The story of The Little Theater On The Farm...
“Jason’s discovery: Little Theater rocks the farm”
By Jason Irwin, Glens Falls Chronicle
September 17, 2009
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"The best Little Theater ..."
Shakespeare's plot centers around Valentine and Proteus, two gentlemen of Verona, who travel to Milan to learn about the world of courtship. Shortly after arriving in Milan, love for the same woman comes between the best friends. Proteus quickly forgets his love for Julia when he meets Sylvia, the woman with whom Valentine has fallen in love. Using the ploy of disguises, as in other Shakespeare plays, true love prevails and the friends are reconciled and look to share 'one mutual happiness'. Tickets $10 (seniors/ students $8) Assisted listening devices available For reservations call (518) 747 - 4418 Gates open at noon, Saturday Augst 8th. Groovefest is a rain or shine event. Glass items (bottles etc) will not be permitted.vAdmission is only $10 when you bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our local food pantry and $15 without. 21+ may bring canned beer to enjoy outside the concert field to this event, no beer balls or kegs. No weapons or illegal substances of any kind will be permitted and attendees are subject to search. Attendees under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. Admission $3.00 Local Teens raise their voices supporting Homeless Youths in Warren and Washington Counties by presenting... Voices For Change The group of 13 high school and college students will present popular songs of Broadway and other timeless classics. Suggested donation is $5 goes to benefit Wait House. Wednesday, July 8th, at high noon The Hudson River Shakespeare Company Presents Richard II July 10th & 11th at 8:00 PM and July 12th at 2:00 PM. Admission is $10 - $8 for seniors and students. Assisted listening devices are avaialbe. Reservations are recommended - To reserve, call the Hudson River Shakespeare Company at (518) 747 - 4418 Red Barn Auction Student Talent Show June 6th Hudson River Shakespeare Company presents: Student Talent Show
By CE Skidmore, The Post Star
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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"Creative reuse: Dairy barns find new life as theater complex"
From the Hill Country Observer, an independent newspaper for eastern New York , southwestern Vermont and the Berkshires, November 2006 by Stacey Morris, contributing Writer.
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"Treading the (barn)boards"
Barn-turned-theater needs donations to finish taking shape.
By Bonnie Naumann
From "The Post-Star" Monday, June19, 2006
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"Second Act For An Old Barn"
Dilapidated structure to find new life as a community theater
Published in the Post Star on 5/23/2005
Article and Photos By Christine Margiotta
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Previous Events
2009
September 19th at 7:00 PM For area students grades K-12 Rehersal is scheduled for September 18th at 6:30. Anyone wishing to compete for the cash prizes should call Linda Hermans at (518) 747 - 3421 for more information. Admission $3.00
50's&60's Musical Variety Show
Saturday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal is Thursday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m. Those wishing to audition should call Sandy Wheeler (518) 747 - 9190 ~ Come reminisce with us ~ Donation: $5.00 to benefit the Little Theater on the Farm
4th Annual Haunted Barn
Bigger and Scarier than EVER!! Friday, October 23rd, Saturday, October 24th, Sunday, October 25th and Friday October 30th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Bring three folks and the fourth one gets in free!
The Hudson River Shakespeare Company presents Two Gentlemen of Verona August 21 & 22 at 8:00 PM August 22 & 23 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 8th 2nd Annual Groovefest 11 hours of ROCK. Featuring:
Wednesday, August 12th For area students grades K-12. Rehersal is scheduled for 6:30p.m. on Tuesday, August 11th and Showtime is 7:00 p.m.on Wednesday, August 12th. The competition will be divided into two categories featuring students in grades K through 6 and then students in grades 7 through 12. Anyone wishing to compete for the cash prizes should call Linda Hermans at (518) 747 - 3421 for more information.
Sunday, August 16 2:00 p.m.
HOEDOWN!
A fundraising event for the theater to be held in the middle of the week to enable us to have the famous cowboy entertainer, Ernie Sites play for us! The general public is invited with a special invitation to those who love to wear red hats! Country sing-alongs are planned as well as a fantastic country menu, featuring:
Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m
Sandy Wheeler at (518) 747 - 9190 or Linda at (518) 747 - 3421
July 15th, For area students grades K-12, Rehearsal is scheduled for July 14th. The competition will be divided into two categories featuring students in grades K through 6 and then students in grades 7 through 12. Anyone wishing to compete for the cash prizes should call Linda Hermans at (518) 747 - 3421 for more information. Admission $3.00
Sunday, May 31st at 2PM with a preview at 1PM - The Red Barn Auction is 'drive-through' - folks bring items to sell, drive up to the customers and their merchandise is sold. Auctions will be held almost every Sunday. Check this site for future dates. If you have something you wish to auction off, call Auctioneer Roger Woodcock at (518) 747 - 0433
For area students grades K-12. call Linda Hermans at (518) 747 - 3421 for more information.
