Oscar Wilde's comedy of double lives, handbags and very serious cucumber sandwiches still lands every joke, and the Rockaway Theatre Company has been the peninsula's homegrown stage for about 30 years. Performances happen in a theater carved out of a former army post building at Fort Tilden, a short walk from the dunes. If you want a low-cost classic with a genuine local crowd, pair it with an autumn beach walk.
What to expect
The John Gilleece Theater is a community playhouse in Fort Tilden's historic post buildings, with snacks and drinks sold before the show. The play runs about two hours with a short intermission.
Good to know
- Arrive about 15 minutes early to get snacks and settle in.
- Late seating is at the discretion of house management.
- Parking is at the Fort Tilden T-4 lot; follow any posted National Park Service rules.
- Transit to Fort Tilden is limited, so check bus routes along the peninsula or plan to drive.
- Runtime is about two hours with one brief intermission.
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Common questions
Where is the Rockaway Theatre Company?
At the John Gilleece Theater in Fort Tilden, part of Gateway National Recreation Area on the Rockaway peninsula.
How long is the play?
About two hours with one brief intermission.
