My first visit to Curtain Call was really nice. A friend was in "Guys and Dolls" so we got a…read moregroup of people to see the show and I was impressed by the theater, the staff, the performers and the production values. The theater itself is intimate but I loved that the seats had actual leg room, much more than in some Broadway theaters. It was efficient to get in and out of the theater itself as well as the parking lot. Everything was well run and very organized. There was a line for concessions at intermission but the folks running the stand had things moving right along. Again, the staging, lights, music were all top notch. The production professionals do a great job. Additionally, the cast was amazing. Reading the bios, it's not surprising some of them had performed on larger stages. This is a real gem in the community.

"Torn curtain giving me the glance Torn curtain is bringing…read moreon the trance Torn curtain reveals another play Torn curtain, such an exposé" (Television) If you're heading to a show at Curtain Call and pop "1349 Newfield Avenue" into your phone or GPS, don't freak out when the Sterling Farms Golf Course appears to be your destination. That's because the Curtain Call Theater Complex lies within the golf course. Curtain Call has two indoor theaters and an annual free 'Shakespeare on the Green' summer program. They entertain over 30,000 theater lovers every year. I attended last night's 7:30 performance of The Taming of the Shrew. The gate opened at 6:00, and yes, admission is free, but $20 donations ($10 for seniors) are suggested. After I checked in, I was escorted to the lawn seating in front of the stage. There are a few seating options. If you wanted primo seats, you could bring a blanket or "low chair" right up to the front of the stage. If you want to sit in the next tier of close proximity to the stage in a traditional height lawn chair (behind the blanket crowd), you can reserve a spot for $28, and they'll put a big sign on the lawn with your name on it. If you don't choose to have your spot reserved, you'll set up your chair right behind the reserveds. I didn't reserve and ended up with a great location -center stage in the third row of chairs. I saw a lot of patrons with some pretty fancy food spreads -salads and charcuterie and sandwiches, etc. BYOB is NOT allowed. If you want a freshly made burger or hot dog, a short walk to The Stillery restaurant will get the job done. The Taming of the Shrew is a Shakespeare comedy about courtship, gender roles, and marriage. Curtin Call is a non-profit theater with volunteer actors and staff. The Taming of the Shrew's cast was phenomenal, they all had strong voices and commanding stage presence. In my untrained opinion, I thought Miranda Falk in the role of Biondello stood out. Her comic touch, body language, and mastery of long rapid-fire monologues were outstanding. I thought she deserved a standing ovation after one of her very funny scenes. And in case you're thinking of checking out Curtain Call, you might be intrigued by a December offering called "The Three Scrooges". Imagine Charles Dickens meets Moe, Larry and Curly!!