ATA PRESENTS
POET ON A STRING
Written by Richard Vetere
Directed by Amber Brookes
Extended May 27-June 7, 2026
Sargent Theatre
POET ON A STRING returns!
REVIEWS:
Arts Indep.
Show Tones
Theatre Scene
Hailed as “a modern classic and a must-see.” – Arts Independent
“exceptionally well directed” – ShowTones
“snappy and honed dialogue” – TheatreScene
Not suitable for young children (some intimacy, alcohol use and smoking)
Synopsis: Poet On A String, is inspired by the real life poet Delmore Schwartz, his wife, the writer Gertrude Buckman and poet, screenwriter and film critic James Agee, and a weekend they spent together in Frenchtown, NJ in the summer of 1939 on the eve of WW2. The play captures the moment when film overtakes poetry and literature in the American culture as the dominant power in art and understanding and the consequences felt in our world today.
Cast May 27-June 7, 2026:
‘James Agee’ – Dustin Pazar
‘Gertrude Buckman’ – Amber Brookes
‘Delmore Schwartz’ – Jake Minter
Crew:
Assistant Director: Jonathan Beebe
Stage Manager: Paul Maurizino
Production Assistant: Josh Bartosch
Lighting Design: Jake Minter
General Admission $35+ Fees = $38.62
7pm WED-SAT
3pm SUN
Presented as part of the WIT! (Women in Theatre) Program at ATA.
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