September 12th, 2016
It was getting dark and the perfect time of the evening for Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. I was attending this production by Brown Box Theatre, brining free theatre to the Delmarva. This is the Six Annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach. Nothing better than enjoying a production under the stars, and on this particular night at Tower Road with one of the WWII towers paying attention.
Meet Kyler Taustin…Hometown? Ocean City, Maryland…He is the founding artistic director of Brown Box Theatre Project. He has directed all of the past Brown Box Theatre Project’s productions including all past 5 previous performances of the Annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach. Once again he has done so with Cymbeline.
Brown Box Theatre Project began in 2009. Their productions take place in intimate theatres throughout Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland and beyond. Their mission is to “create high-quality theatre and deliver their work directly to communities to expand the reach of impactful professional performing arts”.
On Monday, September 12th, Shakespeare’s Page to Stage Workshop led by Brown Box Theatre Project will take place from 3 – 4 p.m. This is an adult workshop. Then from 4:30 – 5:30 the teen workshop will take place. It is free and you still have time to pre-register by calling 302-645-2733.
On Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 p.m. this outdoor production will be behind the Lewes Library located at 111 Adams Ave. on the lawn in Lewes. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please check their schedule at http://www.brownboxtheatre.org/schedule.html.
And for more information about Brown Box Theatre Project, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org.
If you are hesitant about understanding a Shakespeare production, this particular one is very easily understood. Kyler has made a point to make sure his audience captures the essence of the play.
We thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you put it on your social calendar!! I mentioned above that it is free of charge, but at the end of the performance donations are much appreciated.
Cymbeline “is one of Shakespeare’s rarely produced works. It is an algamation of romance, ferocity, intrigue, and fancy, all in one play”.
Have a good one!!
September 10th, 2014
Kyler Taustin, pictured above is one of our own… an Ocean City, Maryland, native. He founded Brown Bowx Theatre Project in 2010. The goal? To enliven the region’s theatre scene by bringing the performing arts to audiences who ordinarily lack access to live theatre.
Until Sunday, September 21st, Brown Box Theatre Project will be performing through Delmarva bringing Free Shakespeare to the beaches. The tour will travel to bring an outdoor presentation of this Shakespeare’s classic tragedy to area schools and local communities free of charge.
Shakespeare’s spellbinding vision of ambition, treachery, mystery, and magic…..In these free outdoor performances, theatre newcomers and Shakespeare devotees alike will witness the rise and fall of Macbeth, the renowned war hero who murders and usurps his rightful king after a fateful encounter with a trio of internal witches.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/10 – Teackle Mansion, Mansion St., Princess Anne, Maryland
Thursday, 9/11 – 142 N. Harrison St., Easton, Maryland
FRIDAY, 9/12 – LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWES, DELAWARE
Sunday, 9/14 – Pemberton Hall, Salisbury, Maryland
Monday, 9/15 – Matapeake Beach & Clubhouse, Queen Anne’s Maryland
THURSDAY, 9/18 – INDIAN RIVER LIVE-SAVING STATION, COASTAL HIGHWAY, REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE
Friday, 9/20 – Northside Park, Ocean City, Maryland
Sunday, 9/21 – Pell Gardens Park, Chesapeake City, Maryland
For more info. about MACBETH, Shakespeare at the Beach, and Brown Box Theatre Project, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org. For production photos, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html.
Have a great day!!
February 15th, 2014
A Black Box Theater or experimental theater contains a simple, unadorned performance space. It is new in theater; just a large room with black walls and a flat floor. It uses limited sets, simple lighting effects, and a cozy focus on the story, writing, and performances. The venues are considered by many where more “pure” theatre can be enjoyed and explored.
All of the above is true, except that on Friday, February 14th, when Brown Box Theatre Project opened its 2014 Season, the venue was the modern and beautiful Ocean City Center for the Arts, located at 502 94th St. in Ocean City, Maryland. This is the home of the Art League of Ocean City. Website? http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
 
John, Susan, Shelley and I were looking forward to seeing once again its Director, Kyler Taustin, who founded Brown Box Theatre Project in 2009. Congratulations to him and his actors and staff for a beautiful evening. The audience was thrilled and you could see it and feel it, as well.
