The Long Christmas Ride Home Production Program

10

th

Anniversary Season

The Long Christmas Ride Home a puppet play with actors

Kevin Glaccum Producing Artistic Director

AzuKA TheATre and the Mandell Professionals in residence Project presents

The Long Christmas Ride Home by PAulA voGel

Featuring chArlie delMArcelle seTh reichGoTT KeiTh J. conAllen AMAndA Grove Allison heishMAn JAnice rowlAnd with chris deTer lAurel hosTAK KATie lynch nATAshA MeTzGer JAson MulliGAn will PoosT rAchel seMiGrAn John TurnbAch Set Design crAiG veTTer

Costume Design AlisA sicKorA KlecKner Puppet Design AAron croMie

Sound Design/Composer chrisToPher colucci

Lighting Design Terry sMiTh

Stage Manager KATie rinGwood Directed by AAron croMie

Philadelphia Premiere!

october 30th - november 15, 2009 The Long Christmas Ride Home received its New York premiere by the Vinyard Theatre, Douglas Aibel, Artistic Director, October 2003.

The world premiere of The Long Christmas Ride Home was produced by Trinity Repertory Company, Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Edgar Dobie, Managing Director, May 2003.

The Long Christmas Ride Home is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., in New York.

cAsT Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith J. Conallen Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seth Reichgott* Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Grove Rebecca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Janice Rowland** Claire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison Heishman Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlie DelMarcelle* Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Deter, Laurel Hostak, Katie Lynch, Natasha Metzger, Jason Mulligan, Will Poost, Rachel Semigran & John Turnbach *Member of Actors’ Equity Association

**Equity Membership Candidate (EMC)

There will be no intermission.

Please turn oFF all electronic devices prior to the performance.

Photography or recording of this production, including cellular phones, is strictly prohibited

The noted Actors in this production are members of Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Azuka Theatre is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (GPCA).

Azuka Theatre is a member of the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (TAGP).

Azuka Theatre proudly participates in the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre.

The Long Christmas Ride Home is presented in association with the Antionette Westphal College’s Mandell Professionals in Residence Project (MPiRP). MPiRP is supported in part by a grant from the Samuel P. Mandell Foundation.

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR Bunraku (文楽?), also known as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃), is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theater, founded in Osaka in 1684 that utilizes live music, narration and multiple puppeteers operating each single puppet. The lead puppeteer is unmasked.

The Long Christmas Ride Home employs a combination of two theatrical styles: one evocative of the work of Thornton Wilder, the other, the puppetry of Japan.

The author writes: This play is a fusion of a one-act play and Bunraku puppet theatre techniques - or more importantly, one Westerner’s misunderstanding of Bunraku. This misunderstanding is key.

Ms. Vogel’s interpretation of this style pays homage to her late brother Carl’s love of all things Japanese and offers in tribute a rich background of sounds and sights to tell this story.

The Holidays. Family time. The wrapping of carefully selected presents and the wrapping of children in coats, scarves and hats – all packed into the backs of cars, bounding snowy roads to see cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

Nostalgia abounds in sounds and smells; Grandma’s honey ham, Uncle Bob’s laugh, songs on the radio, the ripping of colored paper and stuffing oneself with Christmas cookies.

Pressures also mount in trying to recreate this perfect experience year after year; flaring tempers, rushing about the house to get ready, fighting with brother or sister in the back seat of the car, having a little too much to drink at the party, or saying something you regret. A moment we’d like to take back but cannot burns in our memory a little clearer because of the time of year it happened.

The Long Christmas Ride Home is a bittersweet reminder of the complicated dynamics of love, pain and regret between parents and children, husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters during a long ago Christmas journey to Grandma’s house. The events that unfold for this fragile family twist and, turn and indelibly mark the lives of the three children in the back seat of that rusty Rambler.

A NOTE FROM DEAN ALLEN SABINSON Dear Audience, Welcome and thank you for coming. We’re very proud of Azuka Theatre’s production of The Long Christmas Ride Home you’ll see tonight. It was made possible by the Mandell Professionals in Residence Project, an initiative that brings theatre, music and dance professionals to the Drexel campus for performances, production and instruction.

This is just one of the exciting performing opportunities offered by Drexel’s Westphal College: our four choral ensembles, jazz orchestra, jazztet, and six instrumental music ensembles will perform their fall concerts in December; our dance ensemble will perform in the winter and the spring; and the Theater season continues with Midsummer Night’s Dream in February and Reefer Madness in the spring. Each Thursday, join us in the Creese Student Center for Late Night Series-Philly, an open-mic night where self expression and fun are center stage.

One of the very special things about the performing arts at Drexel is that our student performers come from all thirteen of Drexel schools and colleges.

Everyone is welcome and I invite you to become a part of the Drexel Performing Arts experience. You can find out more by calling 215-895-2453 or by visiting our Web site: www.drexel.edu/westphal.

who’s who Keith J. conallen (Stephen) is excited to be working with Azuka again, thrilled to be playing on stage with some of his best friends, and honored to convey the message in this show with everyone. Previous (favorite) work includes Jump/Cut (Barrymore Nominated) with Flashpoint Theatre Co., Taming of the Shrew at Lantern Theater Co., The 24 Hour Bald Soprano for Brat Productions, and probably every Azuka show he's had the privilege to work on. Thanks to Kevin, as always. Thanks to Aaron, cast and crew. Go Team! Love to the Club and, especially, Grant. charlie delmarcelle (Minister) is thrilled to be performing here at Azuka for the first time. He has been working as a professional director, actor and theatre educator for over twelve years; and devotes much of this time to community outreach, theater education and theater for young audiences. He serves as: the Associate Director of the Fulton Family Theatre Ensemble in residence at the Fulton Opera House, a roster artist for the PA Council on the Arts and as an adjunct faculty member at both West Chester University and Albright College. Charlie would like to extend very special thanks to Kevin, Aaron, Tom at Inis Nua (www.inisnuatheatre.org) and this talented cast for their patience and support. This one is for Jeff and Sjo. chris deter (Ensemble) is thrilled at the opportunity to be working with Azuka Theatre! He's been very involved in Drexel theater, having acted in many of the studio shows and several main-stages as well. He would like to thank his family for their support, his friends for putting up with "I can't, I have rehearsal" and the cast and crew for putting together such a great production!

Amanda Grove (Woman) loves Azuka and is honored that The Long Christmas Ride Home is her Azuka premiere. She was last seen in Luna Theater Company's Orange Flower Water, Walking Fish's Fresh Fish Festival, TAP's TechLogic, Anthology Project’s Gas II, Simpatico’s Getting Out and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot with Friend & Foe. She can be seen in Luna's Other Hands in Feb. and Flashpoint's Crumble: Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake in April. She received her MA in Performance Studies from SIUC. Favorite Role:Oly Binewski in Geek Love. My heroes: the Kuroko, Katie & cast. Favorite people in the world: Kevin, Aaron, Mike Dees. Just what I hoped for. Thank you!

Allison heishman (Claire) is beyond thrilled to be making her on-stage Azuka debut having worked for the company as Literary Manager, Director (Azuka OneActs) and Assistant Director (Kid Simple, 'Twas the Night). She has performed locally with Flashpoint Theatre Co., Madhouse Theater Co., Cardboardbox Collaborative and To the Wall; as a director she has worked most recently with Madhouse, and Secret Room Theatre. Allison also works for the National Constitution Center as the Theatre Programs Coordinator. She is a graduate of Washington College, B.A. Theatre. Much thanks to Cromie, Kevin, Mark, Mike and the cast.

laurel hostak (Ensemble) is a sophomore in the Film & Video program at Drexel.

She appeared on the Mandell stage last year in Blood Brothers and EgoPo's Bluebird.

She is very excited to be working with Azuka on such a beautiful show! Thanks to the cast and crew for all their hard work!

Katie lynch (Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of The Long Christmas Ride Home.

She has previously been seen on the Drexel stage in Red Herring, The Vagina Monologues, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead as well as behind the scenes constructing costumes. She would like to thank Aaron and everyone at Azuka for being such wonderful people to work with. Best wishes to cast and crew! natasha Metzger (Ensemble) is a senior at Drexel University working toward a Psychology major and Theater minor. She directed Falling Gnome’s Half Way Home seen in the 2009 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, assistant directed EgoPo’s Bluebird and performed in Falling Gnome’s 2008 When Things Get Crazy. Thanks to her family and friends for their love and support and to the cast and crew for this wonderful opportunity.

Jason Mulligan (Ensemble) is a freshman at Drexel this year. He is an Architecture major and a Theater minor. This is his first production at Drexel. He is extremely excited to be a part of this production and hopes to be a part of Drexel Theater for years to come. He would like to thank his directors for their guidance, and his family for their encouragement. will Poost (Ensemble) is a sophomore film student. He made is professional theatre debut in Kringle's Window at the Northeast Theatre. The Long Christmas Ride Home marks his first production here in Philly. Thanks to Cromie and Azuka Theatre for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful production.

seth reichgott (Man) is pleased to once again be working with Azuka. Philadelphia-area credits include Rock and Roll (Wilma Theater), A House with No Walls (InterAct Theatre), The Foocy (Lantern Theater), Tuesday (Amaryllis Theatre), Stones in His Pockets (Cape May Stage), The Baker’s Wife (Arden Theatre), Equus (Mum Puppettheatre), and many others. He has twice been a co-recipient of the Barrymore Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Play. Seth tours his solo Greek mythology show, Chariot of the Sun, to elementary and middle schools each year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, and is an associate member of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Learn more at www.sethreichgott.com.

Janice rowland (Rebecca) is thrilled to finally work with Azuka! Favorite Philly stage credits include: Orange Flower Water (Luna), Psalms of a Questionable Nature (Nice People Theatre), The Faculty Room (Flashpoint), A Prayer for Owen Meany (Arden Theatre), Three Tall Women (Bckseet), The Lady from the Sea (Lantern Theater), and Grease and Desist (Brat Productions). Janice is also a singer/songwriter and has appeared in many independent films and commercials. Look for her next

spring in Fat Pig with Theatre Horizon. Big thanks to Cromie for convincing her to move to Philly 6 years ago – so happy we could finally work together. Big props to the cast, Kuroko and crew. Big love to her fiancé, Allen. rachel semigran (Ensemble) is a senior English Major/Theater Minor. Recent credits include : Shakesploitation II: Iambic Boogaloo with Iron Age Theatre Co., Bluebird with EgoPo Productions, PROM with New Paradise Laboratories and Love's Labors Lost with Commonwealth Classic Theatre Co. Other Drexel credits include: Red Herring, Lend Me a Tenor, The Vagina Monologues, The Laramie Project and The Son of Arlecchino. She's also a member of the improv group The Drexel Football Team. Thanks to Cromie, the cast, crew, and the whole Azuka family for making this show what it is.

John Turnbach (Ensemble) is a sophomore and a Business and Engineering Major.

This is his fourth production here at Drexel. He would like to thank the talented cast, crew, and, of course, his friends and family for all their support.

Paula vogel (Playwright) received the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and New York Drama Critics Awards for Best Play, as well as winning her second OBIE for her play How I Learned to Drive. Other plays include The Long Christmas Ride Home, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz, Hot'N'Throbbing, Desdemona, And Baby Makes Seven and The Oldest Profession. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and was the Adele Kellenberg Seaver Professor of Creative Writing at Brown University, where she taught playwriting and directed the MFA Playwriting program from 1984-2008. She is currently an adjunct professor and Chair of the playwriting department at Yale School of Drama.

Aaron cromie (Director, Puppet Designer) is a Philadelphia based director, performer, teacher and mask/puppet designer. He recently directed The Cider House Rules, Part II: In Other Parts of the World for The University of the Arts, and has directed for Lyric Theatre of The College of New Jersey, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company and Mum Puppettheatre’s The Fantasticks (Barrymore Award winner for Music Direction, nominee for Direction of a Musical). Aaron will direct the upcoming Scapin for Lantern Theater and his own adaptation of Carlo Gozzi’s The Blue Monster for UArts. He has designed masks and puppets for The Wilma, Arden, and Folger Shakespeare Theatre (DC), among others and has received grant and fellowship support from The Independence Foundation, Philadelphia Theatre Initiative and The Jim Henson Foundation. Aaron teaches for the University of the Arts, is a founding faculty member of the Headlong Performance Institute and is guest lecturer in Puppetry at Drexel University this semester. Aaron is a graduate of the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre. Many thanks to Kevin, Mark, Nick and Nan. craig vetter (Set Designer) is a recent recipient of an MFA in Scenic Design from South Carolina.

Having received his BFA from the Penn State University, he is delighted to be back in Philadelphia. His designs include several shows at his undergraduate and graduate school as well as a few shows at La MaMa Theatre in New York City. He is grateful for the opportunity to design in Philadelphia and looks forward to working more in the area.

Alisa sickora Kleckner (Costume Designer) is a theatre artist who has designed costumes, puppets and masks for productions throughout the Northeast. As adjunct faculty and resident designer at Arcadia University, she teaches a range of courses as well as running the university’s costume shop. Alisa has worked regionally with the 1812, Act II Playhouse, Azuka, Brat Productions, Historic Philadelphia and the Walnut Street Theatre. She has been honored as a Faculty Design Fellow by the ACTF, and received a national commendation for her costume designs. Alisa was a designer for Haunted Poe where she sculpted and cast silicone appliances and masks, skulls, bones and puppets in addition to fully actualizing a cast of haunting 19th century looks. In addition to costume design, Alisa is also founding member of Little Bunny Voodoo, a puppet company for mature audiences. christopher colucci (Sound Designer, Composer) makes sound and music as a theater artist, composer, guitarist and producer. Last season he designed shows at the Arden, Walnut Street Theater, People’s Light, Theater Exile, The National Constitution Center, The Lantern, InterAct, Villanova University, Flashpoint and the Delaware Theater Company, among others. Christopher received the 2008 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Sound Design and was nominated in 2009 for his work on The Hothouse at the Lantern Theater.

Terry smith (Lighting Designer). Recent designs include: Living News at the National Constitution Center, Urban Scuba for Brian Sanders' Junk at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and Musical of Musicals at Metrostage in Alexandria, VA. This is his third lighting design for Azuka. He is also the Production Master Electrician at Philadelphia Theatre Company and the Production Manager for Azuka Theatre.

When not surrounded by clowns, puppets, and aerialists; he can be found somewhere outdoors, preferably with his wonderful wife: Kristy.

Avista custom Theatrical services, llc (Properties) was founded in 2007 by Jennifer Burkhart, Amanda Hatch, and Travis Whitaker as a properties design and construction firm. Avista Custom serves as the resident prop team at both InterAct Theatre and Act II Playhouse, and has worked on productions with Flashpoint Theatre, Theatre Horizon, and Theatre Exile over the past several seasons. Avista also designed the props for Whisky Neat, Kid Simple and Hedwig and the Angry Inch for Azuka. Visit Avista at avistacustom.com.

Katie ringwood (Stage Manager) is a junior Entertainment and Arts Management student with a discipline in live performance and a minor in Theater and Business at Drexel University. She has stage managed both theater and dance for the past 4 years and is thrilled to be working with Azuka Theatre.

She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support.

Angela link (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore in Drexel’s Physical therapy Doctorate Program.

This is her first assistance in a Drexel Players/Azuka Theatre production. She has held a position of Stage Manager for five high school plays & musicals at Sayville High School on Long Island, New York and has membership in the National Thespian Society. In addition to theater, she is involved in the Drexel Dance Ensemble. She would like to thank the Drexel Players for their welcome and cooperation and her family for their constant cellular support. dan Toll (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman in the Entertainment Arts Management program. He has appeared in many shows including Suessical, Oliver, Forever Plaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Wedding Singer. Dan worked on sound design for many shows and events, and was Production Manager and Technical Director for a MTI pilot of Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr. When not in the theater he is usually singing in choirs or writing music with his friends.

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PAST SEASONS

An Artist's Workshop (2004)

Sweetie Pie (2007)

Kid Simple (2008)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2008)

Laura’s Bush (2004)

Four (2005)

