productions of There Is a Happiness That Morning Is, Driving Miss Daisy and Casse Noisette. Click here for job description and instructions for applying.

BST Announces Auditions for Casse Noisette
Photo/Resume Request for the world premiere production of Michael Whistler’s CASSE NOISETTE Submissions from Equity, EMC, and non-Equity actors are currently being accepted by Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY for its world premiere production of Michael Whistler’s CASSE NOISETTE. Equity actors cast will be employed under a Special Appearance contract at $254/wk. No work … Read more
Reviews of There Is a Happiness That Morning Is
Review by Barbara Waldinger in Berkshire On Stage “Fascinatingly unpredictable … Imagine a play about the poetry of William Blake, one of the most complex writers ever known, written in rhymed couplets (like Blake’s poems), featuring a pair of actors portraying university professors who have been lecturing on this poet for the past fifteen years. … Read more
Reviews of Casse Noisette
“Casse Noisette” wins my heart … because the people are perfectly who they are intended to be thanks to five fine actors, an intensely visionary director and a superbly talented playwright.” – J. Peter Bergman, BerkshireBrightFocus.com

2019 Season Announcement Party
Come party with us! Tuesday, Dec 4 from 5 – 7 pm is our 2019 Season Announcement Party. Find out what we’re up to next year, get a 2019 Season Pass for yourself and get a few more to give away for the holidays. Free snacks and drinks and great company.

The 2019 Season
Bridge Street Theatre announces its 2019 season: Five fascinating plays including two World Premieres, a Victorian comedy, an American classic and an astounding musical about The Shaggs. Season Subscriptions are now available.

Zelos Saxophone Quartet
Contemporary and classical music from a renowned saxophone quartet.

Charles Busch: Native New Yorker
Actor/playwright/cabaret entertainer, Tony nominee and two-time MAC Award winner Charles Busch appears in a musical entertainment that gets to the essence of this legendary theatrical figure. Through an eclectic songbook from the seventies and early eighties, Busch unfolds an outrageously comic yet also poignant tale of his early years striving to find a place for himself in show business. He will be joined by his longtime musical director Tom Judson. The performance will be followed by a reception with the performers.

An Interview with Charles Busch
Entertainer Charles Busch looks back on his life in ‘Native New Yorker’ at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill

Announcing Auditions for Bridge Street Theatre
Seeking: Photo and resume submissions from AEA, EMC, and non-AEA actors for the first two plays in Bridge Street Theatre’s 2019 Season.

Valentine’s Day Movie – Jean Vigo’s L’Atalante
Join us in the Speakeasy on Valentine’s Day to enjoy perhaps the most romantic film every made, Jean Vigo’s 1934 L’Atalante. We’ll have Steven’s cookies and shots of Manhattans to celebrate. Free to all.

THE LONG, LONG TRAILER
To get yourself ready for I LOVED LUCY we present a free showing of this fabulous farce.

I LOVED LUCY
Charles Busch IS Lucille Ball in a Gala Benefit Concert Staging of I LOVED LUCY by Lee Tannen also starring Lee Tannen as … Himself and featuring Tom Judson. Directed by Carl Andress

Garfield Moore, Classical Cello
A Concert of Classical Music by Garfield Moore, Cello and James Fitzwilliam, Piano

Family Magic Show with Sean “The Prankster” Magician
Come see Sean perform his comedy family magic show as he weaves his story of going from a novice magician to his first stage show.

LIFE HAPPENS A New Cabaret by Flo Hayle
On Sunday afternoon April 7th, a Catskill institution returns to Bridge Street Theatre for yet another “farewell” performance. Flo Hayle’s previous cabaret shows for BST – “I Feel Some Songs Comin’ On”, “No Biz Like Show Biz”, and “Encores!” – have raised the roof and packed the house with their combination of old songs, new … Read more

Auditions for The Shaggs Musical
Announcing Equity and Non-Equity local auditions for THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD.Saturday, April 13 from 10-3 at the Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street, Catskill.

THE LETTERS by David Zellnik
The World Premiere of a new play by David Zellnik

Monday Movie – King Kong
Monday night May 6th, join us for a FREE showing of KING KONG, the classic 1933 version starring Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot, and Robert Armstrong. On the big screen (as it was MEANT to be seen). No charge – just show up and enjoy! Doors open at 7:00, movie starts at 7:30.

THE MOORS by Jen Silverman
A mysterious, menacing, and savagely funny mash-up – as though the Brönte Sisters had been dropped into a comedic production of a play by Samuel Beckett.

Free Summer Movie Saturdays
June 15 through August 31.
Doors open at 9:45am, film starts at 10:00am.

Bridge Street Belly Dance 2019
Bridge Street Belly Dance returns to BST on Saturday, June 22.

Auditions for JAMOT: Just a Matter of Time
Auditions for JAMOT: Just a Matter of Time, the Musical
Saturday, June 29, 10-2.

THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD
THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD. Our first Summer Musical. Thursdays – Sundays July 11-21.

THE LETTERS: Reviews and Photos
Posting notices, reviews and production photos here for our world-premiere production of THE LETTERS by David Zellnik Production Photos “If you’re anywhere near Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY, take yourself, take a friend, take a lover, and run to see THE LETTERS! A World Premiere by David Zellnik. Beautifully written, acted and directed. Now … Read more