Love Letters

It's a new year and a new season of exciting performances at the RBTA! Next up on our schedule is "Love Letters", directed by Rehoboth's own Fay Jacobs (executive director of Rehoboth beach Main Street) !

This fantastic production kicks off our new season here at the RBTA just in time for Valentine's Day! Detailed information about the production can be found in the following Press Release:
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“Love Letters” at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
Acclaimed romantic comedy written by A.R.Gurney on the RBTA stage just in time for Valentine’s Day.

If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the special person in your life, then look no further than the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts when they present A.R. Gurney’s acclaimed romantic comedy “Love Letters” on Saturday, February 14th with two performances at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Love Letters, starring Stacey Fearheiley and Eric C. Peterson, is a hilarious and touching, two-person play about a lifelong friendship, told entirely through letters. From their first scrawled valentines of childhood to their last goodbyes, Melissa and Andrew write their way from grade school through middle age in a play that's just perfect for Valentine's weekend.

The show, under the direction of Fay Jacobs, will star veteran Washington-area performers Stacy Fearheiley and Eric C. Peterson. Fearheiley was seen in Rehoboth last fall in The Vagina Monologues where she had sold-out audiences crying from laughter. Now, the actress will turn her talents to the equally comic, yet also very touching, Love Letters.

Co-star Eric Peterson has been a Rehoboth favorite in both musicals and comedies at the Rehoboth Art League and other venues. Peterson and Fearheiley have a long professional history starring together in both comic and dramatic productions. Among their many credits include Love Letters at the Art League in 1999 and 2005, the production Short & Sweet as well as productions of Lend Me A Tenor, and The Heidi Chronicles.

Director Fay Jacobs theatrical resume includes more than 30 years of professional productions in the Washington, D.C. area and she has directed several productions in Rehoboth and Lewes since 1997.

Don’t miss this terrific, professional evening of theater, right here in Rehoboth Beach. It’s a play you will be laughing over, and thinking about, for years afterward! Love Letters will be presented for two productions both on Saturday, Feb. 14th and tickets are available for $25. Reservations may be made now by calling the RBTA box office at 302-227-9310 or visit the RBTA at www.rehobothbeachtheatre.com. The Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Click on the Buy Now button to purchase your tickets for this wonderful production!

LAST chance to see The Sound Of Christmas

(the cast of "The Sound Of Christmas" now in production at the RBTA. From left to right: Michael Sprouse, Suzette Chambers-Marrin, Kole Loftin, John Curtis, Julia Idoni, Bonni Jones, Brittany Dunn, Hugo Immediato, Jr., and Joe DiRocco)

Tonight is the last chance to catch the Weber-Prianti production of "The Sound Of Christmas" at the RBTA. The doors open at 7:30 PM for our 8:00 PM show.

The song and dance holiday extravaganza will fill your heart with the spirit of the season!

Contact the RBTA Box Office at 302-227-7303 or drop by during business hours to reserve your tickets for this spirited holiday production now!

Three Good Friends & One Special Guest at the RBTA

TONIGHT, FRI. DEC. 19th AT THE RBTA:

Three Good Friends & One Special Guest at the RBTA
Doug James, Keith Mack, Ed Shockley and bassist Dennis Michaels perform at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts with a Holiday Twist

If you loved Three Good Friends’ phenomenal show during the Autumn Jazz Fest, make room in your heart for one more as bassist Dennis Michaels joins the dynamic trio Three Good Friends on Friday, December 19th at 8:00 PM at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts at 20 Baltimore Avenue.
Natives Shockley, Mack, and James are three of the most well known and accomplished musicians the Cape region has ever produced. All three grew up in the Lewes-Rehoboth area, where they performed locally. Over time, each moved to Manhattan to pursue their musical careers. Sand, however, being in their shoes, they never lost touch with home.

Ed Shockley led his own regionally-successful band, Jack of Diamonds, in the 80’s. They were featured on numerous TV shows - including the first live simulcast by MTV. His song, “Dodge City,” is still a ‘beach anthem’ to a generation of fans. Ed continued his career in New York as a singer and songwriter, scoring several record deals and appearing on stage and singing on numerous television and radio jingles.

Keith Mack was the lead guitarist and songwriter in the popular 80’s band Scandal, with whom he recorded Platinum and Gold Albums. Keith went on to record and tour with many internationally famous acts, including Paul Young and Joe Cocker - his performance with Cocker in Berlin the night the Berlin Wall came down is just one of his career highlights. Incidentally, Scandal is currently touring and soon to release a new CD.

Doug James is a BMI Award-winning song writer. His songs have been recorded by dozens of artists, ranging from Dionne Warwick to Michael Bolton to Barbara Mandrell - including “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You,” the 1990 BMI Song of the Year.

This exciting performance will feature songs written by each member over the span of their careers as well as a few twists on some Holiday favorites. Tickets for this special event are available for $20.

Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad

In case you haven’t heard the news, “Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad” is coming to the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts on Friday, December 12, at 8:00 PM! Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad is a refreshing mix of comedy, music, spoken-word and show-stopping burlesque, featuring the gals who learned to smoke at Hebrew School, got drunk at their Bat Mitzvahs and would rather have more schtuppa than the chupah, featuring performers seen on Comedy Central, HBO and Late Night TV.

These badass chosen chicks boldly dare to deconstruct years of tradition, expectations and guilt in a fast-paced vaudeville extravaganza. “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” gets remixed, Tumbalaika gets a makeover and we all find out what’s in Gefilte Fish (think “Fear Factor” for Jews!)

