Act II Playhouse's 2017-18 Season Brochure

PLAYHOUSE

2017-18 SEASON

THIS SEASON IN AMBLER Which

Reminds

Red Herring

Bad Dates

Aug. 29- Sept. 24, 2017

Oct. 24 - Nov. 19, 2017

Dec. 12 - 31, 2017

A Few Of Our

I Ought

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to Be

Jan. 9 - 28, 2018

In Pictures

Feb. 27 - Mar. 25, 2018

May 15 - June 10, 2018

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August 29- September 24

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Reminds written by and starring Tony Braithwaite with Dan Matarazzo on piano

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Tony’s newest one-man show! Combines stand-up, storytelling, songs, and video to recount his favorite theatre stories. Mishaps, triumphs, and letters from patrons will make their way into these hilarious tales from Ambler’s chief raconteur.

Red Herring October 24 -November 19

August 29- September 24

“Exceedingly funny!�

Philadelphia Inquirer

Three love stories ... plus, a murder mystery and nuclear espionage plot.

A hilarious noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices.

by Michael Hollinger directed by David Bradley

December 12-31

Bad Dates

Haley Walker is a gorgeous single mom who runs the city’s hottest restaurant. But can she survive dating in New York?

by Theresa Rebeck

directed by Mary Carpenter

“Manages to provide that rarest of good dates, a swell night at the theater.”

New York Times

A Few Of Our

A new show from Philly’s favorite comedy couple, Tony Braithwaite & Jen Childs! A glorious grab bag of sketches and songs, including routines from Burns & Allen, Nichols & May, and more!

January 9-28

created by & starring Tony Braithwaite & Jennifer Childs

A co-production with 1812 Productions

with Owen Robbins on piano

February 27-March 25

Neil Simon’s

I Ought to Be In Pictures Herb, a Hollywood screenwriter (played by Tony Braithwaite), is surprised when his forgotten teenage daughter reappears. directed by Tom Teti

“When you don't laugh until you cry, you cry until you laugh.”

New York Times

May 15-June 10

Our latest Broadway classic is the romantic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. Featuring songs from the composers of My Fair Lady.

Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe Original Production Directed and Staged by Moss Hart Based on The Once and Future King by T. H. White

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July 5 - 16, 2017

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GRIEF

July 19 - 30, 2017

written by and starring Mary Carpenter

written by and starring Tony Braithwaite

Back by popular demand!

“Funny, precise, witty, and honest”

TWO MORE GREAT SHOWS SUMMER 2017!

“Sex Ed is fun with Tony Braithwaite” Philadelphia Inquirer

DC TheatreScene

A hilarious ride on the roller coaster of grief. From condolence cards to funeral fashion and beyond, Mary guides you through the often perilous, always surprising and laugh-out-loud funny path from woe to wonder.

Hilarious and heartfelt stories from Tony’s 12 years teaching Theology and Sex Ed to high school freshmen. Didn’t Your Father Have This Talk with You? includes storytelling, stand-up comedy, personal testimonies, one-liners, improvisation, audience interaction … and even rap music!

December 2017

for the

KIDS!

My VERY OWN

Polar Bear

by Bill D’Agostino

A new story about the friendship between a little girl and her realonly-to-her polar bear! Inspired by such classics as Calvin and Hobbes, Corduroy, and Knuffle Bunny, this hilarious and heartwarming new tale for the entire family is brought to you by the author of the Murray the Elf mysteries.

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PHOTOS & ART CREDITS Photographers (unless otherwise noted): MG=Mark Garvin, BD=Bill D'Agostino; Cover: Zachary Chiero, Mindy Dougherty, Jordon Dobson, Kathryn Brunner, and Joey Abramowicz in Kiss Me, Kate (MG), Eileen Cella and Patrick Romano in Broadway on Butler (BD), DJ Gleason in Brighton Beach Memoirs (BD), Tony Braithwaite in Electile Dysfunction (BD), Campbell O'Hare and Jake Blouch in Mauritius (MG); P. 2: Tony Braithwaite in This Wonderful Life (MG), Patrick Romano, Jamison Foreman, Tracie Higgins, and Tony Braithwaite in Tomfoolery (BD), Jennifer Childs in I Will Not Go Gently (MG), Sonny Leo, Sean Thompson, and Peter Bisgaier in Kiss Me, Kate (MG), Andy Shaw and Will Dennis in Murray the Elf and the Case of the Horrible Holly Heist (MG); P. 4: Tony Braithwate in Electile Dysfunction (BD), This Wonderful Life (MK), and On the Road Again (Plate3Photography); P. 7: Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs in A Few of Our Favorite Things (MG); P.10: Tony Braithwaite in Didn't Your Father Have This Talk With You? (BD), Mary Carpenter in The New and Improved Stages of Grief (John Flak); P. 12: Tony Braithwaite, Jamison Foreman, Tracie Higgins, and Patrick Romano in Tomfoolery (BD), Campbell O'Hare and Jake Blouch in Mauritius (MG); P. 13: Jennie Eisenhower in Kiss Me, Kate (MG), Patrick Romano, Eileen Cella and Sonny Leo in Broadway on Butler (BD); P. 14: Tracie Higgins in Electile Dysfunction (BD); Back Cover: Tony Braithwaite in This Wonderful Life (MG), Tracie Higgins and Patrick Romano in Tomfoolery (BD).

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