Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts brought some Valentine’s Day magic to the Hamptons by gifting 100 roses along with tickets to their upcoming premiere mainstage presentation, THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. This captivating production will grace the stage at Bay Street Theater from May 28th to June 16th, featuring the talented family of John Slattery, Talia Balsam, and Henry Slattery.
Generously provided by Sag Harbor Florist, these 100 roses were more than just a romantic gesture. Each one came with a special Valentine’s message: “Get Out of Valentine’s Jail Free with this Rose” along with a ticket to the performance. Strategically scattered throughout the East End, these roses popped up unexpectedly in various locations such as the Citarella Dining Room in Southampton, the Speedy gas station in Water Mill, Walgreens in Bridgehampton’s Valentine’s card section, and on street benches throughout Sag Harbor.
Tracy Mitchell, Executive Director at Bay Street Theater, conceived the fun stunt said. , “In theater, what we do in our storytelling is try to surprise an audience, make them think, and explore the topic at hand. So we all brainstormed and thought about how we might surprise a few lucky people with roses on Valentine’s Day — the day of love. Then it hit us. A Valentine’s Day promotion distributing 100 roses throughout The Hamptons, not only would spread some much-needed cheer but could also serve as a poignant reminder of the timeless themes explored in THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. Love, like a rose, blooms in unexpected places, and we hope this gesture sparks intrigue and passion for our upcoming production. We have many surprises ahead for our summer season.”
