Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

05/22/2022

We are excited to be hosting Spotlight Theatre Group once again this August. For more information visit their website spotlighteastend.com

05/20/2022

If you would like to make a donation to help in the restoration of the historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, please visit our website.

05/02/2022

Would you like to support the Vail? Go to our website linked below to find out how to make a donation through our GoFundMe or paypal.

http://thevail.org

05/01/2022

We've had the pleasure of having the Spotlight Theatre Group performing the Addams Family at the Vail this weekend. There's still one more chance to see them at 2 pm today. Tickets available at the door.

04/16/2022

04/15/2022

The Agitators Final Two Performances!
Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
Friday, April 15 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 16 at 5 pm

Tickets: theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/
Or at the door.

A surprisingly unlikely friendship takes center stage in a production of THE AGITATORS. “These are two characters who are so iconic. They’re oil paintings, they’re stamps, they’re coins," said Mark Heidemann. "This show really humanizes them.”

04/14/2022

Special shout out to Erika Wood-Heidemann for jumping in to fill the role of Stage Manager for Tech Week and Opening Night! Check out Erika and her “road map” wall. (This is how many set changes there are in our little play.) And she’s continuing to help us back stage till the end. With huge thanks and kudos to Erika, we couldn’t have done it without you!
Only two shows left! Friday, April 15, 7 pm and Saturday, April 16, 5 pm at the historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.
Tickets are available at the door or by calling the Vail at 631.727.5782 or online: https://theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/

04/13/2022

THE AGITATORS!

Two shows left:
•Friday, April 15, 7 pm
•Saturday, April 16, 5 pm

Tickets are available by calling the Vail at 631.727.5782, at the door or online: https://theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/
Photo credit: Tom Kochie

04/12/2022

Only two shows left!
Friday, April 15, 7pm and Saturday, April 16, 5 pm
at the historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.

Tickets are available online: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5334091 …
at the door or by calling the Vail at 631.727.5782

04/10/2022

Today’s matinee is at 3:00pm. If you haven’t read the below article, check it out now. Tickets available at the door.

Only three chances remaining to catch this most excellent production.
Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
Friday, April 15 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 16 at 5 pm
One Sunday matinee: April 10 at 3 pm.
Tickets: theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/

A surprisingly unlikely friendship takes center stage in a production of THE AGITATORS set to open at The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall Friday. “These are two characters who are so iconic. They’re oil paintings, they’re stamps, they’re coins," said Mark Heidemann. "This show really humanizes them.”
For the rest of the article by Tara Smith, Riverhead Times Review: riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2022/04/109805/live-theater-returns-to-the-vail-leavitt-with-production-of-the-agitators/

📸: Tom Kochie

The Agitators -- Stage Rendition

04/09/2022

The Agitators!
Wonderful audience last night for opening night! Thank you all for coming and for your support. We do it again tonight. **Early showtime at 5pm so you can enjoy a good dinner conversation after! Tomorrow’s matinee at 3pm. **
Tickets at the door or call the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall 631 727 5782.
Tickets and info on our website: bootsonthegroundtheater.com

04/08/2022

Baseball Is Opening
And So Are We!

Baseball is opening and so are we! AND we’ll take you to an 1870s baseball game with Frederick Douglass and Susan B Anthony in THE AGITATORS. They’ll throw you some curves and bring it on home.

THE AGITATORS, opening tonight at The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.

Photo: Tom Kochie.

Five shows only!!
April 8-16 at the historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.
Fridays 7 pm, Saturdays 5 pm.
One Sunday matinee: April 10 at 3 pm.
Tickets $25 available at the door or online: theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/

“Throw the ball dangummit!” —Susan B. Anthony

04/06/2022

A surprisingly unlikely friendship takes center stage in a production of THE AGITATORS set to open at The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall Friday. “These are two characters who are so iconic. They’re oil paintings, they’re stamps, they’re coins," said Mark Heidemann. "This show really humanizes them.”
For the rest of the article by Tara Smith, Riverhead Times Review: riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2022/04/109805/live-theater-returns-to-the-vail-leavitt-with-production-of-the-agitators/
Five shows only!!
April 8-16, Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.
Fridays 7 pm, Saturdays 5 pm.
One Sunday matinee: April 10 at 3 pm.
Tickets: theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/
📸: Tom Kochie