Brown Box Theatre Project is a non-profit theatre collaborative dedicated to bringing live theatre to schools and communities that ordinarily lack easy access to the performing arts. Previous performances have been A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Nina Variations, Romeo & Juliet, and a Feeble Mind. Not only does Kyle bring threatre to Ocean City, Maryland, but he is also bringing it to the Delaware Beaches. He will be back in September. Please check out their website by visiting http://www.brownboxtheatre.org. On Facebook as Brown Box Theatre Project, as well.
“Two Wrongs” was written by Scott Caan of Hawaii Five-O. It is a contemporary comedy and presents the story of Shelly, played by Chelsea Schmidt, and Terry played by Alex Marz, a pair of neurotics whose love lives become entangled due to the unethical meddling of their therapist, Julian, played by Brooks Reeves. It has a sharp dialogue, humor, love and deception. It was an hour long without intermission and the audience, laughed, clapped, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It will be playing at the Ocean City Center for the Arts through February 17th. For tickets, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org.
The Ocean Center for the Arts is offering a wide range of classes and events, including, pottery classes, pasta and pottery, painting, drawing, photography, kids classes, workshops and a few that caught my attention were: Cookies and Canvas, and Brushes and Bubbly. To know more, please visit http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org, or call 410-524-9433.
A stop at the Skye Bar located at Galaxy 66 in Ocean City for some small plates. The Galaxy 66 is located at 66th St. in Ocean City. Website? http://www.galaxy66barandgrille.com.
On the table…
Tenderloin tips…Italian marinade with truffle parmesan cheese fries. Tender and delicious “fries”.
Seared Rare Tuna with fresh Wasabi.
Tempura Chicken Bites…they were tempura battered and tossed in a choice of sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, or curry mustard sauce….all of them were served. I really like them; crispy and well seasoned.
Have a Good One!!
June 7th, 2013
After 3 seasons of bringing innovative theatre to the Eastern Shore, Brown Box Theatre Project is thrilled to be returning to Ocean City, Maryland, with its production of Steven Dietz’s The Nina Variations.
Director of Free Shakespeare at the Beach and local talent, and Ocean City’s own, Kyler Taustin, will take the helm to bring to life this relentless twist on Chekov’s modern classic, The Seagull. Brown Box Theatre Project extends you an invitation to join them at the New Ocean City Center for the Arts for a beautiful night celebrating the arts in all its forms.
The performances will start at 7:30 p.m. Location? 94th St. in Ocean City. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org.
The Nina Variations explores a relationship cursed by unrequited and complicated love in 42 variations of how the love story of Nina and Treplev could have ended. Dietz pits these lovers’ vibrant and soaring passions against one another in a fast-paced tour de force of romantic entanglement.
Since its formation in 2009, Brown Box Theatre Project has been producing quality theatre up and down the East Coast, including venues in Boston, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. This season marks the expansion of the company’s presence on the shore. The Nina Variations will be the first of three productions touring the area followd by the 3rd Annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a new work, Ashes, by British playwright, Ali Muriel.
More info? Please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org, or call 443-880-4328.
September 5th, 2012
Brown Box Theatre Project is returning to its home on the Eastern Shore with an exciting production of Romeo & Juliet. The Director is Kyler Taustin, one of Ocean City, Maryland’s, own. He is proud to be heading up the Second Annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach.
Romeo & Juliet is the tale of tragedy as star-crossed lovers take their life.
Brown Box Theatre Project was founded in 2010. It has been producing quality theatre along the East Coast, including venues in Boston, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. This year Brown Box has expanded the tour to Downtown Berlin and Snow Hill, as well as adding more educational workshops and performances for local students in Worcester and Wicomico Counties.
