Wednesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 16
As one of the longest-running film, music and arts festivals in the country, the Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival has established itself as one of the premier festivals in New England dedicated to giving life to independent cinema, music and art.
The Last Sicilian:
6th Anniversary Performance
Saturday, November 6
@7:30pm
The Award Winning One-Man Play had its first performance 6 years ago at Theatre 82 in November of 2015. Nick Albanese then brought it all over New England and even to Off-Broadway in NYC for 2 weeks back in 2018. Now it has returned to where it all began....
Theatre 82, for it's 6th Anniversary!
CLASSES AND
WORKSHOPS
Foster your creative spirit with art, theater, music and ceramics
options available safely in
in person or virtually.
We have something in store for
artists of all ages and abilities!
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CANCELED
Artists' Exchange's 16th annual production of
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Directed by Lauren Annicelli
Based on Charles Dickens Classic Novel
December 12th - 22nd
Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 3pm & 7pm | Sundays at 3pm
*Special 8pm performance on 12/14 following annual
Holiday Gala & Silent Auction Fundraiser
A holiday tradition and the most anticipated show of Artists’ Exchange, this year’s production is a fresh, original adaptation with a focus on the cyclical nature of time and the disparity between those who have the ability to give and those who are in need of receiving.
Tickets - $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Theatre 82 - 82 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange presents the 15th annual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
DECORATING CONTEST
December 7th
Saturday @ 9am - 5pm
Steal away a few moments during the hectic holiday season to gather with friends and family to engage in an old world craft... be creative, sneak some candy, and have fun! Enjoy 20% off Class registrations, raffles, tasty treats, grab bags, FREE face painting, Holiday Photo Stations, artisan craft sales, FREE A Christmas Carol previews and more. Costumes welcome!
Space per time slot is limited and may fill
Reservations are strongly recommended.
$13 per house In Advance | $15 per house Walk In
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
CANCELED
PAINT
EPIC Theatre Company presents
By Kevin Broccoli
Directed by Kevin Broccoli & Lauren Katherine Pothier
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm
November 8th-23rd
Spanning hundreds of thousands of years, an intimate look at one artist over the course of human history simply trying to paint. What seems like a basic artistic objective becomes a wild and moving journey looking at what we want, how we get it, and who we become while we try.
Tickets- $20 GA | $15 Seniors | $10 Student
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange & WomensWork Theatre Collaborative present
Last Lists Of My
Mad Mother
Oct 26th - Nov 3rd
Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm
Sundays @ 2pm
Dot uses a wicked sense of humor to sort out the tangle of her mother’s mind. Together they struggle with Ma’s inevitable decline, while Sis phones in advice from afar. Based on the playwright’s personal experience, enjoy a surprisingly humorous and touching look at the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on a mother-daughter relationship.
Tickets - $20 GA | $15 Seniors & Students
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange's FREE Monthly
CRAFT BASH
November 30th
Saturday @ 11am - 2pm
Print and Reprint: Using styrofoam, cardboard, tape, yarn etc. we can make a printing plate to print an image over and over. Use the old to make something new!
FREE and open to the public
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange's FREE Monthly
CRAFT BASH
January 25th
Saturday @ 11am - 2pm
Weaving On the Go: Learn a little bit about the history and craft of weaving and create a small woven swatch to adorn a bag that can be used every day.
FREE and open to the public
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
ENSEMBLE
Adriana Albanese
Nick Albanese
Morgan Andrews
Lauren Annicelli
Jessica Chace
Tom Chace
Kyle Martin Clark
Alondra Cruz
Jackson DiPietro
Sri Dopp
Nova Drewes
Tricia Elliott
Catherine Fay
David Ferranti
Alexandra Groff
Bedros Kevorkian
Jane Kristiansen
Sam Kristiansen
Sarah Kristiansen
Steve Lynch
Bob Macaux
Anika Poshkus
Meg Taylor-Roth
Britney Verria
Chris White
CORPORATE
Looking for a way to give back to your office? Have some of the hardest working employees around? Treat them to a special evening with no work involved!
Artists' Exchange's One Act Play Festival
features a selection of original short plays
submitted from local, regional, national,
and international playwrights.
Comedies, Dramas, Farce
and more combine for three weeks
of summer theater at its best.
Want to be on Stage?
Since 2006, Artists’ Exchange has hosted the One Act Play Festival (OAPF) for the
entertainment and enjoyment of the Cranston community. Short plays are submitted from local, regional, and national playwrights and then selected for performance by a panel of directors/actors. This year’s festival will feature a delightful blend of local and national playwrights.
Join us for our 14th annual festival featuring 10 great plays: comedies,
dramas, and something for everyone. Family-friendly fun!
Join us for our 14th annual festival featuring 10 great plays: comedies,
dramas, and something for everyone. Family-friendly fun!
Show runs 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.
Since 2006, Artists’ Exchange has hosted the One Act Play Festival (OAPF) for the
entertainment and enjoyment of the Cranston community. Short plays are submitted from local, regional, and national playwrights and then selected for performance by a panel of directors/actors. This year’s festival will feature a delightful blend of local and national playwrights.
Talk-back Performance on Saturday, July 20: Join us for a talk-back with some of our playwrights, directors, and actors following the performance on July 20. Learn more about the plays, playwrights, and behind-the-scenes of the festival. Playwrights Kay Ellen Bullard (Game Changer), Maximillian Gill (Top Shelf Tolstoy), Ben Jolivet (Up in the Air), and Caity-Shea Violette (The Stand) will be in attendance. Talk-back is free and open to the public.
Be a Key Member
Enjoy benefits including complimentary tickets & press exposure. Sponsorships start
at $250; see all sponsorship
levels and benefits.
Do Good
Your tax-deductible gift of any size helps set the stage and make the plays possible.
Make your gift online, in
person, or through the mail.
Get Involved
Help needed backstage with costumes, props and cues.
Also front-of-house passing out playbills and collecting tickets.
Artists' Exchange presents the 12th annual
Fall out of Summer
Arts Festival
September 22nd
Sunday @ 10am - 4pm
Join Artists' Exchange and Gateways to Change as they close down Cranston's historic Rolfe Square, between Auburn and Clarence Street for a day of fun! The arts festival offers live music, raffles, a marketplace of local artisans, art activities, installations, contests, food, beer, wine, and much more. This event is pet friendly and admission is free.
FREE and open to the public
Artists' Exchange - Rolfe Square
SUMMER CAMPS
Do you have any aspiring artists, actors, or rock stars at home? Sign them up for a week of fun at Artists' Exchange summer camps today!
LAUREN ANNICELLI
Director
Lauren grew up in East Greenwich, RI and has lived in this wonderful little state her entire life. Artists' Exchange has been near and dear to her heart since she first acted with the troupe in 2013. The following year, Lauren began directing for AE and the experience has proven to be the highlight of her career. Lauren is the Theatre Manager and Teacher for Artists’ Exchange and loves directing, acting, and writing with her students. She also really loves her dogs, Lola and Leo - they are THE best!
CAST & CREW
SPONSORS
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SUPPORTERS
JESSICA CHACE
Festival Artistic Director
Jessica Chace earned her B.A. in Theatre from Michigan State University. She acted with the Beechwood Theatre Company at Astors’ Beechwood Mansion for four years and is currently Creative Producer of the Marley Bridges Theatre Company and Newport Murder Mystery in Newport. Jessica is Artistic Director of Artists’ Exchange’s summer One Act Play Festival in Cranston, and also works on productions for The Gamm Theatre in Warwick.