Past Productions
2022-2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TIC was on haitus from public performances.
2019
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Recent Tragic Events
Written by Craig Wright
It's the day after September 11, and Waverly opens her apartment door, aghast. How could she have forgotten her blind date, Andrew, would be picking her up? As she scrambles to get ready, a series of twists, turns, and unexpected guests make for a fateful first date. A thought-provoking comedy about a blind date with destiny. 8 Performances: Wed-Sat for 2 weeks May 8-11 and 15-18 @ 8 pm The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios 244 West 54th Street, 12th Fl., NYC |
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2018
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Relentlessly PleasantWritten & directed by Jake Lipman
It's the eve of the launch of a new, all-female co-working space, HER(E) SHE. As the staff prepares for its big day, a series of calamities threaten to derail their hard work. A comedy about women, work, and knowing when to lean in. 14 Performances: October 10-27, 2018 Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios 244 West 54th Street, 12th Fl., NYC Funding was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Puffin Foundation |
Staged Reading: Relentlessly Pleasant
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April 23, 2018 | Shetler 1 @ Shetler Studios
244 West 54th Street, 12th Fl., NYC Funding was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Puffin Foundation Written and directed by Jake Lipman |
Performed by Caralie Chrisco, Holly Lynn Ellis*, Amy Fulgam*, Jake Lipman*, Maria Maloney*, Amanda Rodhe, Patrick Smith, Loralee Tyson
with stage directions read by Gillian Hurst With devising input from Marina Barry, Amanda Bruton, Caralie Chrisco, Holly Lynn Ellis, Amy Fulgham, Lori Funk, Jake Lipman, Maria Maloney, Amanda Rodhe, Loralee Tyson, Joy Sudduth. *actors appear courtesy of Actors Equity Association |
2017
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Mauritius
October 18-28, 2017 | The Bridge Theater @ Shetler Studios
By Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Jake Lipman
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2016
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Rapture, Blister, Burn
October 26-November 5, 2016 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
By Gina Gionfriddo Directed by Molly Ballerstein |
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Women Playing Hamlet
June 22-26, 2016 | Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios
By William Missouri Downs Directed by Molly Ballerstein |
2015
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The Inn at Lake Devine
October 7-24, 2015 | Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios
Based on the best-selling novel by Elinor Lipman Adapted into a play with music by Jake Lipman Directed by Kimberly Faith Hickman Original music and orchestrations by Philip Rothman Assistant directed by Molly Ballerstein |
Staged Reading: The Inn at Lake Devine
April 23, 2015 | Shetler 1 @ Shetler Studios
Directed by Molly Ballerstein
Original music and orchestrations by Philip Rothman
Original music and orchestrations by Philip Rothman
2014
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Whale Song, or:
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - fall 2014
November 2-3, 2014 | Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Social Studies written and performed by Elizabeth Phillips Home written and performed by Karen Elliott Just Leave Me Here written and performed by Caralie Chrisco New Year’s Eve Party Crash written and performed by Dale Davidson With musical guest Ellia Bisker |
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Buffalo Heights
May 7-17, 2014 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
By Adam Harrell
Directed by Jake Lipman
Assistant directed by Shelby Arnold With Nina Leese, Alison Lemel, Jake Lipman, Shelley Little, Joe Mullen, and Matt Whitfield Funding was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Puffin Foundation |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - spring 2014
May 11-12, 2014 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Unmolested? by Lynn Bixenspan
Lucky Chick by Felicity Seidel Solo Show by David Meyers My Unsexy Life as a Wall Street Analyst by Yangyang Guo Sleep Well by Glynn Borders Musical guest Todd Kramer |
Staged Reading: The Buffalo Project
February 12, 2014 | Penthouse 1 @ Shetler Studios
Recipient of a 2014 Puffin Foundation Ltd grant for the development of new work Developed over the winter of 2013 into the early part of 2014, 6 actors worked with playwright Adam Harrell to devise this comedy. |
2013
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How I Learned to Drive
October 17-November 2, 2013 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
By Paula Vogel Directed by Jake Lipman Assistant directed by Allison Lemel With Lynn Berg, Michael Edmund, Jake Lipman, Shelley Little, Holland Hamilton, and Joan Saunders "The cast is immensely engaging and likable... This revival of Paula Vogel's well-known work has a strong cast and a well designed set making it worth seeing, especially for those who have not seen it performed before." |
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How to Behave/Places, Please
October 23, 2013 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
How to Behave written and performed by Connie Perry Places, Please written and performed by Allison Lemel Directed by Jake Lipman |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - fall 2013
October 20-21 and 27-28, 2013 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Google: It's Complicated by Aizzah Fatima My Personal War on Terror by Dale Davidson Our Common Deception by Anna Fox Unfinished Adventure by Nora Vetter DTMM: Don't Tell My Mom (She Thinks I'm Mormon) by Kaitlin Emery Dear Mr. President by Alan Fox Lost in Suburbia: The Demise of the Domestic Diva by Rose Andrez Ballad of a Beauty Queen Andreanna Buccheri |
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The Mistakes Madeline Made
April 4-13, 2013 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
By Liz Meriwether Directed by Brock H. Hill With A.J. Heekin, Jake Lipman, Shelley Little, Joe Mullen, and Jeremy Patrick Hamilton "Meriwether's script shows a sure touch that brings us right along through the changes, and together with pitch-perfect performances, and Brock H. Hill's typically assured direction, it results in note only the best Tongue in Cheek Theater Production I've experienced, but the best comedy I've seen on stage so far this year."
