2019/2020
SEASON
A NOTE FROM TONY
This past year, we had Dr. Ruth on our stage. Not just a play about Dr. Ruth, but the real Dr. Ruth, who came to see the show and do a Q and A afterwards. It was an amazing thing. It was, in many ways, a small miracle (and not just because of the good doctor’s diminutive stature!). But then again, in my seven years as Artistic Director I’ve come to learn that at Act II Playhouse we actually seem to specialize in small miracles. Like taking huge musicals and making them fit elegantly on our stage; like engaging in a dynamic way with loyal subscribers at show after show after show; and even like attempting to quell the scourge of cell phones going off during performances with funny announcements (we’re still not at 100% yet folks but keep helping us reach our goal!). C.S. Lewis said once, “Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see.” I’m pretty sure Mr. Lewis was never a subscriber, but it sure sounds like he gets what we’re trying to do here on our little stage in Ambler. l hope you’ll join us for another season of small miracles.
THIS SEASON IN AMBLER July 9 - Aug 4, 2019
Aug 27 - Sept 22, 2019
Oct 22 - Nov 17, 2019
Chapter Two Dec 10, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
Jan 14 - Feb 2, 2020
Mar 24 - Apr 19, 2020
May 19 - June 14, 2020
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July 9 - Aug 4 You’re never too old to be young at heart. When Peg and Irv try online dating, they discover love isn’t any easier the second time around. A riotous romantic comedy about life’s second act. Starring Carla Belver (Driving Miss Daisy, Glass Menagerie) and Jack Hoffman. by Michelle Kholos Brooks & Kelly Younger directed by Mary Carpenter
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Aug 27 - Sept 22
by Ed Howard, Joe Sears & Jaston Williams directed by Tony Braithwaite
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A hilarious satire of small town life. Two actors, twenty characters, and a barrel of laughs, y’all.
“Howlingly funny.” -Variety
Oct 22 - Nov 17
by James Still directed by David Bradley starring Brian Anthony Wilson
Get a front row seat to history! The dramatic true story of the butler who saw four presidencies.
“Fun and gossipy� -Chicago Tribune
by Stephen Temperley directed by Tony Braithwaite
The amazing true story of the infamously bad singer who became a household name and a music legend. A hilarious and intimate hit show, starring April Woodall and Sonny Leo.
“Incredibly powerful� -Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan 14 - Feb 2
created by and starring Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs with Owen Robbins on piano
An all new show from Tony and Jen! A hilarious review of sketches, songs, and fun from Philly’s funniest friends.
March 24 - April 19 by Neil Simon directed by Tom Teti A young widower and a recent divorcée take a second chance on love. Starring Tony Braithwaite.
“Whimsical and touching and always funny” -New York Post
Neil Simon’s
Chapter Two
May 19 - June 14
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Roger O. Hirson Directed by Dann Dunn The iconic musical masterpiece from the famed composer of Wicked and Godspell. There’s “Magic to Do” when a young prince goes off to find his “Corner of the Sky.” Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow Directed on the Broadway Stage by Bob Fosse 2013 Broadway Revival Directed by Diane Paulus Orchestrations for 2013 Revival by Larry Hochman
TOYLAND MYSTERY
directed by Tony Braithwaite
by Bill D’Agostino
Our original holiday show for the kids returns!
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Chapter Two PIPPIN
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YOU CHOOSE Dates & Times PHOTOS Cover: Anne Wechsler and DJ Gleason in Biloxi Blues (MG), Sean Close and Tom Teti in Tuesdays with Morrie (MG), Tony Braithwaite and Tracie Higgins in Same Time, Next Year (MG), Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs in A Few of Our Favorite Things (BD), Sarah Paton and Susan Riley Stevens in Collected Stories (MG), Dan Matarazzo, Jessica Riloff, Eleni Delopoulos, Zachary J. Chiero, and Eileen Cella in Café Puttanesca (MG), Hannah Parke in Rosie the Reindeer and the Case of the Stolen Snow Globe (BD). P2: Drucie McDaniel and Tony Braithwaite (BD), Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Drucie McDaniel (BD). P6: Brian Anthony Wilson (BD). P7: April Woodall and Sonny Leo (Angela McMichael). P8: Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs (MG). P11: Jenna Kuezi and Hanna Parke in Rosie the Reindeer and the Case of the Stolen Snow Globe (BD), Will Dennis and Andy Shaw in Murray the Elf and the Case of the Gruesome Gumdrop (BD), Andy Shaw and Will Dennis in Murray the Elf and the Case of the Horrible Holly Heist (BD). P12: Eleni Delopoulos, Zachary J. Chiero, and Jessica Riloff in Café Puttanesca (MG). P13: Tony Braithwaite in Same Time, Next Year (MG). P14: Andrew Criss in Biloxi Blues (MG). Back Cover: Eleni Delopoulos, Zachary J. Chiero, April Woodall, Jessica Riloff and Eileen Cella in Café Puttanesca (MG), Drucie McDaniel in Becoming Dr. Ruth (BD), and Tony Braithwaite in This Wonderful Life (BD). Photographers: Bill D’Agostino (BD) and Mark Garvin (MG). Season creative design by Social Impact Studios.
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