Last year, Brown Box produced Twelfth Night as its inaugural performance of Free Shakespeare at the Beach. The goal of this initiative is to offer free outdoor productions of Shakespeare’s plays to communities that may not have access to the arts and to introduce these iconic plays to the non-theatre audience as they are meant to be seen – – as live theatre. After Twelfth Night was incredibly well received on the Easter Shore (press coverage can be found at http://www.brownboxtheatre.org/12N.html), Brown Box is thrilled to be returning with a longer run as it continues to make Shakespeare at the Beach a yearly event on the Eastern Shore.
Romeo & Juliet will be performed September 7th through September 14th at various locations throughout the Eastern Shore, including private performances at several local grade schools and high schools. Visit the website http://www.brownboxtheatre.org for more information.
Performance Schedule
Thursday, 9/6 – Press Preview Performance, 7:30 p.m. at 10647 Griffin Road, Berlin. Press & Industry Night, Closed to the Public. email chelsea@brownboxtheatre.org to request tickets.
Free, Open Public Performances
Friday, 9/7 – Arts on the River First Fridays at Sturgis Park, 300 River St., Snow Hill, Maryland. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9/8 – Historic St. Martin’s Church, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, Maryland. Two performances!! 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, 9/9 – Sunset Park, South Division St., Ocean City, Maryland. Two performances!! 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 9/12 – White Horse Park, Ocean Parkway, North Gate, Ocean Pines, Maryland. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/13 – Indian River Lifesaving Station, 25039 Coastal Highway, by the Indian River Bridge, at the Delaware Seashore State Park, south of Dewey. 6:30 p.m. Note: There is an opportunity to pre-order a boxed dinner from Matt’s Fish Camp to enjoy during the performance. Dinner order reservations must be made by Monday, 9/10 and paid by credit card at the time of reservation. Call the life saving station at 302-227-6991 if you wish to place an order. All meals are served boxed lunch style and include a bottle of water. A children’s menu is also available.
Thursday, 9/14 – Friday Night Art Stroll on Main St., Downtown, Berlin, Maryland. 6:30 p.m.
Cast: Laura Menzie (Juliet), making her debut with Brown Box Theatre, Juan C. Rodriguez (Romeo), who is thrilled to take part in his Brown Box Theatre Project debut. For full cast bios, please visit their website above mentioned.
Director, Kyler Taustin, Cory Rodriguez, Set Designer
Have a great time!! Talk to you later.
April 23rd, 2012
I think visitors that travel to Ocean City, Maryland go to this seaside resort for its beaches. The main attraction is the wide beaches, but Ocean City has such an interesting past. In the old days, when nothing was developed, Ocean City’s visitors came just to enjoy the beach, fish and to collect shells.
The first ocean front inn was built in 1869. After that, the town was surveyed and 250 beachfront lots were developed. The corporation that was formed to develop the land sold 4,000 shares of stock at $25 each. “Ocean City, at this time, was known as the “ladies resort to the ocean”.
You can read a brief history of OC by visiting http://www.oceancity.com/content/blog/brief-history-ocean-city-maryland.
Ocean City is know for its famous Boardwalk that stretches for many blocks; and its status as the White Marlin Capital of the World.
If you are visiting Ocean City, Maryland, here what’s going on:
Thursday, 4/26 – Saturday, 4/28 – A Feeble Mind by up-and-coming Boston playwright, Mark Mazzenga is being presented by Brown Box Theatre Project and directed by Ocean City’s own, Kyler Taustin.
A Feeble Mind is a tense, voyeuristic look at the struggling marriage between a 50’s era eugenics proponent and his virtuous young wife. Today, the United States eugenics movement is still at the forefront of the news, as seen recently in CNN’s story of the legal action being taken by victims of sterilization in California. Mazzenga’s play sheds new light on the issue through his examination of hypocrisy, morality, and affection.
The Captain’s Table Restaurant in Ocean City, will host Brown Box’s production. Tickets can be purchased online through www.brownboxtheatre.org.
Please call The Captain’s Table regarding the menu for the evening at 410-289-7191. Location? 2 15th St., Ocean City, MD 21842
Thursday, 4/26 – Sunday, 4/29 – The 2nd Annual Bikes to the Beach Spring Rally – Hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants will be participating in this Spring Rally. There will be bike builders, entertainment, vending and plenty more. For more info., please visit www.bikestothebeach.com. The event will take place at 12913 Ocean Gateway. Tel. 407-721-9110.
