Past Productions

Explore Tiny Dynamite’s previous works since our inaugural 2010/11 Season.

The Audience Disturbs Marcel’s Bath Time and He Is Very Upset With You All, 2018
Charlie Del Marcelle
Photo by Daniel Kontz

The Word on the Street:

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— Mark Cofta, Broad Street Review

2023/24 – Season 13

Show art for The Worst Cafe in the World

The Worst Cafe in the World

A one-of-a-kind theatrical event
Developed by Zoë Seaton, Big Telly, and KC MacMillan, Tiny Dynamite
Featuring Anna Faye Lieberman, Gabe Moses, and David Pica

Pink neon text and hearts on a bright pink concrete block wall. Text reads: "Valentine's Day with Tiny Dynamite. Feb. 13 & 14 at The Racquet Club"

Valentine’s Day with Tiny Dynamite

Our beloved annual event
Directed by Liv Hershey
Conceived by Meghan Winch, Liv Hershey, KC MacMillan, and Sara Outing
Featuring Andrew Criss, Trevor William Fayle, Madeleine Garcia, and Satchel Williams

A headband with two springing gold stars with "Happy New Year" on them on a yellow background. Text reads "Happy Early Bird New Year, Dec. 31 @ 5:30pm and 8pm at the Drake Theatre's Lobby"

Happy (Early Bird) New Year

A brand-new holiday celebration
Plays by Justin P. Lopez, Cole Hunter Dzubak, and Meghan Winch
Directed by KC MacMillan and Liv Hershey
Featuring Taylor Congdon, Jack Heroux-Skirbst, Chris Kilcullen, KC MacMillan, Brennen Malone, Gabe Moses, and Erin Read

Coffee beans make the shape of a heart on a purple background. Text reads: "One Moment Now by Murmuration, Dec. 1-17, at Good Karma Cafe - Broad Street, Tiny Dynamite"

One Moment Now

A pop-up audio experience for one audience member
By Murmuration

2022/23 – Season 12

10th Anniversary Season of A Play, a Pie, and a Pint

A stack of old books in a modern book shop with the text, which is highlighted in neon yellow and pink, "Meet Murasaki Shikibu Followed by Book Signing, and Other Things by Julia Isume, June 7 - June 18 Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake

Meet Murasaki Shikibu Followed by Book Signing, and Other Things

Our full production in residence at the Drake
Written by Julia Izumi
Directed by Cat Ramirez
Featuring Kimie Muroya, Lexi Thammavong, and Makoto Hirano

An image of an envelope with candy hearts coming out of it, with the text "Valentine's Day with Tiny Dynamite, February 11, 12 and 14 at the Powel House"

Valentine’s Day 2023 with Tiny Dynamite

Our beloved annual event
Directed by Liv Hershey
Featuring Andrew Criss, Brittany Onukwugha, David Pica, and Satchel Williams
Conceived by Liv Hershey, Kathryn MacMillan, Sara Outing, and Meghan Winch

A candy cane and a star on a blue background with the text Home for the Holidays with Tiny Dynamite at the Powel House, December 9 - 11

Home for the Holidays

An all-new holiday pop-up event
Directed by Liv Hershey and Kathryn MacMillan
Featuring Christopher Colucci, Taylor Congdon, Trevor William Fayle, Anna Faye Lieberman, Kathryn MacMillan, and Satchel Williams
Conceived by Liv Hershey, Kathryn MacMillan, Sara Outing, and Meghan Winch

An image of soft pretzels and beer, with the text "Oktoberfest with Tiny Dynamite; A fun, festive, and spooky celebration of fall; September 30- October 2; Physick House Garden

Oktoberfest 2022

A second helping of fall favorites
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Featuring Andrew Criss, Chris Kilcullen, Donovan Lockett, Brittany Onukwugha, and Satchel Williams
Conceived by Kathryn MacMillan and Meghan Winch

Text reads "One-night-only event. A workshop presentation of DOORS by Sara Outing and a reception announcing the 10th anniversary season of A Play, a Pie, and a Pint." On the right is an image of a door with a shadow puppet figure shining through; on the right is our logo.

Doors

A workshop presentation of original shadow puppetry
Lead creator and performer: Sara Outing
Co-creators and performers: Maisie O’Brien and Minou Pourshariarti
Directed by Brett Ashley Robinson

2021/22 – Season 11

Show art: The logo for The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged over an image of floral wallpaper and a spilling cup of tea, with the words "Jane at her best!" - The Philadelphia Inquirer and "By Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged

The return of our smash hit comedy, in person and online
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Featuring Charlotte Northeast, Brittany Onukwugha, and Trevor William Fayle
Written by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch

The show graphic - two hands writing and the text "Georgiana Recovered in Time. A play in letters and treasures by Natalia de la Torre and Meghan Winch"

Georgiana Recovered in Time

A play-by-mail set in the world of Pride and Prejudice
By Natalia de la Torre and Meghan Winch
Return engagement, commissioned by Tiny Dynamite

A hand with red nail polish holds a mug of hot chocolate with hearts and candy scattered around. The text says "Valentine's Day 2022 with Tiny Dynamite."

