"Cutting-edge, soulful theater."



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THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME TO "THE COUNTRY GIRL" BY CLIFFORD ODETS



This poignant and enduring classic brought us behind the scenes of life, relationships and truth. It was a record-breaker with over 200 patrons in attendance! Readings held @ Village Hall, Tivoli NY | October 3-5, 2026


featuring: Sean Cullen*, Sam Eisenbaum, Maggie Adams McDowell*, Michael Rhodes*, Maya Schubert, Doug Trapp* and Steven Young | directed by Tracy Carney | stage directions Abbie McCue | produced by Andrea Rhodes (*AEA)



STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT READING IN EARLY-MID DECEMBER, A WRAP UP FOR THE YEAR. WE'LL BE IN TOUCH SOON!



THANKS FOR COMING TO OUR JULY READING!



Thanks to all who experienced this gripping dark comedy in the perfect speakeasy-style setting. It was a knockout of a weekend!


LOBBY HERO by Kenneth Lonergan

@ The Stissing Center

2950 Church Street, Pine Plains NY

held Friday July 24 & Sunday July 26, 2026


with Sam Eisenbaum, Devin T Gibbs, Michael Rhodes* & Jessie Zarrelli | directed by Christine Crawfis | stage directions: Steven Young | produced by Andrea Rhodes (*AEA)



THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME OUT for this PULITZER PRIZE WINNER! IT WAS MESMERIZING.



EDWARD ALBEE'S
"THREE TALL WOMEN"



Held Saturday June 27 & Sunday June 28, 2026 @ The Spark of Hudson

featuring Martina Deignan* | Molly McClarnon | Ann Osmond* | directed by Michael Rhodes | stage directions: Steven Young | produced by Andrea Rhodes (*member AEA)





READING OF "DINNER WITH FRIENDS" BY DONALD MARGULIES @ THE STISSING CENTER, PINE PLAINS NY



WELCOME TO TANGENT THEATRE COMPANY



Tangent Theatre presents character-driven stories that explore the complexities of relationships and behavior. Tangent produces established plays and new works that are personal and heartfelt to the company, and speak to the group’s core philosophy: truth is the motive.


Tangent is known for intimate main-stage shows, a new plays festival and, currently, our popular pub-readings in select spaces in the Hudson Valley.





READING OF "THE ZOO STORY" BY EDWARD ALBEE @ VILLAGE HALL, TIVOLI NY





READING OF "GOD OF CARNAGE" BY YASMINA REZA @ THE MOVIEHOUSE, MILLERTON NY





READING OF "BOBBY GOULD IN HELL" BY DAVID MAMET @ VILLAGE HALL, TIVOLI NY





READING OF "UNTIL THE DAY IS DONE" BY JARED MICHAEL DELANEY @ THE TIN BARN, CLERMONT NY





READING OF "THE LONESOME WEST" BY MARTIN MCDONAGH @ THE TIN BARN, CLERMONT NY





READING OF "BODY AWARENESS" BY ANNIE BAKER @ VILLAGE HALL, TIVOLI NY





READING OF "THE SEAFARER" BY CONOR MCPHERSON @ THE STISSING CENTER, PINE PLAINS NY



reading of "true west" by sam shepArd @ VILLAGE HALL, TIVOLI NY



reading of "art" by yasmina reza @ TIVOLI ARTISTS GALLERY, TIVOLI NY



"THEATER AT ITS BEST."



The Observer






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