~ Bard Meets Broadway ~
Broadway show tunes and monologues from Shakespeare
Only two performances:
Friday, April 24th at 8:00 pm
and Saturday, April 25th at 8:00 pm.
Reservations are recommeded.
Call the Hudson River Shakespeare Company (518) 747 - 4418
Saturday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
For area students grades K-12
This year the competition will be split into two acts. The first part of the evening will feature students in grades K through 6 and the second will feature students in grades 7 through 12.
Rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, May 1st at 6:30 pm
2008
The Third Annual Outdoor Holiday Home Decorating Contest!
Open to the residents and businesses of the Town and Village of Fort Edward. Judging will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2008 From 5:00pm - 9:00pm. To enter, click here to print an application (.pdf) or pick one up at local merchants and the Town Hall. Applications must be received by Wednesday, December 10th. Various prizes will be awarded including gift certificates from local businesses.
Sunday, October 26th through Thursday October 30th 2008
2nd Annual Haunted Barn, From 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, ages 3 and under free The barn is, as always, handicap accessible. Spooktacular refreshments available. Twice the size of last year's show!
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Our 3rd Talent Show in a real theater!!!
A Student Talent Show for students grades K-12 will be held
7:00 PM, October 4th 2008
Cash Prizes!!!
The Talent Show is open to area students in grades K-12. To apply, be sure to get your parent's permission and send you name, address, grade, school and a brief description of your act by September 30th to this address: - Click Here! Or call 747-3421. We will contact you and arrange for you to present you act prior to the rehearsal, Friday, October 3rd.
Cancer Benefit Rock Concert for 10 yr. old Codey Pulver of Fort Edward and 14 yr. old Paulie Kabyluch of Salem
Two Rock Bands will perform, multi-decade cover band The Fizziks and alternative rockers The Joe Nacco Band
There will be a 50/50 Raffle and refreshment is included with your $15.00 Admission/Donation
September 26th + 27th, 2008
A Garage Sale to benefit Little Theater on the Farm
Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Tours of the theater will be available. Everything must go to make room for the upcoming Haunted Barn!
Friday, September 4th 2008
The Washington County Historical Society presents
"Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State"
Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special evening of entertainment with historian and entertainer, Dave Ruch. Hear songs and the stories behind the real New Yorkers from days gone by - songs from the people who settled and built the great state of New York. This program is free and is open to the general public.
Refreshments available.
For more information call: 747-9108
Saturday, September 6th 2008
Adult Talent Show (family entertainment) Entertainers needed for the family-orientated Adult Talent Show on Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward. Admission $3.00. Singers, dancers, musicians, poets, jugglers and whatever are invited to participate. Register by calling 747-3421. Cash prizes will be awarded. Rehearsal will be held at the theater on Thursday, Sept 4 at 6:00 p.m. Join us for this fun event!
August 15th, 16th and 17th 2008
The Hudson River Shakespeare Company Presents:
A Zany Comedy: "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered locally by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council.
For ticket sales call (518)747-4418
or visit their websiteFor ticket sales call (518)747-4418
or visit their website
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Our 2nd Talent Show in a real theater!!!
A Talent Show for students grades K-12 with Cash Prizes!!!
August 23rd 2008
Groovefest rock concert
Friday July 11th through Sunday July 13th 2008
The Hudson River Shakespeare Company Presents:
A Historical Tragedy:
"Julius Caesar"
For ticket sales call (518)747-4418
or visit their website
Saturday, July 19th 2008
Talent Show in a real theater!!!
A Talent Show for students grades K-12 with Cash Prizes!!!
Friday May 16th and Saturday May 17th 2008
Large Garage Sale to benefit the non-profit Little Theater on the Farm will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 from 8:am to 4:00 pm, Rain or Shine. Donations to help enhance the sale will be accepted on Saturday, May 10th, or by appointment. Tours of the theater facilities and refreshments will be available.
Saturday May 31st 2008
We're having an Open House with music and refreshments from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. It's a great opportunity to tour the theater facilities, see our new lighting system and completed green room!
April 25th-27th 2008
The Hudson River Shakespeare Company Presents:
A Murder Mystery: "Sleuth" by Anthony Shaffer
+~+~+ 2007 +~+~+
November 2nd & 3rd 2007
Holiday Crafts Fair 9 AM to 4 PM
December 2007
The Little Theater is sponsoring the Fort Edward Outdoor Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Open to the residents and businesses of the Town and Village of Fort Edward. Judging will take place on December 16th from 5:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To enter, submit your application to Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road , Fort Edward , NY 12828.
Click here to print the application.
Applications are also available at local merchants, and at the Village and Town Hall. Applications must be received by December 7th. Prizes: Gift Certificates from local merchants. Winners will be announced on December 19th. For more information call: (518) 747-3421
October 5th, 6th & 7th 2007
Re-enactment of the Second Battle of Saratoga, 255th Anniversary.
Theater facilities will house crafts vendors and a farmers market.
