Mythos of a Lost Nightmare
Mythos of a Lost Nightmare
by Cody James
In a small middle Appalachian town lives Esther. a young artist who just wants to make art and live a peaceful life in their own little corner of the world. The catch: their family struggles to understand their art, their leisurely approach to life and, most importantly, their identity as a nonbinary person. They’re not hated or suppressed, just met with consistent and annoying confusion.
As a result, Esther spends their spare time venturing into nature, trying to escape the constant stress of living. That is, until one day Esther find an abandoned building occupied by a creature that will come to change their life forever….
February 14th and 15th, 2025 7:30p
at New Spire Arts
15 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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Dorian Gray; adapted by Maeve Aurora Chapman
Dorian Gray
Adapted by Maeve Aurora Chapman
Dorian Gray, a young London socialite, finds himself drawn to Basil, painter of his portrait and staunch admirer; Lord Henry, Basil’s hedonistic friend; and Sybil, the young and poor actress. As feelings blossom and die in this unusual quartet, Basil’s Picture of Dorian Gray begins to reflect the sad realities of Dorian’s new careless indulgences.
Adapted from Wilde’s original novel, Dorian Gray uses text from Wilde’s letters, poems, and prose to highlight the parallel between the book’s plot and Wilde’s own life. ‘Dorian Gray’ explores the confines of masculinity in Victorian society and today.
October 25th and 26th 7p
at New Spire Arts
15 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Tickets are 10$
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STARRING:
Amanda Thomas as Dorian
Daniel Bohrer as Basil
Victoria Davidson as Lord Henry
Lauren Johnson as Sybil
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director and Set Designer: Cody James
Lighting Design: Shayden Jamison
Costumes: Sam White
Props: Olivia Pietenza
Of Shapes Invisible
Of Shapes Invisible
A New Devised Play by Red Hill Theatre Group
A new take on characters and themes from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Prospero and Miranda find themselves stranded alone on an island after being ousted from their home. After living there for some time, tensions begin to rise as Miranda grows up and starts to yearn for more freedom, but Prospero doesn’t think she’s ready to defend herself against the dangers of the world.
Little does Prospero know, there are dangers even on the island fighting to protect the natural realm from Prospero’s cruel grip.
August 16th and 17th 8p
at Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Stage 2
31 W Patrick Street, Fredetrick, MD 21701
Tickets are 10$
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STARRING:
Laura Richards Bakin as Prospero
Kobe Jones as Miranda
Daniel Bohrer as Ariel
Cody James as Quince
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Amanda Thomas
Stage Manager and Set Designer: Cody James
Assistant Stage Manager and Sound Designer: Kenzal Jones
Lighting Design: Shayden Jamison
Costume Design: Madeleine Davis
Props Design: Olivia Pietenza
Fat Unicorn Cake
Fat Unicorn Cake by Remee Cunningham
A frantic and surreal look at the world of social media, influencers and the age of internet personas. We see the life, tragedies and revelations of three social media influencers in a split monologue format, holding a mirror up to modern society and our dependence on electronic gratification and attention.
‘’Fat Unicorn Cake’’ was selected and won ‘’Best Overall Production” for the Jerome Hynes play festival in 2020.
April 25, 25 & 27 at the Black Box Arts Center
113 S Princess Street; Shepherdstown WV
Tickets are 10$
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STARRING:
Amanda Thomas as Aileen the Foodie
Jess Edwards as Molly the TV Lover
Kenzal Jones as Aidan the Mad Twat
With a special appearance by Jacob Reese
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Cody James
Assistant Director: Madeleine Davis
Set Design: Amanda Thomas
Sound Design: Kenzal Jones
Lighting Design: Cody James
Costume Design: Madeleine Davis
I Was Made for Less
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Questions? Email redhilltheatregroup@gmail.com
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Language, adult themes, homophobia, transphobia, staged violence
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday, January 25th, 7pm
Friday, January 26th, 7pm
Saturday,January 27th, 7pm
WHERE:
Black Box Arts Center at 113 S Princess St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Parking can be at Jefferson Security Bank and on the street throughout town
CAST:
THE SUBJECT - Riley Taylor
THE MADGE - Jacob Reese
THE PICH - Jess Edwards
THE RASH - Amanda Thomas
THE DURG - Kenzal Jones
THE TEAM:
DIRECTOR - Cody James
STAGE MANAGER - Olivia Pietanza
SET AND PROPS DESIGN - Sam White
LIGHTING DESIGN - Ashley Federico
COSTUME DESIGN - Madeleine Davis
SOUND DESIGN - Kenzal Jones
I Build Giants
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Questions? Email redhilltheatregroup@gmail.com
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Language, adult themes
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday, November 9th, 7pm
Friday, November 10th, 7pm
Saturday, February 11th, 7pm
WHERE:
Black Box Arts Center at 113 S Princess St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Parking can be at Jefferson Security Bank and on the street throughout town
CAST:
THE ENGINEER - Madeleine Davis
THE TECHNICIAN - Kenzal Jones
THE ASTRONAUT - Riley Taylor
THE MONITOR - Amanda Thomas
THE EXECUTIVE - Daniel Bohrer
THE ACE - Kobe Jones
THE TEAM:
DIRECTOR - Jacob Reese
PRODUCTION DESIGN - Cody James
COSTUME DESIGN - Laura Bakin
PROPS DESIGN - Sam White
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