Priscilla Beach Theatre

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Priscilla Beach Theatre, located in the Manomet section of Plymouth at Priscilla Beach, is the oldest barn theatre still in operation in America. It was founded by Dr. Franklin Trask in 1937. In the 1940s and early 1950s, the complex included dozens of cottages, a mansion and carriage house, a 200-seat theater, and a 60-seat theater. As many as 150 actors and actresses were in residence. In 1962, James Lonigro, also known as Geronimo Sands, bought the theatre from Dr. Trask and has been its creative force since. Young performers who have trained at the Priscilla Beach Theater include Paul Newman, Rob Reiner, Jean Seberg, Corey Carrier, Dan Blocker, Sandy Dennis, Pat Carroll, Robert MacNeil and Al Brooks. The theater remains an active venue for stagecraft to this day.