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THE DRAMA FACTORY

We produce original, as well as classically staged and adapted plays.

We are committed to keeping local performing arts alive, through education and collaboration with, and for our community.

Come learn with us. Take time to know your craft..

'The House on Galloway Street , A Ghost Story'

written and directed by John Ballesteros

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What makes a ghost ? Tragedy ? Malice ? Is it only an impression that lingers past it’s lifetime ? Why are we obsessed with Ghost Stories ? Every culture has them. We yearn to see the spirits. Talk to them. Find out why they are there…where we can see them. So, what makes a ghost story….? When you find the answers to those questions. Or do you ?

That’s what happens in our ‘ The House on Galloway Street, a Ghost Story ‘. The story is set, the players inquisitive, the ghost ( or ghosts ? ) reveal themselves. It’s never pretty, don’t fool yourself into thinking it will be fun. It will be a story. That’s all. A ghost story. Sad, creepy, tragic, unbelievable and wanting to be heard. Wanting to be told. Wanting to be warned….and so you are.

TW : this production has instances of disturbing content that may be unsettling for some audience members.

THE DEATH OF TRIBOULET (a Comedy),

written and Directed by Max Ballesteros

A new DRAMA FACTORY play Shakespeare wishes he’d written. “ The Death Of Triboulet ( a Comedy )” .

Join Triboulet , the Court Jester to the King of France, in his own comedy of errors as he tries to save the King from death, all the while hoping to save his own life in the process ! The King of Spain and his Regent are coming to visit . The King of France, his Queen and their Daughter are preparing for the royal visit with ease. But the palace is in a fit as the Guards, Regent to the King of France and Triboulet ( the Court Jester ) all position themselves to complete their tasks, keep out of the way and remain on the in with the King. Triboulet is nothing but trouble as usual, but when he overhears a plot to assassinate the KIng by the visiting royals, he tries to get someone to listen to him, and is sentenced to death in the process ! A banquet goes wrong, the imported assassins are buffoons and the Princess pleads for Triboulets life to be spared . How will Triboulet gain the Kings trust ? How will the Princess help save him ? Will France fall to the hand of Spain ?

Our radio drama is up on our Youtube channel now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jOC5JTBbOs

We have several short movies that have been uploaded to our Youtube channel.

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The Drama Factory is 100% run by volunteers who are dedicated to serving up quality arts programs in our community. So far, we have not charged our Actors a Participation Fee for ANY of our productions. We would like to continue this commitment . Follow us on INSTAGRAM @Drama_factory to see where we are and what we are doing . While we had to close alomg with everyone else during the pandemic - we have now gotten back into the swing of things. 2022 started off with a great production of SHE KILLS MONSTERS. Well received and safely done. We reprised DRACULA 2022 for the fall production and it was a great success !! 2016 gave us a wonderful Greek Mythology tale called " DAPHNE " and wrapped up with the second installment of " Shakespearean Death Scenes vol. II HAMLET ". The 2017 Season began with Poe vs. Maupassant " The Tell-Tale Heart vs The Devil. Two Tales of Terror ". A great evening of two one-acts for the dark of winter...Then the following years we created " The Tale of Basim the Blacksmith & his Battle of Wits with the Shah of Isfahan " from an old Persian story, an original adaptation of ' Treasure Island ' . Pirates and swordplay, how much more fun could we have and Peter Pan and Snow White capped us off for the CLASSICS selection. As you can see, each of these productions was original and brought our actors and crew something new to offer our audiences.