This is small, black box type theater. We just saw Guys & Dolls, very nice experience. Great vocals , one of the leads is off to NYC for her next job. Live music! So fun, very enjoyable.
Hubby and I stayed at the Ale House which is up above this quaint theatre and received complimentary tickets to the show. The play The Odd Couple is running until November 10th. We had great seats, I actually don't think there is a bad seat in the house as it is well laid out. We were able to purchase a beverage before the start and bring it inside the theatre in a plastic cup. We really enjoyed the play and this cast did an awesome job of bringing their individual characters to life. We look forward to visiting this theatre again in the future.
An incredible, versatile team, they give it their all. A delightful afternoon/evening of entertainment.
Seacoast Rep is a jewel in Portsmouth. Production quality is consistently high, variety of offerings is strong and a dedicated staff makes seeing a production something you'll remember. It's located on the river bank right downtown in historic Portsmouth. Extraordinary restaurants are nearby and pubs for after the show are everywhere.
this is a very small theater, so all the seats are good ones. Be careful if you are lucky enough to sit in the first row, not to knock over a prop like I did, talk about turning red. We can't wait to visit again
We saw a 2 person play, it was quite entertaining. Surprisingly 2 actors could be so entertaining. Easy to follow story. I would go back.
I hadn't been to a show at Seacoast Rep for several years, but I was happy that I made the drive from Massachusetts last weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Pirates of Penzance. They have talented and enthusiastic cast that provided a delightful show. The singing and acting were strong throughout the show. Everyone on stage looked as though they were having a good time and happy to be spending their afternoon with us.Seacoast Rep is a small theater with an unusual seating design which surrounds three sides of the stage. It's a small stage so you get an up close theater experience from wherever you are sitting. Ticket prices are surprisingly low, which I guess excuses the fact that they ask for donations at the end of the show. The prices for refreshments are quite reasonable too. The only drawback that I can think if is the lack of parking nearby the theater. There is a public parking garage a few blocks away so you just have to plan ahead and allow time to walk from the garage to the theater.I might head back to Portsmouth to see another show this season ~ they have a strong series this year!
and that is .. A wonderful evening of entertainment at the Seacoast Rep Theater! We have been coming to shows at the Rep since 2007. We make the 2-hour trip at least twice a year and have never been disappointed or let down. The actors/actresses are amazing! Its great seeing local talent shine, We normally see musicals, (Damn Yankees, Gypsy, Steamed Heat, Rocky Horror, Hair, 8-track, etc), but have also been impressed with the dramas (Women in Black) and comedy (A Christmas Story). The passion emoted by the line-up never fails to put a smile on your face! The sets are simple, but effective. Seating is intimate (a few hundred) and is a steep stadium style setup, so even someone with a 10-gallon hat or bouffant hair-do won't block your view. All ages attend based on the performance (generation X an Y for Rocky Horror), My generation (Baby boomers) for Hair, 8-Track. The box-office staff as well as bar-tenders and ticket takers enjoy their jobs and extend the feel-good atmosphere. They have given the lobby a much needed remodel in recent years -- but they could benefit from a benefactor who could make it more even more comfortable. Godspell and Wizard of Oz are up next -- we'll be back for at least a 3rd visit this year. Prescott Park and dozens of excellent restaurants are within a few blocks!
We made a return visit to this theatre after a ten year break. We we very disappointed at what met us at the front door. The theatre is very run down and the front hallway was a mess. This used to be such a nice place to visit. As for what was on stage, Godspell, a rather outdated production. There are many many other great theatrical productions available to select to present to an audience so why choose an out of date seventies musical?I am sorry but we will not be making another return visit to this theatre unless it is tidied up, makes a good impression at the front hall and has a decent production.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre is a small hole in the wall kind of venue. Don't let that fool you. It's small strategic seating capacity clustered around a small Stage, makes for a very up close theater experience. I've seen plays like "42nd Street", "Sweeney Todd", and most recently, "Hair". I have yet to be disappointed by any of this theater's productions. In fact, the actors are versatile, top-notch, performers.