News for September, 2002

Working Theater

Monday, September 16th, 2002

By Ronald R. Blais, Staff Reporter

Theatre Works of Woonsocket is a long way from the bright lights of Broadway.

But passion for the stage burns as brightly at the local theater company, perhaps even more so, as it does along the Great White Way.

But like Broadway, that is profit motivated, Theatre Works’ thespians pour out their energies for the love of it, not money. The local company is nonprofit.
“It’s all volunteers Read more

From Our Theater to Yours

Sunday, September 8th, 2002

WOONSOCKET - Theater Works Inc. recently presented a check for $2018 to the Stadium Theatre Foundation. The donation represents proceeds raised from the fundraiser show, “Two by Two.”

Theatre Works’ next production, currently in rehearsal is Annie, with performances Nov. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30. Evening performances start at 8 p.m. and the curtain rises on the Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Nov 30 will feature both Read more

Tackling the toughest question

Monday, September 2nd, 2002

WOONSOCKET - Theatre Works, the city-based community theater group now celebrating its 20th season, announces a special performance of “Bang, Bang, You’re Dead,” a one act drama dealing with teen violence.

The story is about a teen-age boy who can no longer handle his life and chooses to kill five of his classmates and his parents. The material in this production may not be suitable for younger children and parents Read more