The theater is scheduled for TBA presentations.
October 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th 2007
Second Annual Haunted Barn
Friday, August 17th 2007 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, 18th at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 19th at 2:00 PM
Hudson River Shakespeare Company presents:
~ King John ~
Arthur, son of Geoffrey, younger brother to Richard the Lionheart, threatens King John's claim to the English throne. His suit is strong, especially with the aid of Phillip, king of France, until the Bastard, an illegitimate son of Richard the Lionheart, enters the scene.
Tickets $10 - $8 for students to 18 and seniors over 60. Ticket reservations call (518) 747 - 4418
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July 8th 2007
Country Auction - Preview 12 noon, Auction 2 PM
Friday, July 13th 2007 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 14th at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 15th at 2:00 PM
Hudson River Shakespear Company presents:
~ Love’s Labor’s Lost ~
William Shakespeare's zany romantic comedy about the high-minded king of Navarre and the men of his court who swear off women for three years in order to devote their time to studying philosophy. Their plans are interrupted when the beautiful Princess of France arrives to discuss business matters between their kingdoms. Affairs of state become affairs of the heart, and all the philosophy in the world can not save the men of Navarre from falling for the women of France.
Tickets $10 - $8 for students to 18 and seniors over 60.
For ticket reservations call (518) 747 - 4418
July 22nd 2007
Country Auction - Preview 12 noon, Auction 2PM
Auctions continue every other Sunday, but will reschedule around performances.
June 3rd 2007
Country Auction. Preview 12 noon, Auction 2PM
Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd 2007
Arts and Crafts Fair & Flea Market
from 9am to 3pm
Rain or Shine!
Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward, NY
April 27th, 28th & 29th, 2007
Grand Opening!
Little Theater on the Farm's opening play is
“Greater Tuna”, a famous two-man comedy,
presented by the Hudson River Shakespeare Company.
Friday & Saturday, April 27th & 28th @ 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 29th @ 2:00 p.m.
For tickets call: (518) 747 - 4418
Tickets may be available at the door.
The public is invited to help us celebrate with live music,
refreshments and a tour of the theater
on Friday, April 27th, from 5-7 p.m.
+~+~+ 2006 +~+~+
December 2006
The Little Theater is sponsoring the
Fort Edward Outdoor Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Open to the residents and businesses of the Town and Village of Fort Edward. Judging will take place on the evenings of December 15th, 16 th and 17 th, from 5:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To enter, submit your application to Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road , Fort Edward , NY 12828.
Click here to print the application.
Applications are also available at local merchants, and at the Village and Town Hall. Applications must be received by December 7th. Prizes: Gift Certificates from local merchants. Winners will be announced on December 19th. For more information call: (518) 747-3421
September 2006
The Little Theater on the Farm, Inc is a non-profit corporation that has taken on the task of converting a 1840’s barn into a theater. The opening is scheduled for May of 2007. An Open House will be held on Saturday, October 7th 2006 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. so that the comunity can see the progress and join in the enthusiasm for this project! The Theater will also be open on Friday 10/6 from 6-8PM if you can't make it Saturday.
July 2006
During the winter and early spring our volunteer source for labor worked out very nicely. The Washington County Alternative Sentencing Program provided up to 8 young men at least once a week. Once the good weather came, they concentrated on roadsides and cemetery cleanup.
This has slowed the progress greatly and now we are scheduled to open in the Spring of 2007 instead of September of this year. We have made the decision to have the place nearly finished before opening. We will hold an Open House in September with live entertainment.
Right now, July 2006, we are constructing the area between the barn and the theater where the entrance to the theater will go and the restrooms will be built. The1000 gallon holding tank for the bathrooms is in place and paid for. The floor joists are going in and as soon as the sub-flooring is in place we can partition off the bathrooms and proceed.
The ‘Photos’ section shows the interior progress. The rest of the chairs have had their three coats of polyurethane and are awaiting placement.
We have the curtain material and the cable for the grand drape will be put in place and the curtains made and hung. Very large professional speakers were donated by Michael Egan and will be hung above the stage in the rafters. They will only be used for concerts. The acoustics are great in the theater and amplification will not be need for dramatic productions.
Our fundraising has begun. We raised $540 with the coin toss in June and another $40 with the jars for donations around town. That was not a financial success, but the exposure was good. We received a $500 donation from Dick Hermans and $150 from Paul Breton. Linda Hermans continues to be the backbone of the finances and has donated $17,000 since the start of the project. We are preparing a brochure and will be contacting businesses and friends of the theater for donations.
If you would like to make a donation please go the Contact section of this site for further information.
Thank you.
September, 2005-
We are preparing to pour the footings and floor inside the theater.
Volunteers are welcome! No experience necessary.
There is always something to be done.
Call before you come. (518) 747 - 3421
The Little Theater On The Farm is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization and accepts tax deductible donations. Checks can be made payable to Little Theater on the Farm. Inc.