from an idea born in ireland, welcome to
tangent's play reading series.


Plays read in an intimate pub, theater or salon setting.


Story-time for adults, with whiskey. Tangent Theatre has read numerous plays set in intimate, casual settings - our readings are informal, fun and engaging. It all started in New York in 2006. Since relocating to the Hudson Valley, we've appeared at The Stissing Center in Pine Plains, The Moviehouse in Millerton, Upstate Films in Rhinebeck, The Tin Barn in Clermont, Tivoli Artists Gallery, Traghaven Whiskey Pub and Tivoli's Village Hall - to name a few.

A snapshot of our local presentations over the years is below - and you can read about our most recent readings in more detail here:

Check out our latest readings


almost, maine
by john cariani
tangent @ 25
Scenes & celebration
ANNAPURNA
BY SHARR WHITE
The Lifespan of a fact
by Farrell, KAREken & Murrell
BETRAYAL
by HAROLD PINTER
the other Place
by sharr white
SUMMER, 1976
by david auburn
american buffalo
by david mamet
the zoo story
by edward albee
god of carnage
by yasmina reza
BOBBY GOULD IN HELL
by DAVID MAMET
until the day is done
by jared michael delaney
the lonesome west
by martin mcdonagh
body awareness
by annie baker
THE SEAFARER
by CONOR MCPHERSON
TRUE WEST
by SAM SHEPARD
closer
by patrick marber
art by yasmina reza
dinner with friends by donald margulies
god of carnage
by yasmina reza
american buffalo
by david mamet
the zoo story
by edward albee
sight unseen
by donald margulies
annapurna
by sharr white
proof
by david auburn
three by steve
by steve martin
the lonesome west
by Martin Mcdonagh
chinese coffee
by ira lewis
body awareness
by annie baker
SNAKEBIT
BY DAVID MARSHALL GRANT
THE DESIGNATED MOURNER
by WALLACE SHAWN
OLEANA
BY DAVID MAMET
THE REALISTIC JONESES
BY WILL ENO
spring forward
BY tom gilroy
a skull in connemara
BY martin mcdonagh
a steady rain
BY keith huff




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