The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company
Keene, New Hampshire's resident theatre company ... 'Come to THE EDGE...'
0UR 2026 MAIN SEASON
Current Production
THE EDGE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY
PRESENTS
Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring
Two charming old aunts in Victorian lace, with a strange secret, a nephew who claims to be Teddy Roosevelt, a scary nephew looking for a hideout from the police, and another nephew who worries about the craziness that runs rampant in the family.
Such is the setting for Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, The Edge Ensemble’s final show of the 2026 season. Kim Dupuis directs this classic comedy that opens on November 13. This play is a mixture of high and low comedy. Expect slapstick and sophisticated banter. In the cast are Jenny Holan, Catherine Behrens, Peter Eisenstadter, Damien Licata, Jay Gelter, Emmadora Boutcher, Bruce Holloway, James Fordi, Robert Wellington, Nick Morgan, and Patrick Caron.
Performances are November 13, 14, and 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM, and November 15 and 22 at 2 PM at The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro St., Suite 112, Keene. We have great news! Reservations will no longer be taken because you can now purchase tickets and select seats in advance through our website: www.edgeensemble.org/boxoffice.
You will still be able to purchase a seat at the door with cash or checks, however, there will be less seat availability as some seats will have been purchased in advance. We are hoping this will be a better experience for everyone!
Poster Design by David Teubner.
Earlier 2026 Productions
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by John Patrick Shanley
Violence, guilt, self-hatred, distrust – not-so-admirable qualities that can undermine any relationship. Such is the condition of two troubled souls meeting in a Bronx bar. Where can it go? Well, come and see!
The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company presented Danny and the Deep Blue Sea by John Patrick Shanley for its third show of the 2026 season.
Kim Dupuis directed this strangely compelling, powerful drama. Danny, played by Noah Carmel, is a violent young man shunned by his workmates as “a beast” who meets Roberta, played by Grace Johnson, a deeply wounded young woman profoundly distrustful of men. Their aggressive interaction becomes a proving ground for different life paths and, possibly, a hopeful future for both.
The play premiered in 1983 at Circle in the Square with John Turturro and June Stein; it won an Obie award for John Turturro. It was revived in 2023, with Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott; in 2024, it was nominated for a Drama League award for an outstanding revival and for a Lucille Lortel award for a distinguished performance by Aubrey Plaza.
Performances were August 21, 22 and 27-29 at 7:30 PM and August 23 and 30 at 2 PM, at The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro St., Suite 112, Keene.
THE ROOMMATE
by
Jen Silverman
Kim Dupuis directed Cynthia Rodier and Veda Crewe in this 2-person play that delves into the relationship between two middle-aged women at turning points in their lives and seeking to rediscover purpose and identity. The play premiered in 2015 at Actors Theatre of Louisville and had a Broadway production in 2024 that starred Mia Farrow and Patti LaPone.
Performances were May 29-30 and June 4-6 at 7:30 PM and May 31 and June 7 at 2 PM, at The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro St., Suite 112, Keene.
MARKED WOMEN
ORIGINAL MONOLOGUES WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY
11 LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT/ACTOR
Kim Dupuis directed 11 women performing original monologues they had written themselves in this truly edgy and contemporary work. This show featured 11 characters that each actor created who were examining a defining event that had shaped their identity and sense of self. These women were marked, and they were telling their stories.
The actors were Cynthia Austin, Catherine Behrens, Veda Crewe, Adriana Elliot, Taryn Fisher, Grace Johnson, Judy Keenan, Molly McMillan, Melanie Plenda-Washer, Cynthia Rodier, and Catherine Verow.
2025 Season Highlights Below
FIRST LOOK: THREE WORLD PREMIERES
In its first show of the 2025 season, The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company presented three original one-act plays at The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro Street, Suite 112, Keene. Performances were held at 7:30 PM on February 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1, and at 2:00 PM on February 23 and March 2.
Refuse, by Meg Wiles, is an unconventional tragi-comedy written in the absurdist style. It explores big topics, including identity, self vs. family, and humanity's relationship to the environment. The cast comprised Scott Rodenhauser, Bridget McBride, Veronica Stevens, and Grace Johnson and was directed by Lionel Chute.
