Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the comedy Red Herring by Philadelphia playwright Michael Hollinger, on stage for four weeks only, Oct. 24-Nov. 19. Three love stories ... plus a murder mystery and nuclear espionage plot. Red Herring is hilarious noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. This production is directed by David Bradley, [...]
Pulley & Buttonhole Theatre Company is excited to announce a season of plays celebrating women, beginning with Wendy Wasserstein’s An American Daughter in October 2017. Bridget Reilly Beauchamp, Artistic Director of Pulley & Buttonhole, and director of this production, says “We wanted to continue to highlight women this season, specifically the way women rise above challenges [...]
On Thursday, September 7th, the Abington Senior High School Theater Department will be hosting Mr. James Keegan, Shakespearean actor and longtime professor at the University of Delaware. Mr. Keegan has a lengthy, impressive resume of Shakespearean roles, played at the prestigious American Shakespeare Theater. Mr. Keegan will be conducting a workshop for the Abington Senior [...]
By Betsy Natter For many, perusing craft fairs and art festivals has become a favorite fall activity. This year’s lineup is sure to please with plenty of local artisans and crafters displaying and selling their wares to those eager to get in some pre-holiday shopping. Check out the listings below and join in on the [...]
Abington Senior High School was founded in 1956 and today is a three year comprehensive high school located approximately five miles north of Philadelphia in a suburban residential area. The Senior High School has an enrollment of 1748 students who come from a variety of community settings and socioeconomic levels. Abington Senior High 2016-2017 enrollment [...]
To launch its 2017-18 season, Act II Playhouse in Ambler is premiering Which Reminds Me, a brand new laugh-out-loud show from its beloved Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite, on stage Aug. 29-Oct. 1. Which Reminds Me combines stand-up, storytelling, songs, and video to recount Tony's favorite behind-the-scenes theatre stories. Mishaps, triumphs, and letters from patrons will make their [...]
Shakespeare in the Summer returns this summer with a production of Love’s Labour’s Lost to be presented August 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2017 at 7pm on the lawn of Alverthorpe Manor at the Abington Art Center. The three arts organizations are excited to once again bring an affordable opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience the [...]
By Betsy Natter This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter book series in the U.S. and fans are still loving everything about the magical world created by author J.K. Rowling. Seven books, eight movies and a few spin-off books later, Harry is still a popular fellow. Celebrate his birthday, [...]
Commonwealth Classic Theater Company makes a return visit to Green Lane Park on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s beautiful and heartrending masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet. Young love and old grudges collide in this timeless romantic tragedy. Critically acclaimed director Kathryn MacMillan returns to CCTC with a fast paced [...]
By Betsy Natter Montgomery County’s rich tradition of artistic expression continues this month as local artists and musicians exhibit their work and perform in a variety of venues throughout the county. From the upper northwestern reaches to the southeastern corners of the county, there is a place to sit back and enjoy great music or [...]
