2015/16 SEASON

Steve Pacek, Rachel Camp

Photo: Adita Robalino

“Top-quality theater is no longer confined to center city.”

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Cover photo: Matthew J. PhotographyBrochure Design: Leslie McGeoch Graphic Design

ABOUT USDear Friends,

When you join Theatre Horizon as a subscriber, you are

joining hundreds of artists, students, and audience members

who value how art improves community life.

In addition to the gifted actors and musicians who grace

our stage, behind the scenes are dozens of others in the

Theatre Horizon family: staff, volunteers, and our dedicated

Board of Directors.

Together we strive to bring a diversity of voices into the

stories we tell, educate the next generation, and provide a

forum for addressing our region’s most pressing issues.

On behalf of the Board, staff, and artistic team, I hope you

will subscribe, and join us for a year of inspiring art and great

entertainment!

Erin Reilly

Artistic Director

WHAT CRITICS AND PATRONS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEATRE HORIZON

“…riveting production.” THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (In the Blood)

“A hidden gem in the burbs...creative performances plus incredible talent!” SUSAN W., LAFAYETTE HILL

“Top-quality theater is no longer confined to center city.”

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

“You will leave satisfied and enriched by this exceptional theatre production, and, hopefully, energized to help the cause as well.” PAT J., MALVERN (IN THE BLOOD)

Photos: Adita Robalino (photos 1-3) , Sean Flowers (4)

BLACK NATIVITY

“Black Nativity takes the

audience on a joyful, unique

ride through the Christmas

Story, set to a foot stomping

gospel hit parade.”

– DC THEATRE SCENE

Photo: Steve Vaccariello Photography

BLACK NATIVITY

November 12 - December 6, 2015by Langston Hughes

Directed by Ozzie Jones

Featuring prose by legendary writer

Langston Hughes and gorgeous

West African and modern dance,

Black Nativity is a retelling of the story

of a downtrodden people inspired by the

arrival of a savior. Our professional actors

will team up with local singers from

worship teams and church choirs to

perform holiday favorites such as

“Go Tell It on the Mountain”

and “Joy to the World” in this bright

American classic for the whole family.

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February 18 – March 13, 2016by Kenneth Lonergan Directed by Matthew Decker

Jeff, a hapless young security guard working at a

Manhattan high-rise, is just trying to get his life

together after being thrown out of the navy. When

he finds himself drawn into a local police investigation,

Jeff must decide between loyalty to William, his

supervisor, or disclosing what he knows to Dawn, a

rookie cop involved in the case. This tangled morality

play – dealing with the damage caused by impure

motives, police corruption and racial profiling –

is written by Oscar-nominated writer Kenneth

Lonergan (You Can Count on Me,

Gangs of New York).

LOBBY HERO

F E A T U R I N G R A C H E L C A M P & A K E E M D A V I S

“…a masterpiece.

The best drama, the

best comedy and the best

romance of the year,

all rolled into one.”

– TIME OUT NEW YORK

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F E A T U R I N G R A C H E L C A M P & A K E E M D A V I S

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May 12 - June 5, 2016by Becky Mode

Directed by Kathryn MacMillan

Sam, an eager young actor, manages the phone lines at Manhattan’s hottest

restaurant. He fields threats, bribes, and histrionics from customers

seeking a table, all the while trying to land the acting job of his dreams

before his ego-maniacal boss gives him the boot. Barrymore Award-winning actor Michael Doherty, last seen here as Jack in Into the Woods, plays over

40 roles in this laugh-out-loud comedy about how far people will go...

to get a dinner reservation.

“…immensely

entertaining, a richly

comic affirmation of

everything I’ve ever heard,

or suspected, about the

bad behavior that good

food can inspire.”

– THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Photo: Adita Robalino

HITCHCOCK’S THE 39 STEPSGeneviève Perrier, Damon Bonetti

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATIONEmilie Krause, Nancy Boykin, David Bardeen, Kim Carson, Bob Weick

INTO THE WOODS Alex Betchel, Ben Michael

INTO THE WOODS Alex Betchel, Ben Michael

I AM MY OWN WIFE Charlie DelMarcelle

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IN THE BLOODAshley Everage, Forrest McClendon

All photos by Matthew J. Photography

THEATRE SCHOOLActing classes for beginning actors and experienced performers! Learn the fundamentals of acting, ignite your imagination through improv, learn to sing and dance!

Classes for ages 5-15 | Scholarships available for Norristown residents.

For a full list of classes, visit TheatreHorizon.org.

AUTISM DRAMA PROGRAM Our Autism Drama program inspires imagination and social development in individuals on the autism spectrum. Classes encourage interpersonal relationships, verbal expression, flexible thinking, and a sense of accomplishment.

Youth Drama (ages 10-16) | Storytelling and the Art of Playwriting (ages 17-30+)Tuition is on a Pay-What-You-Can scale of $65-180.

For information on dates and times, visit TheatreHorizon.org.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

THEATRE SCHOOLActing classes for beginning actors and experienced performers! Learn the fundamentals of acting, ignite your imagination through improv, learn to sing and dance!

Classes for ages 5-15 | Scholarships available for Norristown residents.

For a full list of classes, visit TheatreHorizon.org.

AUTISM DRAMA PROGRAM Our Autism Drama program inspires imagination and social development in individuals on the autism spectrum. Classes encourage interpersonal relationships, verbal expression, flexible thinking, and a sense of accomplishment.

Youth Drama (ages 10-16) | Storytelling and the Art of Playwriting (ages 17-30+)Tuition is on a Pay-What-You-Can scale of $65-180.

For information on dates and times, visit TheatreHorizon.org.

SUMMER CAMP In Theatre Horizon’s Summer Drama Camp, young actors spend a week working as an ensemble to create an original play! Imaginations are set free as they build ensemble skills and make new friends.

Camps run June - August.

Visit TheatreHorizon.org for dates and to find a location near you.

DRAMA CLUBSTheatre Horizon offers after-school drama clubs in area elementary and middle schools. Over the course of 6 months, children rehearse a scripted play as they learn the basics of stage craft, build self-confidence, tap into their creativity, and learn the importance of working as an ensemble.

If you’d like a drama club to be offered at your school contact Angela Coleman, Education Director, at Angela@TheatreHorizon.org or call (610) 283-2230 x 2.

“We haven’t had another camp experience like this! The teachers were FANTASTIC!” MOLLY H., WEST NORRITON SUMMER CAMP PARENT

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