(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the New Jersey premiere of Stephen Kaplan's play Tracy Jones, directed by Alex Tobey, with performances across three weekends from October 19 through November 5, 2023. The play is a touching comedy of individual connection in an increasingly busy world. The main character, Tracy Jones, rents out the back "party room" of Jones Street Bar and Grill: The Place for Wings and Things to throw a party to which she's invited every woman in the area who is also named Tracy Jones.
Tracy sits for over an hour alone, nursing her Diet Coke, waiting for any other Tracy Joneses to show up, and help alleviate her epic loneliness. Through her encounters with the limited guests that attend, this hilarious play challenges the audience to question loneliness, connection, and why we do the things we do.
"We have been looking forward to producing Stephen Kaplan's fantastic new play, Tracy Jones, since we first started developing it in Art House's INKubator program five years ago. A pandemic and a whole brand new theater later, and we're ready! If you love seeing theater, appreciate the work of NJ-based playwrights, and enjoy 90-minute plays that will make you laugh and warm your heart, do not miss Tracy Jones at Art House Productions this fall," said Meredith Burns (Art House Executive Artistic Director).
The cast includes: Helen Coxe (Tracy Jones) – Broadway: Warren Leight’s Sideman, Ciara Chanel (Jillie) – Chautauqua Theatre Conservatory's Black Like Me by Monty Cole, Therese McGinn (Eleanor) – AlphaNYC Theatre Co’s Twelve Angry Women and Fernando Contreras (McKenzie) – Pipeline Theatre Company’s Bruise & Thorn.
The creative team includes: Stephen Kaplan (Playwright). Alex Tobey (Director), Jacob Brown (Set Designer), Jamie Gross (Costume Designer), Max Mooney (Production Stage Manager), Amelia Way (Sound Designer), Sarah Woods (Lighting Designer).
Performances take place October 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, and 29. November 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2023. (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm). Reserved Seating: $45, Students/Seniors: $35. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Art House Productions is located at 345 Marin Boulevard (between Morgan and Bay Streets) in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Art House Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the development and presentation of the performing and visual arts in Jersey City, NJ. Art House Productions presents theater, festivals, events, visual art exhibitions, and adult and youth art classes. For more information about our programs, please visit www.arthouseproductions.org for more.
Art House Productions is generously supported by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Public Funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, The Princeton Area Community Foundation, SILVERMAN, The Albanese Group, Liberty Harbor, Starwood Capital Group, KRE, The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, and The Hudson County Office of Cultural Affairs. A full list of funders can be found on their website, www.arthouseproductions.org
