An ADULT Evening of Shel Silverstein- a play by Shel Silverstein at Allens Lane Theater

Welcome to the darkly comic world of Shel Silverstein, a world where nothing is as it seems and where the most innocent conversation can turn menacing in an instant. The nine imaginative playlets in this collection range widely in content, but the style is unmistakable. Perhaps best known for his works for children, this production is strictly for mature audiences! **This show contains some adult language and situations. Parental discretion is advised for audience members under the age of 17.**

Performance Schedule: March 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm and Sundays, 2pm
Runtime: 2hrs with intermission
At Allens Lane Theater 601 W Allens Lane, Philadelphia PA 19119
Ticket Information: www.allenslane.org
$20 in advance (online) /$25 at the door
$18 Sunday Senior and Student Special (with ID) in Advance (Online)/ $20 Sunday Senior and Student Special (with ID) at the door

Directed by Mariangela Saavedra
Starring: Kate Bianco, Jim Broyles, Adrienne Cascarella, Patrick Cathcart, Mark Grayson, Stephanie C Kernisan, Susan Mattson, Teresa Nutter, Browning Sterner, Lia Taylor, Thomas Taylor and featuring Original Music written and performed by Eric Nelson Gershenow

Featuring
ONE TENNIS SHOE. Harvey needs to broach a delicate subject with his wife. He thinks Sylvia is becoming a bag lady.

BUS STOP. Irwin stands on a street corner with a sign reading "bust stop." When Celia passes by, his true motive is revealed.

THE BEST DADDY. Lisa's got the best daddy in the world. After all, he bought her a pony for her birthday. Too bad he shot it dead. Or did he?

WASH AND DRY. Marianne stops by the laundromat, but she's horrified to discover that her laundry hasn't been cleaned and the reason why!

SMILE. Bender and his henchmen have found the man responsible for the '70s smiley face and the phrase "Have a nice day," and they're going to make him pay!

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Merrilee and Sherilee are offering the deal of the century. "Buy one, get one free," to a tempted Lee. It's a golden opportunity. And it all rhymes!

THINKING UP A NEW NAME FOR THE ACT. Pete hits on the phrase "Meat and Potatoes" as the perfect name for their vaudeville act, but Lucy doesn't like it. The only words in this farcical sketch are "Meat and Potatoes."

THE LIFEBOAT IS SINKING. Jen and Sherwin sit safely on their bed, but Jen forces her husband to imagine they are on a sinking boat in the middle of a terrible storm. Sherwin must decide what he is willing to do in order save his family from the storm.

BLIND WILLIE AND THE TALKING DOG. Blind Willie sings the blues and asks passersby if they can spare a nickel or dime to help him and his hungry dog. But his dog can't understand why Willie refuses to use the fact that he owns a talking dog to make some real money.

Directed by Mariangela Saavedra, this show is full of humor and music and will make the grown up kid in us all, laugh out loud at this cheeky humor from the imagination of Shel Silverstein.

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About Allens Lane Theater:
For over 63 years, Allens Lane Theater has produced purposeful, challenging, and unique theater experiences centered around contemporary human issues which reflect the diversity and complexity of our community. Our lineup presents the best in contemporary theater in an unique cabaret atmosphere. An intimate space guarantees that no one is far from the stage. Our patrons enjoy an extended time in the theater prior to each performance to enjoy the company of their neighbors and fellow theater patrons while they enjoy picnic dinners and BYOB.