2008-09 **Kid Simple

by Jordan Harrison *Whiskey Neat

by Bruce Walsh

2003-04 *An Artist’s Workshop conceived and created

by Alden Moore written by Raelle Myrick-Hodges

2007-08 *Sweetie Pie

by Madi Distefano Hedwig and the Angry Inch

by John Cameron Mitchell music & lyrics by Stephen Trask

2001-02 **Sincerity Forever

by Mac Wellman **Friends

by Kobo Abe

2006-07 Azuka One-Acts by various ‘Twas the Night

by Veronica Griego Two Rooms

by Lee Blessing Co-Produced with Blue Ridge Theatre Festival 2005-06 *‘Twas the Night

by Veronica Griego *The Boys

by Kris Elgstrand 2004-05 **Laura’s Bush

by Jane Martin **Four

by Christopher Shinn

2000-01 **Polaroid Stories

by Naomi Iizuka 1999-2000 *Trouble With Bohemia

by Raelle Myrick-Hodges Metamorphosis

by Franz Kafka adapted by Steven Berkoff 1999 *La Rue des Faux

by Raelle Myrick-Hodges adapted from James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room

*world Premiere

**Philadelphia Premiere

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2010 David Fedor - President Heather Evans - Vice-President Andrea Sheaffer - Treasurer Mark Andrews - Secretary Kevin Glaccum Annie Goldenberg Brian Moore

MANDELL THEATER STAFF Theater Manager Nan Gilbert Technical Director Mark H. Andrews Costume Shop Manager Heidi Barr Scene Shop Foreman Derek Hachkowski

PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant Stage Managers Angela Link, Dan Toll Assistant Technical Director Charles Gregory Master Electrician Mary Long Assistant Master Electricians Toby Pettit , Alessandro Pruscino Light Board Operator Toby Pettit Sound Engineers Adam Laub, Cem Sahin, Zac Schwartz Sound & Video Operator Zac Schwartz Properties Assistant Stephanie Hollander Costume Construction Kate Grudichak, Elyse Miller, Leah Miller Production Crew Michael Ambler, Cara Brobst, Chris Deter, Chris DiPasquale, Jeff Eckert, Rachel Goldman, Charles Gregory, Kate Grudichak, Stephanie Hollander, Laurel Hostak, Lauren Jenkins, Janelle Kauffman, Jordan Kimelman, Emily Kleimo, Adam Laub, Mary Long, Michael Long, Katie Lynch, Natasha Metzger, Elyse Miller, Leah Miller, Jason Mulligan, Toby Pettit, Will Poost, Steve Pribis, Alessandro Pruscino, Vanessa Reddin, Katie Ringwood, Cem Sahin, Zac Schwartz, Rachel Semigran, Jeremy Toll and John Turnbach.

CREDITS Graphic Design Mark H. Andrews, Derek Carnegie IT, Website Design & Maintenance Andrew Nelson Printing Quaker Printing

SPECIAL THANKS Danielle Mangano, Kate Tejada and 1812 Productions, Andrew Nelson, Dan Gannon, Steve Organ, Nick Anselmo, Derek Hachkowski, Derek Carnegie, Allen Sabinson, Nan Gilbert & Mari Kraske.

AZUKA THEATRE STAFF Producing Artistic Director Kevin Glaccum Director of Marketing Mark H. Andrews Literary Manager Allison Heishman Artistic Associate - Education Mike Dees Administrative Interns Ernie Miles Vanessa Reddin

SUPPORT FOUNDATION SUPPORT William Penn Foundation Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust “A” As recommended by Carole Haas Gravagno Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust “B” As recommended by Leonard C. Haas Philadelphia Cultural Fund Samuels S. Fels Fund Charlotte Cushman Foundation

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT Dreamer ($1000 - $4999) Lou Bluver David Fedor Andrea Sheaffer Idealist ($100 - $499) Robert & Mary Anne Andrews Tom Carragher Phyliss Cohen Kathryn Crary Heather Evans Christopher Frazer Vincent E. Fumo William & Carolyn Glaccum Maureen Glaccum & David Spears Jacqueline Goldfinger Aleksander Goranin Stephen & Pamela Heishman David & Karen Jones John & Catherine Kerrigan Harvey & Virginia Kimmel Noris Weiss Malvey Susan Mock Brian Moore Michael Norris Kathryn Petersen Kevin Riordan Noreen & Eric Tarr Realist (up to $99) Sarah Anton Char Vandermeer & Justin Bauer Andy Basco Jay & Nancy Berkowitz Aida Berzins Antony X Braithwaite Rich Brome Patricia Brotman

