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rium, the production ran two nights and raised more than $600 – which was no mean feat considering tickets were only 50 cents.

n 1937, Connecticut’s theater scene welcomed the arrival of a group in Wilton that staged a production of George M. Cohan’s comic mystery “The Tavern” as a fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Using the Wilton Town Hall as its audito-“The Tavern” was presented under the banner of “The Wilton Play Shop” and its successful reception inspired the production’s talent to go further into a full theatrical season. The 1937/38 season for the company – now called The Wilton Playshop – was an ambitious mix of comedy, drama, romance and family-friendly fun.

Fast-forward to today and The Wilton Playshop is still an energetic force within the Fairfield County arts environment. The company is at the tail end of its 85th season, having completed a retelling of the invig-

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lthough there was a contentious period during which Westchester County and Standard Amusements engaged in a legal battle over whether Standard would manage the county’s Playland Amusement Park, there were no signs of animosity May 20 when a ribbon cutting was held to mark the park’s opening for the 2023 season with Standard set for its second season at the helm. The county maintains ownership of the park.The Wilton Playshop production of “Godspell,” which recently completed its run during the theater’s 85th season; contributed photo.