REVIEW: “Constellations” at the Ancram Center for the Arts

by Macey Levin Though in London, Roland and Mary live in two different worlds. He, a beekeeper, is rooted in his earthbound, everyday work while she is a theoretical physicist who studies the cosmological theories of the universe. They are the only two characters in Nick Payne’s Constellations currently riveting the audience…

REVIEW: Ancram Opera House Presents The Plein Air Plays

by Macey Levin For the adventurous theatregoer, artistic directors, Jeffrey Mousseau and Paul Ricciardi, have created bold and provocative theatre experiences at the Ancram Opera House in Ancram, New York.  Their programming is varied including full-length productions, acting and writing workshops, readings of off-beat materials,  They also sponsor community-member involvement…

REVIEW: “INVASION!” at the Ancram Opera House

by Macey Levin The intimate Ancram Opera House in Ancram, New York, is producing “Invasion!” by Jonas Hassen Khemiri and translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles, a play that delivers a barrage of themes, witty dialogue, questions and challenges. A talented and vibrant cast of four (Ali Andre Ali, Abuzar Farrukh, Sophie…

Ancram Opera House Presents “INVASION!” August 5-21

ANCRAM, NY [July 28, 2022] – Ancram Opera House presents INVASION! a satirical comedy by Jonas Hassen Khemiri, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles, and directed by Jeffrey Mousseau. All performances take place at AOH August 5 – 21, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm. “INVASION!…

REVIEW: “An Iliad” at the Ancram Opera House

by Barbara Waldinger Ancram Opera House presents a battle between two superheroes! Featured in an eighth-century B.C. epic poem (Homer’s The Iliad), Achilles, a demi-god, was the most powerful warrior in Ancient Greece, and his nemesis, Hector, was the greatest warrior in Troy.  Actor MaConnia Chesser, playing the Poet, brings…

REVIEW: “The Snow Queen” at the Ancram Opera House

by Barbara Waldinger Fairy tales never lose their power to affect us, no matter how old we get.  Jeffrey Mousseau’s beautiful production of The Snow Queen at Ancram Opera House both moves and delights us as we root for the good guys to triumph over evil. Mousseau, co-director of Ancram…