Theater in the Open 2024: Re-Discover
At TITO, nature and art are intertwined, historic spaces are reanimated, and narratives come to life on stage. Rejoice with us as Petrushka remixes Little Red Riding Hood, rediscover a woman's 1781 interpretation of Taming of the Shrew, and reexamine the classic comedy Twelfth Night.
This season, TITO retells old tales for modern times.
You can take a look at the full performance calendar here.
OUR MAINSTAGE SEASON
PETRUSHKA and the CATERPILLAR
Everyone's favorite clown returns!
Devised by the ensemble
May 11 & 12, 2024 at 2:00pm
May 18 & 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
Newburyport, MA
Read the last year’s program here.
This program is supported by grants from the Local Cultural Councils in:
Amesbury, Merrimac, Newbury, Salisbury, Rowley, Georgetown, and West Newbury
A Bold Stroke for a Husband
All the hilarity & hijinks of Shakespearean comedy with modern feminist attitudes
By Hannah Cowley
Directed by Frances Hellums
July 20 &21 at 4:00pm
July 27 &28 at 4:00pm
Newburyport, MA
On tour:
Dates To Be Announced
TITO presents Circus SMirkus:
The Imaginarium
August 2 at 2 pm and 7 pm
August 3 at 1 pm and 6 pm
Our 2024 Circus Smirkus performances are sponsored by the Institution for Savings. We thank them for their generosity.
The annual Big Top Tour returns to the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury on August 2nd and 3rd. Four shows over two days with some of the most talented young circus performers in America—all proceeds help benefit Theater in the Open’s programs and scholarships. We’ll see you out at the farm!
Tickets go on sale May 1st through Circus Smirkus.
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
The classic comedy – reexamined
September 13 through 15, 2024
Rocky Hill Meeting House
Tour dates and locations to be announced
POE.
Adapted by the Company from the works of Edgar Allen Poe
More information to be announced soon!
FUNDRAISER: Maudslay is Haunted!
Our annual haunting of Maudslay State Park returns this October for more frightening fun and giggling ghouls! This family friendly stroll through the park is our largest fundraiser of the year—grab your costumes and join us for some spooky, Halloween fun!
October 19th and 20th (Raindate October 26th)
Gates open 1:30 pm to 4 pm.
To learn more about Maudslay is Haunted and volunteering, click here.
Enduring Hawthorne
Join The House of the Seven Gables, NPS, Essex Heritage, The Salem Athenaeum, and Theater in the Open as we celebrate Salem Literary Fest with the 5th presentation of Enduring Hawthorne!
September 6, time TBA
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby Street in Salem
Cost: Free – $50
A Christmas Carol Panto!
A unique spin on your favorite holiday ghost story
By Edward F. Speck & Josh Shack
The Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport, MA
Tickets are on sale this winter!
Whipped Up
April 22 at 2:00 PM
April 23 at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Newburyport Public Library Community Room
An interactive show for the trickiest of audience members - babies!
For babies ages 0-2 years and their caregivers/buddies (ages 8+). We ask that ages 2-7 years old not attend. Space is limited, please reserve pay-what-you-will tickets in advance!
Thank You to our Season Sponsors
Ganesh Imports
ADDITIONAL THANKS TO
Jeremy & Arlene Barnard