Carl Holder’s “Out Of Order” comes to the Bridge Street Theatre from August 29 to September 8

It’s a game! It’s a play! It’s an experiment in building a real connection with the audience, testing the boundaries of intimacy and the roots of performance. And Carl Holder’s remarkable new solo show, Out Of Order, comes to the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill for eight performances only, August 29-September 8.

Originally designed to be performed in living rooms, “Out Of Order” is an up-close and personal experience unlike anything you’ve ever had in a theater—one that will leave you speechless, moved, and close to tears, if not laughing your head off. 50 index cards with written instructions will be placed in a container. Some contain characters, stories, confessions; others encourage group activities involving the audience. At each performance, Carl selects one card at a time and carries out the instructions written on it in the order the universe dictates. As a result, no two performances are the same. And true to the play’s initial creative impulse, Bridge Street Theater will perform “Out Of Order” in the cozy setting of its speakeasy lobby area, with couches and chairs scattered throughout and Carl performing in and around the audience. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the intimate nature of the piece (and the venue itself), audience members will be very close to both the performer and their inner selves. Prepare accordingly.

“Out Of Order” will be performed Thursdays through Sundays from August 29th through September 8th. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances begin at 2:00 p.m. Seating is limited and all seats are non-reserved. The Bridge Street Theatre is located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill, NY. For more information and tickets, visit bridgest.org/out-of-order/

You’re smart. You go to the theater. But when was the last time you just went? Can you even remember simpler days? Who did you think you could be? Come along and play with your friend Carl. It doesn’t hurt! You’ve never experienced anything like this before. Come and be prepared to laugh, cry and change your view of the world forever.

Events at the Bridge Street Theatre are supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Governor of New York and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the Greene County Legislature. The Bridge Street Theatre’s entire 2024 season is sponsored by a generous gift from Mary E. Barrett.

Performance calendar:
Bridge Street Theatre presents
OUT OF SERVICE
a solo show created and performed by Carl Holder
Photos by Rhys Evan Whitmore
Production Manager: Hannarose Manning
August 29 – September 8, 2024
Bridge Street Theater Speakeasy Room
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY