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Rock of Ages at PCS Ain't Nothin' but a Good Time!
by Stephen Kreal On Thursday, April 24th, I had the pleasure of seeing Player’s Club of Swarthmore’s production of Rock of Ages. Seeing this production always brings me back to my teenage years in the early/mid 1980’s , so it is a favorite of mine! PCS’s production was directed by Anthony SanFilippo and Assistant Director Angie Scholl. Before making its way to Broadway, Rock of Ages ran in Los Angeles and, eventually, off-Broadway. The original Broadway production opened
Apr 27, 20255 min read


“It was the nicest present I could bring you:” Gateway Playhouse’s The Man Who Came to Dinner is Classic Comedy Made with Care (and Calf’s Foot Jelly)
by Don Toal Some shows just feel like coming home again. It can be for any number of reasons. It can be the atmosphere the show cultivates, or perhaps the memories associated with it that ring true. I remember working on props crew as an undergrad for The Man Who Came to Dinner and struggling to put my meager carpentry skills to work building a penguin crate. I remember coaching skeptical high school students through the snappy verbal tennis matches baked into the dial
Apr 8, 20256 min read


A Thrilling Experience at Kelsey Theatre: Deathtrap Delivers Unexpected Twists and Stunning Performances
by Mike McKeon “Whoa! That was not what I expected!” I found myself repeating throughout my time at Mercer County Community College, beginning with the beautiful on-campus theatre. I had the pleasure of visiting Kelsey Theatre to attend the production of DEATHTRAP presented by Maurer Productions Onstage and directed by John M. Maurer. I was lucky enough to be settled perfectly center of the tiered style seating, providing a great view with very comfortable chairs. DEATHT
Apr 7, 20253 min read
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