Welcome to our 2023 summer season!
Through bold, inventive theater productions to vibrant community storytelling, Ancram Opera House offers opportunities for a rural region to connect through the performing arts.
For our 2023 season, we take inspiration from our community’s bountiful farms by nurturing the creation and growth of new innovative performances being made by visionary artists.
This year, many of our presentations are more accessible than ever with tiered ticket pricing. When ordering, choose between student, supported, regular, and pay-it-forward rates. For die-hard fans, a season pass means you catch all the action and save, too!
Don't miss your chance to experience a flourishing season of new work. Get your tickets now!
Jeffrey Mousseau & Paul Ricciardi, Directors
YOU DON’T KNOW THE LONELY ONE
Sunday, May 14 at 4pm
LIVE at Ancram Opera House
1330 County Route 7, Ancram, 12502
David Cale, Matthew Dean Marsh, Dael Orlandersmith, and Robert Falls share work from You Don’t Know the Lonely One.
REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES
Saturday, June 24th at 7:30pm
LIVE at the Hilltop Barn
Roeliff Jansen Park
9140 NY Route 22, Hillsdale NY 12529
Everyone has a story to tell. With each edition of Real People, residents share stories with the community.
SUMMER PLAY LAB
Sunday, July 9 at 4pm
LIVE at Ancram Opera House
1330 County Route 7, Ancram, 12502
AOH’s annual residency to support the creation of bold new performance features public work-in-progress showings, free community workshops and discussions.
CRYSTAL RADIO SESSIONS
Saturday, July 15th at 7:30pm
LIVE at the Hilltop Barn
Roeliff Jansen Park
9140 NY Route 22, Hillsdale NY 12529
Short stories by Hudson Valley and Berkshire writers are read by actors from the region. Curated by Ashley Mayne.
THE LUCKY FEW
Saturday, July 22nd at 7:30pm
LIVE at The Circa 1799 Barn
105 Simons Road, Ancramdale, NY 12503
Join songwriters and performers Todd Almond and Kate Douglas for a special concert celebration of their new musical, The Lucky Few.
THE PLEIN AIR PLAYS
August 10 - 13 & 17 - 20
times and locations vary
An all new edition of our outdoor theatrical triptych! Experience the magic of plein air theater as we present three captivating short plays staged in three secret outdoor locations.
Ancram Opera House’s 2023 season made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