Friday, 4/27 – Sunday, 4/29 – The 42nd Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival, 4001 Coastal Highway. Tel. 410-742-4988, Ext. 114. Website? http://www.wardmuseum.org. Or, e-mail wardevents@salisbury.edu.
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, and Salisbury University host the 42nd Annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. View world class bird carvings and sculptures, bid on art at the benefit auction at 3 p.m. on Saturday, shop at over 100 exhibitor booths, and enjoy the many activities for kids at the Kids Corner.
This is the most prestigious competition of contemporary wildfowl art. Admission: Multi-day pass $18, One Day Adult is $10, Students One Day is $8, Children 12 and under Free. Hours: Friday 10 to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 to 4 p.m.
New for this year will be raptor demonstrations by Brian Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight and a showcase of works by Society for Animal Artists.
Friday, 4/27 – Sunday 4/29 – Maryland International Kite Expo 2012, at Boardwalk 1st Street to 6th Street – Tel. Jay Knerr at 410-289-7855. Website? http://www.kiteloft.com. This is a great spectator and participant event. The 3 day event will feature fun filled days of kite flying on the beautiful beaches of Ocean City, Maryland. Exhibitions, competitions, stunts and power kite lessons. Free children’s games and activities.
The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display including some massive character and theme based kites. It is free to the public….”Go Fly a Kite”.
Saturday, 4/28 – Board Walkin’ for Pets – The Worcester County Humane Society Annual Fun Event is a Walk-a-Thon on the boards!! All proceeds benefit the Ocean City area’s no-kill pet shelter. Bring your pet for a fun day on the Boards to help the animals or adopt a shelter dog for the day by making arrangments prior to the walk-a-thon. There is a registration fee. 9 a.m. to Noon, rain or shine. Please call 410-213-0146. Location? Inlet at the South End. Website? http://www.boardwalkinforpets.com.
Saturday, 4/28 – Ocean City MD Half Marathon/5K Event – Race starts at 7 a.m. at the Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot. Registration Fee for participants. Please call Chris Klebe at 443-493-4324 or visit www.octrirunning.com. You may also e-mail info@octrirunning.com.
SAVE THE DATE: Springfest, in Ocean City, Maryland, will be celebrating its 22 year!! It takes place at the Inlet Parking Lot. May 3rd until May 6th. Website? http://oceancitymd.gov/recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html. Springfest 2012 celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. Live Entertainment, arts, crafts, and, of course, plenty of food!!
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
September 21st, 2011
I was just thinking how many visitors are still enjoying the Delaware Beaches. Well, it is still fairly warm so you can shop, walk, bike and dine until you drop. And, soon those meters will be put to sleep.
The Delaware Beaches have been doing such a great job in order to keep everyone coming back. Festivals, arts and entertainment, at the heart of it all.
Here is what’s going on….
Thursday, 9/22 – At the Indian River Life-Saving Station, Rt. 1, 3 1/2 miles south of Dewey Beach, Brown Box Theatre Project will be presenting Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at 6:00 p.m. It is FREE. It will take place in the courtyard. Why don’t you bring your blankets, just in case.
Note: You can pre-order a boxed dinner from Matt’s Fish Camp and enjoy it during the performance. I can vouche for its food. Great!!
For more info. on the performance or if you would like to order a dinner from Matt’s Fish Camp, please call Indian River Live Saving Station at 302-227-6991.
Que Pasa en Dewey Beach? Mucho…. Dewey Beach is the coastal town where you can find the best music venues….So, it is the perfect place to hold, from Thursday, 9/22 until Saturday, 9/24 the Dewey Beach Music Conference. It will be a various venues in Dewey. The best way to get that info. is to visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com. Plenty of opportunities to work at furthering your music future. Or, enjoy the many performances.
Friday, 9/23 – The beautiful Historic Town of Lewes is going to be having such a fun day on Friday. An All Day Italian Festival from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Specialty shops in town will be offering Italian-themed merchandise and even some Italian refreshments. More Info.? Please visit www.leweschamber.com.
