The Arctic Playhouse

The Arctic Playhouse is a non-profit theater in West Warwick, Rhode Island. It is currently housed in a storefront in the village of Arctic, Rhode Island.

The Arctic Playhouse
Daydream Theater Company
The Arctic Playhouse logo
Address117 Washington St.
West Warwick, Rhode Island
United States
TypeCommunity theater
Capacity90
Opened2014
Years active4
Website
www.thearcticplayhouse.com

History

The Arctic Playhouse evolved the ‘Daydream Theater Company’ that was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 2002.[1] In 2014, Daydream Theater Company was looking for a new, larger location. A venue was secured[2] in Arctic Village, West Warwick.[3] This location became home to The Arctic Playhouse,[4][5] a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The theater contributes to the revival of this formerly vibrant mill village[6] and is theater as is should be.[7]

Future
New Home of The Arctic Playhouse

TAP has acquired the former Maxine's Department Store,[8] which will be the new home of The Arctic Playhouse, following a $1.5-million renovation[9][10] that will give the theater company room to grow. “At the current location, the playhouse has 90 seats. At 1249 Main Street, it will have over 200 seats”, said board member Lloyd Felix.[11]

Executive Producer Jim Belanger welcomes Cabaret Host Ida Zecco

The new facility is divided into a main theater with balcony seating and a cabaret stage for smaller, more intimate, audiences. Long time supporter Ida Zecco[12] hosted the first Cabaret Club on April 30, 2019 with Jim Rice on piano and guest artist John Abernathy. Another regular supporting artist, Lon Cerel,[13] followed on May 3 with his Thief of Thoughts[14] performance.

Seasons

2019-20 Season

2018-19 Season

2017-18 Season

2016-17 Season

2015-16 Season

  • The Social Avenger (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
  • Mac…Beth (Stephen Nani & Shannon McLoud) dir. Stephen Nani
  • My Husband’s Wild Desires (John Tobias) dir. John Faiola
  • Carol’s Christmas (Shannon McCloud) dir. Dave McCloud
  • Late, A Cowboy Song (Sarah Ruhl) dir. Kelli Noonan
  • Our Distance Between Stars (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
  • Human Nature (Christopher Ferreira) dir. Christopher Ferreira

2014–15 Season

  • Crystal Romance (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
  • Co-Creator (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz
  • The Man who Saw Snoopy (Lenny Schwartz) dir. Lenny Schwartz

