Strangest Dinner Party

Mr. Kolpert certainly escalates a dinner party to a level that we dearly hope you have never personally experienced. That said, many of us can relate to one of its basic premises – the Strangest Dinner Party Ever! So, we asked patrons to share their Strangest Dinner Party stories. And WOW you delivered! 1980 – […]

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The Dramaturgs on Mr. Kolpert

Here are some thoughts about Mr. Kolpert from our superb Dramaturgical team, Brian Myers and Ellen Walkley: “Startling, jarring and unexpected, the antics in Mr. Kolpert have had a worldwide appeal. Since the first production in 2000 in London, Mr. Kolpert has been produced in 24 countries, from Iceland and Romania to Israel and New […]

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Getting to Know Mr. Kolpert

As we approach the opening of this production, let’s get to know a bit about the people bringing us this highly anticipated and highly twisted comedy. To start, here is Company Member Stephanie Gaslin who is playing Edith in Mr. Kolpert. Song you rock out to for getting pumped up? Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now […]

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Mr. Kolpet First Read

On Tuesday, December 29th, we finally had our first read of Mr. Kolpert! We are extremely excited to finally get into the rehearsal room! The reading was well attended with a mix of Members, Mentees, and Company Members. Food and beverages were heartily enjoyed as the dramaturgs and designers shared information from each of their […]

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December 28, 2015 – January 3, 2016

There are three big events this week at Third Rail! On December 29th, it’s the first read of Mr. Kolpert! First read is possibly the most exciting night of a production (except for opening, of course). We get our first looks at the design of the show and our first chance to hear the script out loud. […]

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December 21 – December 27, 2015

This Monday, we had a meeting about the final costume and set designs for Mr. Kolpert – which is right around the corner! The rest of the week, we will be focused on wishing you a positively marvelous ending to your year! Whether you are celebrating Christmas, spending time with family, cooking up a storm, having some […]

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Summer-in-the-Winter Announcement

On January 4th, we kick off the new year with thrilling news! We’ve got new Third Rail Main Stage productions to share with you! Exciting, bold, and electric plays are on the horizon and we get to tell you about them (and more) at a wonderful event with food, drinks, laughter, and a whole lot […]

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Mr. Kolpert Cast and Creative Team

You’ve waited long enough! Time to unveil the creative team that will bring you the unique world of Mr. Kolpert! First, let’s meet the director. You know him, you love him, you’ve seen his masterful work – Mr. Kolpert is being helmed by our own Artistic Director Scott Yarbrough. He will be assisted by a […]

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December 2015

We are fully into the holiday season. But among the carol-singing, cider-drinking, dreidel-spinning, and merry-making, there will also be a lot happening at Third Rail! NT Live: The Beaux’ Strategem December 5 A wild comedy of love and cash. Two charming, dissolute young men have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they […]

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