In September 2019, the curtains rose at the Ten Fifteen Theater, bathed in the glow of Alan Ayckbourn’s Henceforward. November brought Bryan Hall’s LIZA!, a whirlwind of music and magic. And as December’s frost settled, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol danced across the stage, warming holiday audiences.

But 2020 unfurled its own script. Pier Pressure Productions stepped aside, yielding the spotlight to Moore’s new venture—the Ten Fifteen Theater. January’s offering was Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, directed by Sen Incavo. Then, in March, Karen Bain wove Conor McPherson’s haunting tale, The Weir. 

Yet, fate’s cruel twist arrived—an intermission that stretched into eternity. The Weir opened and closed on the same night. Astoria, like the world, grappled with a pandemic—a silence that echoed through the empty seats. During the hushed months, Moore made a decision—to relocate beyond the horizon. But a guardian angel emerged—a community member who funded the theater’s survival.

The Ten Fifteen Theater remained intact, waiting for the world’s encore. In July 2021, a new chapter began. Executive Artistic Director Danyelle Tinker stepped into the spotlight. The Weir (re)opened in October, its sold-out crowds breathing life into the timeworn boards. The rest, they say, is history—a tale of resilience, creativity, and the enduring magic of theater.