Valentine’s Day 2022 with Tiny Dynamite

An cozy outdoor celebration of modern love
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Featuring Cassandra Alexander, Ang Bey, Andrew Criss, Lee Minora, and Gabe Moses
Conceived by Kathryn MacMillan and Meghan Winch

The Oktoberfest with Tiny Dynamite show art, featuring the title on a blue background with orange leaves and beer bottles and the tagline "Pumpkins, beer, spooky stories, and more!"

Oktoberfest with Tiny Dynamite

An outdoor celebration of fall
Directed by Brett Ashley Robinson
Featuring Joseph Ahmed, Annie Fang, Gabe Moses, Adaeze Nwoko, and David Pica
Conceived by Kathryn MacMillan and Meghan Winch

2020/21 – PPP in Place Season 

Show graphic with illustration of heart banners on a cracked wall the the show logo

Social Distances

An interactive Zoom play
By Ian August
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Featuring Jessica Bedford, Danielle Leneé, and Charlotte Northeast
A world premiere, commissioned by Tiny Dynamite

Executive Honorary Producer Carol Beam
Honorary Producer Rebecca Bradbeer

The show graphic - two hands writing and the text "Georgiana Recovered in Time. A play in letters and treasures by Natalia de la Torre and Meghan Winch"

Georgiana Recovered in Time

A play-by-mail set in the world of Pride and Prejudice
By Natalia de la Torre and Meghan Winch
A world premiere, commissioned by Tiny Dynamite

A drawing of a hand reaching toward a green and blue starry sky with a moon and starburst, with the words "We Can't Wait, a play by phone by Paige Zubel"

We Can’t Wait

An on-demand play-by-phone
By Paige Zubel
Directed by Damien Figueras
Featuring Daio Floyd, Kaitlin Healy, CJ Higgins, Donovan Lockett, Claris Park, Emmie Parker, and Malynne Smith
A world premiere, commissioned by Tiny Dynamite

Illustration of envelopes falling and marching crowds with the show logo and the text "A Breath for Us. A play in artifacts and epistles by Jarrett McCreary and Sara Outing"

A Breath for Us

An award-winning play-by-mail
By Jarrett McCreary and Sara Outing
A world premiere, commissioned by Tiny Dynamite

Honorary Producers Gayle and David Smith
Associate Producer Neurology Associates of the Main Line
Associate Producers Camille and Stuart Burstin

Illustration of two computers and a heart with the show logo

Valentine’s Day 2021

*One night only virtual event*
Conceived by Kathryn MacMillan and Meghan Winch
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Andrew Criss, Donnie Hammond Johnson, J Hernandez, Brandon Pierce, Bailey Roper, and Amanda Schoonover

The Jane Austen Scrapbook

*One night only virtual event*
Conceived by Kathryn MacMillan
Text by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch
Performed by Jessica Bedford, Trevor William Fayle, and Charlotte Northeast

Illustration of a cocktail and a pumpkin with the show logo against a background of lightning

Nightmares and Nightcaps

*One night only virtual event*
Conceived by Kathryn MacMillan and Meghan Winch
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Gabe Moses, David Pica, Brett Ashley Robinson, and Meghan Winch

2019/20 – Season 9

Virtual Tea Time with the Creators of JANE AUSTEN ABRIDGED

*Virtual event*
Talkback with Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch

Valentine’s Day 2020 with Tiny Dynamite

*One night only event*
Conceived by Meghan Winch and Kathryn MacMillan
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Andrew Criss, Emma Gibson, Adaeze Nwoko, K. O’Rourke, David Pica, and Leah Walton

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged

By Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Jessica Bedford, Charlotte Northeast, and Trevor Fayle
Artistic Sponsors Tom & Carol Beam

Donna Orbits the Moon

By Ian August
Directed by Claire Moyer
Performed by Sabrina Profitt

2018/19 – Season 8

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged

*World Premiere*
By Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Jessica Bedford, Charlotte Northeast, and Trevor Fayle
Artistic Sponsors Tom & Carol Beam

Valentine’s Day 2019 with Tiny Dynamite

*One night only event*
Conceived by Meghan Winch and Kathryn MacMillan
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Jessica Bedford, Andrew Criss, Donnie Hammond, Daniel Ison, Jenna Pinchbeck, and Harry Watermeier

The Audience Disturbs Marcel’s Bath Time and He Is Very Upset With You All

*World Premiere*
By Ryan Bultrowicz
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Charlie DelMarcelle and Meghan Winch