-- Blog Critics
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - spring 2013
April 7-8, 2013 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
“Ready?” Katie Goodland SBF by Jennifer Fisher Inspiration Whore by Rachel Handler Cracks In A Concrete Heart by Joel Haberli |
2012
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Our Town
October 17-27, 2012 | Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios
By Thornton Wilder Directed by Jake Lipman Original music and orchestrations by Philip Rothman Assistant directed by Allison Lemel With Brady Adair, Matthew Bayer, Lynn Berg, Stacy Capone, Michael Edmund, A.J. Heekin, Gillian Hurst, Nina Leese, Jake Lipman, Stephanie Pezolano, Brian Roach, Joan Saunders, Jere Williams. "Tongue in Cheek's uncommonly warm production of the 1938 play at Theater 54 @ Shetler Studios, Our Town radiates most vividly when it lingers on the small moments. Thanks to a universally excellent cast led by director Jake Lipman (who also plays The Stage Manager), this version of Wilder's tale successfully argues that even an uneventful life is full of meaning." -- Cory Conley for NYTheatre.com
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - fall 2012
October 21-22, 2012 | Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios
How to Behave by Connie Perry Herman Commike Saved My Life by Riley Jason Natural Novice by Siobhan O’Loughlin The Scars at Night Are Big and Bright by Leyla Modirzadeh Singer-songwriter Todd Kramer performs |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - summer 2012
July 28-29, 2012 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Dishwasher Dreams by Aladdin Ullah Dear Nathaniel by Andrea Alton* Luck of the Ira by Ira Gamerman Is that Gonna Be on the Test, Miss? by Ronna J. Levy* What Will People Say? by Anthoula Katsimatides And special musical guest Matthew Sucich. *Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association. |
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Humans Anonymous
May 2-12, 2012 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
By Kate Hewlett Directed by Brock H. Hill Stage Managed by Allison Lemel With Amanda Bruton, Gusta Johnson, Jake Lipman, Kyle Minshaw, and Geoffrey J.D. Payne |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - spring 2012
May 6-7, 2012 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
How to Behave by Connie Perry Herman Commike Saved My Life by Riley Jason Natural Novice by Siobhan O’Loughlin The Scars at Night Are Big and Bright by Leyla Modirzadeh |
2011
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - fall 2011
November 20-21, 2011 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Taking Flight by Michael Bryan The Glory of Love by Sarah Aili Billy and Blake by Blake Pfeil The Only Way to Say... by Nancy Noto Singer/songwriter Garry Novikoff also performs his original songs. |
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Books on Tape - FringeNYC
August 18-28, 2011 | The Connelly Theatre
New York City Premiere By William Missouri Downs Directed by Brock H. Hill Stage Managed by Alison Lemel Lighting by Michael Lounsbery Costumes by Virginia Monte With Jake Lipman, Geoffrey J.D. Payne, Nate Washburn, and Shana Wiersum |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - spring 2011
May 1-2, 2011 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
How I Became An Astronaut by Fara Greenbaum: One night, in the depths of despair, a woman gets hungry, buys a sandwich, and is inspired to change her life. Dirty Paki Lingerie by Aizzah Fatima: A heart-breaking glimpse into the complicated lives of American Muslim Pakistani women at the juncture of two different cultures. The Make-Out Queen by Bronwen Prosser: Sometimes a kiss is just a kiss, but when it’s not…damn. |
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The Drunken City
April 27-May 7, 2011 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
By Adam Bock Directed by Brock H. Hill Starring Jake Lipman, Shana Wiersum, Shelley Little, A.J. Heekin, Michael Gene Conti, and Reese Gaspard. "Kudos to Ms. Lipman and Tongue in Cheek Theater for making manifest what's funny, and what's sneakily smart, in the blurry scrim of these six characters -- lost but thoroughly recognizable -- in search of too much to drink." -- BlogCritics
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2010
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Dead White Males: A Year in the Trenches of Teaching
October 6-16, 2010 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
New York City Premiere By William Missouri Downs Directed by Brock H. Hill With Brady Adair, Robert Gonzales Jr., Brynne Kraynak, Leanne Linsky, Jake Lipman, Graciany Miranda, and Shana Wiersum "Tongue in Cheek Theater's sterling production is a trenchant critique of America's education system in crisis... fascinating. The ensemble is first-rate." |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - fall 2010
October 10-11, 2010 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Four solo shows and musical guest Erica Russo JACKed Up by Mark Gessner I'm Fired! by Margie Suvalle Can't the Revolution Wait? by Jamila Webb Call Me by Katherine Williams |
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ProofApril 28-May 8, 2010 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
Nominated for New York Innovative Theatre Award for Sound Design By David Auburn Directed by Kristen Kentner Sound design by Philip Rothman With Daryl Brown, Jake Lipman, Deirdre McNamara, Brian W. Seibert "Director Kristen Kenter and the cast skillfully balance the rueful humor and pathos of David Auburn's script. A memorable evening of theater."
