About Us

HISTORY

In 1984 the HAMPTON THEATRE COMPANY began life on a shoestring and a dream at the Westhampton Beach Middle School with its first production, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. The company has come a long way since its founding by James Ewing, James Irving and June Ewing, when the company had no theater, no audience, no board of directors and no capital and performed in such dramatic venues as a tent pitched behind the Masonic Temple on Montauk Highway in the midst of an August hurricane. Thanks to the generosity of the Village of Quogue, in 1987 the company found a permanent home at the beautiful Community Hall. There and at other venues, the company has produced more than 100 plays by a wide variety of major playwrights. Information about the productions can be found in the PAST PRODUCTIONS tab below, or on our PAST PRODUCTIONS page. The Hampton Theatre Company today fills a unique niche in the Long Island performing arts landscape. From its start as a small community group bound together by a love of live theater, it has grown into a successful professional company: one that is still dedicated to the original dream of the founders and still proud to draw its talented performers and technical expertise primarily from the surrounding area in order to present the very best in live theater in the fall, winter and spring on Long Island’s East End.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

Andrew Botsford, President Edward Brennan, Vice President Lucinda Morrisey, Treasurer Terrance Fiore, Secretary Andrew Botsford Rosemary Cline Lynne Jones Diana Marbury Betsy Webb Rowe Diana Marbury, Artistic Director STAFF Terry Brennan, General Manager • [email protected] Julie Stark, Administrative Associate & Assistant to the Treasurer • [email protected] Julia Morgan Abrams, House Manager Lisa Carr, Box Office Manager

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the not-for-profit Hampton Theatre Company is to create and support, using local resources whenever possible, a theater community dedicated to presenting live theater productions of the highest quality, accessible to the broadest possible audience.

THEATRE POLICIES

ARRIVAL Hampton Theatre Company opens to the public 30 minutes prior to the performance. There is ample parking in the Village lot behind the theater and the firehouse and on the street.

  CELL PHONE & CAMERA USAGE Hampton Theatre Company asks that you turn off or silence all noise-making electronics, text-messaging devices and cell phones during the performance. Taking pictures and video recording is prohibited inside the theatre.

  CHILDREN No Children under the age of 5 are permitted in the theater. All persons entering the theater must have a ticket. Please carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate for your child before planning to attend. Also, please be aware that disruptive patrons, including children, will not be allowed to remain in the theatre.

  DRESS CODE Hampton Theatre Company has no formal dress code: although shirt and shoes are required at all times. In addition, please consider the effects of strong perfumes and colognes on those seated around you.

  FOOD & BEVERAGE There is a concession area located in the theater where coffee, tea, cold beverages and cookies are available for purchase, and may be consumed inside the theater. Hampton Theatre Company is proud to partner with Hampton Coffee Company as its exclusive coffee provider. Outside food & beverages are not permitted.

  LATE SEATING Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and latecomers may be placed in alternative seating in the rear of the theater. If you arrive late, ushers will seat you at the earliest appropriate time during the performance. Out of respect for the performers and other audience members, you will be seated as soon as practical so as not to disrupt the performance. If you need to leave a performance early, we ask that you leave at a point in the performance when moving around would be a minimal disturbance to those around you, such as during applause.

  LOST & FOUND Hampton Theatre Company manages any items left behind. Items considered “lost & found” will be kept secured in our box office for up to 30 days. If you have lost an item at Hampton Theatre Company, please call 631-653-8955.

  DISRUPTIONS DURING PERFORMANCES Loud talking, texting and other disruptions are not tolerated. Anyone disturbing the audience or interfering with the performance will be required to leave with no refund forthcoming.

  RESTROOMS Men’s and women’s restrooms are available inside the theater and are available once the theater is open, usually 30 minutes prior to the performance.

  SMOKING Smoking, including electronic cigarettes and other devices is strictly prohibited anywhere inside the Quogue Community Hall.

  HANDICAP ACCESS Hampton Theatre Company is handicap accessible. A handicapped accessible entrance is located on the right (north) side of the building. Please use the driveway on the north side of the theater and ring the bell marked HTC Handicapped at the ramp entrance to the building and a volunteer will assist you; or have a member of your party notify us on arrival at the box office if you’d like to use this entrance.

  REFUNDS/EXCHANGES All tickets are nonrefundable except in the event of a show cancelation. If you are unable to attend a performance please email [email protected] or call 631-653-8955 at least 2 hours prior to the performance. We can exchange a ticket for the SAME production, if possible, if we receive a request at least two hours in advance. Credits cannot be extended for any future show. The dinner portion of a dinner theater package cannot be exchanged or refunded, however we can, with 2 hour advance notice, exchange the theater ticket portion for the SAME production if possible.

PAST PRODUCTIONS

2019 – 2020 Season











2017 – 2018 Season











2015 – 2016 Season
























































2005 – 2006 Season






2004 – 2005 Season

hampton theatre company's production of you can't take it with you
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU





2002 – 2003 Season

 hampton theatre company's production of steel magnolias
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
hampton theatre company's production of summer and smoke
SUMMER AND SMOKE
hampton theatre company's production of death defying acts
DEATH DEFYING ACTS
hampton theatre company's production of lobby hero
LOBBY HERO





2001 – 2002 Season

ALL MY SONS  |  OF MICE AND MEN  |  RUMORS





2000 – 2001 Season

THE DINING ROOM  |  IT’S ONLY A PLAY  |  I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES





1999 – 2000 Season

AH, WILDERNESS!  |  ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR





1998 – 1999 Season

LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN  |  SOCIAL SECURITY  |  THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA  |  THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO





1997 – 1998 Season

A DELICATE BALANCE  |  THE RAINMAKER  |  SYLVIA  |  A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE





1996 – 1997 Season

THE LITTLE FOXES  |  WHAT THE BUTLER SAW  |  A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE  |  BLITHE SPIRIT





1995-1996 SEASON

THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG  |  ORPHANS  |  LATER LIFE  |  ISN’T IT ROMANTIC





1994-1995 SEASON

THE CRUCIBLE  |  THE LAST YANKEE  |  THE REAL THING  |  NOISES OFF





1993-1994 SEASON

MARVIN’S ROOM  |  LOVE LETTERS  |  THE HEIRESS  |  INVITATION TO A MARCH





1992-1993 SEASON

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA  |  PACK OF LIES  |  LEND ME A TENOR





1991-1992 SEASON

MURDER AT THE HOLLOW  |  HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES  |  RUMORS





1990-1991 SEASON

THE HO– USE OF BLUE LEAVES  |  THE FOREIGNER  |  COASTAL DISTURBANCES





1989-1990 SEASON

THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH  |  THE DINING ROOM





1988-1989 SEASON

ONE ACT PLAYS  |  CRIMES OF THE HEART





1987-1988 SEASON

ANASTASIA  |  DRACULA





1986-1987 SEASON

HOT L BALTIMORE  |  THE MO– USETRAP  |  GOD’S FAVORITE





1985-1986 SEASON

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK  |  THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER  |  A CHRISTMAS CAROL  |  BEDROOM FARCE
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