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our stories on the stage



We've brought compelling plays to life over the years, interspersed with our NEWvember festival, pub-readings and some time off. Here's a look at the highlights:



CONSTELLATIONS



BY NICK PAYNE



The metaverse gets pulled apart in this time-bending, gut-wrenching story of life. love and destiny. With Molly Parker Myers and Michael Rhodes*, directed by Christine Crawfis. Scenic Design: Caitlynn Barrett, Sound Design: Mark Weglinski, Scenic Artist: Joel Griffith, Stage Manager: Tracy Carney, Producer: Andrea Rhodes

Fall 2017 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater | Tivoli



CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION



by annie baker



What lies beneath is revealed when a random group of Vermont locals take an acting class - in this groundbreaking play. With Summer Corrie, Amie Tedesco*, Michael Rhodes, Lorenzo Scott* and Jill Van Note*, directed by Melisa Annis. Scenic Design: Jaclyn Meloni, Lighting Design: Daisy Long, Sound Design: Seth Chrisman, Costume Design: Suzy Morris, Production Manager: Rebecca Glasbrener, Stage Manager: Willem Marx, Producer: Andrea Rhodes

Spring 2016 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater



LOBBY HERO



BY KENNETH LONERGAN



A Manhattan lobby becomes a place of intersecting lives and moral choices. With Jacob Horstmeier, Brandon Jones*, Kelsey Landon* and Michael Rhodes, directed by Amy Lemon* Olson. Scenic Design: Eli Reid, Technical Director: Vin Roca, Lighting Design: Timothy VanEtten, Production Manager: Andrea Bingham, Costume Design: Adrienne Westmore, Producer: Andrea Rhodes

Spring 2015 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater | Tivoli



THE VANDAL



BY HAMISH LINKLATER



"Night, cold, a bus stop in Kingston, New York. A woman waits. A boy walks up." With Samuel Hoeksema, Michael Rhodes and Jill Van Note, directed by Amy Lemon Olson. Technical Director: Vin Roca, Production Manager: Tracy Carney, Prop Supervisor: Andrea Bingham, Costume Designer: Adrienne Westmore, Produced by Andrea Rhodes

Spring 2014 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater | Tivoli



SIGHT UNSEEN



BY DONALD MARGULIES



Love, art, identity - and the cost of fame. With Summer Corrie, Laurence Lowry*, Audrey Rapoport* and Greg Skura*, directed by Michael Rhodes. Lighting Design: Vin Roca, Technical Manager: Steve Young, Production Manager: Suzy Morris, Production Associate: Jennifer Skura Boutell, Produced by Andrea Rhodes


Spring 2012 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater | Tivoli



THE GOOD FATHER



BY CHRISTIAN O'REILLY



The American Premiere of this award-winning Irish play - a lively and powerful two-hander that intertwines the lives of Jane and Tim in modern Dublin. With Michael Rhodes and Noni Stapleton, directed by Greg Skura. Stage Manager: Rochelle Redfield, Lighting & Technical Director: Vin Roca, Costume Design: Adrienne Westmore, Produced by Andrea Rhodes


Spring 2012 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater | Tivoli



THE ZOO STORY



BY EDWARD ALBEE



The timeless classic that brings Peter and Jerry together on a New York City park bench. Presented with two alternating casts: Ben Fundis and Mike Nickerson, and Michael Rhodes and Keith Teller, directed by Michael Rhodes. Lighting Design: Vin Roca, Stage Manager: Jessica Beasimer Teller, Producer: Andrea Rhodes


Summer 2011 @ The Carpenter Shop Theater | Tivoli



DOUBT



BY JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY



What is the effect of gossip?! This modern masterpiece about truth and consequences was our first main-stage show in Tivoli. Featuring Jody Satriani, Anna Nugent*, Michael Rhodes and Jill Van Note, directed by Keith Teller. Stage Manager: Jessica Beasimer Teller, Costume Design: Adrienne Westmore, Produced by Andrea Rhodes

Fall 2010 @ Watts De Peyster Hall | Tivoli



WAITING FOR GODOT



BY SAMUEL BECKETT



"A tragicomedy in two acts." A favorite Tangent play, this was a 50th anniversary production of Beckett's tour de force. Featuring Jeffrey Bender*, Paul Molnar*, Michael Rhodes and Greg Skura, directed by Keith Teller. Lighting Design: Deborah Constantine, Set Design: David Rigler, Stage Manager: Marci Skolnick*, produced by Andrea Rhodes

Fall 2003 @ Center Stage | New York City



SUBWAY SERIES



one-acts



One of Tangent's early productions was its Subway Series, an evening of one-acts revolving in or around a New York City subway: The Attractive Women on the Train by P. Seth Bauer, The Subway by Craig Pospisil, Quick & Dirty by David Riedy (Sam French Festival winner), The Local and Down In The Depths by Michael Rhodes. Produced by Andrea Rhodes.

Spring 2003 @ The Workshop Theater | New York City



wanderers



BY MICHAEL RHODES



Tangent's first production, a romantic comedy that follows Rose and Paul and their other well-meaning, soul-searching friends. With Mike Campion, Heather Dilly*, Martha Millan, Paul Molnar*, Caise Rode and Michael Rhodes, directed by Keith Teller. Lighting Design: Pamela Kupper, Set Design: David Rigler, Produced by Andrea Rhodes

Fall 2000 @ The Sanford Meisner Theater | New York City



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