Friday, 9/23 – In Rehoboth Beach, it is Opening Night for “Broadway Rhythms” with a Gala and A Night “On the Town” Party. Appetizers and drinks at Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Ave., plus a chance to bid on silent auction items.
Dinner at some of the most sought after eateries in town and then on to a show from the Great White Way. Festivities will start at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $100. More info? Please call 302-227-2270 or visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Please note that this is the opening night and you can find the rest of the schedule on the website above mentioned.
Friday, 9/23 – Thursday, 10/6 – Philip Morton Gallery presents new works by William Dunlop. The Gallery is located at 47 Baltimore Ave. A reception to meet the artist will be on Friday, 9/23 from 6 – 9 p.m. His paintings are abstract in nature and minimalist in tone. More info? Please call 302-727-0905. To preview the collection, please visit www.philipmortongallery.com.
Friday, 9/23 – Presented by the Rehoboth Film Society as part of their Monthly Screening Series is “In a Better World” winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. At 7 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway. Members $3, non-members $5.
Monthly screenings feature films and discussions about various cultures in the world, including the diversity in our own country.
Note: The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will start on November 9th until November 13th.
For complete information, please call 302-645-9095 or visit www.rehobothfilm.com.
For the Kids:
Saturday, 9/24 – It is the 11th Annual Children’s Fun Fest presented by the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary. It will be at Windswept Stables located on Rt. 24 (Lewes). Free admission, but some rides do require tickets, which are available for purchase at the event.
There will be games, horse shows, pony rides, food, baked goods and even a petting zoo.
I think this is a full week-end ahead. Have a great time. Officially, Fall starts on Friday!!
September 13th, 2011
Just a short drive from Ocean City, Maryland and a little bit of a longer drive from the Delaware Beaches, you will find some interesting events that are on the calendar for the upcoming week-end. After having such crazy weather, the month of September is turning out to be one of sunny days and low humidity, great for outdoor events.
Historic St. Martin’s Church
This Church is located in Showell, Maryland. It is the oldest of 11 Worcester County Museums; established in 1692. Beautifully restored and a proud gem of the community.
I wrote a post on St. Martin’s Church on 5/9/11. If you would like to see it, please click on the month of May,on this website, and scroll down to the date.
The address is Rt. 113 & 589 Junction, 4 miles north of Berlin, Maryland. The website is www.historicstmartinschurch.org. You can also find it on Facebook.
Because it is part of the Worcester County Museums you can also visit www.octhebeach.com/museums.
St. Martin’s has been busy all summer long. All the way through October there are open houses every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Weddings have been held at the Church and other events have been on-going, as well.
The next event will be on Sunday, September 18th, at 1:00 p.m. This is when New York based Brown Box Theatre Project will bring, to the public, free of charge “Twelfth Night”.
Shakespeare’s classic comedy of a shipwrecked heroine is brought new life by local resident Kyler Taustin, the Director, and a group of exciting young professional actors and designers out of Boston and New York City. The setting will be the bones of a shipwreck itself, with the actors picking their way over driftwood and broken pieces of a ship.
Since it will be an outdoor performance, the audience is encouraged to bring chairs and picnic blankets.
Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, with a twisting plot involving identical twins, mistaken identities, love triangles, and one very cruel practical joke.
Other events on the calendar are:
11/11/11 – St. Martin’s Day: A Celebration of Donors
11/12/11 – Open House Festivities
December- Historic St. Martin’s will have several holiday services, To Be Announced.
Worcester County Garden Club
The Worcester County Garden Club is sponsoring A Standard Flower Show, “A Day At The Beach”. Location? The Ocean Pines Library on 11107 Cathell Rd. (Route 589).
This will be a two day event. Please note that it is FREE to the public.
Friday, 9/16 frin 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9/17 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon.
Anyone interested in entering the show, please call Mary Lou Scott at 410-208-6558.
Design Arrangements and Horticulture Specimen will be judged prior to the public viewing.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….
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