Sandy Stalter, the musical director of the Presby Players, said a cast of 19 performers are ready to wow the audience with show tunes from across the decades. “They’ll hear songs from The Fantasticks to Hamilton and more,” she said. Provided photo. Port Jervis. It’s Broadway, with a twist The Presby Players’ annual salute to Broadway (aka Broadway Babies!) is about to open at Marsh Hall with a delightful variation:... Entertainment 28 Aug 2023 | 07:26
Cast members rehearse their dance moves for the Presby Players performance of “Reel Love, ” a cabaret of love songs from favorite movies, old and new, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 10, 11 and 12, at Marsh Hall in Port Jervis. Photo by Linda Fields. Port Jervis. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ‘Reel Love’ Music and song are among the most enjoyable ways in which to celebrate love, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner,... Entertainment 01 Feb 2023 | 12:25
Old and new holiday tunes and poetry from Presby Players The longest-running community theater in Orange County, the Presby Players, is celebrating a milestone as they present their... Home 14 Dec 2022 | 10:17
Musical director Sandy Stalter (at piano) with some of the “Broadway Babies” cast Singers of all ages to perform Broadway tunes old and new The fifth Broadway Babies show is about to open at Marsh Hall. For the uninitiated, it’s an evening of the songs from musical... Home 07 Sep 2022 | 06:41
Some of the cast members (Photo provided) Presby Players pay tribute to Kander and Ebb in first performance back on stage Port Jervis. For the first time in nearly two years, the Presby Players will be live on stage at Don Marsh Hall, 60 Sussex... Entertainment 08 Oct 2021 | 07:55
Sandy Stalter and Jeffrey Stocker (Photo provided) ‘The A to Z of Theater’ reveals the unglamorous work behind the scenes If you ever wondered what really goes into a musical production, stay tuned. American Readers Theatre is about to let you... Entertainment 01 Jun 2021 | 05:22
Charles Terrat and Donna Dale rehearse "Sue Me" from “Guys & Dolls.” Photo provided. Presby Players to present a Valentine’s gift of song We can all use a little love right now, and that is exactly what American Readers Theatre in collaboration with The Presby... Entertainment 18 Jan 2021 | 02:14
Sandy Stalter, musical director (Photo provided) An old-fashioned Christmas is coming your way In a year that demands new ways of doing things, the American Readers Theatre in collaboration with The Presby Players Community... Local News 09 Dec 2020 | 01:23
American Readers Theatre invites you to sing carols A free public event that is sure to lift your spirits, (and who doesn’t need that right now?) will take place the weekend... Entertainment 24 Nov 2020 | 09:15
From left: Musical Director Sandy Stalter, Artistic Director Jeffrey Stocker and Pike County Public Library Executive Director Rose Chiocchi ‘From Books to Broadway’: A new outdoor production The American Readers Theater (ART) is all about promoting literature through the performing arts. In keeping true to its... Local News 02 Oct 2020 | 06:07
ART director Jeffrey Stocker (left) with musical director Sandy Stalter on the steps of the Columns Museum. The musicians will perform on the porch. Enjoy Broadway music outdoors at the Columns Museum One of the nicest ways to celebrate summer is to enjoy a musical concert outside. The Covid pandemic has been hard on theater-goers... Entertainment 12 Aug 2020 | 01:21
Before a rehearsal are (from left) Tim Cortes, Taylor Mieszkuc, and Mia Mesnick doing their version of the Abbey Road cover. ( Photo provided) 'All you need is love': Musical pays tribute to the Beatles and to Valentine's Day A Valentine’s treat will be delivered on Feb. 14 to 16 when the Presby Players present “All You Need is Love," the community... Entertainment 11 Feb 2020 | 01:00
Charles Terrat and Donna Dale Holiday Show 2019, 'Where stories are told and carols are sung' The Presby Players will offer traditional and contemporary good cheer in their holiday show coming to Marsh Hall in Port... Entertainment 10 Dec 2019 | 04:53
Musical director Sandy Stalter at rehearsals ( Photo by Linda Fields) The Presby Players to remember the sixties through song Taking a step in a new direction, the Presby Players community theater will next weekend present "The Sixties Show," featuring... Entertainment 09 Aug 2019 | 11:53