This rendition of “Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad” will feature comedians Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central), newcomer Mira Stroika and booty shakin’ by dance duo Sister Schmaltz. As always, the show is hosted by the queen of the quick change, The Goddess Perlman. (Last Comic Standing).

“Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad” has been spreading its own brand of “schmaltz nouveau” across the land to sold-out crowds in New York City, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, Pittsburgh, Madison, Detroit, Montreal, Burlington, Provincetown, The Berkshires, The Hamptons and of course, The Catskills.



Tickets for this hilarious production are $20 and are selling quickly! Reserve your seats now by calling the RBTA box office at 302-227-9310 or visit us online at www.rehobothbeachtheatre.com The Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

The Sound Of Christmas

(the cast of "The Sound Of Christmas" now in production at the RBTA. From left to right: Michael Sprouse, Suzette Chambers-Marrin, Kole Loftin, John Curtis, Julia Idoni, Bonni Jones, Brittany Dunn, Hugo Immediato, Jr., and Joe DiRocco)

The Weber-Prianti production of "The Sound Of Christmas" opened at the RBTA on Sunday, November 23rd to an enthusiastic audience eager to let the festivities offered by this special time of year begin. They weren't disappointed based upon the standing ovation that they offered the hard working cast and crew after the wonderfull performance!

The song and dance hoiliday extravaganza continues through December 20th with performances on the following dates:

Thursday Dec 4, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Friday Dec 5, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Thursday Dec 11, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Saturday Dec 13, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Sunday Dec 14, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Saturday Dec 20, 2008 - 8:00 PM

Contact the RBTA Box Office at 302-227-7303 or drop by during business hours to reserve your tickets for this spirited holiday prodiction now!

Phenomenal Week!

What an amazing week for entertainment it was at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts!

On Tuesday, the 11th our stage featured the phenomenal production of “In The Mood” by the “String Of Pearls” orchestra under the direction of Bud Forrest complete with the “In The Mood” singers and dancers. Specially formulated as a tribute to our armed forces in celebration of Veteran’s Day, this retro 1940’s style musical production was simply spectacular! The practically sold out house went wild with applause throughout the show.

Not only was the orchestra astounding, the singing and dancing was simply top-notch! Particularly moving was the finale, where the cast, dressed in authentic period military costume, performed each song of every branch of the armed forces while requesting that both active and retired service personal stand and be recognized. Many in the audience were brought to tears during the moving tribute.

Then, on Saturday the 15th, the stage was set for Eve Ensler’s provocative and liberating play, “The Vagina Monologues”. Wonderfully directed by Fay Jacobs and expertly performed by Washington, DC based veteran stage performers Jane Bruns, Stacey Fearheiley and Eloise Ullman, the production truly entertained the diverse and appreciative audience during both productions. Look forward to more great productions to be directed by Fay here on our stage!

Finally, on Sunday the 16th, the RBTA rolled out the red carpet for a fascinating look into radio news journalism as nationally renowned NPR journalists Neal Conan (senior host of Talk of the Nation) and Liann Hansen (senior host of Weekend Edition) spoke on our stage for a informative look into current events and life behind the scenes at National Public Radio. Over 250 attendees were privy to the event and all had the chance to meet the famed husband and wife team at a warm reception for the two courtesy of Ovations restaurant and lounge. It was truly a special event that thrilled both the featured speakers and the guests. Many thanks to Public Radio Delmarva (WSCL 89.5 and WSDL 90.7) for their tremendous work and support with this event as well as Dogfish Brewery in Milton and South Pacific Florists in Rehoboth for their generous donations!

These great events represent just the tip of the iceberg of what is to come here at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, so please stay in touch!

The Vagina Monologues - Nov 15th!

Tickets on sale for The Vagina Monologues encore presentation at the RBTA
Tickets are already selling well for the encore presentation of The Vagina Monologues, coming back to Rehoboth this fall at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts

The Fay J. Productions presentation of The Vagina Monologues, which sold out amid rave reviews at the Convention Center in 2005, returns on Nov. 15 for two special performances at the new Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts located at 20 Baltimore Avenue.

Washington based, veteran performers Jane Bruns, Stacey Fearheiley and Eloise Ullman will reprise their roles for an evening of laughter and tears in Eve Ensler’s award winning play during the two performances scheduled for 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM on the RBTA stage.

In January 2005, 900 people saw the show, directed by Fay Jacobs. The diverse audiences of men and women, gay and straight, young and not so young, gave standing ovations to the production as it raised funds for programs to prevent violence against women.

“It’s great to see that caliber of a performance, “said Cape Gazette publisher Dennis Forney. “…provocative and liberating, the rafters were shaking at times with the riotous laughter.”

The Vagina Monologues grew out of interviews the author had with more than three hundred women ages six to seventy-six. The results are stunning, with stories ranging from an older woman's memory of her first experience with her sexuality to an account by a Bosnian refugee to a hilarious discussion of…well, you’ll just have to come see! The inspiring, hilarious, moving and thought-provoking monologues that compose the play have sold out houses all over the world.

Gather your friends, family members (including the men!), who missed the show last time around, but heard so much about it, and plan to see The Vagina Monologues on Nov. 15 at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts.

Tickets for the production cost $30 for either show, and are available by calling The RBTA box office at 302.227.9310 or 302.227.7303 or online at www.rehobothbeachtheatre.com. The show is sure to be a sell-out so make your reservations now!