2025 Season
Penelope
A Co-production with Theater Horizon
Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel
Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McClean, and Eva Steinmetz.
May 28 to June 8
Directed by Eva Steinmetz
One Woman. One Mic. One Epic Night with Odysseus’ Wife PENELOPE.
No more waiting in the wings—Penelope takes center stage, and she’s got some things to say. With bourbon in hand, she grabs the mic to deliver her side of the story, recounting her twenty-year wait on the small island of Ithaca while her husband, Odysseus, was off playing hero.
This witty musical flips the script on the dutiful wife history wants you to believe in—Penelope’s done being a footnote in her husband’s epic; this time, she’s writing her own odyssey. With soulful songs, razor-sharp storytelling, and an onstage band doubling as her modern-day Greek chorus, Penelope transforms the tale you thought you knew into a solo cabaret act like no other. It’s raw, fiery, and fiercely original as she steps out of the shadows to set the record straight, and she’s not holding back.
This isn’t just a retelling; it’s a revolution.
Running Time: Approximately 70 minutes, with no intermission.
Content Advisory: Contains mild adult language and themes.
Recommended Age: 13+
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The Producers
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
June 11 to June 29
Directed by Jennifer Childs
Mel Brooks’ Hilarious Love Letter to Broadway
From the zany comedic genius of Mel Brooks comes The Producers, the musical that redefined Broadway comedy! Join Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer, and Leo Bloom, his neurotic accountant, as they cook up the most outrageous get-rich-quick scheme in showbiz history: stage the worst musical ever, pocket the investors’ cash, and run. What could possibly go wrong? Everything—hilariously!
Adapted from Brooks’ 1967 film, this laugh-a-minute romp features larger-than-life characters, wickedly funny double entendres, and splashy show-stopping musical numbers. With a truly hysterical book co-written by Brooks and Thomas Meehan, The Producers proudly proclaims itself an “equal opportunity offender,” skewering Broadway traditions with enough chutzpah to fill Times Square!
It’s Mel Brooks at his absolute best—bawdy, irreverent, and satirical—delivered with his signature style that’ll leave you howling in the aisles!
Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission
Content advisory: Mel Brooks…need we say more? But seriously, this production contains mature themes, suggestive humor, and adult language.
Recommended Age: 13+
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A Raisin in the Sun
By Lorraine Hansberry
June 25 to July 13
Directed by Akeem Davis
A Landmark of American Theatre That Still Resonates Today
The members of the Younger family dream bigger than the cramped apartment where they live on the south side of Chicago. When a life-changing insurance check arrives, three generations are suddenly given the chance to turn their hopes into reality. Walter longs to be his own boss, Beneatha dreams of becoming a doctor, and Mama Younger envisions a home where they can finally flourish. As they navigate the complex landscape of 1950s America, the Younger family discovers that unity, resilience, and love can overcome even the toughest challenges in their pursuit of a better life.
A Raisin in the Sun is a landmark of American Theatre history. Lorraine Hansberry’s powerful voice is an essential thread in the fabric of this country’s shared cultural narrative, and this production reaffirms PSF’s commitment to sharing stories that more deeply investigate what it means to be American.
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Advisory: Contains mature language and themes.
Recommended Age: 13+
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Hamlet
By William Shakespeare
July 9 to August 3
Directed by Lindsay Smiling
“The time is out of joint….”
Grief twists the mind and conjures ghosts—but when the spirit of Hamlet’s father appears, he speaks not of madness, but of murder. In the shadowed halls of Elsinore, Hamlet grapples with a haunting revelation: his mother has married his uncle, and his father’s death was no accident. As he pulls at the tangled threads of his broken family, a web of deceit and betrayal unravels, leading him into a storm of moral conflict. What follows is a relentless struggle between revenge and redemption, as Hamlet’s pursuit of truth threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
Shakespeare’s masterpiece delves into the depths of human thought, revealing the darkness that lies beneath loyalty, love, and justice. Experience the pulse-pounding tension and psychological intrigue that have made this play endure for centuries.
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Advisory: Contains staged violence and mature themes.
Recommended Age: 13+
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Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead
By Tom Stoppard
July 17 to August 2
Directed by Jason King Jones
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Advisory: Contains mild adult language, some dark humor, and occasional references to violence and death.
Recommended Age: 13+
The absurdly funny comedy about Shakespeare’s famous tragedy
Lost in a Shakespearean drama they barely understand, two glorified extras from Hamlet stumble into the spotlight. Watch as our hapless heroes flip coins (which mysteriously keep landing heads), ponder the meaning of life (spoiler: they don’t figure it out), and wonder if they’re actually the main characters in someone else’s tragedy. Occasionally, the “real” play crashes their existential party, sending them into a panic of “Wait, which one am I again?”
Tom Stoppard’s brilliant Tony Award-winning comedy flips the Danish prince’s story sideways. It’s tragically hilarious, philosophically ridiculous, and utterly unmissable!
Catch it in repertory with Hamlet for the full experience —double the Denmark, double the existential crisis! No knowledge of Hamlet required, though seeing both shows may answer the question “What the heck was happening in the other play?” Or not. We make no promises.
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Timon of Athens
“Extreme Shakespeare”
July 23 to August 3
By William Shakespeare
“Fortune’s the fool’s best friend.”
Timon of Athens, once the life of every party and generous benefactor, finds himself abandoned when his fortune runs dry. Betrayed by those he trusted most, his legendary generosity turns to seething rage, transforming him from Athens’ favorite host to its most dangerous outcast. As his fury builds, the city trembles before a man with nothing left to lose.
Performed “Extreme Shakespeare” style—actors arrive with lines learned, rehearse on their own, and open within days. No directors. No designers. Just pure adrenaline and raw talent unleashed on Shakespeare’s blistering commentary on wealth and loyalty.
Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Shakespeare’s lesser-produced masterpieces—this might be your only opportunity to witness Timon of Athens live!
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Advisory: Timon of Athens is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known tragedies and contains Shakespeare’s usual sexual puns and innuendo, and themes of recklessness and ruin, but is suitable for most audiences.
Recommended Age: 12+