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World Premiere of “Castling” at Penguin Rep Theatre Blends Chess and Blue-Collar Humor

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🎭 Castling at Penguin Rep Theatre

  • World Premiere: Castling is a brand‑new comedy written by Anthony T. Goss and directed by Daniel Boisrond

  • Run Dates: Opens August 15, 2025 and runs through September 7, 2025 at Penguin Rep Theatre, located at 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY 10980

  • Synopsis: The story centers around a close‑knit team of tire‑shop workers who begin each workday playing chess. When their cherished small business comes under threat of a corporate takeover, they must use all their strategic savvy—on and off the chessboard—to protect their livelihoods and sense of community.

  • Age Recommendation: Intended for audiences 18 and over


🎬 About Penguin Rep Theatre

  • A respected nonprofit in Stony Point, NY, now in its 42nd season, known for championing new works and playwrights across American theater.

  • Its intimate 108-seat venue has hosted over 100 premieres from voices like Warren Leight and Arthur Laurents.


📌 Why Castling Stands Out

  • A fresh and original workshop-to-world-premiere production premiering in summer 2025.

  • Combines warm humor, character-driven storytelling, and chess metaphors as tangible strategy in life.

  • Offers a glimpse into blue‑collar community, teamwork, and small‑business spirit—rooted in New York state authenticity.


🎟️ Visiting Details

  • Venue: Penguin Rep Theatre, 7 Crickettown Rd, Stony Point, NY. Small and fully accessible (parking, entrance, indoor seating, restrooms)

  • Ticketing: Tickets are on sale now for the August 15–September 7 run.

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Flip Circus Returns to Palisades Center October 30–November 9

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Flip Circus Returns to Palisades Center With Halloween Special and Family Ticket Giveaway

Flip Circus is returning to Palisades Center from October 30 through November 9, bringing big-top entertainment and family-friendly fun to the area.

As part of a special Halloween promotion, children ages 10 and younger can receive free admission when they arrive in costume from October 30 through November 1. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office.

To celebrate the circus’s return, a giveaway will offer 10 lucky winners a Family Pack, with each package including tickets for two adults and two children.

How to Enter the Giveaway

Participants must:

  • Follow the giveaway host on social media.
  • Follow Flip Circus on Instagram.
  • Like the giveaway post.
  • Tag the person or people they would bring to the circus.

Winners will be selected and contacted through direct message. Those selected will then be asked to provide a phone number so Flip Circus staff can contact them to schedule their show date.

The giveaway closes Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m.

Families looking for a festive Halloween outing can catch Flip Circus at Palisades Center during its November 9 run. With a special offer for costumed children and a chance to win a family ticket package, the return promises an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the big top.

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Lafayette Theatre Packs October With Movies, Halloween Events and Local Premiere

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October will be a busy month at the Lafayette Theatre, with the historic Suffern movie house offering a lineup that ranges from highly anticipated new films and local filmmaking to family Halloween favorites and cult classics.

And with tickets priced at $10 or less, the theater is making it possible for moviegoers to take in several of the month’s events without breaking the bank.

Among the highlights is the October 8 homecoming premiere of Concessions, a film shot at the Lafayette Theatre with the participation of local Rockland County extras. The premiere will feature a live question-and-answer session with the film’s director and cast. Additional screenings are planned for October 16–18.

The October schedule also includes Verity, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel and starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. The mystery-thriller centers on a writer who discovers a series of disturbing secrets while working on an unfinished manuscript.

Moviegoers can also see Digger, starring Tom Cruise, a film that has already attracted attention as awards season approaches.

Halloween will bring several special screenings to the Lafayette.

The Addams Family will screen October 31 and November 1, giving families a chance to celebrate the holiday with the famously creepy and kooky Addams clan.

Horror fans can also experience A Nightmare on Elm Street on the big screen. The 1984 classic helped establish Freddy Krueger as one of horror’s most recognizable villains.

For those looking for a more interactive Halloween experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns October 31. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the film beginning at 9 p.m.

The Apoca-Lips Shadow Cast will return for the screening, featuring a preshow, audience participation and costumes. Prop bags will also be available.

With a combination of new releases, classic films, local talent and Halloween traditions, the October schedule offers something for movie fans of all ages — while continuing the Lafayette Theatre’s role as a gathering place for the local community.

Tickets are on sale now.

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