Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.

Jez Butterworth, acclaimed author of Jerusalem, brings us this powerful play that is a “stunning piece of writing, teeming with life; an astonishing, enormous, feast of intricate storytelling. It’s absorbing, soulful and emotionally abundant… An instant classic… sending stories, characters, history, politics and love skittering across the floor with the flair of a gambler rolling dice.”

Actors' Reading Collective presents OUTSIDE THE BOX, a series of summer play readings.

ARC is actor-inspired, -shaped and -driven: a collective molded by our mutual efforts and member input. We’re deeply committed to changing the way BIPOC members are cast, and practice gender and age inclusion in an attempt to move our mutual humanity forward, to listen to what is needed, and what is lacking. We challenge ourselves to change. 

Our goal is to help support our members, many of whom have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic with loss of jobs, funds, and health insurance, through this crisis and beyond. We exist solely on the revenue from our readings and patrons - any donations are humbly appreciated.

Choose your ticket price!  We believe live theatre should be accessible to all.