"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Final Tech/Dress Rehearsal, Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT), Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

 


Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) Owners and Guardians Bob and Sandy Malone, opened the second production of the 2026 performance season with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." This production is performed on the PBT Barn Stage from July 1st through July 18th. 

"Based on the classic farces of ancient Rome, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is a hilarious, fast-paced musical romp that promises "a comedy tonight!" The story follows Pseudolus, a wily slave who schemes to win his freedom by playing matchmaker for his young master, Hero." (from PBT)

Personnel:

Cast: Kelsey Breslin, Patrick M. Byrnes, Carissa Ferguson, Cole Fletcher, Alexa Hartman, Theresa Hall, Jacob Harris, Peri Harris, Kate Lindsey Jones, Andrew Limansky, Brooke Macdougal, Frankie Mendez, Matthew Nathan, Trinity Neves, Eli Reese Peel, Cameron Pomeroy, Gavin Ray, Ava Roan, Emily Walters.

Musicians: Alex Arlotta, Christopher Ricci, Christopher Mish, Juli Thornell, Maxwell Parker, Dan Pelletier

Producers: Bob and Sandy Malone
Director and Choreographer: Paul E. Finocchiaro

Music Director: Alex Arlotta
Production Manager: Cassidy Sullivan
Stage Manager: Alexander Light

Costumer: Emerald City Theatrical Costumes
Sound Engineer: Dramatic Sounds
Lighting Designer: Michael Wonson
Scenic Artist: Denise Feeney

Assistant Stage Manager: Emmett Sullivan

Assistant Stage Manager: Izzy Newman

Facilities Manager: Joe Romanelli

Additional information is in the Playbill for the show.

The 2026 PBT performance season:

June - "9 to 5, the Musical"

July - "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"

August - "The Wizard of Oz"

September - "Million Dollar Quartet"

The restored Priscilla Beach Theatre, "Broadway in a Barn" since 1937.



An interior view during a previous performance.

The following images are live from the final rehearsal and are in order of occurence in the show.

The following two images are posed cast and posed cast and crew just before the final rehearsal.