2017/18 – Season 7

One Night Stands: Three Comedies About Love & Relationships

*Three-night only event*

Stuck
By Audrey Cefaly
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Jessica Bedford and Sean Close

Roman Fever
By Edith Wharton
Directed by Brey Ann Barrett
Performed by D’Arcy Dersham and Leah Walton

Love Restored, Abridged
By Jesse Brownstein
Directed by Elaina DiMonaco
Performed by Sydney Banks, Lily Cumberpatch, Mike Dees, Trevor Fayle, Jack Henry, Brandon Pierce, and Amanda Schoonover

The Art of Swimming

*American Premiere*
By Lynda Radley
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan
Performed by Lee Minora
Live Music by Daniel Ison

Perfect Blue

*World Premiere*
By G.S. Watson
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Emma Gibson and Harry Smith
Co-production with Pursued by a Bear

2016/17 – Season 6

Spacewang

By Tom Wells
Directed by Allison Heishman
Performed by Akeem Davis and Meg Rumsey-Lasersohn

Bortle 8

By Chris Davis
Directed by Mary Tuomanen
Performed by Chris Davis

2015/16 – Season 5

Being Norwegian

By David Greig
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Kevin Bergen and Kittson O’Neill

Brewers Fayre

By David Greig
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Corinna Burns, Richard Chan, Danielle Leneé, Brian McCann, and Meg Rumsey-Lasersohn

2013/14 – Season 4

2014 Presenting Festival

The Letter of Last Resort
By David Greig
Presented by Inis Nua Theatre Company
Directed by Claire Moyer
Performed by Susan Giddings and Adam Rzepka

A Number
By Caryl Churchill
Presented by Tiny Dynamite
Directed by Rebecca Wright
Performed by Akeem Davis and Lindsay Smiling

A Respectable Widow Takes to Vulgarity
By Douglas Maxwell
Presented by Azuka Theatre Company
Directed by Allison Heishman
Performed by Marcia Saunders and Harry Watermeier

We Can All Agree to Pretend This Never Happened
By Emma Goidel
Presented by Interact Theatre Company
Directed by Kittson O’Neill
Performed by Corinna Burns, J Hernandez, Dave Johnson, and Alice Yorke

2012/13 – Season 3

2013 Presenting Festival

Too Much of Nothing
By Mark O’Halloran
Presented by Inis Nua Theatre Company
Directed by Tom Reing
Performed by Adam Rzepka and James Stover

A Brilliant Noise
By David Vazdauskas
Presented by Iron Age Theatre Company
Directed by John Doyle
Performed by Adam Altman, Sean Close, T.J. Deluca, and Peter Sanchez

Space Wang
By Tom Wells
Presented by Azuka Theatre Company
Directed by Allison Heishman
Performed by Taysha Canales, Trevor William Foehl, and Harry Smith

Kyoto
By David Greig
Presented by Tiny Dynamite
Directed by Paul Meshejian
Performed by Kevin Bergen and Kittson O’Neill

2011/12 – Season 2

The Country

By Martin Crimp
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Laura Edoff, Emma Gibson, and Carl Granieri

Tiny Dynamite

By Abi Morgan
Directed by Daniel Student
Performed by Philip Brown, Emma Gibson, and Tom Tansey

2012 Presenting Festival

Being Norwegian
By David Greig
Presented by Tiny Dynamite
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Kevin Bergen and Kittson O’Neill

The End of Hope, the End of Desire
By David Ireland
Presented by Inis Nua Theatre Company
Directed by Tom Reign
Performed by Corinna Burns and Jared Delaney

Restaurant Shorts
By David Ives, David Auburn, and Jacqueline Goldfinger
Presented by Tiny Dynamite
Directed by Emma Gibson
Performed by Adam Altman, Tom Tansey, and Miriam White

Buridan’s Ass
By S.R. Plant
Presented by Iron Age Theatre Company
Directed by John Doyle
Performed by Adam Altman and Steve Hatzai

2010/11 – Season 1

Dumb Show

By Joe Penhall
Directed by Ozzie Jones
Performed by Philip Brown, Emma Gibson, and Tom Tansey

2011 Presenting Festival

Peaches en Regalia
By Steve Lyons
Presented by Tiny Dynamite
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Adam Altman, Newton Buchanan, Anjoli Santiago, and Miriam White

Hazardous
By Quinn D. Eli
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Worksop
Directed by James Stover
Performed by Rebecca Vail and Miriam White

Fly Me to the Moon
By Marie Jones
Presented by Tiny Dynamite
Directed by David O’Connor
Performed by Marcia Saunders and Maureen Torsney Weir

The Ching Room
By Alan Bissett
Presented by Inis Nua Theatre Company
Directed by Tom Reing
Performed by Adam Altman and Eric Scotolati

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The Art of Swimming, 2017
Lee Minora
Photo by Emilie Krause