- Honest Pint
- Mar 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 4
"I believe having something to look forward to makes life so much sweeter." — Unknown |
It has been awhile since we saw you! Have no fear, we have been hard at work ensuring that Honest Pint has the best season possible!
At Honest Pint Theatre Company, we believe theatre has the power to gather people, ignite conversation, challenge assumptions, and create real connection.
That belief is guiding everything we’re building right now.
We’re excited to share that we have secured the rights to three extraordinary plays and are actively working to produce them in the next 12 to 18 months, depending on venue availability, scheduling, and partnership opportunities.
We’re also exploring the possibility of bringing a hugely successful Off-Broadway immersive production to the Triangle — a show Broadway World called “the best immersive and experimental shows that NYC has to offer!”
In other words: there is a lot in the hopper at Honest Pint — and we could not be more excited about what’s ahead.
What's Brewing?
THE SHARK IS BROKEN
by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
Just when you thought is was safe to go back in the water!
The first summer blockbuster is being filmed… but from inside the chaos, no one can tell they’re making history.
Set behind the scenes of the troubled Jaws shoot, The Shark Is Broken is a sharp, funny, and unexpectedly moving comedy about clashing egos, mechanical disasters, big personalities, and the strange alchemy of art under pressure. As Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider wait on a boat while the shark repeatedly fails, they argue, drink, reflect, and stumble toward a kind of unlikely fellowship.
This is a hilarious, actor-driven, show that is cinematic in scope but intimate in feel, and packed with wit, tension, and heart.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Since we founded Honest Pint Theatre Company, we've never been tied to a single stage or a single building. We've been fortunate to tell stories in wonderful spaces throughout the Triangle, and every time we begin a new production, we look for the place where that particular story can have the greatest impact.
Today, we're excited to tell you where the next one is taking us.
This October, Honest Pint Theatre Company is partnering with The Performing Arts at Barton College to present Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe at the Kennedy Family Theatre on the Barton College campus in Wilson.
There are plays that entertain you. There some plays that move you. And then there are the rare plays that quietly change the way you look at the world. Every Brilliant Thing is one of those.
It's funny. Incredibly funny. It's heartbreaking. It's hopeful.
Most of all, it's a reminder that we don't experience life, or theatre, alone.
In fact, every performance is different because the audience helps tell the story. Some of you will read from the list. Some may briefly become characters in the play. Everyone becomes part of the evening. It is theatre in its most human form: strangers gathering together to tell a story that belongs to all of us.
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But wait...there's MORE!
We’re also in conversations about bringing a wildly inventive Off-Broadway hit to the Triangle...one that feels especially well matched to the Honest Pint spirit.
Broadway World called “the best immersive and experimental shows that NYC has to offer!" The Huffington post called is “An absolute must-see!”
This acclaimed theatrical experience blends music, comedy, history, science, and cocktails into something immersive, surprising, and unlike anything else in our current lineup. It’s smart, playful, and built around the kind of communal experience we love: people gathering together, raising a glass, and sharing in something unforgettable.
In other words, it feels a little bit like it was made for us.
We aren’t ready to announce the title just yet, but we can say this: if it comes together, it would be a bold, joyful, one-of-a-kind event for Triangle audiences.
What we need right now
Help Us Find the Right Space
We have the rights.
We have the vision.
Now we need the partnerships, spaces, and community support to bring these productions fully to life.
If you can help us find a venue, connect with a sponsor, or make a donation, now is the time. We are in active conversations with venues across the Trianlge, but...
We are actively looking for:
theatre venues
flexible performance spaces
nontraditional or site-specific spaces
community partners with venue connections
sponsors or supporters who want to help make this work possible
If you know of a space in the Triangle that might be a fit for intimate, high-quality theatre, we would love to hear from you.
What can you do?
Share a Lead
Know a venue, partner organization, business, or supporter who may be interested in helping? Make an introduction.
Spread the Word
Forward this newsletter to someone who believes in bold local theatre and might want to get involved.
Support the Work
Your donations help us lay the groundwork for productions, partnerships, artist support, and the practical steps required to get these shows on their feet.
Stay Connected
Open our emails, follow our updates, and help us build momentum as we move from planning to production.
Thank You for Believing in the Work
We are proud of what Honest Pint has built, and even more excited about where we’re headed.
These are the kinds of stories we want to bring to our community: sharp, surprising, human, and alive. With your help, we can make them happen.
We will see you VERY soon!
Thank you for standing with us, cheering us on, and helping us imagine what comes next.
Drink Deep!
David and Susannah
