- Vineyard Playhouse
The [http://www.vineyardplayhouse.org/ Vineyard Playhouse] is a professional
community theatre company on theisland ofMartha's Vineyard . Housed in ahistoric building inVineyard Haven , MA, the theatre produces shows year-round. [ [http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/massachusetts/cape-cod-and-the-islands/marthas-vineyard/attraction-detail.html?vid=1154654662658 NY Times: Frommers review] ] It also hosts programs for children, [ [http://www.fodors.com/world/north%20america/usa/massachusetts/martha's%20vineyard/entity_114117.html Fodor's entry on the Vineyard Playhouse] ] and was described in the Vineyard Gazette as "the longest running professional theatre on the Island." [ [http://www.mvgazette.com/features/?story=playhouse_25th Vineyard Gazette article on 25th anniversary] ]History
The Playhouse was established in 1982 by Eileen Wilson and Isabella Blake, according to the Playhouse's website, [ [http://www.vineyardplayhouse.org/aboutus/history.html Vineyard Playhouse website, History page] ] and the theatre company celebrated its [http://www.mvtimes.com/calendar/2007/07/26/theatre_vineyard_playhouse.php 25th anniversary] in 2007.
Repertoire
The repertoire ranges from summer shows featuring Broadway-quality actors as well as talented locals, to less posh but also impressive off-season shows, usually featuring members of the community. Traditionally the
Christmas production is a family-oriented show that includes a large number of children. Most shows during the summer season are intended for adult audiences, but other shows are family-appropriate, and include roles for all ages. Some previous shows includeThe Snow Queen ,The Homecoming ,The Rimers of Eldridge ,Romeo and Juliet , andProof . [ [http://www.vineyardplayhouse.org/aboutus/productionhistory.html Vineyard Playouse production history. Accessed February 22, 2008.] ]Relationship With and Contributions to the Vineyard Community
MJ Bruder Munafo, the Playhouse's Director, has a reputation for supporting local artists and writers. The Playhouse often hosts readings of new works in progress, or stages pieces that show artistic merit. [ [http://www.mvgazette.com/news/2007/05/11/playhouse_short_works.php MV Gazette: Short Works at the Playhouse] ]
References
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