Coach House Players has been in operation in the same location since 1950. The company is unusual in its longevity and in its ownership of a building which is used for meetings, rehearsals, storage of theatrical materials, and public performances. The story of the acquisition of our home is quite a drama in itself.
It's a sort of fairy tale worthy of a book. There is a beautiful old building on Augusta Street in Kingston, which was used in times past as a home for horse-drawn coaches. Built about 1894, it was part of the large estate of the Coykendall family, who were probably of Dutch descent and pronounced their name "Kirkendall".
It's a sort of fairy tale worthy of a book. There is a beautiful old building on Augusta Street in Kingston, which was used in times past as a home for horse-drawn coaches. Built about 1894, it was part of the large estate of the Coykendall family, who were probably of Dutch descent and pronounced their name "Kirkendall".
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If you are planning to attend a college or theatrical school and have participated in productions at Coach House as an Intern, you might want to apply for the Coach House Intern Theater Scholarship. You could be majoring or minoring in Acting, Directing, Stage Managing, Theater Production, Costume Design, Set Design, or Sound / Lighting Design.
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Ina Pottorff
Nov 13, 2021
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Carole Bookman
Sep 24, 2019
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Robyn Pollins
Sep 28, 2018
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Robert Greene
Sep 16, 2018
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Dan Landa
Aug 25, 2018
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Lucinda Olmstead
Mar 03, 2018
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I enjoyed the plays in which I was a part in the 1970's. My first role with this group was as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes in 1974 with Gene Heitzman, Bill LaVoie, Dorothy Scholl, Linda Quartell, and Terri Dwyer. It was a marvelous production, and I learned so much from this group. Linda, Gene, and I still stay in touch. Sadly, many have passed away. I haven't done any theater since the 1980's when I started teaching full time at a small college in Albany.
Rex Myers
Oct 27, 2017
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Thomas Joseph Mayhar
Sep 05, 2017
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Michelle Joseph
Jul 15, 2017
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David Rubenstein
Jul 07, 2017
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Cheryl Veach Delvecchio
Nov 14, 2014
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Coach House Players and theater is a wonderful place to perform in. The stage is intimate and both the audience and cast are able to connect with each other. The seating is comfortable, and there is not a bad seat in the house. You will see every expression on the actors face. For me as a performer or when I'm in the audience at a performance, I want this intimate type of theater experience.