References
  1. Kozma, Carol (June 21, 2017). "Daydream Theater Relocates". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  2. Gray, Channing (April 2, 2015). "A New Theater Opens in West Warwick". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  3. Kuffner, Alex (March 19, 2016). "Revive Arctic". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  4. Osmundson, Glenn. "The Arctic Section of West Warwick". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  5. Gray, Channing (January 28, 2016). "Theatre 3 on Channing Gray's List". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  6. Whitcomb, Robert (February 7, 2017). "A theater may presage renewal of an old New England mill village". New England Diary.
  7. Whitcomb, Robert (November 5, 2017). "Theater as it should be". New England Diary.
  8. Kozma, Carol (June 21, 2017). "Former Maxine's Dept Store to be Theatre". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  9. Hang, Angela. "The Arctic Playhouse". Archinect.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  10. Lolio, Kendra (July 20, 2018). "Gov. Raimondo visits Arctic Playhouse". Kent County Daily Times.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  11. "New Home of The Arctic Playhouse". Providence Journal.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  12. About Ida Zecco
  13. About Lon Cerel
  14. Thief of Thoughts
  15. St. Laurent, Sarah (October 25, 2019). "Visiting Mr. Green Is An Arctic Gem". Motif.
  16. Siegel, Joe (October 21, 2019). "Visiting Mr. Green". EDGE Media Network.
  17. Siegel, Joe (September 10, 2019). "All My Sons". EDGE Media Network.
  18. McLoud, Shannon (September 13, 2019). "All My Sons — Classic Theater With A Standout Cast". Motif.
  19. Horan, Michael (September 1, 2019). "'All My Sons' at The Arctic Playhouse". The Theater Mirror.
  20. Fowler, Don (September 13, 2019). "Arctic Playhouse tackles Arthur Miller classic". The Cranston Herald.
  21. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens This Month At The Arctic Playhouse". BroadwayWorld. June 10, 2019.
  22. Siegel, Joe (June 18, 2019). "Steel Magnolias". EDGE Media Network.
  23. Annicone, Tony (June 16, 2019). "Steel Magnolias". Facebook.
  24. St. Laurent, Sarah (May 15, 2019). "Arctic's Kindergarten Reminds Audiences Of Their A, B, Cs And 1, 2, 3s". Motif.
  25. MacDonald, Susan (April 4, 2019). "Theater: 'The Diary of Anne Frank' still resonates today". The Providence Journal.
  26. Annicone, Tony (April 5, 2019). "The Diary of Anne Frank". The Theater Mirror.
  27. Siegel, Joe (April 9, 2019). "The Diary of Anne Frank". EDGE Media Network.
  28. Marandola, Angela (April 9, 2019). "Theater Review: "The Diary of Anne Frank" a Moving Portrayal at Arctic Playhouse". What’s Up Rhode Island.
  29. Bilow, Michael (April 7, 2019). "The Diary Of Anne Frank At Arctic – Moving Story, Superb Performances, Flawed Script". Motif.
  30. Bilow, Michael (March 12, 2019). "Breaking Legs: Murder Will Out". Motif.
  31. Nedar, Sue (March 1, 2019). "Breaking Legs". The Theater Mirror.
  32. Busch, Marilyn (February 20, 2019). "Rachel Hanauer Dials Up The Opera With Who's Calling? For Two Nights Only". Motif.
  33. "Director Tony Annicone Reflects on His Life in Local Theater". Motif. January 31, 2019.
  34. Nedar, Sue (February 5, 2019). "A Life in the Theatre". The Theater Mirror.
  35. Broccoli, Kevin (February 12, 2019). "Arctic's Life In The Theater — It's About Time". Motif.
  36. LaBresh, Nicole (October 23, 2018). "Last Of The Red Hot Lovers (Arctic Playhouse)". Motif.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  37. Hoban, Michael (September 22, 2018). "Arctic's Red Hot Lovers Showcases Brilliant Acting And Direction". The Theater Mirror.
  38. Siegel, Joe (September 17, 2018). "Lost in Yonkers". Edge Media Network.
  39. LaBresh, Nicole (June 18, 2018). "Arctic Goes Down The Rabbit Hole". Motif.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  40. "The Arctic Playhouse presents a classic comic farce: '13 Rue de l'Amour'". Kent County Daily Times. April 24, 2018.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  41. "Arctic Playhouse puts on two single-act shows". Kent County Daily Times. February 22, 2018.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  42. Shea, Terry (March 1, 2018). "An Evening of Christopher Durang". Motif.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  43. Susan, McDonald (December 2, 2017). "Eyes open or shut, 'Christmas Carol' delivers the goods". Providence Journal.
  44. Siegel, Joe (December 5, 2017). "Glad Tidings At Arctic". Motif.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  45. Fontaine, Pete (September 29, 2017). "On Golden Pond". Johnston Sunrise.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  46. Hoban, Mike (September 18, 2017). "Review of On Golden Pond". The Theater Mirror.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  47. Siegel, Joe (October 3, 2017). "Arctic's Heartwarming On Golden Pond". Motif.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  48. Fowler, Don (May 26, 2017). "Delicious 'Dining Room'". Cranston Herald.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  49. McLoud, Shannon (May 6, 2017). "The Lenny Schwartz Legacy". Motif.- Reviewed 2019-01-07
  50. McDonald, Susan (March 19, 2017). "Arctic Playhouse's 'Bogie and Bacall' lacks the sizzle of the real duo". Providence Journal.
  51. Lolio, Kendra (February 20, 2017). ""Mrs. Mannerly" brings laughs to Arctic Playhouse". Kent County Daily Times.
  52. Busch, Marilyn A. (December 8, 2016). "Carol's Christmas At Arctic Playhouse Puts The Community Back Into Theater". Motif.
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