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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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Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Flying Toward the Sun, Aug. 14–Sept. 6

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Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical by Bill Nabel and Neil Berg, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point.

The musical follows a newly hired immigration official whose first day on the job brings him face-to-face with the hopes, heartbreak and humanity of people seeking asylum in the United States.

With an original score and a story centered on the personal consequences of immigration and the American dream, Flying Toward the Sun explores the difficult choices faced by people whose lives are shaped by displacement, uncertainty and the search for a better future.

The production marks the world premiere of the musical and continues Penguin Rep Theatre’s tradition of presenting new works for the stage.

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‘Take Me America’ World Premiere Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre

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Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Me America, a powerful new musical exploring the hopes, dreams, and challenges of the American immigration experience, running August 14 through September 6.

Written by Neil Berg (music and additional lyrics) and Bill Nabel (book and lyrics), the production is set in 2015 and follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his very first day on the job.

As Gary meets with individuals seeking a new life in the United States, he is confronted with deeply personal stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Throughout the musical, he must make life-changing decisions that will determine the futures of those standing before him.

Blending an emotional story with an original score, Take Me America offers audiences a timely and thought-provoking look at the human side of immigration while celebrating the courage and determination of those pursuing the American dream.

The production marks another world premiere for Penguin Rep Theatre, which has earned a national reputation for developing new works that have gone on to stages across the country.

Take Me America will be performed August 14 through September 6 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Tickets and additional information are available through the theater’s box office and website.

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