Impossible But True
Impossible But True is a show about how a small town in the Catskill Mountains in New York lives through the American Revolution. It is loosely based on Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle." But this is a story about people coming together and discovering that what is possible can change once you begin. Seen through the eyes of Rip, who leaves town in 1775 to join the revolution and does not return until 20 years later, this tale fills the tavern with love, laughter, tragedy and hope.
As with all our shows, the audience becomes part of the story's tavern community. You can drink, eat and are encouraged to participate in small ways throughout the play.
Photos from "Impossible But True"
October 2019 @ Franklin 820
(directed by Cailín Heffernan, photos by Jonathan Slaff)
played by Therin Morrisey
a pipe (Len Rella & Roger Lipson)
as Henrick Hudson
as Jonathan Doolittle and Jenny
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Furman (additional lyrics by Mary-Liz McNamara)
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The "Impossible But True" Podcast
is now freely available on Spotify! The podcast presents the audio of the entire show--script and songs. Think of it as a radio play--with music!
(Recorded in the Fall of 2018 through Spring of 2019)
Act I, First Half (43:17 minutes)
Act I, Second Half (33:12)
Act II (57:50)
You will also find interviews with cast members and the composer on this same site, Jerome Harmann-Hardeman's
The Impossible But True 2022 Production!
Old Stone House of Brooklyn: Oct 14, 15, 28, 29
Balboa (Pan-Caribbean restaurant/bar in Crown Heights): Oct 21, 22
Soho Playhouse (in Manhattan): Nov 6,7
Photos from "Impossible But True"
October 2022 @ Old Stone House
(directed by Cailín Heffernan, Photos by Mary Pillsbury and Sachi Feris)
PICTURED:
Top row: RJ Christian, Amalia Sancholuz, John Calabrese, Timothy Jacob Brown, Joe Castinado, Julia Fein
Middle Row: John Calabrese, Julia Fein, Ace McCarthy, Timothy Jacob Brown, RJ Christian, Laura
Bottom Row: Molly Bremer, Joe Castinado, Ace McCarthy, RJ Christian, Kim Allen (Flip-maker)