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World Premiere of Son of Zeus at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, NY July 11–27

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Penguin Rep Theatre Premieres Son of Zeus, a Riveting New Solo Play by Jimmy Georgiades

Stony Point, NY – Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Joe Brancato and Executive Director Andrew M. Horn, proudly continues its 48th season with the world premiere of Son of Zeus, a powerful new solo work written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades. Directed by acclaimed playwright and actress Gretchen Cryer (I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road), the production runs July 11 through July 27 at Penguin’s intimate, 108-seat barn-turned-theatre in historic Stony Point, New York.

Set in Hell’s Kitchen, Son of Zeus follows the poignant, deeply personal story of a Greek American man raised by a single mother and former belly dancer. The play explores themes of family, heritage, and identity, blending humor and heartbreak. Artistic Director Brancato describes it as “A Bronx Tale meets Zorba the Greek.”

Performances will be held:

  • Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

  • Select Friday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

  • Select Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

  • Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

  • Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $52, with discounts for groups of 10 or more and for young patrons aged 30 and under. Son of Zeus is also featured as part of Cheap Thrills Friday on July 11 and Posa Posa Pizza Friday on July 25.

The venue, a repurposed 1880 hay barn, is praised by The New York Times as “never more inviting.” It is air-conditioned, handicapped accessible, and offers plenty of free parking. “It’s theatre so close you can feel it,” says Executive Director Horn, “with no seat more than 30 feet from the stage.”

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.penguinrep.org or call 845-786-2873.

ABOUT PENGUIN REP THEATRE
Penguin Rep Theatre (Penguin Players, Ltd.) is a professional nonprofit theatre company in Rockland County, NY, now in its 48th season. Celebrated as “the gutsiest little theatre” by The New York Times, Penguin Rep develops and presents original plays in a unique rural setting just 50 minutes from Manhattan. Emmy winner Edie Falco and actress Sarah Jessica Parker are among the many supporters who praise the company’s high-caliber work in a stunning location.

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Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers Comes to Penguin Rep Theatre

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Penguin Rep Theatre continues its 2026 season with The Heart Sellers, an acclaimed new play by Lloyd Suh, running July 9 through July 26.

The production is directed by Maria Mileaf and is presented under the leadership of Penguin Rep’s founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn.

Set in 1973, The Heart Sellers follows two immigrant women who meet by chance in a supermarket just before Thanksgiving. While their husbands, both medical residents, are working, the women spend the evening together sharing stories about adjusting to life in America, preparing a frozen turkey, and navigating the challenges of building a new home.

Described by Broadway World as a “laugh-aloud love letter to friendship,” the play blends humor and heartfelt storytelling to explore themes of belonging, identity, and human connection.

 

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The Heart Sellers Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre This July

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Penguin Rep Theatre will transport audiences back to 1973 with its upcoming production of The Heart Sellers, a new play by acclaimed playwright Lloyd Suh.

Running from July 9 through July 26, the production is directed by Maria Mileaf and offers a heartfelt and humorous look at friendship, belonging, and the immigrant experience in America.

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation—where Soul Train dominated television screens, the Watergate scandal filled headlines, and Disney World was still a new attraction—The Heart Sellers follows two young immigrant women who meet by chance at a supermarket just before Thanksgiving.

While their husbands work long hours as medical residents, the women spend the holiday together, sharing stories about their new lives in America and attempting to prepare a frozen turkey for the first time. As the evening unfolds, the pair forge an unexpected friendship while navigating the challenges of building a new home far from their families and familiar traditions.

Described by Broadway World as a “laugh-aloud love letter to friendship,” the play blends humor and heart to explore themes of connection, identity, and the pursuit of the American dream.

Lloyd Suh, one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights, is known for crafting stories that examine the immigrant experience with warmth, insight, and authenticity. Under the direction of Maria Mileaf, The Heart Sellers promises to deliver a moving and entertaining theatrical experience for Hudson Valley audiences.

Performances will take place at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point throughout July.

For theatergoers seeking a thoughtful comedy filled with humor, nostalgia, and emotional resonance, The Heart Sellers offers a timely reminder of the power of friendship and the meaning of home.

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