John Wells is (STILL) Alive and Well and Living in Key West
Mar 10, 2019 - Mar 11, 2019
Written By: John Wells
Mar 10, 2019 - Mar 11, 2019
Written By: John Wells
A special Two-Night-Only Non-Subscription Event! John Wells, a 40 year resident of Key West, will sing and play guitar and tell tales of his years in this ever changing city. A songwriter, musician and actor, John was a founding member of The Red Barn Theatre. His credits include 1776, The Man of La Mancha, Oliver!, South Pacific, Frankie & Johnny in the Claire de Lune, Pippin, Urinetown, August:Osage County and The Trip to Bountiful. He also wrote, arranged and performed in Conchs, Cowboys and Tales of Old Key West.
THE 2019 RED BARN GALA
Feb 24, 2019
Feb 24, 2019
It’s never too late to plan for great times with great people, so mark your calendars now for our only fundraiser party of the year! The Red Barn Gala is slated for February 24, 2019 at the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street. This year’s theme is Reggae Night Party, so come with your best dreds, bright colors, and dancin’ feet! Great music by the HOB Steel Band with local favorite Chris Case, great food by the Iron Chefs, great drink, our always-spectacular Silent Auction, and a whole lot more! Grab your tickets on our Ticket Page now to join us to celebrate the Big Things in a Small Space that the Red Barn has been for the past 39 years!! See you there, Mon!
TENDERLY: The Rosemary Clooney Musical
Feb 19, 2019 - Mar 16, 2019
Written By: Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Starring: Kim Schroeder Long & David Black
Feb 19, 2019 - Mar 16, 2019
Written By: Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Starring: Kim Schroeder Long & David Black
A fresh, remarkably personal and poignant view of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend on film, recordings, radio, and TV. With her signature songs woven throughout, you’ll be moved by her personal battles and cheer for her triumphant comeback. Starring Kim Schroeder Long and David Black. Musical Direction and Piano by Jim Rice, with Joe Dallas on bass and Daniel Clark on drums.
“A great story with captivating music!” — BroadwayWorld.com
SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE 2019
Jan 15, 2019 - Feb 9, 2019
Jan 15, 2019 - Feb 9, 2019
Back by popular demand with all-new, fun, 10-minute plays! What do you get when ou take a company of actors, directors, and filmmakers and mix in fresh, clever plots? SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE, that’s what! This evening of shorts typically includes lots of laughs and incredible talent. A high-octane evening for everyone!
WITH BELLS ON
Dec 11, 2018 - Jan 5, 2019
Written By: Darrin Hagen
Directed By: Christopher Peterson
Dec 11, 2018 - Jan 5, 2019
Written By: Darrin Hagen
Directed By: Christopher Peterson
Directed and Costumed by Christopher Peterson! An elevator. An uptight, recently-divorced accountant. A drag queen in full “Christmas Queen Pageant” regalia. When the elevator gets stuck, her dream’s in danger and an unlikely friendship is forged. This hysterical and heartwarming show reminds us the spirit of Christmas can arrive in unexpected packages. From Darrin Hagen, the writer of “Bitch Slap!”. Starring Trey Gerrald and Don Bearden.
“Flat-out wonderful” — The Calgary Herald
CRY IT OUT
Apr 17, 2018 - May 5, 2018
Written By: Molly Smith Metzler
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Apr 17, 2018 - May 5, 2018
Written By: Molly Smith Metzler
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Cooped up on maternity leave and starved for conversation, Jessie invites her funny and forthright neighbor, Lina, also a new mom, for coffee. Despite their vastly different finances, they become fast friends during nap times…while someone watches from the mansion on the cliff overlooking Jessie’s yard. This comedy with dark edges takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the dilemma of returning to work, and how class impacts parenthood and friendship. A hit at the 2017 Humana Festival of New Plays at the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. Featuring Erin McKenna, Amber McDonald Good, Michael Castellano, and Zoe Hawkins Wells.
“Takes the audience on a roller coaster ride that whipsaws through laughs, tears, and rage…” — LEO Weekly
“Whipsmart….” — Louisville Courier Journal
NATIVE GARDENS
Mar 20, 2018 - Apr 7, 2018
Written By: Karen Zacharias
Directed By: Murphy Davis
Mar 20, 2018 - Apr 7, 2018
Written By: Karen Zacharias
Directed By: Murphy Davis
Discover a hilarious new comedy of good intentions and bad manners. Gardens and cultures clash, turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies in the play blossoming in major theaters around the country. Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a longstanding fence soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose. Featuring Bob Bowersox, Rebecca Gleason, Luis Febo, and Morgan Fraga.
