Woods Hole Theater Company Opens for the 2011 Season

The Woods Hole Theater Company is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that operates out of historic Woods Hole Community Hall, nestled just over the Water Street Bridge.  

“We have a diverse, hard working, exciting group of board members and actors.  It's a fun place to be," said Jane Vose, WHTC Treasurer, describing the theater.

The WHTC was established in 1974 to promote educational and artistic growth within the community. The Board of Directors typically chooses the productions.  The theater produces four plays per year, usually running in March, June, August and October, with the occasional additional production as well.

The genres tend to be dramatic and comedic. There is a dinner theater, which will be held this year at the in Falmouth.  In addition, they present a special family-friendly holiday presentation of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” in December at the . This Christmas classic is performed by finger puppets created by renowned illustrator and playwright Edward Gorey.

Thursday, January 13 marked the opening of the theater for the 2011 season with a special production of “Got Jesus?” by Dan Groves. This original performance explores the friendships and relationships of three college couples who find out that the world as it is taught in the classroom is quite different from the harsh reality of real life. The play features theatrical performances by local actors Alex Colacchio, Caitlin Backholm, Colleen Shaughnessy, Jayme Matoon, Jesse Romano and Keimon McDermott.  The show runs for the next two weekends and non-member tickets are $15. Membership information is available on their website.