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The Playboy of the Western World | June 16 - July 3
By
J.M. Synge
Directed by
James J. Christy
When a shy country lad stumbles into a remote Irish tavern and reveals his murderous deed, the locals proclaim him hero and the girls all gather ‘round. The town stirs with excitement, but the chemistry crackles with greatest fervor between the eccentric young man and the tavern keeper’s feisty daughter. Windswept imagination illuminates the Irish psyche, and delivers a wild yarn spun into a lilting masterpiece. Considered one of the best comedies of all time.
Sponsors:
Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Szarko
Co-Sponsors:
Kathleen Kund Nolan & Timothy Nolan
Wills Hall Oblate Community
Director Sponsors:
Linda Lapos & Paul Wirth
"True to its roots...especially beautifully written." -The Philadelphia Inquirer
"A romantic charmer...a rich and textured production with a superb cast." -The Morning Call
"A classy cast...Shawn Fagan is a captivating actor with striking vulnerability." - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Ellen Adair… an alluring charmer and Fagan's match ... and the wonderfully expressive John Ahlin." -The Philadelphia Inquirer
"This is a theatrical treat." -The Morning Call
"It has an absorbing, if improbable, plot and enough frantic energy and romantic charm to keep you on the edge of your seat." -The Morning Call
"The cast deftly mines the pathos of these eccentric Irish villagers with an honesty, wit and charm....the cast sweeps you away into the lives of these eccentric but always loveable characters." -The Morning Call
"Fagan gives a mesmerizing performance...Adair and Fagan are a perfect pair. Adair is an extraordinarily gifted and exciting actor to watch as she lights up the stage." -The Morning Call
Photos by Lee A. Butz include: Ellen Adair, Shawn Fagan, Kim Ders, Chelsea Anne Carle, Emiley Kiser, & Melissa Christine Egan.
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