A Career Change, by Brian Marsh, is a comedy about a man of 60-ish looking to change his career direction. It was directed by Rob Gray and featured Taryn Fisher, Joshua Goldstein and Damien Licata.
CUFFED Plus, by G. Sherman H. Morrison, is a whimsical comedy that follows a man experiencing a strange night of bizarre twists. It was directed by Kim Dupuis and featured Kenzie Wood and Andrew Bosworth.
Poster Design by David Teubner
LAUGHING WILD BY CHRISTOPHER DURANG
The stars aligned to open The Edge Ensemble’s 35th season with a return of one of our most iconic productions, Laughing Wild, by Christopher Durang. Laughing Wild reunited Founding Artistic Director Kim Dupuis directing one of the original ensemble founders, Scot Tolman. Scot reprised his memorable performance as “the man.” This time around Melanie Plenda-Washer played the role of “the woman."
The play features a male and female character, each dealing with the absurdities of modern life in New York City. The play is known for its dark humor and exploration of social norms, mental health, and the human condition. The two characters, who are not officially named, encounter each other in the tuna fish aisle of a supermarket and reveal, hilariously and poignantly, their own peculiar observations of what it means to be human. It debuted in an off-Broadway production in 1987 featuring Christopher Durang.
Performances were August 22-23 and 28-30 at 7:30 PM and August 24 and 31 at 2 PM, at The Edge Theater. Poster Design by David Teubner based upon original poster design by Philip Price.
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
A Curious Collection of What Might Have Been
Stories Adapted for the Stage by Scott Aronowitz
Directed by Kim Dupuis
And now for something completely different! In its second show of the 2025 season, The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company dared to offer six short stories, adapted for the stage by Scott Aronowitz. Audiences were invited to enter a twilight zone of mystery, the supernatural, the other-worldly. Directed by Kim Dupuis, these pieces meld literature and theatre to produce a new perspective on human possibilities.
AFTERLIFE by Stephen King delves into that most intriguing subject of what happens after death, exploring alternate dimensions and the possibility of spiritual encounters. Peter Eisenstadter and Mark DiPietro portrayed the protagonists in this eternal quest.
MISSED CONNECTION by Raphael Bob-Waksberg offers a, perhaps extreme, cautionary tale of failing to act on one’s instincts at a critical, and opportune, moment. This poignant, funny, and tragic story featured Taryn Fisher and Melanie Plenda-Washer as the missed connectors.
WHAT A THOUGHT by Shirley Jackson illustrates, rather shockingly, what can go wrong in a successful marriage when a wife entertains the perverse pleasure of a wicked notion concerning her perfect husband. Cynthia Rodier and Mark DiPietro starred.
THE CHASER by John Collier gives us a young man who has fallen truly, deeply and madly in love and seeks a short cut to his heart’s desire. This spin on a simple fairy tale also uncovers a deep truth about the human condition. Damien Licata and Daniel Chaffee were the two star-crossed manipulators.
THE PRESENT by Simon Rich attempts to answer the question of how much one will sacrifice for love. In this humorous and moving story, a time travel scientist searches for the perfect gift for his one true love. Scott Aronowitz and Taryn Fisher portrayed the lovers.
PRE-SIMULATION CONSULTATION XF007A867 by Kim Fu explores what technology can and cannot do when it comes to human desires. Humor and philosophy combine in this story of a woman who wants just one simple thing that apparently proves elusive for her ingenious virtual reality operator. Scott Aronowitz and Melanie Plenda-Washer were featured.
Performances were held on June 20-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 PM and June 22 and 29 at 2:00 PM at The Edge Theater at 310 Marlboro Street in Keene.
Poster Design by David Teubner
MISERY BY WILLIAM GOLDMAN
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY STEPHEN KING
Our fourth production of 2025 season was Misery. The story follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. The play is based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name.
Performance dates were November 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30 pm and 16, 23 @ 2:00 pm.