“Insensitivity abounds, yet we’re laughing…” — Cincinnati Enquirer
“A witty, contemporary script…” — CityBeat
ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE
Feb 26, 2018 - Mar 10, 2018
Written By: Ted Swindley
Feb 26, 2018 - Mar 10, 2018
Written By: Ted Swindley
A RED BARN THEATRE SPECIAL EVENT! (Not part of our Subscription Series).
The story of Patsy Cline told through the eyes of her pen pal, Louise Seeger. One of the most-produced plays in America, this down home musical features many of Patsy’s hits and is a tribute to her, her enduring music, and to friendship. Featuring Christine Mild and Joy Hawkins.
“A song-filled Valentine…” — Los Angeles Times
The Red Hot Red Barn Gala!
Feb 18, 2018
Written By: Your Red Barn Team
Feb 18, 2018
Written By: Your Red Barn Team
Our Fabulous Once-A-Year Gala! Our ONLY fundraiser of the year! Sunday, February 18, 2018, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street. Catered by Iron Chefs, Open Bar, Wine by UVA, Lively Dance Music, and our Always Spectacular Silent Auction. Wear Red and Get Hot! Only $125 per person. Two ways to purchase tickets — redbarntheatre.com/tickets or call 305-296-9911. Go All Out For The Red Barn!! Sponsored in part by Jane Gardner Interiors, the Conch Tour Train, and BB&T.
20th CENTURY BLUES
Jan 23, 2018 - Feb 17, 2018
Written By: Susan Miller
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Jan 23, 2018 - Feb 17, 2018
Written By: Susan Miller
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
This sharply funny and evocative exploration of time was the flat our hit of the 2016 Contemporary American Theatre Festival in the 25th season. The play centers on four women who bonded as protesters one night in jail in their youth. Through the vagaries of love, careers, children, and lost causes, the women reunite once a year for a photo shoot, chronicling their changing selves. But when these private photos have the potential to become part of a public exhibit, mutiny erupts and relationships are tested. Featuring Marjorie Paul-Shook, Annie Miners, Peggy Montgomery, Deborah Jacobson, Kathy Russ, and Justin Ahearn.
DANCING LESSONS
Dec 19, 2017 - Jan 13, 2018
Written By: Mark St. Germain
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Dec 19, 2017 - Jan 13, 2018
Written By: Mark St. Germain
Directed By: Joy Hawkins
Evers, a man with Asperger’s Syndrome, seeks the instruction of a Broadway dancer to learn enough dancing to survive an awards dinner. The dancer, Senga, is, however, recovering from an injury that may stop her career permanently. As their relationship unfolds, they’re both caught off guard by the discoveries…both hilarious and heartwarming…that they make about each other and about themselves. Featuring Carolyn Cooper and Dave Bootle.
“An enthralling evening…totally absorbing…brilliantly conceived…” — Broadway World
“You don’t want it to end…” — Boston Globe
2016-2017 Season
Picasso At The Lapin Agile
Murder for Two
I Do, I Do!
Camping With Henry & Tom
Short Attention Span Theatre 2017
And Then I Wrote A Song About It
Still the Old Class Clown... Just a Lot Older!
2015-2016 Season
Fools
Scott & Hem
Buyer & Cellar
The Skivvies
Conchs, Cowboys & Tales of Old Key West
I Love Ethel
Out of the City
The Cripple of Inishmaan
The Story Goes On: A Mother and Daughter’s Musical Journey
2014-2015 Season
The Last Night of Ballyhoo
Clark Gable Slept Here
Let’s Get Lost
Outside Mullingar
Venus In Fur
The Poetry of Hearts
Frank & Dean We’re Back Baby!
Isn’t It Romantic?
The Skivvies
The Show Biz Ball Gala
2013-2014 Season
Moment of Grace
Stand Up, With A Little Class!
Bingo! The Winning Musical
Vanya and Sonia and Masha & Spike
I Am My Own Wife
Clybourne Park
Short Attention Span Theatre 2014
Conchs, Cowboys and Tales of Old Key West
2012-2013 Season
Made in Key West
Oil City Symphony
The Divine Sister
Love, Loss and What I Wore
Tea for Three
Time Stands Still
Conchs, Cowboys & Tales of Old Key West
Oklahoma Smith and the Pantheon of Annihilation
2011-2012 Season
Forbidden Broadway
Red
God of Carnage
Match
Short Attention Span Theatre
Love Letters
Kathleen... Peace, Love, and Jazz
2010-2011 Season
Greetings
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Becky’s New Car
Reasons to Be Pretty
Short Attention Span Theatre
Key West: A Musical Tour About Town
2009-2010 Season
A Christmas Survival Guide
Women Who Steal
Speed The Plow
Shirley Valentine
Always… Patsy Cline
How Sweet It Is
Short Attention Span Theatre
2008-2009 Season
Wild Women of Planet Wongo
The Outer Shel
November
Steel Magnolias
Fresh Rompers: A Collection of Shorts