a celebration of the arts bucks fever

July 26 - 29

10:00am (& 2:00pm Wed Aug 2)

Shakespeare for Kids

By Erin Sheffield

from musicals to Shakespearean productions. Don’t miss his directorial finale with Shakespeare’s own magical farewell to the theatre.

Tickets: $25+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage 2755 Station Ave Center Valley, PA 18034

Directed by Matt

Opening Night, Friday, July 14: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast.

Pfeiffer

Fun for all ages young and young at heart!

A high energy one-hour production designed for children ages 4 to 10 to actively experience Shakespeare’s vibrant language and characters. S4K activates imaginations and generates laughs for the entire family. Using a combination of songs, puppets, and scenes from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, S4K provides families with the opportunity to introduce children to Shakespeare in a welcoming, super kidfriendly environment.

Family Fun Pass: Receive one ticket each to both Shakespeare for Kids and James and the Giant Peach for one low price: $22. Choose your dates now or later-we’re flexible.

Relaxed Performance: Saturday, July 29, 10:00am. For tickets and information, please call 610.282.3654, ext. 1737 or email psf@pashakespeare.org.

Tickets: $14+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage 2755 Station Ave Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org

July 28 - 30 7:30 PM : Weds-Fri (Sun Jul 30 & Sat Aug 5) | 2:00 PM : Sat & Sun | 6:30 PM : Tues

The Tempest By William Shakespeare

Directed by Dennis Razze

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”

Banished from his dukedom, Prospero magically controls an enchanted isle and raises his cherished daughter Miranda. With an opportunity for vengeance, Prospero summons a tempest to shipwreck his enemies, yet unexpected things happen on the island when mortals and magic mix. Shakespeare’s final testament to the redeeming power of love, The Tempest is an enchanting spectacle for all ages. Ages 7+

The Tempest will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Dennis Razze, who began as a founding member of PSF 32 years ago in the very first season in 1992 and will be retiring from the Festival at the end of the summer. Razze’s artistic contributions over the many years have been unmatched,

Savoring Shakespeare- specialty dinner themed to the play with behind-the-scenes insights: Wednesday, July 19, 5:00pm.

Meet the actors for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, August 3.

Audio Described and Open Captioned performance: Saturday, July 29, 2:00pm.

Tickets: $25+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage 2755 Station Ave Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org

610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org

August 1 - 5 10:00 AM : Tues-Sat | 2:00 PM : Aug 1 & 3

James & The Giant Peach An exciting peachy adventure!

Book by Roald Dahl

Dramatized by Richard R. George

Directed by Jenna Place

Come along on a thrilling transatlantic voyage with James and his super-duper sized bug pals in his gigantic traveling peach! This charming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story follows the adventures of orphaned James who discovers a magical potion that transforms an old ordinary peach into an enchanted fruit of epic proportions.

August 1 - 6 7:30pm : Wed-Sun | 2:00pm : Sat & Sun | 6:30pm: Tues

Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill

“ORIGINAL AND RIVETING!” -The London Times

By Lanie Robertson

Musical Arrangements by Danny Holgate

Directed by Amina Robinson

The setting is 1959, and the intimate Schubert Theatre transforms into the Philadelphia bar where legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday takes the stage to deliver one of her final performances. In this engrossing tour-de-force musical, Billie tells her own story, interlaced with more than a dozen of her most famous songs, including “God Bless the Child,” “Strange Fruit,” “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do.” Join us for a front row seat to experience a night of song, storytelling, and surprises. It’s a must-see for the summer. Ages 13+

Opening Night, Friday, July 21: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast!

Meet the actor for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, July 27 and August 3.

Audio Described performance: Saturday, August 5, 2:00pm.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

James and the Giant Peach comes hilariously to life in this delightful story about finding family and forging your own path. Through peach-eating shark infested waters and seagull filled skies, James’ journey of enormous proportions is fastpaced fairy tale fun for the entire family!

With the return of carpet seating, kids can get a front-row seat to the action and meet the actors for photos and autographs following every performance.

Family Fun Pass: Receive one ticket each to both James and the Giant Peach and Shakespeare for Kids for one low price: $22. Choose your dates now or later-we’re flexible.

Relaxed Performance: Saturday, July 15, 10:00am. For tickets and information, please call 610.282.3654, ext. 1737 or email psf@pashakespeare.org.

Tickets: $14+

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival DeSales University, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage 2755 Station Ave Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 | psf@pashakespeare.org pashakespeare.org

August 1 - 5 10:00 AM (& 2:00 PM Wed Aug 2)

Shakespeare for Kids By Erin Sheffield

Directed by Matt Pfeiffer

Fun for all ages young and young at heart!

A high energy one-hour production