RT & EVOLUTION. Welcome to summer 2014 at Bay Street, our season of art and revolution!

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2 Mark Kitaoka Michael Heller RT & EVOLUTION Welcome to summer 2014 at Bay Street, our season of art and revolution! This year marks a new chapter in our theater s exciting history, with a new Artistic Director and a host of new programs to supplement all you have come to expect from us. We are thrilled and honored to invite you to experience everything we have to offer. From our Mainstage productions and summer comedy, to the first annual Bay Street New Works Festival, daring late night programming, and a summer Shakespeare Initiative, it s really a new Bay Street. We re building upon our great history and looking forward into a bright future. Thank you to all of our loyal supporters and patrons, and welcome to new ones. We can t wait to see you this summer! Tracy Mitchell Executive Director & Scott Schwartz Artistic Director Bay Street Theatre 2014 Season is sponsored in part by New York State through the generosity of Assemblyman Fred Thiele and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle Made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on The Arts, A State Agency This program is fully or partially funded by the Suffolk County Executive s Office Town of Southampton The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust The Shubert Foundation

3 014 MAINSTAGE EASON World Premiere! Conviction A Modern Drama by Carey Crim Directed by Scott Schwartz May 27 June 15 Tom Hodges is a teacher adored in his community. But when a student accuses him of crossing a line, everything changes. This family drama digs deep beneath the surface of a happy suburban existence to explore the damage done when the seeds of mistrust are planted. How can we live with conviction when some questions cannot be answered? Previews May sponsored by Peconic Landing

4 Travesties A Tony Award Winning Comedy by Tom Stoppard Directed by Gregory Boyd June 24 - July 20 Tom Stoppard creates a smashing theatrical extravaganza with the wit of Oscar Wilde crashing headlong into song-anddance, strip-tease, pie-fights, and brilliant wordplay. Stoppard takes on the role of the artist in society in an exuberant and freewheeling comedy about art and revolution that is as fresh and thought-provoking as it is uproarious. Previews June sponsored by Peconic Landing Starring Richard Kind World Premiere! My Life Is a Musical A Musical Comedy by Adam Overett Music Director Vadim Feichtner Directed and Choreographed by Marlo Hunter July 29 August 31 Parker isn t like you or me. When Parker wakes up in the morning and leaves his apartment, he hears people singing, he sees people dancing - and no other person on earth knows this is happening. Because Parker s life is a musical. And Parker hates musicals. Featuring a tuneful pop/rock score, this new musical takes you on ride that s both hilarious and genuine. Previews July 29 - August 1 sponsored by Peconic Landing Subscribe to all 3 shows and receive great benefits! Call or buy online at baystreet.org Programming subject to change

5 Travesties A Tony Award Winning Comedy by Tom Stoppard Directed by Gregory Boyd June 24 - July 20 Tom Stoppard creates a smashing theatrical extravaganza with the wit of Oscar Wilde crashing headlong into song-anddance, strip-tease, pie-fights, and brilliant wordplay. Stoppard takes on the role of the artist in society in an exuberant and freewheeling comedy about art and revolution that is as fresh and thought-provoking as it is uproarious. Previews June sponsored by Peconic Landing Starring Richard Kind World Premiere! My Life Is a Musical A Musical Comedy by Adam Overett Music Director Vadim Feichtner Directed and Choreographed by Marlo Hunter July 29 August 31 Parker isn t like you or me. When Parker wakes up in the morning and leaves his apartment, he hears people singing, he sees people dancing - and no other person on earth knows this is happening. Because Parker s life is a musical. And Parker hates musicals. Featuring a tuneful pop/rock score, this new musical takes you on ride that s both hilarious and genuine. Previews July 29 - August 1 sponsored by Peconic Landing Subscribe to all 3 shows and receive great benefits! Call or buy online at baystreet.org Programming subject to change

