THEATRE BY THE SEA HOUSING INFORMATION
There are 2 houses where Theatre by the Sea staff live. There is the Staff House/Inn and the Summer House.
STAFF HOUSE/THEATRE INN: This is where most of our Production Staff/Interns reside when at TBTS.
This house is located on site directly behind the theatre. Within the house are 11 rooms in the Theatre Inn, and 4 rooms in the Staff House. Located on the main level is The Bistro, the restaurant that serves the theatre going public, and where the after show Cabaret takes place. There is free WiFi in the house. While we love animals pets are not permitted.
SUMMER HOUSE: This is where the actors reside when at TBTS. It is located in the town of Narragansett, about a 15 min drive from the theatre. There is free WiFi in the house. While we love animals pets are not permitted.
Other Info:
Cabaret: On Fri, Sat. and Sun. eve after the show there is a Cabaret in the rear of the Bistro with entertainment provided by the actors and staff for the paying public. Uptempo , well known songs play best for the audience here. Participation is not mandatory.
Liquor: Please remember, the legal drinking age is 21. There can be NO exceptions. Rhode Island has what is known as the Social Host Law, and it does not look highly upon underage drinking and those who provide the liquor.
Finally, please know that we are excited to have you here and want you to enjoy your time at TBTS. If there are any concerns, questions or problems please let us know and we will try our best to help you.
STAFF HOUSE/THEATRE INN: This is where most of our Production Staff/Interns reside when at TBTS.
This house is located on site directly behind the theatre. Within the house are 11 rooms in the Theatre Inn, and 4 rooms in the Staff House. Located on the main level is The Bistro, the restaurant that serves the theatre going public, and where the after show Cabaret takes place. There is free WiFi in the house. While we love animals pets are not permitted.
SUMMER HOUSE: This is where the actors reside when at TBTS. It is located in the town of Narragansett, about a 15 min drive from the theatre. There is free WiFi in the house. While we love animals pets are not permitted.
Other Info:
Cabaret: On Fri, Sat. and Sun. eve after the show there is a Cabaret in the rear of the Bistro with entertainment provided by the actors and staff for the paying public. Uptempo , well known songs play best for the audience here. Participation is not mandatory.
Liquor: Please remember, the legal drinking age is 21. There can be NO exceptions. Rhode Island has what is known as the Social Host Law, and it does not look highly upon underage drinking and those who provide the liquor.
Finally, please know that we are excited to have you here and want you to enjoy your time at TBTS. If there are any concerns, questions or problems please let us know and we will try our best to help you.
STAFF HOUSE/THEATRE INN
Rooms: The rooms have twin beds and are shared. There are dressers and places to hang clothes. The occupants of these rooms share a bathroom in the common areas of the house, the location depending on which floor you live. Some of the bathrooms have showers only. All rooms have mini fridges for you to keep items in. Please know that there is NO SMOKING anywhere in the house, and no cooking in the rooms. Concerning room size, the house was built in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s so the rooms are unique. As there is no air conditioning in the rooms, fans are provided. TBTS also provides pillows, bed linens and towels. Please note, the bath towels we provide are not as large as one may be used to. So you may prefer to bring a large one or purchase one up here.
Kitchen: There is 1 kitchen that is shared by all occupants of the house, it is large but can get crowded at peak times. Each person will be assigned a cabinet in which you may store your food. There are 4 refrigerators, all labeled with which rooms have access to them. But please do not over shop, the fridges can get very crowded. There is 1 stove/oven, 2 microwaves, a toaster, and coffee makers. Also in the kitchen are dishes, mugs, glassware, cutlery and pots and pans. It is most important that the kitchen be kept clean AT ALL TIMES. Please clean up after yourself, any spills, splats etc. And always wash any dishes and pots and pans that you use. If you see the garbage is full, empty it outside in the dumpsters.
Living area: Just outside the kitchen is the living room with sofas and cable TV. Air conditioning is provided in this area of the house.
Overnight guests: Due to liability insurance concerns, size of rooms, and lack of space, there can be no overnight guests in the Staff House.
Parking: If you drive your own car parking is available in the lot across the street from the theatre. Spaces are allotted to us in the far end of the lot. There is NO PARKING in the back lot directly behind the theatre.
Laundry and Grocery runs: We provide a weekly trip to the laundromat and grocery store.
Outside Accommodations: There are many hotels, motels and B&Bs in the area. Some give us a good rate. Please feel free to ask me if I can recommend or help you find one. Be aware that this is a beach community and it is high season. So weekends and holidays are prime times and tend to be fully booked well in advance.
Location: The Staff House is in a wooded area with the beach close by. Because of the location, nature tends to visit us, a lot. Insects and some wildlife- rabbits, chipmunks, deer and skunks.
Kitchen: There is 1 kitchen that is shared by all occupants of the house, it is large but can get crowded at peak times. Each person will be assigned a cabinet in which you may store your food. There are 4 refrigerators, all labeled with which rooms have access to them. But please do not over shop, the fridges can get very crowded. There is 1 stove/oven, 2 microwaves, a toaster, and coffee makers. Also in the kitchen are dishes, mugs, glassware, cutlery and pots and pans. It is most important that the kitchen be kept clean AT ALL TIMES. Please clean up after yourself, any spills, splats etc. And always wash any dishes and pots and pans that you use. If you see the garbage is full, empty it outside in the dumpsters.
Living area: Just outside the kitchen is the living room with sofas and cable TV. Air conditioning is provided in this area of the house.
Overnight guests: Due to liability insurance concerns, size of rooms, and lack of space, there can be no overnight guests in the Staff House.
Parking: If you drive your own car parking is available in the lot across the street from the theatre. Spaces are allotted to us in the far end of the lot. There is NO PARKING in the back lot directly behind the theatre.
Laundry and Grocery runs: We provide a weekly trip to the laundromat and grocery store.
Outside Accommodations: There are many hotels, motels and B&Bs in the area. Some give us a good rate. Please feel free to ask me if I can recommend or help you find one. Be aware that this is a beach community and it is high season. So weekends and holidays are prime times and tend to be fully booked well in advance.
Location: The Staff House is in a wooded area with the beach close by. Because of the location, nature tends to visit us, a lot. Insects and some wildlife- rabbits, chipmunks, deer and skunks.
As I said, the beach is behind the theatre. To get there we must walk down a private road that has homes lining it. As we walk this road we must be considerate of our neighbors and keep the noise level way down. This holds true for nighttime inside and out of the house as well. It may seem that no one can hear us, but sound travels faster and is magnified more out in the country. 11PM is the cut off time for loud noise.
SUMMER HOUSE
Parking: There is a lot behind the house that can only fit 6 cars. On street parking is limited to only 2 hours without a permit, and there is no overnight street parking without a permit. TBTS does not get or provide these permits.
Rooms: There are 18 rooms in this house. On the 1st and 3rd floor are rooms that are shared. All rooms have twin beds. On these floors are full and half baths that are shared. There are no tubs only showers. On the 2nd Floor the rooms have double beds and private baths, however, there are no tubs, only showers. There are dressers and places to keep and hang your clothes. In all rooms there are mini fridges so you may keep some food or drink in those. There is no air conditioning, but TBTS does provide fans. TBTS also provides pillows, bed linens and towels. However, as the bath towels we supply are not as large as one may be used to, you may prefer to bring your own, or purchase one up here. There is NO SMOKING anywhere in the house and no cooking in the rooms.
Kitchen: There is only 1 kitchen, not a lot of storage space, no overhead cabinets, just shelves. There is a dishwasher, microwave, coffee makers, toasters, plates ,utensils, cups, mugs and of course a stove/oven. There are also 3 refrigerators, 2 in the kitchen, 1 in the basement. They are labeled 1st floor, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor, whatever floor you are on, that is the fridge you use. Shop wisely, do not over shop as the fridges can get crowded.
In the kitchen there are bins for garbage and recycling. Please, when you see that one is full, bring it out back and empty it in the dumpster. Please keep the kitchen and bathrooms neat and clean as well. Clean up any spills or splats. And PLEASE ALWAYS wash your dishes and pots and pans.
Living area: There is a large living room with a flat screen TV (cable) and a dining room as well. There is also a front porch and back deck. The lower level is a big semi- finished basement with a laundry room, 1 washer, 2 dryers, that are coin operated. Last year it was $1 to wash and $1 to dry. Within the laundry room is a bathroom with a shower. There is also a flat screen TV and pool table down there.
Overnight Guests: Due to liability insurance concerns, rental agreement, size of rooms and lack of space, there can be no overnight guests in the Summer House.
Groceries: We provide a weekly grocery run for you
Outside accommodations: There are many hotels, motels and B&B’s in the area. Some give us a good rate. Please feel free to ask me if I can recommend or help you find one. Be aware this is a beach community and it is high season. So weekends and holidays are prime times and tend to be fully booked well in advance.
Location: The Summer House is in a residential neighborhood in Narragansett, so we need to be considerate of our neighbors and keep the noise level down, especially at night. In both houses 11PM is the cut off time for any loud noise.
The house is 2 blocks from Narragansett Town Beach and the Seawall. It is free to enter the beach up until 8AM, after that you must pay $8. There are beach passes that can be purchased. Also down the street is an entertainment/residential/retail complex-Pier Village. Within are specialty shops as well as a spa, liquor store, nail salon, laundromat, Dunkin Donuts, bars, restaurants and a hotel. Just outside Pier Village is the Post Office, and Public Library. Boon St., a short walk from the house has restaurants, bars and a laundromat as well.
