"Now That's Funny" Brings Comedic Shorts To Phillips’ Mill

NEW HOPE BOROUGH, PA — Drama at Phillips' Mill presents a spring musical comedy, “Now That’s Funny!” from May 17 to 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mill.

Participants will enjoy cabaret-style seating in the historic mill where drama has flourished for more than a century.

This year’s show includes four comedic short plays performed by favorite Phillips’ Mill players, a cameo performance by a four-legged rodent, a live band, and great song and dance numbers.

Guiding the fun this year will be veteran director Fran Young who will lead 13 cast members in the hilarious romp. Sound and lighting will again be in the expert hands of João Neves, giving the musicians and actors added dimension to their performances.

Another veteran of the Mill stage, Betty Benton, will choreograph the plays. Sharing her enthusiasm about this year’s production, Benton said, “I enjoy working with our wonderful cast to show them what they can do, that they didn't think they could do!”

Three of this year’s five local playwrights are previous winners of the Mill’s Emerging Playwright Competition.

“We draw on the artistic community for the plays we’re performing, using all original works,” noted director Young. Elaborating on the charm of community theater, Valerie Eastburn, cast member and chairman of Drama at Phillips’ Mill added, “The communal effort of putting on a show brings locals together for the sheer love of theater and the desire to entertain an audience.” Proceeds from this popular annual show help to fund the other drama programs, as well as provide for the preservation of the beloved Mill.

Audience members are invited to bring wine and refreshments and share tables with friends to enjoy the show. The plays are appropriate for mature audiences and are certain to provide an evening of engaging amusement. To reserve tickets for “Now That’s Funny!" CLICK HERE.