Two weekends of original comedy to benefit Grange Hall restoration

November 6, 2023  |  By Waterbury Roundabout

The Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center hosts two weekends of comedy performances by the New Stage Players to share laughter and support ongoing renovations at the Grange Hall. 

“The New Stage Play Festival: An Evening of Comedy” presents performances Friday-Sunday, Nov. 10-12 and 17-19. 

The shows will feature local performers and directors presenting a variety of comedic storytelling. 

During a recent call for new short plays, nearly 350 submissions landed within four weeks. From those, eight plays of comedy were chosen for these performances. The playwrights presented are: Clinton Festa, Sharon Goldner, Judith Leora, Kristi LinBilluni, Chris Shaw Swanson, Rosemary Fisino Toohey, Michael Waterson, and Robb Willoughby, representing work from all over the United States.

Local directors Jeanne Beckwith, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, Stephanie Seng and Mo Sivvy are heading up these original plays. Cast members in the various roles are: Krishna Arvind, Doug Bergstein, Rick Boyle, Kristina Dege, Rachel Feldman, David Lagala, Morgan Irons, Parvathi Rajaram, Lila Stratton, George Seivwright, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Michael Smith, Clem Turmel, Matthew Winston, Mary Woodruff and Carrie Youngblood. 

Thaniiska Krishna Arvind is the evening’s emcee.

Proceeds from the shows will be put toward continued renovations on the historic Grange Hall Cultural Center building located at 317 Howard Avenue.

Tickets: A $20 donation is suggested, or pay-as-you-can. Reservations are appreciated. Advanced tickets are available online at sevendaystickets.com. For reservations and more information, call 802-244-4168 or email grangehallcc@gmail.com. Sponsored by Across Roads Center for the Arts.