PRESS & MEDIA

For press/media inquiries please contact
Phoebe VanScoy-Giessler, Director of Marketing & Development
603-677-6818
marketing@barnstormerstheatre.org

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A group of people, including Miyuki Miyagi, Dale Place, Kira Sarai Helper, and Kate Middleton, reacting with surprise or shock while sitting around a laptop during a performance of Eureka Day.
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Newspaper article titled "Barnstormers’ ‘Scoundrels’ fun play for a summer night" featuring a photo of three men sitting on a stage set designed to look like a tropical outdoor scene with a blue sky, trees, and buildings in the background. The men are dressed in light-colored costumes and straw hats, and are engaged in conversation.
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Three men on a stage at an awards ceremony, with a blue and purple geometric backdrop. One man in the center is holding a microphone, wearing a light blue jacket and blue pants. The other two men are dressed in dark clothing and are standing on either side of him.
Photographs of a community theater performance, featuring performers in colorful costumes, including a woman in a vintage dress, a man in a sweater vest and yellow pants, and a couple in casual attire, standing on stage and in front of a backdrop with a theater banner.
Page from Conway Daily Sun newspaper announcing the 96th summer season of Barnstormers Theatre with show advertisements and article text.
A newspaper article about Barnstormers Theatre partnering with Mount Washington Valley School to Career to offer theater programs, including summer day camp, masterclasses, and a musical, supporting arts education and careers.
New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places listed properties including the Conway Scenic Railroad, the Flynn Yankee, the Barnstormers Theatre, and the Hall-Dyer House, with images of the train, theater building, and historical figures.
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Broadway World Review by Dan Marois
’The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at The Barnstormers: This Show Spells Success

Newspaper article with a photograph of a stage performance of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.' The scene shows young actors with number tags, with one actor standing and holding a trophy while the others reach up towards him in celebration.

“I have seen other productions at the Barnstormers in recent years and they all have been consistently top notch. This show, however, electrifies the confines of the intimate theater with a spectacular set, powerful orchestra, and a talented and diverse cast. I would say that the new artistic director, Jordan Ahnquist, has taken the theater to new heights.”

Photograph of a group of people at an event, with one woman holding a trophy and others raising their hands, some wearing costumes and numbered signs, on a stage decorated with balloons.

— Dan Marois, Broadway World

The Conway Daily Sun


The Barnstormers put on a winning ‘Spelling Bee’

—Margaret McKenzie, The Conway Daily Sun

The front page of The Conway Daily Sun newspaper featuring a review of the Barnstormers' production of 'Mousetrap' with a photo of a theatrical scene showing four actors on stage.

The Conway Daily Sun
Review: Barnstormers ‘Mousetrap’: Christie at her best

“Christie productions are always Barnstormers’ bread and butter. This version of ‘Mousetrap’ is no exception, with impeccable designing and staging from scenic designer Rachel Rose Roberts, lighting designer Karen Perlow, sound designer Kimberly O’Loughlin and costume designer Chelsie Cartledge Rose.”

— Alec Kerr, The Conway Daily Sun

A scene from a theatrical play featuring multiple women, with one woman standing and speaking gestures. The setting is indoors with colorful walls, framed artwork, and various chairs, some with floral cushions. The women are dressed in diverse colorful clothing.

The Conway Daily Sun
’Front Row to Murder’ at Barnstormers a solid whodunit

“It’s a rare treat to get to see a new play in New Hampshire, especially one written specifically for the theater and surrounding community presenting it. That’s exactly what playwright Jordan Reeves has done with “Front Row to Murder,” which had its world premiere performance last Thursday at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth.”

Front page of The Meredith News with a headline about a local murder case and a photo of a theatrical play scene with four women on stage, one standing and three sitting, in a room with colorful walls and paintings.

— Alec Kerr, The Conway Daily Sun

The Meredith News

Locally grown “Murder”
Barnstormers debut play with community ties

— Front page feature article by Erin Plummer

The Conway Daily Sun
Review: 'Barefoot’ offers charm, laughs at Barnstormers

A group of four people, two men and two women, are engaged in an interaction in a living room setting. One woman, dressed in a floral dress, is shaking hands with a man in a dark blazer and white shirt. The other woman, in a pink and purple patterned dress, is standing to the side, smiling. The background features a brick wall and a sofa with green cushions.

“Outstanding in the role of buttoned-up husband Paul Bratter is Sam Simahk, whose “all-in” exasperation at the shenanigans displayed by his free-spirted bride is constant and palpable, quote often conveyed by no more than a deadpan stare.”

— Margaret McKenzie, The Conway Daily Sun

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The Conway Daily Sun

Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl to highlight Barnstormer kickoff gala Saturday

The Conway Daily Sun
Review: 'Something Rotten!’ — Barnstormers starts season with much hilarity

Actors performing on stage in colorful costumes under a dark geometric background, with front actor raising arms in a theatrical gesture.

“‘Something Rotten!,’ which opened Thursday with daily performances (except Monday) through July 5, is set in 1590 and opens with the lively ensemble piece “Welcome to the Renaissance” with Jorge Barranco leading the number as a minstrel highlighting all the innovations of the Renaissance. The playful song sets the tone of the show, which director Jordan Ahnquist keeps breezy and riotous.”

— Alec Kerr, The Conway Daily Sun

Two men on stage, one older man with a crown placing a crown on a younger man's head. The younger man is smiling, holding a flower bouquet, and also wearing a crown. The older man has gray hair, a beard, and a crown, and wears a blue velvet robe. The younger man has short brown hair and is dressed in a suit.

The Conway Daily Sun
Barnstormers’ Ahnquist crowned Valley Mr.

“At the end of the pageantry, Jordan Ahnquist, artistic director of The Barnstormers Theatre, was crowned 2025 Valley Mr. and earned a donation of $500 in addition to the funds he raised in his Cash Can.”

— The Conway Daily Sun

Theater scene with women in military and civilian costumes, some with medals and patches, standing in front of patriotic banners, one with an eagle and American flag, as a woman in a white dress and a floral crown and a woman in a military uniform engage in a moment of interaction.

The Conway Daily Sun
Review: 'Into the Breeches' a funny, empowering tribute to theater

“For anyone who has been on or behind stage, there are so many details that will ring true to the creative process. Brant’s script ideally captures the collaborative joy of creating art as a group. Significantly, the play also makes a valid argument for the importance and need for art, especially in trying times.”

— The Conway Daily Sun