"Now is the winter of our discontent..."
Hello Friend,
As the Haas Stage swirls with the elegance of Jane Austen’s Regency England, we begin to transform the Steinbright Stage into the post-apocalyptic world of Richard III. Read on, if you dare…
Warm regards,
Marcie Bramucci
Director of Community Investment
Inside Richard III
Last week we launched into rehearsals, cracking into the world of Shakespeare's master manipulator. Under the direction of Samantha Reading, Richard III will feature shape-shifting performances of many beloved company members, including:
Alda Cortese as Margaret/Edward/Ensemble
Peter DeLaurier as Hastings/2nd Murderer/Duchess of York/Ensemble
Christopher Patrick Mullen as Buckingham/Ensemble
Stephen Novelli as Stanley/Clarence/Ensemble
Pete Pryor as Richard
Mary Elizabeth Scallen as Elizabeth/Tyrell/Ensemble
...in addition to visiting artists Christopher R. Brown, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and Margaret Ivey, pictured below.
The work of other company artists includes costumes by Rosemarie McKelvey and dramaturgy by Resident Dramaturg Gina Pisasale.
Pete Pryor; Jorge Cousineau, scenic designer; Jano Cohen, Alexander Technique expert; and Samantha Reading explore Richard’s physicality.
Surrounding Richard III
Below are programs and services offered to "surround," increase access, and deepen engagement with Richard III.
Gina Pisasale
Margaret Ivey
Scoop on Wednesday, a lively pre-show discussion in which Gina Pisasale serves up the inside scoop and insightful context around the world of the play, complemented by light fare by The Farmhouse Bistro. Featured artist in conversation: Margaret Ivey. Dates: 3/23, 4/13, 4/20. Tickets $15 per person. Call 610.644.3500 to reserve.
Talkbacks on Thursdays are facilitated post-performance conversations with the cast. Dates: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21. Free with performance ticket. Click here for more information.
Open caption performances
feature an LED screen near the stage that displays the dialogue in
real-time, simultaneous with live speech and action in order to increase
access for individuals with hearing impairment, and for English
language learners. Dates: 3/23 (2pm), 3/25 (8pm), 3/26 (2pm). Ticketed
performance. Click here for more information.
Around Town & Beyond
with company artists
Carla Belver heads up the cast of Driving Miss Daisy at Act II Playhouse from 3/1-3/26.
Susan McKey and E.B. Hawkins Band take the mic at the Sprout Music Collective in West Chester on 3/23 from 8-11pm.
Greg Wood enters The Nether at Interact, which runs 3/25-4/17.
Marcia Saunders and Cathy Simpson perform A Fierce Kind of Love produced by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, directed by David Bradley, with costumes designed by Rosemarie McKelvey. Runs 4/7-4/17 at Christ Church Neighborhood House.
Congratulations to Aubie Merrylees on his upcoming spring graduation from the Yale School of Drama MFA Acting program.
Last week Marcia Saunders and I read excerpts from Sense and Sensibility with seniors from the Alzheimer's Association at the REC Center in Philadelphia.
Marcia Saunders reads with seniors from the Alzheimer's Association.
Up Next
at People's Light
In April we will enter the world of Linda Sue Park's endearing, Newbery Award-winning story, A Single Shard, featuring Graham Smith as Crane Man, and a group of exciting visiting artists, many of whom will make their People's Light debut. Kate McSorley Fossner is the production stage manager and Gina Pisasale is the production dramaturg.
On Stage Now
If you haven't made it out to Sense and Sensibility yet, there's still time! The production runs through 3/20.
"World-class in every detail"
PHINDIE.COM
"People's Light rides the resurgent Austen wave [with] romance and humor"
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
"Every bit a Jane Austen romance"
NEWSWORKS.ORG
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