CRT Producing Artistic Director Zach Curtis, and actors in CRT's production of "Art" by Yasmina Reza, Drew Kahl and Joey Sponseller. (Submitted photo)

GREENE — From August 26 to September 18, Chenango River Theatre (CRT) will present the witty and caustic comedy ART, a play by Yasmina Reza in a translation by Christopher Hampton.

Serge has purchased a very expensive work of modern art: a 5’ x 4’ painting of white lines on a white canvas. Marc cannot believe that his friend could possibly spend so much money on such a piece. And Yvan just wants everyone to get along.

Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, this show is a timely exploration of the complex layers of friendship and how even the closest friends can turn on one another.

“Anyone looking for a play that is funny, sophisticated, stylish, stimulating and moving should go to ART.” – The Independent

The production is directed by Craig Johnson, a director, actor, and teacher based in Minneapolis with 300-plus productions over the past 40 years, who teaches directing at the University of Minnesota.

The show features Joey Sponseller and Drew Kahl, both last seen at CRT in 2021’s Ben Butler, as well as CRT’s producing Artistic Director Zach Curtis, who appeared in 2021’s The Craftsman.

ART is Co-Produced by IBM and an anonymous donor

Running August 26 through September 18, tickets are $27 for all performances. The recommended way to buy tickets is at ChenangoRiverTheatre.org. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the 24-hour box office line, 607-656-8499.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Free tickets for high school and college students are available at all evening performances. Email tickets@chenangorivertheatre for reservations, which are required for the free ticket program.

Chenango River Theatre’s intimate, air conditioned, 99-seat theatre is just 15 minutes north of Binghamton at 991 State Highway 12 in Greene. CRT operates under annual contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the national association for professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

CRT’s 2022 season is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

-Information provided by CRT