July 13, 2023
James and the Giant Peach
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July 13, 2023
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. 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 fast-paced 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.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
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July 13, 2023
PSF will be heading outdoors for an updated revival of the raucous three-person comedy, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]. We invite you to hang out in a new theatre space in front of the DeSales University Trexler Library to witness three well-intentioned but misguided actors attempt to take on Shakespeare’s entire canon in 99 minutes, in this recently revised version of a familiar favorite. If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll LOVE this show. Bring the family for the Bard turned upside down and be prepared to laugh until it hurts. Ages 7+
Originally produced by Reduced Shakespeare Company.
The Tempest (P)
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July 13, 2023
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, from musicals to Shakespearean productions. Don’t miss his directorial finale with Shakespeare’s own magical farewell to the theatre.