--TheaterOnline
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - spring 2010
May 2-3, 2010 | The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
How I Became an Astronaut by Fara Greenbaum Dirty Paki Lingerie by Aizzah Fatima The Make-Out Queen by Bronwen Prosser |
2009
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Psych
September 9-19, 2009 | Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios
By Evan Smith Directed by Jason Bohon Scenic and lighting design by Kacie Hultgren Assistant directed by Robin Rothman Stage Managed by Margaret Reed Psych student Sunny struggles to finish her grad program while working part-time as a dominatrix. With Brynne Kraynak, Mary Ruth Baggott, Maryll Botula, Bill Bria, Tele Durham, Kerri Ford, David Lanson, Jake Lipman, Ambien Mitchell, Susanne Nelson, and Brian W. Seibert |
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Plus 1 Solo Show Festival - fall 2009
September 13-14, 2009 | Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios
Three solo shows and musical guest Maybe Later by Sarah Kauffman The Enforcer by Glynn Borders An excerpt of My Salvation Has a First Name by Robin Gelfenbien |
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Up a River/Down the Aisle
July 28, 31, August 1, 16, 18, 2009 and May 15, 2010
By Jake Lipman (developed with Matt Hoverman) A one-woman show about scattering ashes and settling down. Directed by Brian W. Seibert Midtown International Theatre Festival 2009 | Where Eagles Dare Theatre The Strawberry One Act Festival 2009* | Theatre @ St. Clement's Smith College | Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre *Semi-Finalist for Best Play |
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Recent Tragic Events
February 25-28, 2009| The Producers' Club Crowne Theatre
By Craig Wright Directed by Merete Muenter It's September 12, 2001, and Waverly completely forgot to cancel her blind date. With Robyn Berg, Tara Gadomski, Jake Lipman, Jacob Saxton, and Brian W. Seibert |
2008
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Five Flights
September 18-20, 2008 | The Producers' Club Crowne Theatre
By Adam Bock Directed by Merete Muenter When 3 adult children inherit an aviary, they are forced to look at how their lives have -- or haven't -- taken flight. With Sara Michelle Bickweat, Jake Lipman, Grant McGowan, Jacob Saxton, and Brian W. Seibert, and Rainey Welch |
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Love Letters
February 14-16, 2008 | Roy Arias Payan Theatre
By A. R. Gurney Directed by Jillian Singer Through a series of letters, told over decades, two old friends spar, commiserate, and develop deep feelings for each other. Starring Jake Lipman and Brian W. Seibert |
2006
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Wearing Me Down
October 28-31, 2006 | The ATA Chernuchin Theatre
Prospect Theater's Dark Nights Series Three one-act plays about the struggle to connect to the ones we love Thanksgiving Dinner by Colette R. Johnson, directed by Heather Guthrie Starring Aaron Black and Jake Lipman Sisters by Cherie Vogelstein, directed by Samatha Tella Starring Heather Guthrie, Jake Lipman, and Brian W. Seibert Guitar by Colette R. Johnson, directed by Heather Guthrie Starring Erin Evers and Brian W. Seibert |
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The Baltimore Waltz
April 25-29, 2006 | The Producers' Club Studio Theatre
By Paula Vogel Directed by Heather Guthrie Stage managed by Samantha Tella A disgraced teacher and her sophisticated brother voyage across Europe in search of a cure for a mysterious illness. Starring Jake Lipman, Brian W. Seibert, and Joel M. Peterson |