News

• CRITTERS

  A theatre & art collaboration by Bob Barnett and Eric Lane
  
  On view! 
  - Critters in the Wild, a solo gallery show at wild project
  - Closing reception on Saturday March 21st, 2-4pm
  - Exhibit runs thru March 22 at 195 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A)
  - Viewings by appointment: Chris@thewildproject.org 
  
  - Read "The Milford Journal" cover story about Critters on pages 28 to 30. See the article
  
  Workshops & Play Readings:
  - New Circle Theater Company workshop production directed by Eric Nightengale 
  - Play readings directed by Martha Banta, and a pop-up exhibit of the Critters paintings. Produced by Orange Thoughts Productions at LARAC Lapham Gallery, Glens Falls, NY
  - Ensemble Studio Theatre Memberfest reading directed by Abigail Zealey Bess
  
  - Published in The Best Women's Stage Monologues 2024
  - Finalist: Liepāja Puppet Theatre International Competition in Latvia
  
  A community of strong female animals navigates the joys and dangers of life in the woods. The cast includes bears, deer, an owl, a stinkpot turtle and a seductive fox (6-8F). 

• A THOUSAND FACES: The Lon Chaney Musical

  Upcoming!
  Workshop at the Baryshnikov Center, NYC (May 2026)
  
  A Thousand Faces tells the incredible true story of Lon Chaney, the pioneering silent movie star, who changed the face of film. Visit the show's website

• KINGS HIGHWAY

  Upcoming!
  - Valdez Theatre Conference Play Lab (June 2026)
  
  - Best Men's Stage Monologues 2025
  Edited by Debbie Lamedman (Smith-Kraus Books)
  
  - TRU Voices 2025 Play Reading Series - Finalist
  - Ensemble Studio Theatre Memberfest reading directed by Abigail Zealey Bess
  
  Inspired by recently discovered family history — my great aunt worked with the inventors of color television, and my great uncle worked for the Jewish mafia and was murdered by his mob boss. Kings Highway tells the story of two strong Jewish sisters finding their way in Brooklyn as the 1939 World’s Fair is opening, and war is about to ignite across Europe.

• RIDE musical

  Book & lyrics by Eric Lane
  Music & lyrics by Hannah Fairchild
  Directed by Martha Banta
  
  - Orange Thoughts at ART/NY, Workshop, Jan. 2026  
  - Open Jar Studios, NYC, Reading, Aug. 2025
  
  With a cast of 3 and a bold contemporary score, "Ride" tells the story of three teenage girls who hit the road in search of life beyond New Jersey. From vacant farm stands and roadside motels to the wonders of the universe, their fast-paced journey leads to unmapped discoveries.

• LASAGNA

  - Upcoming in Best Men's Stage Monologues 2026.
  Edited by Debbie Lamedman (Smith-Kraus Books)
  - New Circle Fall Short Play Festival, NYC, Nov. 2025
  
  A car, a lot of snow, and a lasagna lead to a surprising encounter.