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Glimmer Globe Theatre is dedicated to producing the highest quality live theatrical productions. In 2015, Fenimore Art Museum's stunning new Lucy B.
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Glimmer Globe Theatre was founded by Danielle Henrici (nee Danielle Newell) in Cooperstown, NY in the winter of 2010. After producing several smaller shows including "Lone Star" and "Laundry and Bourbon," Glimmer Globe undertook the comedy "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)." Danielle cast Michael Henrici in one of the principal roles and the rest, as they say, is history: Danielle and

Michael are now husband and wife, in addition to being co-artistic directors. In 2014, Glimmer Globe found a permanent home at Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum, and now exists as a program of the museums managed by Michael Tamburrino. Hamilton Amphitheater overlooking Otsego Lake (aka "Glimmerglass Lake") became the summer venue. Performances are Wednesday and Thursday (plus some Friday) evenings in July and August at 7 PM. A wonderful group of actors and directors revolves through Glimmer Globe's play readings and highly acclaimed productions. Recent main stage favorites include "Macbeth," "Shakespeare (abridged)," "Othello," "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Our Town," and "The Taming of the Shrew". Glimmer Globe Theatre is dedicated to producing the highest quality live theatrical productions, while also providing opportunities for burgeoning creative talent to grow and shine.

06/14/2026

🤼 “Come, where is this young gallant that is so desirous to lie with his Mother Earth?”

Check out this sneak peek of our fight choreographer, Jim Drake (left), hard at work crafting the wrestling match between Orlando (Tanner Griffin, center) and Charles (Justin Raymund, right)!

“As You Like It” will run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from July 15-August 13 at Fenimore! Tickets will go on sale very soon, so be sure to watch this space for further updates!

06/04/2026

✌️ Rehearsals for our summer MainStage production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” are fully underway! We can’t wait for you to see this hilarious, dynamic, and undeniably groovy cast in action! Tickets go on sale in a few weeks, so be sure to check back here (and on Fenimore Art Museum’s website and socials) for more updates! Performances will be Wednesday/Thursday evenings from July 15-August 13 ☮️

05/15/2026

The Templeton Players are excited to announce upcoming Auditions for our 2026 summer season at Fenimore Farm and Country Village! This year we’re featuring the hysterical farce “Box and Cox,” as well as performances of iconic texts from Patrick Henry (“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!”) and Abigail Adams (“Remember the Ladies”) in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence. In-person/virtual auditions will be held at Fenimore Farm on May 30 from 3-5PM, and all roles are PAID $75 per performance day.

For full details, or to sign up for an audition, please visit:
https://www.fenimorefarm.org/auditions/

04/25/2026

Don’t miss tomorrow’s reading of Doubt & Frisbee by Kellie Powell, the final selection of our spring 2026 season! The performance begins at 1PM. Admission is free with suggested donation, and is naturally included with museum admission!

As seven friends decide to host their own college reunion at a small-town bed and breakfast, they’re keenly aware that this year’s gathering has additional significance. Shirley, the longtime center of their social circle, has a terminal diagnosis, and may not live to see another reunion. As relationships are rekindled, hearts are broken, and unrequited passions come to light, these seven friends are forced to both confront and embrace the people they’ve become.

Directed by Colleen Bunn. Starring: Andrew Munro, Tahya Hurn, Courtney Murphy, Justin Raymund, Vieno Rowan, Angela P. Cobb, Colleen Bunn, and Mark Murphy.

04/21/2026

🌲Announcing the cast of "As You Like It”! 🎸

We at Glimmer Globe Theatre are thrilled to announce this summer’s cast of Shakespeare’s hilarious and deeply romantic "As You Like It"! Set in upstate New York in 1969, this Woodstock-inspired production features an extraordinarily talented array of 16 performers from across the region. Our sincere gratitude to the many, MANY, talented actors who auditioned for this project. We hope to work with many of you in the future!

Tickets will go on sale In June! Don’t miss your chance to see this classic Shakespearian comedy in Fenimore Art Museum’s stunning lakeside Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater from July 15 to August 13.

04/19/2026

Congratulations to the 29 talented writers and 5 talented actors whose work was showcased in Write Out Loud 2026 at Fenimore Art Museum! From poetry to prose (and beyond), from travel essays to short fiction, it was a truly unforgettable evening showcasing the depth and breadth of literary talent in our upstate New York community. A recording will be made available in the coming weeks on Fenimore’s YouTube channel. We can’t wait to see you next year!

04/11/2026

Don’t miss tomorrow’s reading of SWIFT, the first NEXT! Staged Reading of our 2026 season! This magical, mysterious coming-of-age story is written by Cooperstown playwright Lindsey Nicklas, and features a talented cast of ten local performers. Admission is free by donation at Fenimore Art Museum, and the performance begins at 1PM!

03/25/2026

OPEN AUDITIONS for NEXT! Staged Readings — 2026

Glimmer Globe Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our 2026 NEXT! Staged Readings! This year, we’re featuring two new plays from regional playwrights, and have an array of performance opportunities for actors of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and experience levels! Each play will have only a handful of April rehearsals. In-person auditions will be held at Fenimore on Thursday, April 2, and a virtual audition option is available.

Check out full show details, sides, and scripts here:
fenimoreartmuseum.org/auditions

In-person audition signup:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JnRvwzZYdzXOdEvbAf5AAZkI63RXRnmwjmzjiBphB38/edit?usp=sharing

03/10/2026

📣 Stage Management/ Production Internship Opportunity — Stipend & Housing! 📣

This season, Glimmer Globe Theatre is thrilled to announce a Stage Management/Production internship for students interested in developing their technical theatre skills. The position comes with a $2000 stipend, as well as housing at a shared artists residency for the rehearsal process and run of “As You Like It”. Application deadline April 1. For full details and application instructions, visit: fenimoreartmuseum.org/internships

02/23/2026

🌼Announcing Auditions for our 2026 MainStage Production!🎸

Glimmer Globe Theatre is thrilled to announce open auditions for our upcoming summer production of Shakespeare’s hilarious and deeply romantic comedy, “As You Like It”, running on Weds. and Thurs. from July 15 - August 13. This season, we’re offering housing to one of our lead performers, as well as stipends to the 14+ other actors who make up the ensemble. In-person auditions will be held March 26-29, AND virtual audition options are available. See the links in the comments for more info and to sign up!

This summer, we’re bringing five acts of peace, love, and music to the shores of Otsego Lake! Set in upstate New York in 1969, this exciting new production sees the bucolic forest of Arden filled with hippie communes, wandering troubadours, and a wayward black bear, all on their way to attend the “Arden Festival,” modeled after the legendary Woodstock. This production will be directed by Michael Tamburrino and primarily be performed in Fenimore’s gorgeous lakeside Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater.

One non-union actor cast in the role of either Rosalind or Orlando will be offered a guest artist package, including housing at a local artists’ residency for the duration of the rehearsal process/run, as well as a stipend of $2000. Suggested sides and full details can be found below. The other roles in the production will be paid a stipend between $300-$600 dependent on line count.

Full details and sides are available at:
fenimoreartmuseum.org/auditions

Address

5798 State Highway 80
Cooperstown, NY
13326

Telephone

+16075471453

Website

http://www.fenimorefarm.org/, http://www.fenimoreart.org/auditions

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