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Author: Lauren Hartranft

Lauren Hartranft grew up engrossed in books, theater, and music. She daylights as a behavior consultant, which she believes helps her perceive daily life, personalities, and theater in a unique way. She’s a self-proclaimed foodie and borderline hippie who likes to garden, make her own wine, and absorb as much culture from the world around her as possible. Lauren can be reached via email at lhartranft@verizon.net.
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COLLECTED STORIES (Act II): Friendship in the real world

Lauren Hartranft November 12, 2018 1 Comment

As we enter the season of unpredictable weather, go to Act II to get their take on the warm and fuzzies mixed with the cold shoulder.

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CAMELOT (Act II Playhouse): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft May 29, 2018 No Comments

CAMELOT is the example of a group of talent working together to create an amazing experience for the audience.

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WHICH REMINDS ME (Act II): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft September 6, 2017 No Comments

Tony Braithwaite did it again with another original show

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MAURITIUS (Act II): Feeling the philatelia

Lauren Hartranft November 8, 2016 No Comments

Act II Playhouse gets all dramatic with Theresa Rebeck’s MAURITIUS

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THE DIVINE SISTER (BCP): This play’s a blessing

Lauren Hartranft July 24, 2016 No Comments

The beautiful, historic Bucks County Playhouse presents Charles Busch’s highly acclaimed THE DIVINE SISTER.    Charles Busch is renown for his unique works including“Vampire Lesbians…

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(L-R) Elizabeth Nestlerode, Zach Cossman, James David Larson, Maximillian Sangerman and John Dewey in BUDDY. (Photo by Joan Marcus)
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BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (BCP): That’ll be the play

Lauren Hartranft July 3, 2016 No Comments

f you do anything this summer, go to this amazing experience and make it a night at the beautiful playhouse and see BUDDY.

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RUMORS (BRT): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft March 29, 2016 No Comments

New York City deputy mayor Charlie Brock and his wife Myra are hosting a posh party, but something is amiss.

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THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (Hedgerow): Hercule Poirot at your service

Lauren Hartranft March 23, 2016 No Comments

Hedgerow Theater presents an original stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic novel.

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DRIVING MISS DAISY (Act II): A production in the drivers seat

Lauren Hartranft March 7, 2016 No Comments

An elderly Jewish lady and a young African American strike up an unexpected and unusual friendship.

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THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN (Stagecrafters): The richness of love

Lauren Hartranft February 17, 2016 No Comments

The Stagecrafters Theater presents its 533rd production with Sidney Howard’s adaptation of THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN (Act II): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft January 25, 2016 No Comments

What better way to celebrate the cluster that is travel but with a charming show all about it in Ambler!

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (BCP): A wonderful holiday show

Lauren Hartranft December 16, 2015 No Comments

Bucks County Playhouse tackles this classic (adapted by Joe Landry) and finds a perfect way to ring in the holidays.

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BEHIND THE MUSIC: HOLIDAY TUNES (Act II): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft December 16, 2015 No Comments

Did the holidays somehow sneak up on you? Get in the holiday spirit quickly with the warm, funny, and entertaining cast at Act II Playhouse.

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OF MICE AND MEN (Stagecrafters): Tell me about the Great Depression

Lauren Hartranft December 1, 2015 No Comments

Based on the classic, insightful novel by John Steinbeck, the play delves into the hardship of two migrant workers during the Great Depression and a time when each man was for himself and there was little forgiveness.

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FOX ON THE FAIRWAY (Act II): Camaraderie of a club

Lauren Hartranft November 6, 2015 No Comments

No golf interest? No problem. This show has tongue-in-cheek humor, love, competition, and the danger of the unexpected.

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ACCORDING TO GOLDMAN (Act II): How to write a script

Lauren Hartranft September 15, 2015 No Comments

Act II opens its new season with a bang with Bruce Graham’s ACCORDING TO GOLDMAN

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Bucks County Playhouse): Spelling good times

Lauren Hartranft August 18, 2015 No Comments

Take a few awkward adolescents, put them in a competition moderated by awkward adults, toss some words (or some formulation of one) at them, and…

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ON GOLDEN POND (BCP): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft August 1, 2015 No Comments

Bucks County Playhouse presents Ernest Thompson’s ON GOLDEN POND. Norman (Keir Dullea) and Ethel (Mia Dillon) Thayer are spending another summer on Golden Pond in…

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COMPANY (BCP): Settle down with Sondheim

Lauren Hartranft June 1, 2015 No Comments

Now that’s how you start off the summer! The beautiful Bucks County Playhouse opened to a full house with COMPANY. Based on the book by…

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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY’S GREATEST HITS (Act II): 60-second review

Lauren Hartranft May 28, 2015 No Comments

Act II set a new standard for closing out an excellent season. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY’S GREATEST HITS by Gerard Allessandrini is hands down hilarious. Tony Braithwaite,…

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