Pearl M. Carpel Christopher & Peggy Cline Marie Conti Dr. Allitia DiBernardo Natalie Diener Karen DiLossi Joshua T. Eck Jason Evans Susan & Anthony Faillace Michael & Jill Feighan David Ingram & Melanie Finister Narinda & Patricia Garg Bryan & Kathy Glaccum Herta Graham Nan Gilbert & Lou Grimaldi Amanda Grove Terry & Paul Guerin Ann Gundersheimer Christopher Haig Greg Goldman & Elizabeth Hersh Betsy Hershberg Jessica Hogan Dawn Marie Karolick Joanne & Mike Kean Patrice Kelly Delanté Keys & Kyle Danielson Brett Krasnov Lindsay Krieg Jean Markovitz Mary Martello Christopher McCarrick Karen Nightenhelser Fran Prisco Moira Rankin Vince Regan Robin Rodriguez Christina Root Eduardo Ruiz Brad Tarr Ed Tettemer Jane T. Warren Anonymous (7) (List complete as of October 20, 2009) Azuka Theatre thanks all of our donors for their continued support of the work we do.

If you have questions about supporting Azuka, please call Kevin Glaccum at 215.733.0255, ext.3.

ON STAGE October/November 2009 Philly Theatre Lights Up the Night!

Get Your Ticket at www.phillytheatretix.com!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Walnut Street Theatre 9/8/2009 - 10/25/2009 (215) 574-3550

Coming Home* The Wilma Theater 10/14/2009 - 11/15/2009 (215) 546-7824

Slave Narratives* South Camden Theatre Company, Inc. 10/30/2009 - 11/1/2009 (856) 456-2850

Boeing-Boeing* Act II Playhouse 9/22/2009 - 10/18/2009 (215) 654-0200

The Weir* Curio Theatre Company 10/15/2009 - 11/14/2009 (215) 525-1350

H.M.S. Pinafore Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra 10/30/2009 - 11/7/2009 (610) 565-5010

Dial M for Murder* Hedgerow Theatre 9/24/2009 - 11/1/2009 (610) 565-4211

Stuart Little* Montgomery Theater 10/16/2009 - 10/25/2009 (215) 723-9984

Bell, Book and Candle Actors’ Net Inc. 10/30/2009 - 11/15/2009 (215) 295-3694

The History Boys* Arden Theatre Company 9/24/2009 - 11/1/2009 (215) 922-1122

Rabbit Hole* Arden Theatre Company 10/22/2009 - 12/20/2009 (215) 922-1122

Endgame EgoPo Classic Theater 10/30/2009 - 11/15/2009 (800) 595-4849

Humor Abuse Philadelphia Theatre Company 9/25/2009 - 10/25/2009 (215) 985-0420

Shot! * Temple Theaters 10/27/2009 - 11/13/2009 (215) 204-1122

The Long Christmas Ride Home Azuka Theatre 10/30/2009 - 11/15/2009 (215) 733-0255

The First Day of School* 1812 Productions 10/1/2009 - 10/25/2009 (215) 592-9560

The Littlest Witch* The Ritz Theatre Company 10/28/2009 - 10/31/2009 (856) 858-5230

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Marvin’s Room Bridge Players Theatre Company 10/2/2009 - 10/17/2009 (856) 303-7620

The Dining Room University of the Arts 10/29/2009 - 11/1/2009 (215) 545-1664

Solid Gold Cadillac Chapel Street Players 10/2/2009 - 10/17/2009 (302) 368-2248

All-Victorious Ocean: The Noble Life of Yeshe Tsogyal, Tantric Yogini* Villanova Theatre 10/30/2009 (610) 519-7474

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying MacGuffin Th eatre & Film Co. 11/13/2009 - 11/15/2009 (215) 922-1141

Narnia* The Media Theatre 10/10/2009 - 10/31/2009 (610) 891-0100

Bristol Riverside Theatre 11/3/2009 - 11/22/2009 (215) 785-0100

Body of Water The Drama Group 11/13/2009 - 11/28/2009 (215) 844-0724 Falstaff* The Academy of Vocal Arts 11/14/2009 - 11/23/2009 (215) 735-1685 x10

For a complete list of shows playing this month and all year, please visit WWW.THEATREALLIANCE.ORG *Purchase Theatre Alliance gift certificates, accepted at over 50 theatres across the region!