Events
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2012 Summer Stars Program
Presented by Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc at Heritage Center July 9-August 3, 2012 Entering its fabulous 14th year of operation, Summer Stars is a unique program - instructing students in the basics in acting, singing and dance, while gearing the studies specifically to the proficiency level of each student. At the end of the course, students perform in full-length musical shows custom-written for the course, ensuring each student is performing material suitable to their level of talent.
The youngsters and the teens will perform separate full length musicals....
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Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc |
07/09/12 -
08/03/12 |
Heritage Center, Morrisville |
A Disney Spectacular at Upper Darby Summer Stage!
Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 15-August 17, 2012 The finale spotlights princesses, heroes and villians! Upper Darby concludes their 37th season of Summer Stage with a magical revue of Disney favorites from Snow White to Tangled. They’ll feature many of the most popular Disney princesses as well as the bravest Disney heroes and the scariest Disney villains! This all-music extravaganza will feature the biggest cast of the summer, great songs and dances and that special magic that happens whenever the name Disney is...
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Upper Darby Performing Arts Center |
08/15/12 -
08/17/12 |
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, Drexel Hill |
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Presented by Delaware Shakespeare Festival at Rockwood Museum July 13-July 28, 2012 Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's most magical comedy. During an enchanting forest night, a fairy king and queen duel for supremacy, young lovers fall wildly out of and into love, and the world's worst acting troupe puts on a remarkable show. With music and dance, comedy and romance, this is the perfect play for an outdoor summer night. Bring a picnic and your own chair and be a part of a delightful Delaware summer tradition.
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Delaware Shakespeare Festival |
07/13/12 -
07/28/12 |
Rockwood Museum, Wilmington |
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A Shift in Gravity
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Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts |
05/15/12 -
05/27/12 |
Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
A Streetcar Named Desire
Presented by Old Academy Players at Old Academy Players June 8-June 24, 2012 Quelle saison! We end it with what many critics consider a modern masterpiece. Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski are universally recognized names and their story along with that of Stella and Mitch still simmers and steams like the humid New Orleans summer where it is set. Sensitive, wounded Blanche on the brink of madness collides with basic, brutish Stanley and the fireworks are unavoidable. This is a play that never falters as it moves to its inevitable conclusion. Winner of every stage...
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Old Academy Players |
06/08/12 -
06/24/12 |
Old Academy Players, Philadelphia |
American Romance: The Brave & The Tragic
Presented by New City Stage Company at Adrienne Theater - Second Stage May 17-June 10, 2012 Assymetric:
There is a mole on the Fifth Floor. Sometimes finding the mole is the easy part. To exterminate a mole takes guts... it takes guile... it takes extreme prejudice. And the only way to come out on top is to be... ASYMMETRIC...
Josh was the top interrogator in an elite anti-terrorist intelligence wing of the CIA until it all fell apart. Now he has one more chance to redeem himself, and to put his life and career back on track. But to do so...
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New City Stage Company |
05/17/12 -
06/10/12 |
Adrienne Theater - Second Stage, Philadelphia |
Angels In America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches
Presented by The Wilma Theater at The Wilma Theater May 23-July 1, 2012 The most honored play in a generation concludes the Wilma’s 2011/2012 Season – and then returns for the 20th Anniversary of Part Two: Perestroika to kick off 2012/2013. Winner of two Tony® Awards for Best Play and a Pulitzer Prize, Angels in America melds love, hate, religion, and politics into a uniquely American epic. The year is 1985. In New York City, Roy Cohn, the politically powerful right-wing lawyer angrily denies his diagnosis of AIDS while his...
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The Wilma Theater |
05/23/12 -
07/01/12 |
The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia |
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Annie
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Wolf Performing Arts Center |
06/15/12 -
06/17/12 |
St. Joseph's University - Bluett Theater, Philadelphia |
Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage!
Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 1-August 3, 2012 You’re never fully dressed without a smile! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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Upper Darby Performing Arts Center |
08/01/12 -
08/03/12 |
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, Drexel Hill |
Any Wednesday
Presented by Montgomery Theater at Montgomery Theater June 7-July 1, 2012 Set your clock for REVERSE and head back to the 60’s. John is the president of a large corporation using an executive suite to house his mistress, whom he sees once a week. Cass is a young business man who has sold his factory to John only to find out it is about to be closed for devious reasons.
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Montgomery Theater |
06/07/12 -
07/01/12 |
Montgomery Theater, Souderton |
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Arden Drama School Teen Company Pizza Party
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company LGBT/Cabaret Night
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/01/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company Tulipomania Showtime Workshop
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/10/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama School - Arden's Got Talent
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 25, 2012 Sharpen your acting skills by working on scenes from contemporary plays with theatre professionals Liz Filios and James Ijames. This class will challenge you to analyze text and create believable characters while honing your performance technique.
For grades 9-12.
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/25/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama School - Summer Acting Camp Teen Company
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company July 23-August 2, 2012 Philly’s finest theatre pros will teach you how to be an active listener, create believable characters, establish objectives, and dissect scenes. You’ll have a blast as you learn to work with a script and build your ensemble skills. Then, invite your friends and family to watch you star in a performance, showcasing all you’ve learned in just two weeks. Includes camp T-shirt.
For grades 9-12.
