The Chester Theatre Company was founded as The Miniature Theatre of Chester in 1990 by Vincent Dowling. In its early years, CTC earned a reputation for language-rich, thought-provoking plays and for new works. This tradition has blossomed under the artistic direction of Byam Stevens, an accomplished actor, director, teacher, and dramaturg. Productions originating at CTC have played Off Broadway, and have toured regionally, nationally, and internationally.
CTC’s commitment to uncommon summer fare has attracted the talents of such established artists as: Michael Allinson, David Birney, Robert Elliott, Rita Gam, Polly Holliday, Kim Hunter, David Kelly, Dan O’Herlihy, Lois Nettleton, and Kenneth Tigar. Our commitment to the highest standard of acting has been in place since our founding — CTC has been an Actors’ Equity Association company since its inception.
In recent seasons, CTC has delivered a string of successes. Nixon’s Nixon took a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival, prior to engagements in London, Dublin, and Boston. I am of Ireland played an engagement at Elms College in Chicopee, MA, as did The Double Bass prior to moving to an Off Broadway run at New York’s Mint Theatre. A Moon for the Misbegotten was in residence at Westfield State College following its CTC run. Valley Song was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant to underwrite its transfer to Springfield’s CityStage.
| 2007 AUTUMN SEASON
by Jerome Kilty
Starring David Birney & Bairbre Dowling
Directed by Vincent Dowling
October 3-4 and 12-14
by Bruce Rodgers
Starring Bairbre Dowling and Vincent Dowling
Directed by John Greenleaf
October 5-7 and 10-11
Performance Schedule:
Weds-Sat at 8pm
Thurs & Sun at 2pm
2007 SUMMER SEASON
THE BULLY PULPITWritten and Performed
by Michael O. Smith
July 5-15
July 18-29
by Jeff Hatcher
August 1-12
by Craig Wright
August 15-26
Performance Schedule:
Weds-Sat at 8pm
Thurs & Sun at 2pm
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Chester Theatre Company performs in the Chester Town Hall, just off Route 20 in the Pioneer Valley. Ticket prices range from $22.50 to $27.50. For more information call 413-354-7771 or go to their website at www.chestertheatre.org
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