(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse has canceled their production of No Exit, which was to run from February 21 to March 8, 2026.
"We regret to share that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our upcoming production of No Exit," the company posted on its website. "This was not an easy choice, and we are truly sorry for the disappointment this may cause."
"All tickets already purchased will be fully refunded to the original form of payment. No action is required on your part."
"We are grateful for your continued support and understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back to for our spring production of My Fair Lady, opening April 25."
No Exit is a one-act play written by the French philosopher and playwright Jean-Paul Sartre. The narrative unfolds in a single, claustrophobic room in Hell, where three characters—Joseph Garcin, Inez Serrano, and Estelle Rigault—find themselves after their deaths.
Two women and one man are locked up together for eternity in one hideous room in Hell. The windows are bricked up, there are no mirrors, the electric lights can never be turned off, and there is no exit. The irony of this Hell is that its torture is not of the rack and fire, but of the burning humiliation of each soul as it is stripped of its pretenses by the cruel curiosity of the damned. Here the soul is shorn of secrecy, and even the blackest deeds are mercilessly exposed to the fierce light of Hell. It is an eternal torment.
The cast includes: Dale Monroe (Garcin), Sky Monroe (Estelle), Karen Thornton (Inez), and Brett LaRose (Valet).
The production team includes: Director Frank Licato; Stage Manager Christine Petruzzell; and Producer Kay Gunn.
The Summit Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a World War I relief organization, they’ve staged over 300 productions and continue to thrive as a vibrant hub for local talent and theater lovers.
Each season, they produce three Main Stage plays -- in the fall, winter, and spring. Their Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre adds to the magic with Junior productions in December plus two summer musicals that showcase the talents of young performers.
Their commitment to the community goes beyond the stage. They offer benefit performances for local causes, award scholarships to students pursuing theater or music in college, and collaborate with other Summit organizations throughout the year.
The Playhouse is located just off Springfield Avenue in a charming historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1891 as Summit’s first library, the stone structure was transformed into a theater in 1918 and expanded in 1960 with a 120-seat auditorium. It's a living piece of local history and a welcoming space for creativity, learning, and live performance.
