The Yellow Springs Theater Company

05/08/2026

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05/01/2026

Only two more chances to come ! Tonight and tomorrow, May 1 & 2, 7pm at the first Presbyterian Church of YS

The Yellow Springs Theater Company presents AN EVENING OF WORKS BY
ERIC THOMAS directed by Robb Willoughby. Tickets are $15 at the door- opens at 6:30. Enjoy three ten minute plays- “April is No Fool”, “I'm Friggin Retired”, “Please Pull Through“ and the featured longer One Act Play “The Stands”. Eric Thomas is a local writer based in the Cincinnati area. Come prepared to laugh and also be touched by his vivid characters while they mediate their relationships and the relatable, sometimes goofy, trials that ensue. Some mature themes.

ACT 1
“I'm Friggin' Retired”
DETECTIVE ROYAL : Anthony Fife
DETECTIVE FRANCIS : Reilly Dixon
OFFICER EXPOSITION &
EDDIE : Matt Salazar
CHIEF & FOLTZ : Jared Mola

“Please Pull Through”
MOM : Larissa Duprey
JAMIE : Kayla Graham
SAM : Matt Salazar
DRIVE THRU ATTENDANT : Steve Ballerene

“April is no Fool”
APRIL : Kayla Graham
DETECTIVE : Ben Guenther
MR. DEVONHAMPFORDSHIRE &
MRS. DEVONHAMPFORDSHIRE &
BUTLER : Jared Mola
MAID : Carlos Landaburu

ACT 2
“The Stands”
PMARCUS : Seth Ratliff
PAMELA : Ellen Ballerene
BLAIR : Lauren Shows
ALEX : Sarah Francis Reed
PA ANNOUNCER : Steve Ballerene

04/24/2026

WE OPEN TONIGHT!! Come out and enjoy this FABULOUS CAST!

The Yellow Springs Theater Company presents AN EVENING OF WORKS BY
ERIC THOMAS directed by Robb Willoughby on April 24 & 25 and May 1 & 2, 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church of YS. Tickets are $15 at the door- opens at 6:30. Enjoy three ten minute plays- “April is No Fool”, “I'm Friggin Retired”, “Please Pull Through“ and the featured longer One Act Play “The Stands”. Eric Thomas is a local writer based in the Cincinnati area. Come prepared to laugh and also be touched by his vivid characters while they mediate their relationships and the relatable, sometimes goofy, trials that ensue. Some mature themes.

Just a heads up that the church does NOT have AC! Dress accordingly and feel free to bring a cold beverage to the show this weekend to “HYDRIFY” yourself. We will also have bottled water for sale.

04/17/2026

Opening in 1 week! Meet the playwright :

Eric Thomas is humbled and honored that YSTC is putting on an evening of his work! Eric is a Cincinnati based actor and playwright whose plays have been selected for performance across the US, and in London. Eric’s one act play “The Stands” was awarded the Scribe Playwriting Award in 2020. Also being presented is Eric’s short play “April is No Fool” which won Best Short Play from Kentucky Theatre Association in 2021, and was selected as audience favorite from Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative “Fool’s Fest” in 2022. Eric’s other plays being performed have not won awards, but they’re good too! Promise! Eric is grateful to you for coming out, and to the good people of YSTC for all their wonderful work. Eric appreciates the unceasing support of his friends and family

Performances will take place on April 24, April 25, May 1, and May 2 at 7:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and tickets are available for $15 at the door.

The evening features three ten-minute plays—“April is No Fool,” “I'm Friggin Retired,” and “Please Pull Through”—followed by the featured one-act play, “The Stands.” Join us to experience Eric’s vivid characters as they navigate relatable, often humorous, trials and relationships.

Please note that the performance includes some mature themes. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/10/2026

Opens tonight! One weekend only to catch some thought provoking theater from Chicago here in our village.

In a dystopian future where the internet has been effectively rendered useless by humans, people communicate in little more than mumbles. Searching for connection, one woman — remarkable only because

04/07/2026

Check out this amazing opportunity to see live theater from Chicago right here in the village!! Theater Oobleck as part of the Foundry Series,
April 10 - April 12, 7pm & 2pm Sunday at the Herndon Gallery at Antioch College, South Hall, 805 Livermore Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, (click the link for more info)

Parking:Please note that parking is available in the lot behind the Wellness Center / OK Library. On-street parking is available on Livermore Street and adjacent streets. Accessible passenger drop-off/pick-up is available via Morgan Place, off of Livermore Street.

04/04/2026

Introducing the Cast or our Spring New Works Production! AN EVENING OF WORKS BY
ERIC THOMAS directed by Robb Willoughby on April 24 & 25 and May 1 & 2, 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church of YS. Tickets are $15 at the door

ACT 1

“I'm Friggin' Retired”
DETECTIVE ROYAL : Anthony Fife
DETECTIVE FRANCIS : Reilly Dixon
OFFICER EXPOSITION/EDDIE : Matt Salazar
CHIEF / FOLTZ : Jared Mola

“Please Pull Through”
MOM : Larissa Duprey
JAMIE : Kayla Graham
SAM : Matt Salazar
DRIVE THRU ATTENDANT : Steve McQueen

“April is no Fool”
APRIL : Kayla Graham
DETECTIVE : Ben Guenther
MR. DEVONHAMPFORDSHIRE /MRS. DEVONHAMPFORDSHIRE /BUTLER : Jared Mola
MAID : Carlos Landaburu

ACT 2

“The Stands”
MARCUS : Seth Ratliff
PAMELA : Ellen Ballerene
BLAIR : Lauren Shows
ALEX : Sarah Francis Reed
PA ANNOUNCER : Steve Ballerene

04/04/2026

The Yellow Springs Theater Company is proud to present "An Evening of Works by Eric Thomas," directed by Robb Willoughby.

Performances will take place on April 24, April 25, May 1, and May 2 at 7:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and tickets are available for $15 at the door.

The evening features three ten-minute plays—“April is No Fool,” “I'm Friggin Retired,” and “Please Pull Through”—followed by the featured one-act play, “The Stands.” Eric Thomas is a local writer based in the Cincinnati area. Join us to experience his vivid characters as they navigate relatable, often humorous, trials and relationships.

Please note that the performance includes some mature themes. We look forward to seeing you there!