HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. Centenary Stage Company’s (CSC) Fringe Festival 2024 will begin its portion of CSC’s 2024-2025 season with “Dr. Glas,” “My Buddy” and “Courage.”
Daniel Gerroll is Dr. Glas in Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic Swedish novel by Hjalmar Soderberg. When you read this psychological thriller with its dashes of philosophical musings woven into intricate and intimate journal entries, Dr. Glas stays deeply embedded in the imagination. An aloof Swedish physician who gradually unburdens his soul with the story of his obsession for another man’s wife and the murder he plots to win her heart.
Performances will take place Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m.
Legendary comedian Buddy Hackett is brought to life in “My Buddy,” a live musical, theatrical production, told by the person closest to him, his son, Sandy Hackett. “My Buddy” takes the audience on a journey that explores the deep bond between a father and son. Sharing personal anecdotes, Sandy brilliantly captures the nuance of his father’s comedic style as he reminisces about a lifetime together, including 10 years they spent touring on the road, sharing stories and memories from the beginning days of Buddy’s career, to his skyrocketing success as a movie star and night club entertainer, to being the most sought after comedian of his day.
Performances will take place Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m.
John Pielmeier began his career with the internationally acclaimed play and movie “Agnes of God.” Since then, he’s had three more plays mounted on Broadway and over 25 films, television movies and miniseries produce. “Courage” is his one-person adaptation of the life of J.M. Barrie, the man who first told Peter Pan’s version of this story and whom Hook hates with a passion.
Performances will take place Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m.
Performances will take place in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown. Tickets range from $25 to $27.50 for adults with discounts available for students and children on select performances. Thursday evening performances also feature a buy one, get one ticket night starting at 5:30 p.m. in person at the box office. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the box office at 908-979-0900.
