A world premiere psychological drama.

THE NATIONAL PASTIME

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THE NATIONAL PASTIME

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June 11 - 29, 2025

A Julie Lutz Cold Read World Premiere
Written by Rogelio Martinez
Directed by Johanna McKeon

Cuba, 2016. A mysterious illness rips through the American embassy in Havana. America, 2017. The Houston Astros are stealing signs, on their way to a World Series win. With tensions heightened from the lead-up and aftermath of an election year, the two nations play a dangerous game in the shadows, with their shared national pastimes – baseball and espionage – as their weapons of choice.

SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

PROLOGUE

Free for ticket holders, an hour before curtain. Join cast members, and guest speakers to learn more about the show you’re about to see.
June 15, @ 1:00 PM
June 21, @ 1:00 PM
June 26, @ 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY @1 LECTURE

June 18, @ 1:00 PM
TALK BACK

After seeing the show, bring your questions to a post show discussion led by a member of Stage’s artistic staff with the show’s creative team. Talk backs are included with the purchase of the evening’s performance. (free for ticket holders)
June 22, following the 7:30 PM performance
TRIVIA NIGHT

Join us for pre-show trivia. Free for ticket holders. Registration required. Limited spots available.
June 12, @ 6:00 PM
SENSORY FRIENDLY

Sensory Friendly and Sensory Friendly+ Performances provide a welcoming environment that lets all patrons enjoy themselves freely without judgment or inhibition.
June 24, @ 7:30 PM
Tickets can be reserved by calling the Box Office at 315-443-3275.
HAPPY HOUR

Join us for a pre-show social event. Discounts may vary.
June 19, 6:30 PM
OPEN CAPTION

Screens are placed to the side of the stage where the dialogue will display.
June 18, @ 2:00 PM
June 24, @ 7:30 PM
June 28, @ 7:30 PM
June 29, @ 2:00 PM
ASL

American Sign Language interpreters will sign for these performances.
June 21, @ 2:00 PM
AUDIO DESCRIBED

For those who are visually impaired. Those who need it, will be given a headset in which a staff member will describe the actions taking place in the show. Descriptions start 30 minutes prior to show. This is not disruptive to other patrons.
June 28, @ 2:00 PM
POETRY AND PLAY

Join us for a pre-show event where we invite a poet to provide a reading of their work which is related to the topics/themes of the show. This event begins an hour and a half (1.5) hour prior to the show and is open to anyone with a ticket for that performance.
June 29, 12:30 PM