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Arden Theatre Company |
07/23/12 -
08/02/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama School - Summer Camp Teen Company Masterclass Week
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 25-June 29, 2012 Workshops in musical theatre, acting, improv and more! Arden teaching artists, who you’ve seen on stage or in the classroom, will lead this week of classes with each day concentrating on his or her area of expertise. Pick just one workshop to concentrate on your favorite aspect of theatre or sign up for the whole week to get a complete view of what it takes to be a professional theatre artist.
For grades 9-12.
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama School - Teen Company Summer Musical Theatre Camp
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company August 6-August 23, 2012 Work with Philly’s top musical theatre professionals to become a triple threat! You’ll learn how to read music, sing harmonies, and interpret and present a song. Over the three weeks of camp, you’ll rehearse a musical revue to perform for your family and friends.
For grades 6-12.
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Arden Theatre Company |
08/06/12 -
08/23/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Drama School Summer Camp - Super Sleuths & Detectives
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Arden Theatre Company |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama School The Sing Off
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 27, 2012 Take this fast-paced one-day musical theatre intensive with one of Philly’s finest pros: actor Alex Keiper. A perfect addition to your musical theatre training, you will learn challenging material from popular Broadway shows.
Price of class also includes a ticket to the Arden’s 6:30 pm performance of Tulipomania: The Musical featuring your teacher, Alex.
For grades 9-12.
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama School Whose Line Is It?
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 26, 2012 Always wanted to be on Saturday Night Live? Timing and teamwork are just some of the skills you will learn as you create new characters and storylines while thinking on your feet. In this improv and sketch comedy class you will play theatre games and use short form scenes to increase your listening and ensemble building skills that will develop you into a believable, exciting improviser.
For grades 9-12.
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/26/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama Summer Camp-Into The Woods
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 25-June 29, 2012 Explore the possibilities when you step deep into the forest. Take a magical journey while creating an original play set somewhere in the woods.
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Art
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre May 11-June 17, 2012 An unusual piece of modern art tests the longtime friendship of three Parisian men, Serge, Marc and Yvan, in Yasmina Reza’s brilliant comedy. Serge is thrilled with his purchase of an expensive all-white painting, Marc thinks Serge has lost his mind, and Yvan tries to mediate between the two. The painting becomes a catalyst for a fascinating examination of male friendship and what constitutes art. Art won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play.
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Hedgerow Theatre |
05/11/12 -
06/17/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Asymmetric
Presented by New City Stage Company at Adrienne Theater - Second Stage May 17-June 10, 2012 There is a mole on the Fifth Floor. Sometimes finding the mole is the easy part. To exterminate a mole takes guts... it takes guile... it takes extreme prejudice. And the only way to come out on top is to be... ASYMMETRIC...
Josh was the top interrogator in an elite anti-terrorist intelligence wing of the CIA until it all fell apart. Now he has one more chance to redeem himself, and to put his life and career back on track. But to do so could mean destroying the only person who...
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New City Stage Company |
05/17/12 -
06/10/12 |
Adrienne Theater - Second Stage, Philadelphia |
Beautiful Boy - Community Matters
Presented by People's Light and Theatre Company at People's Light and Theatre Company - Main Stage May 30-June 24, 2012 This first play by actor/director Pete Pryor earned him an Independence Fellowship. At around 18 months of age, Pete’s son was diagnosed with ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder. This two-person impressionistic piece follows a family on its journey from the fearful time of diagnosis to finding an approach and a home program. Scenes of a father dealing with work, travel, and a myriad of therapeutic approaches are inter cut with glimpses of his family’s life and a look at the community...
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People's Light and Theatre Company |
05/30/12 -
06/24/12 |
People's Light and Theatre Company - Main Stage, Malvern |
Big Daddy Graham: Last Call
Presented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 14-June 16, 2012 Big Daddy Graham, Philadelphia's iconic radio persona (WIP), performs thia show based on his book about his father. Poignant, humorous, and memorable, Last Call presents Big Daddy Graham in a one man show unlike his usual stand up.
"This show really moved me and it will move you too." — Pat Croce
"Graham delivers large important themes. A work of art." — Larry Platt, Philadelphia Daily News
"Hilarious,...
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Media Theatre for the Performing Arts |
06/14/12 -
06/16/12 |
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, Media |
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Bound for Broadway Music Revue
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
06/28/12 -
08/03/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Book by Alan Janes · Music and Lyrics by Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the...
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Walnut Street Theatre |
05/15/12 -
07/15/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia |
Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens'...
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Walnut Street Theatre |
05/15/12 -
07/15/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia |
Bye Bye Birdie
Presented by Footlighters Theater at Footlighters Theater June 1-June 30, 2012 BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time.
It tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns; he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered young man. Albert’s faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie...
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Footlighters Theater |
06/01/12 -
06/30/12 |
Footlighters Theater, Berwyn |
Camp Media Theatre 2012
Presented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 18-August 24, 2012 Camp Media Theatre 2012 is an extraordinary and exciting opportunity for young actors to study with professional directors, performers and technicians. This intensive, two-week day camp is a fun, enriching and rewarding experience. Campers write, design and perform an improvisational theatre production that is performed on the Media Theatre stage for family and friends the final Friday evening of each camp session at 5:30 pm (there is a "door cost" to see this production of $4 per...
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Media Theatre for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
08/24/12 |
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, Media |