Viviana Theatre Company

by Meg Bryan Putting on classic shows with changes that are vastly different than how they are traditionally done can be a tricky thing to succeed at. I’m sure we can all name one of these types of shows that, to put it bluntly, did not work for whatever reason. This is not the case when talking about Viviana Theatre’s production of Godspell. The team made a bold choice with the setting of the show, placing the cast in the lobby of an airport. Not only that, but there was th

by Aimee Renna The thrilling Disney Theatricals favorite, “Newsies” has hit the Viviana stage at Swarthmore United Methodist Church. The show follows the historic News Boys strike that took place in New York City in 1899. Led by the fictional Jack Kelly, a newsboy who longs for the freedom of the West, the kids form the News Boys Union to defend themselves against the predatory practices of their boss (and owner of The World), Joseph Pulitzer. Jack befriends reporter Katheri

by Angela Robb On Saturday July 13, 2024 I took a drive to the beautiful town of Swarthmore Pennsylvania for not only my first review with South Jersey Theatre Critics but my first time seeing a show with Viviana Theatre Company! Despite it being my first show with Viviana I am no stranger to the space which is based out of Swarthmore United Methodist Church. I have performed in several shows with Spotlight Theatre over the years which utilizes the downstairs of the building