Jun 18 Thursday
The German TropicsJune 10-14, 17-21Sponsored by The Farmers Bank
A world premiere by Red Barn Artistic Director Michael J Taylor.
Welcome to "The German Tropics," a small bed-and-breakfast located on a 4-acre island just off the mainland. Timing couldn’t be worse for the proprietor, Mrs. Coates, as a tropical storm is set to hit the island on the busiest weekend of the year. Among the guests are Jack, a family friend, and his girlfriend, April. They have prepared for a romantic weekend, only to find that Jack’s crazy ex-girlfriend has decided to share the island with them, along with his boss, April’s father, who is unaware of their romantic involvement. The attempt to keep their secret, sets in motion all of the classic elements of farce: mistaken identities, ambushes, improbable situations, and, of course, lots of slamming doors. The action moves at a rapid pace, and things only get more complicated as a murderous, escaped convict finds the way onto the island just before the storm hits!
The Red Barn Summer Theatre is excited to announce the line-up for its 58th season, and thank Bailey Trucking for once again being our season sponsor. The Red Barn Summer Theatre will kick off the 2026 season with a world premiere, THE GERMAN TROPICS, from our fearless leader, Artistic Director Michael Taylor. To celebrate the 10th year under Michael's artistic vision, we've decided to begin the season with a door-slamming, pratfalling, knee-slapping good time. No one knows physical comedy quite like Mike! The company will be exhausted by the final bow from all of the running, jumping, and general goofiness of Taylor's newest work. Trust us, you don't want to miss it! Our thanks to The Farmers Bank for sponsoring THE GERMAN TROPICS.
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Jun 24 Wednesday
Wait Until DarkJune 24-28, July 1-5 (dark July 4)Sponsored by Zachary Confections
A new adaptation of Fredrick Knott's suspense thriller from the mind of Jeffrey Hatcher.
In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a pair of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller's chilling conclusion. This new adaptation modernizes the brilliant tension of Knott’s original play and builds on the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn.