Behind the Red Barn in Hunter, NY
Our Summer Main Stage season takes place outside and under a tent behind The Red Barn on Main Street in Hunter, NY (across from The Doctorow Center for the Arts)
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The Red Barn is located at 7970 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442
Note: Google maps also reads this as 7970 Main Street, Lainesville, NY 12450 - both addresses lead to the same location.
Arrival
Tickets
All tickets are digital and will be emailed to you. Please have your tickets ready to be scanned by a member of our team at our box office tent. CMS staff will be standing by to assist on site as needed.
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Getting here
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to showtime to allow for parking and walking our tent. We are located BEHIND the Red Barn at 7970 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442
Parking
Parking is on Main Street in Hunter. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Red Barn. If you need ADA accessible parking, drive up close to the tent, please notify our box office staff. They will be happy to guide you and answer any questions once you are on site.
Accessibility
We are committed to making your visit the best experience possible. Please email us with any questions about available resources:
tickets@catskillmountainshakespeare.com
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​​Late seating
Please plan to arrive early and be seated before curtain time. The performance will begin promptly. Late seating (including when and where you may be seated) is entirely at the discretion of House Management, to minimize disruption to the performance in progress.
Restrooms
Restrooms are porta potties located a short walk to the tent.
Food & drink
Concessions
Enjoy chips, cookies, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks to enhance your pre-show picnic. Stop by our concessions tent before the show or during intermission to enjoy!
Concessions tent opens at 7pm (evenings) and 2:30pm (matinees).
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Picnics and picnic storage
Food and drink from outside vendors - including alcoholic beverages - is permitted. We also recommend bringing along picnic blankets, portable camp chairs, coolers, and any other personal items that will make for comfortable picnicking. As you pack your picnics, please be mindful of bringing reusable items to be cleaned at home, and avoiding single-use disposables.
Other helpful info
Weather and environment
Part of the magic of outdoor theater is embracing the unpredictability of nature and enjoying whatever the moment brings. Our performances go on rain or shine, and we only cancel in cases of severe weather. While our tent offers shelter from rain, the grassy path leading to it can become muddy, especially after heavy or repeated showers. We strongly recommend wearing waterproof, sturdy shoes on wet days. A poncho or umbrella can also come in handy. Evening temperatures can drop significantly after warm days. Please check the forecast and consider bringing layers like a sweatshirt, long pants, or even a small blanket to stay comfortable. While the performance is held under a tent, the sides are open to the fresh air. We highly recommend using bug spray to stay comfortable during the show.
Pets
As much as we love them, animal companions are not permitted on the grounds.
Service dogs
Service dogs may be authorized under the tent with proper notification to the box office. Email us at:
tickets@catskillmountainshakespeare.com
Photography and videography
We welcome your photos and videos of picnics, friends, and our stunning Catskills views before and after the performance (be sure to tag us!). However, in accordance with Actor's Equity rules, photography and the use of recording devices during the performance is strictly prohibited.
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Refunds and exchanges
All sales are final; we do not offer refunds. Exchange any ticket up to 48 hours before showtime.
More Information
To learn more about your performance or the rest of the 2026 Season, contact our box office:
tickets@catskillmountainshakespeare.com
Please note that our in-person box office is only open and staffed during performance times.