Rooms: There are 18 rooms in this house. On the 1st and 3rd floor are rooms that are shared. All rooms have twin beds. On these floors are full and half baths that are shared. There are no tubs only showers. On the 2nd Floor the rooms have double beds and private baths, however, there are no tubs, only showers. There are dressers and places to keep and hang your clothes. In all rooms there are mini fridges so you may keep some food or drink in those. There is no air conditioning, but TBTS does provide fans. TBTS also provides pillows, bed linens and towels. However, as the bath towels we supply are not as large as one may be used to, you may prefer to bring your own, or purchase one up here. There is NO SMOKING anywhere in the house and no cooking in the rooms.
Kitchen: There is only 1 kitchen, not a lot of storage space, no overhead cabinets, just shelves. There is a dishwasher, microwave, coffee makers, toasters, plates ,utensils, cups, mugs and of course a stove/oven. There are also 3 refrigerators, 2 in the kitchen, 1 in the basement. They are labeled 1st floor, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor, whatever floor you are on, that is the fridge you use. Shop wisely, do not over shop as the fridges can get crowded.
In the kitchen there are bins for garbage and recycling. Please, when you see that one is full, bring it out back and empty it in the dumpster. Please keep the kitchen and bathrooms neat and clean as well. Clean up any spills or splats. And PLEASE ALWAYS wash your dishes and pots and pans.
Living area: There is a large living room with a flat screen TV (cable) and a dining room as well. There is also a front porch and back deck. The lower level is a big semi- finished basement with a laundry room, 1 washer, 2 dryers, that are coin operated. Last year it was $1 to wash and $1 to dry. Within the laundry room is a bathroom with a shower. There is also a flat screen TV and pool table down there.
Overnight Guests: Due to liability insurance concerns, rental agreement, size of rooms and lack of space, there can be no overnight guests in the Summer House.
Groceries: We provide a weekly grocery run for you
Outside accommodations: There are many hotels, motels and B&B’s in the area. Some give us a good rate. Please feel free to ask me if I can recommend or help you find one. Be aware this is a beach community and it is high season. So weekends and holidays are prime times and tend to be fully booked well in advance.
Location: The Summer House is in a residential neighborhood in Narragansett, so we need to be considerate of our neighbors and keep the noise level down, especially at night. In both houses 11PM is the cut off time for any loud noise.
The house is 2 blocks from Narragansett Town Beach and the Seawall. It is free to enter the beach up until 8AM, after that you must pay $8. There are beach passes that can be purchased. Also down the street is an entertainment/residential/retail complex-Pier Village. Within are specialty shops as well as a spa, liquor store, nail salon, laundromat, Dunkin Donuts, bars, restaurants and a hotel. Just outside Pier Village is the Post Office, and Public Library. Boon St., a short walk from the house has restaurants, bars and a laundromat as well.
About Theatre By The Sea
On a two lane road that winds through farm land, with the beach in the distance, one will find Theatre by the Sea. The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2007 Owner /Producer Bill Hanney bought the theatre and re-opened it after 3 years of darkness. The 2013 Season had the theatre celebrating its 80th Anniversary.
Yes the theatre is actually by the sea, and yes the building was originally a barn. In the 1930s the barn was converted into a theatre, seating close to 300, with renovations and expansion over the decades the theatre now seats close to 500 people, in an orchestra and balcony. Over the years the theatre has presented quality musical and dramatic productions. In the 40’s and 50’s, Hollywood played a big part here with many stars from the silver screen appearing on the stage. Of late, Theatre by the Sea has had many current Broadway performers grace the stage.
The auditorium of the theatre is air conditioned, backstage is not, but most nights there is a cool breeze coming off the ocean. Backstage there are 3 levels of dressing rooms, stage level and 2 upper floors.
The grounds of the theatre are lovely. Landscaped gardens and lawns greet people as they arrive, and a trellised walkway covered with vines and flowers leads the people to the Bistro, the on site restaurant.
The natural beauty of nature makes up much of the rest of the grounds, with rabbits and chipmunks running around as the waves crash in the distance. For staff there are picnic tables and benches and a patio at the rear of the Staff House where they can relax and enjoy being at Theatre by the Sea.
Yes the theatre is actually by the sea, and yes the building was originally a barn. In the 1930s the barn was converted into a theatre, seating close to 300, with renovations and expansion over the decades the theatre now seats close to 500 people, in an orchestra and balcony. Over the years the theatre has presented quality musical and dramatic productions. In the 40’s and 50’s, Hollywood played a big part here with many stars from the silver screen appearing on the stage. Of late, Theatre by the Sea has had many current Broadway performers grace the stage.
The auditorium of the theatre is air conditioned, backstage is not, but most nights there is a cool breeze coming off the ocean. Backstage there are 3 levels of dressing rooms, stage level and 2 upper floors.
The grounds of the theatre are lovely. Landscaped gardens and lawns greet people as they arrive, and a trellised walkway covered with vines and flowers leads the people to the Bistro, the on site restaurant.
The natural beauty of nature makes up much of the rest of the grounds, with rabbits and chipmunks running around as the waves crash in the distance. For staff there are picnic tables and benches and a patio at the rear of the Staff House where they can relax and enjoy being at Theatre by the Sea.