04/04/2022

Learn more about The Agitators here!
https://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2022/04/109805/live-theater-returns-to-the-vail-leavitt-with-production-of-the-agitators/

04/04/2022

Learn more about The Agitators here!

https://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2022/04/109805/live-theater-returns-to-the-vail-leavitt-with-production-of-the-agitators/

04/04/2022

WHAT WILL THE AGITATORS TEACH YOU? “Frederick Douglass has been a role model for bravery, tenacity, and the belief in human justice and human rights. He has also inspired me by his use of the pen, as well as his voice, with the power of words to transform minds, hearts and souls! And that perseverance always wins.” ~ Eugene Hamilton, who portrays Frederick Douglass's inner creative spirit and voice

2 WEEKENDS ONLY! Opens April 8. Fridays, 7:00pm; Saturdays, 5:00pm; Sun., Apr. 10, 3:00pm. Tickets $25 at the door or online: theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/

Photography: Tom Kochie

04/01/2022

The Agitators opens next weekend - April 8! Grab your tickets now!
Tickets available at https://theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/
and at the door.

Let’s go “Behind the Curtain” with the cast. Eugene Hamilton is featured in the role of Frederick Douglass, bringing to life his inner creative spirit and voice:

“Frederick Douglass has been a role model for bravery, tenacity, and the belief in human justice and human rights.” Click here for the rest of the story: https://bootsonthegroundtheater.com/behind-the-curtain-eugene-hamilton/

03/24/2022

Great article on boots on the ground's upcoming production!

"They agitated the nation and each other for over 50 years." Mat Smart's 2019 play "The Agitators" examines the decades-long friendship of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, two of the most important abolitionists and suffragists of the 19th Century. It will be on stage at the Vail-Leavitt wee...

03/23/2022

03/19/2022

Getting excited for tonight!

03/17/2022

Dead of Winter returns to the Vail this Saturday, featuring The Electrix, Reckoning, and Dawgstar Compromiz.

http://reckoningband.com/index.htm

Fri. March 18th Lucky Old Sons at Beau's 54 Broadway Ave Greenlawn 8:30pm facebook event Sat. March 19th at Dead Of Winter Vail Leavitt 18 Peconinc Ave Riverhead 7pm facebook event Tue. Mar. 22nd Reckoning Trio at Vintage Beano 3316 Rte 112, Medford 7pm facebook event

03/17/2022

Dead of Winter returns to the Vail this Saturday, featuring The Electrix, Reckoning, and Dawgstar Compromiz.

https://www.reverbnation.com/theelectrix

Rock | New York, NY

03/14/2022

THIS WEEKEND!

Finally after two years DOW returns to the Vail. March 19th 7pm Riverhead. Dawg Star Compromiz, Reckoning The Electix. Hope to see you there.

03/12/2022

Support local theater! Buy an ad in "The Agitators" playbill, donate to our GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/3e1641a7, or do both!

And don't forget to buy a ticket to "The Agitators." Opening night is April 8: https://theagitators.brownpapertickets.com/

03/11/2022

COMING SOON! Grab your tickets!

Finally after two years DOW returns to the Vail. March 19th 7pm Riverhead. Dawg Star Compromiz, Reckoning The Electix. Hope to see you there.

03/11/2022

Meet our Stage Manager: 𝗟𝘆𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗹, a senior at Ward Melville High School. She’s performed, directed and run tech for over 30 shows at school and across Long Island, including "Frozen Jr", "Words Words Words", and recently directed "Car Wash" at her high school. We are thrilled to have her on the 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 / 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺:

“I am so grateful! The cast and director are amazing and I have already learned so much. I have been doing theater since I was ten. I’m hoping to pursue theater, directing and performing as a career.”

Help us continue to welcome young folks into the fold, bring history theater to life on the East End and by donating to our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3e1641a7. Thank you for your support!
Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

03/09/2022

https://www.facebook.com/114566777546/posts/10158913073297547/

Finally after two years DOW returns to the Vail. March 19th 7pm Riverhead. Dawg Star Compromiz, Reckoning The Electix. Hope to see you there.