[Capdist-announce] “Help! I’m Trapped in a One-Woman Show!” Comes to Catskill

[Steven Patterson]

Alone in the world (as only a widow can be), Kate Skinner finds herself
‘trapped in a one-woman show’ in a new ‘one-woman show’ called “Help! I’m
Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as
Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre’s SoloFest 2025.

“Help!” tells the story of a brilliant, beautiful, late-middle-aged
Broadway actor, widowed after losing the husband who was the genuine love
of her life. At age 70, Kate finds herself reluctantly dipping her toe into
the murky waters of the online dating pool – the world of “man 87 seeks
loving relationship with woman under 30.” The tales she brings back from
the dark side are both wickedly funny and delightfully disturbing. And by
her side through the entire ordeal is the spirit of her husband, her true
soul mate even from beyond the grave. Kate’s valiant struggle to find life
after love and to get on with her life after such a devastating loss
ultimately winds up being relatable, heroic, and uniquely touching.

While this SoloFest appearance will be the play’s official world premiere,
British writer and stage director Terry Johnson (Tony Award winner for his
direction of the recent Broadway revival of “La Cage aux Folles”) recently
witnessed a first run-through of the show in rehearsal and had this to say:
“Kate Skinner, an actress of considerable power and authenticity has
collaborated with Mark Hampton to devise this hilarious and immensely
moving memoir. A story of late love and premature mourning, it touches on
the deepest themes of our lives with the lightest of touches. Inspired by
her love for the remarkable novelist Ron McLarty, Kate honours his memory
with a performance that would also earn his unqualified admiration. If you
have ever loved, lost, or loved again; this is a meditative, amusing and
ultimately glorious hour of theatre.”

Thrilled to be making her SoloFest debut with a project so close to her
heart, Kate Skinner’s Broadway credits include “Uncle Vanya” (opposite Tom
Courtney), “Who’s Afraid of Virgina Woolf?” and “The Graduate”, two
National Tours, frequent appearances Off-Broadway and regionally, and
numerous film, television, and voice-over credits. Basing this piece on
Kate’s own lived experience, playwright Mark Hampton also created (with
Mary Louise Wilson) the off-Broadway hit “Full Gallop”. Director Michael
Edwards has helmed productions at the Metropolitan Opera and countless
regional theatres as well as running the Asolo Theatre and Shakespeare
Santa Cruz and serving as Associate Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage.

“Help! I’m Trapped in a One-Woman Show” will be presented for three
performances only – Friday March 14 and Saturday March 15 at 7:30pm, and
Sunday March 16 at 2:00pm – on Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla”
Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill, NY. For more
details and ticketing information, visit bridgest.org/solofest-2025-two/.
While visiting the website, don’t neglect to purchase tickets for the final
two shows in this year’s SoloFest – David Zellnik’s “O Time” and Erica
Knight’s “Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman”. You’ll also find information
on the availability of a Season Pass good for admission to all five plays
in Bridge Street Theatre’s regular Mainstage Season for 2025 – Brian
Dykstra’s “Polishing Shakespeare”, Amy Herzog’s “Mary Jane”, Carmen
Borgia’s “South: A Nautical Musical”, Hannah Moscovitch’s “Red Like Fruit”,
and Ernest Thompson’s “On Golden Pond”

A raucous, romantic treat, Mark Hampton and Kate Skinner’s “Help! I’m
Trapped in a One-Woman Show!” is guaranteed to leave you delighted, moved,
and hugely entertained!


Bridge Street Theatre presents
SoloFest 2025 Show #Two
The World Premiere of

*HELP! I’M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW! *Written by Mark Hampton with Kate
Skinner
Performed by Kate Skinner
Directed by Michael Edwards
Three Performances Only!
Friday March 14 and Saturday March 15 at 7:30pm
Sunday March 16 at 2:00pm
Bridge Street Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY


* Tickets: *Online in advance: $27
At the door: $29
Ages 18 and under: $15
https://bridgest.org/solofest-2025-two/
2025 Regular Season Pass: $125
https://bridgest.org/2025-season-pass/

*Events at Bridge Street Theatre are supported in part by the New York
State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor of New York and
the New York State Legislature and by Public Funds from the Greene County
Legislature. Bridge Street Theatre’s entire 2025 Season is dedicated to the
memory of Mary E. Barrett and sponsored by generous donations from Mary E.
Barrett and Edwina Thorn.*
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