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Lansdale Theatre Works Presents The Miser at the Lansdale Center for the Performing Arts

Lansdale Theatre Works presents their spring production of The Miser at the Lansdale Center For Performing Arts. This marks the first public performance for the Lansdale based, not-for-profit, professional theater group. This new company aims to present socially relevant theater in the form of both classical and contemporary plays to a diverse and open-minded group of theatergoers.

Daniel Student of Plays and Players Theatre in Philadelphia will direct this modern translation by James Magruder, which was first presented at Center Stage in Baltimore to critical and audience acclaim in 2004. The Sun (Baltimore) described the production as a “highly accessible new translation….takes bold chances without ever losing sight of Moliere’s original intent.”

The Miser, which was written by Moliere in 1668, is a comedy focusing on one man’s obsession with accumulating more wealth. He has figured out a way to marry off his son and daughter as an investment strategy and has set his own sights on a beautiful, but frugal young woman who does not return his affections. Steve Wright, who recently starred in 1812’s production of This Is The Week That Is, will be playing the title character in The Miser.

Lansdale Theatre Works is one of the resident theatre companies of the brand new Lansdale Center For Performing Arts. Lansdale Theatre Works is helping to serve the revitalization efforts of downtown Lansdale by redefining Main Street as an arts and entertainment destination.

Lansdale Theatre Works was founded in 2009 by Artistic and Executive Director, Dawn Harvey, who is also appearing in the production. Harvey produced several plays in New York City, NY before relocating to the Lansdale Area. She is also a professional stage and screen actress whose credits include Saturday Night Live, Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York City, and Andrews Lane Studio Theatre in Dublin, Ireland.

Performances will be held at the Lansdale Center for Performing Arts and will take place on March 26th & 27th as well as April 9th & 11th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available online at www.lansdalecpa.org or by calling the Lansdale Center for Performing Arts at 215-361-1296. Adults: $20.

Arden Theatre Company presents the perfect theatrical treat for the whole family this holiday season!

Peter Pan

A brand-new version of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale
Adapted for the stage by Douglas Irvine
From the books by J.M. Barrie

Directed by David O’Connor

“We found Peter Pan to be a wonderful few hours of merriment, fantasy, and mayhem.

There was flying, crowing, fighting, and pretty much everything else fun you could want or need.” –Phillyist
Background: Arden Children’s Theatre presents a brand-new version of Peter Pan that celebrates the wonder of storytelling and the power of make-believe.

Recommended for families with children ages five and older.

Holiday Performances:

Wednesday, December 23 at 4pm

Thursday, December 24 at 12pm
Saturday, December 26 at 12pm, 4pm and 7pm

Sunday, December 27 at 12pm and 4pm

Tuesday, December 29 at 12pm and 4pm

Wednesday, December 30 at 12pm and 4pm

Thursday, December 31 at 12pm
Friday, January 1 at 2pm

Saturday, January 2 at 12pm and 4pm

Sunday, January 3 at 12pm and 4pm

Tickets:
Kids: $16-$18
Teens: $20-$22

Adults: $30-$32

Order by calling 215.922.1122

Or online at www.ardentheatre.org

PHOTO: Frank X as Captain Hook and David J. Sweeny as Smee in Arden Theatre Company’s production ofPeter Pan. Photo by Mark Garvin.