NFCT Wraps Glorious Run Of 'The Producers,' Gala Saturday, 'Rent' Soon

MATTITUCK, NY — The North Fork Community Theatre has been wowing audiences for decades with its incredible performances — with none perhaps quite as exhilarating as the recently wrapped production of "The Producers," a breathtaking and dizzying display of fine acting, laugh-out-loud humor, spot-on direction, cutting-edge choreography, and set design that has seen the bar raised tremendously after significant upgrades were unveiled at the theater in 2019.

Supporting live, local theater has always been critical on the East End but perhaps now, more than ever, as the pandemic shut doors and kept curtains down for long months. Seeing live theater burst back onto East End stages is a gift, and judging by packed houses, the community has come out in force to support efforts.

But help is needed to keep renovations moving forward and infuse the theater with necessary funding.

To that end, the North Fork Community Theatre is hosting its 14th Annual "Building on Tradition" campaign gala Saturday with a "Concert by the Bay." The event takes place Saturday at both 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, on the corner of Peconic Bay Boulevard and Bay Avenue in Mattituck.

Live performances will be featured by The Never the Same Way One Players and Broadway songs by the NFCT company. Also, an auction and door prizes are on the agenda. Delicious fare by Lucharitos will be offered.

Tickers are available at a number of price levels: Sparkling sponsor tickets cost $175; the ticket includes recognition at the event; individual tickets cost $125 and under 30s, $85.

All proceeds will benefit ongoing NFCT renovations. To purchase tickets, click here or call 631-298-4500. For "Building on Tradition" campaign info, contact Mary Motto Kalich at 917-334-6639.

Next up for the NFCT is a Youth on Stage production of "Rent," the beloved musical by Jonathan Larson.

"Set in the East Village of New York City, 'Rent' is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages," the NFCT said.

"Rent" will run from July 21 to August 7 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets and season passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets.

Call 631-298-4500 or email boxoffice@nfct.com for to reserve specific dates and seats.