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A Summer Day (Wilma): Existential and eccentric

Kathryn Osenlund June 24, 2025 No Comments

An existential and eccentric play , it’s not light-hearted theater.

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Mushnik Reimagined: May Elizabeth Scallen in Little Shop of Horrors

Debra Danese June 24, 2025 No Comments

In Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Elizabeth Scanlon takes on the role of Mushnik, the flower shop owner with a front-row seat to the madness.

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GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments

Giovanni’s Room, is currently on stage in Philadelphia in world premiere. The James Baldwin Estate granted Quintessence Theatre permission to produce this theatrical adaptation, the…

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RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments

Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

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THE 39 STEPS (Lantern): Hitchcock onstage

Kathryn Osenlund May 28, 2025 No Comments

Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

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Interviews Theater

Birthday Candles: Director Abbey Adams on Staging Noah Haidle’s Play at People’s Light

Debra Danese April 13, 2025 1 Comment

Abbey Adams’ took time here to reflect on the creative process, the challenges of staging BIRTHDAY CANDLES, and the emotional impact of this unique production.

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Interviews Theater

Bringing Chopin to Life: An Interview with Hershey Felder at People’s Light

Debra Danese April 10, 2025 1 Comment

Renowned pianist, playwright, and performer Hershey Felder returns to the stage with his mesmerizing portrayal of Frédéric Chopin

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Reviews Theater

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Quintessence): The Bard’s crazy side

Kathryn Osenlund March 25, 2025 No Comments

Hard to imagine that the Bard who wrote this fun and foolish play also penned Hamlet, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet.

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Lantern): Still a joy

Kathryn Osenlund February 25, 2025 No Comments

A script needs life breathed into it and that’s what happens with an inspired director, designers, and talented versatile actors.

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The Heart of the Family: Melanye Finister Reflects on Her Role in A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Debra Danese February 18, 2025 No Comments

Melanye Finister shares her artistic journey, her experiences at People’s Light, and her role in the upcoming production of A Raisin in the Sun.

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COMING FULL CIRCLE: Interview with RUBBERBAND apprentice Micah Sell

Debra Danese February 4, 2025 No Comments

Philadelphia native Micah Sell comes full circle with RUBBERBAND.

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HOLY GRAIL OF MEMPHIS (Arden): Lost tape blues

Kathryn Osenlund January 28, 2025 No Comments

Playwright Michael Hollinger’s Holy Grail of Memphis is in world premiere at the Arden Theatre Company. This is the 13th Hollinger play that the Arden has produced.

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The Rhythms Around Us: Interview with STOMP’s Isaiah Robinson

Debra Danese December 17, 2024 No Comments

Celebrating its 30th year, STOMP continues to turn the ordinary into instruments of rhythmic genius.

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Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Dvořák & Price with Yannick

Michael Fisher December 14, 2024 No Comments

Benoit Gauthier is here with us. I hope to see more of him, and I hope his youthful energy rubs off on our dear YNS.

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RED (Theatre Exile): Coloring an artist’s story

Kathryn Osenlund November 7, 2024 1 Comment

RED, not to be confused with REDS, is a color, not a Commie. It refers to the impression given by one of ten huge canvases…

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Cyrano De Bergerac (Quintessence): 60-second review

Kathryn Osenlund October 18, 2024 No Comments

French playwright Edmond Rostand’s story about a brilliant man endowed with a large nose is a work of fiction.

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Angel Corella Marks a Decade of Artistic Leadership at Philadelphia Ballet

Debra Danese October 18, 2024 No Comments

Angel Corella was appointed artistic director of Philadelphia Ballet, formerly Pennsylvania Ballet, in 2014. Under his leadership, the company has built a reputation for combining…

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POTUS (Arden): Brash and in your face

Kathryn Osenlund September 26, 2024 No Comments

Warning: These seven marvelous actors in the all female cast, are not your nice Aunt Sara. Wild and untamed, they’re women without borders. Stepping out…

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Interviews Theater

Tribal Ties: Lamont J. Whitaker as Mafala Hatimbi in The Book of Mormon

Debra Danese September 24, 2024 No Comments

Whitaker, a Florida native, is touring in the role of Mafala Hatimbi, the Ugandan village chief.

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Features Theater

Home No More: Hedgerow’s last company member must leave Hedgerow House

Jessica Foley September 13, 2024 43 Comments

74-year-old Susie Wefel is leaving Hedgerow House after 45 years. It’s not a choice she made herself.

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