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Curtis Mark Williams and Jessica DalCanton star in the Act II Playhouse production of “Gaslight” through Oct. 22.
Act II’s “Gaslight” shifts gears and races to the finish
The lights wax and wane for no reason. Newlywed Bella hears strange sounds.  “Am I going insane?” she wonders. Sound familiar? more
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Melody Ladd as Major Barbara at Quintessence Theatre.
In ‘Major Barbara,’ charity conflicts with capitalism
At Quintessence Theatre, "Major Barbara" (1905) by George Bernard Shaw gives us a boxing match between a soul-saving Christian and a manufacturer of gunpowder and munitions. more
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Fitzgerald, left, played White House aide Carol Fitzpatrick on “The West Wing,” and many of her scenes looked like this, reacting to some sharp repartee from Allison Janney, right, as press secretary C.J. Clegg, while actor Timothy Busfield looks on.
Springside grad stars with Martin Sheen at JFK Center
After watching certain TV shows, one might be excused for believing that some celebrities are rather shallow and self-centered, but Melissa Fitzgerald belies the stereotype. more
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Erin Neupauer plays Sister James (at left) and Heather Ferrel is in the role of Sister Aloysius.
Stagecrafters’ 'Doubt' captures our cultural moment
“Doubt: A Parable” has not lost its glow. It earned bravos at Stagecrafters on opening night. more
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Nolan Maher plays Father Flynn and Heather Ferrel is Sister Aloysius in Stagecrafters’ upcoming production of "Doubt."
Stagecrafters opens season with acclaimed drama ‘Doubt’
The Stagecrafters community theater will open its 2023-2024 season with John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, "Doubt: A Parable." more
Effie Kammer, a darling of Avant Garde in New York City and Philadelphia, and Paul Pirozzi, a core collaborator in N1 Theatre, will perform “Blues in a Buick,” by Dennis Moritz this Thursday through Sunday.
Germantown playwright brings his productions home this week
Dennis Moritz, a Germantown resident for the last 50 years, is not exactly a household name. But the founding partner of N1 Theatre has gotten some pretty impressive reviews. more
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Quintessence Launches Season XIV
Quintessence Theatre Group, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy, launches Season XIV of epic theatre with George Bernard Shaw’s stinging comedy Major Barbara and Jean-Paul … more
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Mary Martello and Penelope Reed in flight from "Boca" paradise in "Silver Alert."
A whacky prompt for retired seniors: ‘Just do’ your bucket list
"Boca" is about the flaky antics of seniors in a retirement community. Act II Playhouse turns a so-so play into a fun-filled evening. more
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Annie Hnatko (left) with Rob Rosiello and Sally Lomanno in “Love Bite,” a one-act play about a blind date with a mystery man from Transylvania.
Ironic playfulness reigns in Old Academy's summer bonanza
Old Academy Players wrap up the 2023 season with their traditional Summer Bonanza, a series of one-act plays. more
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Kathleen Mulhearn and Tom Libonate play a bickering couple in Neil Simon's "'Rumors" at The Stagecrafters Theater through June 25.
Actors give Neil Simon’s 'Rumors' its comedic snap and crackle
Following an unhappy marriage, Neil Simon wanted to cheer himself up. So he penned "Rumors" (1988), his first and only farce. more
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Terri Fries Bateman (left) and Linda Palmarozza play murderous sisters in the Old Academy Players’ production of "Arsenic and Old Lace," running through June 25.
Satirical lampooning of America gives ‘Arsenic’ its special charm
"Arsenic and Old Lace" has earned a lasting place as one of the best works of Hollywood's Golden Age. more
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Jennie Eisenhower with (L to r): Taylor Hilt Mitchell, Cara Treacy, Vaughn Meccod, Angela LaRose and Dominick Sannelli.
'Hello, Dolly!' brings optimistic delight to Act II Playhouse
The effervescence of  "Hello, Dolly" is on display at Act II Playhouse. more
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Matthew Carter (top) and T.J. Zale play hard-drinking nobles in Olivia's court.
Allens Lane’s rollicking ‘Twelfth Night’ is pure fun
In refusing to take itself seriously, the riotous production of  "Twelfth Night" now running at Allens Lane Theater takes on a special radiance. more
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Asia Rogers as Phillis Wheatley
‘Written by Phillis,’ the story of an extraordinary woman
The world premiere of "Written By Phillis" at Quintessence Theatre is a one-act play about the life of poet Phillis Wheatley. more
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Students used 3D printers to create their headdresses.
‘The Lion King’ roars to life at Jenks school May 17-18
Students at the J.S. Jenks Academy for Arts and Sciences will stage their version of the cherished Broadway and film musical “The Lion King” May 17-18. more
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