MAPLE & VINE

Written by JORDAN HARRISON
Directed by Casey Polomaine
Starring Meigg Jupin, Ben Katagiri, Evan Jones, Brigitta Giulianelli, & Christian Leahy
March 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, & 9th @ Albany Barn

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Thoughts on Maple & Vine…

We stumbled upon this play years ago and absolutely loved it for it’s fun throwback to the 1950’s and it’s dark and unsettling twists and turns. We tucked the script into the back of our heads, vowing to return to it when we felt confident in our ability to handle the heavy lift it required with costumes, set pieces, etc. As we entered 2019, with almost 5 years of shows under our belts, we felt it was time to take it on (and boy are we glad we did).

Click here for a write-up of Maple & Vine featured in the Preview section of The Times Union.

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK ON MAPLE & VINE

”[Director"] Casey Polomaine and the whole team do a supurb job with this deeply disturbing, satirical look at those who would pursue nostalgia as a life choice. Fantastic job on this provocative Capital Region premiere!”

“A brilliant little gem made that much brighter by the talent of those involved”

“The cast was amazing! I was engaged & intrigued!”

Katha and Ryu have become allergic to their 21st-century lives. After they meet a charismatic man from a community of 1950s re-enactors, they forsake cell phones and sushi for cigarettes and Tupperware parties. In this compulsively authentic world, Katha and Ryu are surprised by what their new neighbors - and they themselves - are willing to sacrifice for happiness.

The Turn of the Screw

Written by Henry James, Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Krysta Dennis
Starring Angelique Powell & Aaron Holbritter
October 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, & 13th @ The Ten Broeck Mansion

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Thoughts on The Turn of the Screw…

Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Henry James' classic ghost tale was a perfect fit for the venue. The historic Ten Broeck mansion served as the setting, cast in the role of the gothic Bly Manor, and offered audience's a uniquely immersive experience.

Click here for a write-up of The Turn of the Screw by The Times Union

Audience Feedback on The Turn of the Screw

“Wonderful show! Aaron and Angelique were stunning! They each gave tremendous performances!!”

“Fantastic! A must-see!”

“This show was horrifying and SO much fun to watch. Every time I see a new Creative License show I think "Whelp, that's my new favorite of the season." Whelppppp...THIS was maybe my favorite of the season.Thank you [to everyone] involved in this show! It had everything and I was on the edge of my seat. I'm such a Creative License fan and cant wait for what's next!”

Based on the provocative tale of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality, this adaptation gives the famous story yet another turn of its own. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. But she is not their first governess. Her predecessor, Miss Jessel, drowned herself when she became pregnant by the sadistic valet, Peter Quint, who was himself found dead soon after under mysterious circumstances. Now the new governess has begun to see the specters of Quint and Jessel haunting the children, and she must find a way to stop the fiends before it is too late. But one frightening question tortures the would-be heroine: Are the ghosts real, or are they the product of her own fevered imagination?