John Sowle

THE MOORS Reviews and Photos

Posting notices, reviews and production photos here for our production of  THE MOORS by Jen Silverman. The Critics “Enthralling! … What defines the word ‘Outrageous?’ I think it is Jen Silverman’s play THE MOORS, now on stage at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY … This is, simply put, a delightful experience with something for … Read more

THRICE TO MINE

THRICE TO MINE. Performer/Playwright Roxanne Fay presents a new solo show based on the historical figure we know as Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth.

SHYLOCK

Steven Patterson stars in this solo show about Shakespeare’s controversial Jewish moneylender from THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, the history of anti-Semitism, and how the role of Shylock has been re-interpreted in wildly varying ways since its creation. In rotating rep with Roxanne Fay’s THRICE TO MINE as part of BST’s “… And Every Tale Condemns Me For a Villain”

… And Every Tale Condemns Me for a Villain – Reviews and Responses

The show is getting raves from the small audiences who have discovered it. Please be among them! Roxanne Fay in THRICE TO MINE Steven Patterson in SHYLOCK “An astonishing tour-de-force accomplishment … It is a great gift to take another look at a familiar story and be so convincingly swayed with a bold, fearless interpretation … Read more

Monday Night Movies: KING LEAR

KING LEAR, a film by Grigori Kozintsev Monday, August 19 @ 7:00pm
In conjunction with our August 15-25 presentation of …AND EVERY TALE CONDEMNS ME FOR A VILLAIN (two Shakespearean solo shows in rotating rep), BST presents a free screening of Russian filmmaker Grigori Kozintsev’s epic 1971 film version of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy KING LEAR.

BETTER

A shooting. A séance. Fondue. Bridge Street presents the world premiere of a brand-new comedy – this one by Michelle Carter, whose HOW TO PRAY was a big audience favorite during our 2017 Season.

THE SHAGGS Reviews and Responses

Official Reviews “Bridge Street Theatre took on a beautiful, challenging, full scale musical that is rarely done, and deftly achieved a production that is not to be missed.  It is refreshing to come in to the theater in anticipation of seeing work that is new and unfamiliar to even the most avid musical theater fan. … Read more

THE WORK PROJECT

The Work Project created by Luis Macia. Work experiences expressed through visual art and oral histories. Show Opening and light reception to precede the performance. Tickets are free.

Poetry to Protect the Planet

The Village of Catskill Climate Smart Committee invites you to attend Poetry to Protect the Planet, an event that explores environmental issues through verse at the Bridge Street Theater on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 pm.  This event is free and all are encouraged to attend.

Announcing Auditions for THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES

Seeking local AEA and non-union talent for: THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES by Frank D. Gilroy Theatre: Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414 (bridgest.org) Director: Flo Hayle First rehearsal: October 1, 2019. Rehearsals Tuesdays through Sundays. Opening/Closing: October 17-27, 2019.  Thursdays-Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm An open call will be held … Read more

THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES

An American classic. When Timmy Cleary returns home from World War II, he finds himself in the middle of another war. His parents are mired in unresolved marital issues and each wants to enlist him as an ally in their battle against the other. A quietly devastating drama of family conflict – and love. Winner of the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the Tony and New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Best Play.

RIVER OF DREAMS

RIVER OF DREAMS is a musical by Frank Cuthbert, based on the book by Hudson Talbott, that celebrates the Hudson River as a source of inspiration and a means of livelihood to all who have lived along its shores. It pays homage to the river that shares its author’s name in a gorgeously presented, fascinating account of the river’s history.

JAMOT: Just a Matter of Time

What happens “when Time disappears?” You’ll find out in this hilarious romp through a fantasy world that may be more real than anyone could imagine.

PACKRAT by Concrete Temple Theatre

PACKRAT is a new multi-media puppetry play that contemplates humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Inspired by the classic survival and adventure novel, “Watership Down,” PACKRAT follows one peculiar rodent on his vivacious journey to discover the interconnectedness of life.  

Robin Lacey, Saxophone

Join us for an amazing concert of works for Saxophone and Piano by master Saxophonist Robin Lacey and pianist Dan Chien

BETTER Reviews and Responses

“The World Premiere of ‘Better’ by Michelle Carter as presented by Bridge Street Theatre is a fascinating, deeply impressive theatrical discovery”

Fall for 50 Fundraiser

Announcing our Fall Fundraising Campaign, “Fall for 50.” If we have your mailing address keep an eye on your mail for our fundraising letter. We really need your support to keep us in the black and help us get ready for a fabulous 2020 season. We’re hoping to raise $50,000 this year to meet that goal. Please give whatever you can. Read below for details.

THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES – Reviews and Audience Responses

Official Reviews “Simply fascinating to watch … Hasn’t aged a bit in the 54 years since it first was seen in New York … Having seen the original on Broadway and cherishing much of what I could recall, I was hoping for a passing good show here, but Hayle and her actors have given me … Read more

The 2020 Season

Plays that reflect the American Experience in the Deep South, the Rockies, the Great Plains, the Northeast, and who knows how many places in between.

HE PLAYS THE VIOLIN

HE PLAYS THE VIOLIN starring Edmund Bagnell, 1st Violinist and vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well Strung, was developed by NEW WORKS PROVINCETOWN last fall and had its New York premiere at 54 Below on Nov. 25th.

Jan Grice presents WITH A SONG IN MY HEART

Come join Flo this year as she celebrates the approach of her 91st Birthday an all-new show called “With A Song in My Heart”, produced by Jan M. Grice and accompanied (as always) by the supremely gifted Jay Kerr.

MAYTAG VIRGIN

New neighbors Lizzie Nash and Jack Key share plenty besides a backyard in Lenoraville, Alabama – they’re both schoolteachers, she’s lost a husband, he’s lost a wife, and both of them are hurting. When a bundle of old love letters is discovered in Jack’s new house, it jump-starts a genuine Southern-fried romance!

Vivian Nesbitt presents a Live Stream performance of MOTHER JONES IN HEAVEN

A Live Stream Event. Through story and song, Vivian Nesbitt (Breaking Bad, The Night Shift, Longmire and more) portrays Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, with musical accompaniment by John Dillon, in Si Kahn‘s one-woman musical about the infamous labor organizer famed for her tireless efforts on behalf of the rights of the working class.

SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS

A host of provocative world premiere one-act plays by some of the most exciting playwrights in America today. Sometimes less can be more as these brilliant, funny, evocative short plays prove.

Business Advertising Opportunity

Business Advertising Opportunity Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre, two-time winner of “Best Theatre & Performance Space” at the annual Best of Greene County Awards, is about to embark on its seventh year of production. We’re calling our 2020 Season “American Roots” – five magnificent plays exploring the American experience and all the things that connect us … Read more

Position Available – Full Time Operations Manager at Bridge Street Theatre

Bridge Street Theatre Operations Manager Bridge Street Theatre (BST) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt corporation whose mission is to provide an intimate and affordable venue for the production of new, newly-developed, and unjustly neglected works of theatre, as well as imaginative and adventurous re-interpretations of classic texts. This space at 44 W. Bridge Street in Catskill, … Read more

Viral Update as of April 1

To our Patrons and Friends John and Steven here, mostly hanging out at home and heading into the theatre every couple of days to pick up the mail to make sure everything’s OK there. It’s been sad and eerie to have our little gem of a theatre space sitting idle and empty, and we can’t … Read more

John interviewed on EVERYTHING THEATER

John Sowle is interviewed by Benita Zahn and Ellen Cribbs on their podcast EVERYTHING THEATER! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN “Talk about Everything Theater! John Sowle, co-founder of Bridge Street Theatre, literally does everything theater! John shares stories from his fascinating life with us and chats about his thoughts on theater in the pandemic.”

2020 Fall Fundraiser

We’re in the midst of a Fall Fundraising campaign. Please make a secure tax-deductible donation if you can.

Bridge Street 2021 Winter Dance Residencies

Hudson Valley’s Bridge Street Theatre launches dance residency program in memory of Anh-Tuyet “AT” Nguyen Our Winter residencies have all completed. Visit our YouTube channel HERE for the videos. Next up are our Spring Dance Residencies. CLICK HERE for details. 2021 Winder Dance Residencies Featured Projects BABYLIFT by Anh Vo Jabu Graybeal work in process … Read more

Archival Videos

On this page are links to archival videos of shows that the founders of Bridge Street Theatre have done over the past 30+ years that we can legally post. We’ve been putting them on line as we can. Check back often for more.

BEFORE – An Online Concert Film

Relive the in-person June performance. Watch the entire process from start to finish and everything in between. We’re excited to share with you a very special limited online experience beginning July 17th.

Charles Turner

Charles Turner presents a one-night only concert version of the project they’ve all been working on at Catwalk Institute, the very first airing of material from “Melanin; or, The In-Crowd”, an exciting new musical theatre piece in its nascent stages.