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The Players Ring theater opens its 35th season with an original comedy by a local playwright

PORTSMOUTH – “As Time Goes By,” opening at the Players Ring on Sept. 18, is the theater’s premier production for its 2026-27 Mainstage Season. Written by G. Matthew Gaskell and directed by Jamie Bradley, the play is about time travel, comedy and heart.  "When we build a season, there are so many things to consider,” said The Ring’s Executive Director Margherita Giacobbi. “You're constantly looking for balance: between genres and styles, between classics and contemporary work, between intimate stories and