Past Productions
Now in residence at Monroe Theatrespace at Monroe Center for the Arts, Mile Square Theatre has presented
theatre works of quality in venues throughout Hoboken since 2003.
2011
God of Carnage
A pair of parents meet to discuss a bullying incident between their 11-year-old sons. Intending to deal civilly with the matter and arrive at a teachable moment for their children, the afternoon deteriorates, as does their behavior. Pettiness, power struggles and questions of political correctness send the meeting into chaos. A comic tour de force for a quartet of actors, MST's God of Carnage assembles an outstanding cast of stage veterans.
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The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi
Y York’s adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s Junglebook story dramatizes the conflict between Nag the Cobra and Darzee the Taylor Bird, Chuchu the Muskrat, and Rikki the Mongoose. A comedy about sharing, cooperation, and growing up. From the creative team that brought you Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Read Star Ledger article.
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2010
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol, told by the Spirit of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens’s beloved holiday story was brought to life in a tour de force solo performance by Lenard Petit. With original music composed and performed by Sean Hagerty. Presented at the Monroe Theatrespace. Directed by Meg Pantera.
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Rounding Third
Associate Artistic Director Matt Lawler (Night and Day) and company member Liam Joynt (Salt) starred in Richard Dresser’s comedy about Little League. Presented at the Monroe Theatrespace. Directed by Marc Stuart Weitz.
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2009
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Our first MSTKids! Production, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse was called “the purple treasure of Hoboken” by The Star-Ledger. Featuring MST favorite Blaire Brooks and a Julius puppet by Puppet Heap, Lilly’s thrilled school audiences and public audiences alike. Presented at the Monroe Theatrespace. Directed by Chris O’Connor.
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My Italy Story
Two-time Emmy® winner Tom Pelphrey stars in this tale of a man’s journey to his ancestral home where he uncovers a surprising family secret. Written by Joseph Gallo and directed by Matthew Lawler.
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2008
The SantaLand Diaries
David Sedaris's irreverent and hysterical tale of Crumpet, the Macy's elf. The SantaLand Diaries was adapted by Joe Mantello, directed by Chris O’Connor, and starred John McAdams.
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The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors was Mile Square Theatre’s first production at Monroe Center for the Arts. Set in a 1940’s jazz world, it included a series of performances for school audiences. Directed by Michole Biancosino.
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2007
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
MST’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set on the rough and tumble Hudson River waterfront of the 50s, was presented at Frank Sinatra Park, free to the public. Directed by Chris O’Connor.
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2006
Scapin
Moliere’s The Scams of Scapin was adapted by Hoboken playwright Jenny Levison and co-directed by Jeff Steitzer and Chris O’Connor. Presented at Frank Sinatra Park, free to the public.
2005
Othello
Y York’s streamlined adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello was presented at Hoboken High School and included a series of performances for local schools. Directed by Will Pomerantz.
2004
Cyrano
Mile Square Theatre’s first mainstage production, Jo Roet’s Cyrano, was presented at Frank Sinatra Park, free to the public. Directed by Chris O’Connor.
