Hieroglyphics Currency: Tips For Surviving The Economic Apocalypse

04/28/2026

A few photos capturing the shenanigans of tech week for HIEROGLYPHICS CURRENCY opening on Thursday night at Bell Street Chapel. Come join us! Tix link in bio!

04/28/2026

HEIROGLYPHICS CURRENCY opens on Thursday. Link to tix in bio!

04/21/2026

Meet the crew: James Friedman

James Friedman is a seasoned special effects artist and multimedia producer with over 25 years of hands-on experience in film, television, theater, and live broadcasting. His work spans everything from creature design and prop fabrication to 4K video production and community programming. Known for blending creativity with technical precision, James has contributed to projects for PBS, Fisher Price, Rhode Island Comic Con, and numerous independent films and theatrical productions. With a strong background in both traditional and digital media, James offers a rare combination of artistic talent and production expertise that brings compelling visual storytelling to every project he undertakes.

Learn more at www.artbyjamesfriedman.com

04/08/2026

We are deep in our rehearsals and it is going to be a very interesting production which begins on April 30. Get your tix via link in bio!

04/07/2026

Lenny Schwartz Prepares for an ‘Economic Apocalypse’
By Joe Siegel

"Considering the many problems the United States now faces, including a declining economy and endless wars, Schwartz believes the time is right for a “psychologically comedic horror play.”

Read full story at the link below!

By Joe Siegel Writer/director Lenny Schwartz is taking audiences on a wild ride in his latest opus, “Hieroglyphics Currency: Tips for Surviving the Economic Apocalypse,” which opens on …

04/04/2026

Meet the Crew: Nicole Rumrill - Art Director

04/03/2026

Bill Maya
Assistant Stage Manager & Prop Manager

04/02/2026

Jeni Hayden
Stage Manager

04/01/2026

Lenny Schwartz
Writer/Director

Lenny is an award-winning, Rhode Island-based screenwriter, playwright, film producer, comic book author, and director for both theater and film. Among the dozens of plays he has written and directed are Buster Keaton: Fade to Black, The Social Avenger, and Dramatis Persona. He is also the writer of the graphic novel Chazan: Unfiltered, a collaboration with artist Erminio Pinque about the legendary Joe Chazan. His screenwriting credits include: Normal, Before the Night Is Over, Long Night in A Dead City, The Assassination of Western Civilization, Higher Methods, Normal, Murder University, Before The Night is Over, and Malka, which won Best Narrative Short at the Oscar qualifying Cinequest 2025. His most recent production, The State of Florida vs. Mike Diana premiered in 2025. Currently, he is editing his directorial debut The Haunted and the Haunted.

03/31/2026

Meet the Cast: Christina Myers
Character: Amelia Earhart

Christina Myers Mills fell in love with acting at a very young age. From putting on shows at every family party, to playing the lead in her kindergarten play. This early passion for the stage eventually led Christina to travel the country as a news anchor and reporter, with her last station being ABC6 in Providence.

This is Christina's second show with Daydream Theatre Co. and the first in 21 years! Her other recent standout roles include Miss Hannigan in "ANNIE," Carla in "It's Not You," Nora in "The Butterfly Boys," and Dory in "The Ladies Foursome."

Off-stage, Christina became a mom to a beautiful baby girl 8 months ago, and cherishes time spent with her husband, puppy, cat, horse, turtle and chickens. She is also a dedicated Realtor and the Owner/Lash Artist at Rhode Island Lash Girl.

03/31/2026

Meet the Cast: Derek Laurendeau
Character: Nico

Derek is also serving as technical director. He has been working with Lenny and Daydream Theatre since 2018. You may have seen him as Joe Schuster, the artist behind Superman, in "Jerry and Joe: Birth of the Superhero." His favorite roles include Steven Ditko in "Ditko" and Bob Kane in "Bill Finger: Rise of the Bat." He also has done lighting design for Head Trick Theatre’s productions of "Dr. Korzack and the Children," "The Lucky Chance" and "R.U.R." He has been involved in local theater for almost a decade and has performed and worked with Head Trick Theatre, The New Place Players, Rambling Theatre Collective, and 20 Cent Fiction Productions.