6 ONDAY NIGHT AUGHS All shows start at 8 pm Every Monday night from June 2 to August 25 laugh out loud with hilarious up-and-comers and veteran comedians at the Bay Street Theater. Monday, June 30 Steve Rannazzisi The League, Punk d, Big Day Monday, July 7 Heather McDonald Chelsea Lately, After Lately, White Chicks Monday, July 14 Bobby Collins VH-1 s Stand Up Spotlight, On The Inside, Out of Bounds Plus the All Stars of Comedy with Joe Vecsey and more. See the whole lineup at baystreet.org. Sponsored in part by The Friars Foundation

7 PECIAL EVENTS New Works Festival April 25 through 27 Readings, panel discussion and more! Join in the process as playwrights hear their works read for the first time readings, panel discussions, meet and mingle cocktail events and more! Richard Lewis, June 21 Charles Busch, July 26 A Divine Evening with Charles Busch. Accompanied by Tom Judson. See the full schedule at baystreet.org

8 UMMER KIDS HEATER CAMPS Where summer camp meets Broadway professionals NEW Southampton location at the Southampton Arts Center LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE AGES 7-9 August 4-8 MY LIFE AS A MUSICAL: CAMP! AGES 9-12 August In Bridgehampton at Studio 3 GREEN EGGS AND HAMLET! AGES 9-12 August 4-8 MY LIFE AS A MUSICAL: CAMP! AGES 7-9 August Class size limited! Book now at baystreet.org or call Michael Heller

9 23rd Annual ummer Gala Saturday, July 12 Bay Street Theater s most important fundraiser of the year staged at the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor! Support Bay Street s educational and community programs while mingling with Broadway stars and surprise guests, and enjoying farm-to-table cuisine! Featuring a performance by Tony Award Winning Actress & Singer Patina Miller Honoring Arts Visionaries Kate Burton, April Gornik & Sheldon Harnick. Chaired by Christine & Bill Campbell, and Pia & Jimmy Zankel. Special guest appearance by Obie winner Tovah Feldshuh. VIP tables begin at $10,000, and general admissions tickets are $550. Reserve now for premium seating. Call the development office at Barry Gordin

10 014 SEASON SCHEDULE Mainstage Subscription Three great plays from $138! Your Subscription includes: Best seat locations for all three 2014 Mainstage Shows Free ticket exchange privileges Priority access to single tickets Special discount on other shows Subscriber Appreciation Party And so much more! There are two ways to subscribe: A SUBSCRIPTION buys one ticket to each of the 3 Mainstage productions. A FLEXPASS is good for three tickets to use any way you want for any Mainstage show. It s up to you! Select 3 tickets to one show or divide any way you wish. Based on availability. Matinee Evening TUES WED THURS Start Time Center/Side Stage 7 pm (New Start Time) $186/156 5/27 Preview 2 pm $150/138 8 pm $186/156 5/28 Preview PM Only 8 pm $186/156 5/29 Preview FRI SAT SUN 8 pm $186/156 5/30 Preview 8 pm Opening Night & After Party $186/156 $192/180 5/31 2 pm (New Start Time) $150/138 7 pm (New Start Time) $186/156 6/1 CONVICTION 6/3 Talkback 6/10 6/4 6/11 6/5 6/12 6/6 6/13 6/7 7/12 6/8 6/15 7/19 6/24 Preview 6/25 Preview PM Only 6/26 Preview 6/27 Preview 6/28 6/29 TRAVESTIES 7/1 Talkback 7/8 7/2 7/9 7/3 7/10 7/4 7/11 7/5 7/12 7/6 7/13 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/19 7/20 7/29 Preview 7/30 Preview PM Only 7/31 Preview 8/1 Preview 8/2 Preview 8/3 8/5 Talkback 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/9 8/10 MY LIFE IS A MUSICAL 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31 Call now to order or buy online at baystreet.org Notice: All seats assigned according to availability and order they are received. With all orders, the best available seating is assigned. Members wishing to sit together should enclose all orders in the same envelope. Please note, a photo ID or credit card is required to pick up tickets. All sales are final. No refunds. Summer Media sponsors: WPPB WBAZ WLING WEHM Dan s Papers