Newtown Business Association: Newtown Arts Company Returns To LIVE THEATER With Holiday Show

Press release from the Newtown Business Association:

November 15th, 2021

To Our Dear Friends and Families,

Bringing you live theatre with style, class and heart since 1983
Newtown Arts Company plans Dickens of a party December 5
Live theatre is back in town and a party to celebrate is slated for Sunday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State Street, Newtown PA 18940.

Newtown Arts Company will host an opportunity to learn about its exciting 39th season, to explore the newly renovated historic Newtown Theatre, and to offer economical Season Subscriptions before tickets go on sale to the general public.

The 2022 lineup of shows includes five main stage productions — three blockbuster musicals, A Neil Simon comedy and a poignant drama — plus a special family-friendly Classics for Kids production.

The six-show season includes Classics for Kids on March 12; “The Wedding Singer” from April 22 to May 1; “Steel Magnolias” from June 17 to 26; Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” the Musical from July 29 to August 7; “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” from October 21 to 30; and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” December 2 – 11.

Guests at the December 5 party will be able to try out the new theater seating, explore the new party areas and enjoy a holiday favorite with a live, enhanced radio-show production of Dickens “A Christmas Carol” which will begin at 7 p.m. General admission tickets to “A Christmas Carol” are only available at the door and are by donation.

In keeping with CDC and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania COVID guidelines, guests are required to show identification and proof of vaccination or a negative Covid PCR taken within 36 hours of these indoor events at the theater. Guests must wear face masks inside the theater, except when eating or drinking.

With a proud tradition of producing live theater and theater education in Newtown since 1983, Newtown Arts Company was pleased to present, in 2006, the first live theater productions at the Newtown Theatre in decades! Community response was overwhelming and, with support from appreciative community members, Newtown Arts Company launched its first full show season in 2008.  The new theatre renovations will be able to accommodate even more patrons, as they include a wheelchair lift and wheelchair accessible restroom on the main level.

A portion of the proceeds from Newtown Arts Company shows is dedicated to a Scholarship Fund. Since its founding, Newtown Arts Company has granted more than $180,000 in scholarship awards to talented local students pursuing postsecondary education in the performing and fine arts.

Information about Season Subscriptions and individual shows is available atwww.newtownartscompany.com or by calling 215-860-7058 or e-mailtickets@newtownartscompany.com

Drumroll, please, for the 2021 Cast of
A Christmas Carol Staged Radio Show:
Narrators: Anne McKernan, Rebecca Begnaud
Scrooge: Bob Quintana
Fred: Erik Meyer
Cratchit: Sam Dressler
Marley: Mike Jenks
Ghost of Christmas Past: Andrew Loudon
Fezziwig: Paul Cohen
Young Scrooge: Greg Kopcho
Ghost of Christmas Present: David Danner
Topper/Joe: Tim Costello
Belle: Morgaine Ford-Workman
Mrs. Cratchit: Amelia Ball
Martha: Lydia Meyer
Belinda: Quinn Neuman
Tiny Tim: Liam McKernan
Niece: Joy Woffindin
Woman: Beverly Speer

Directed by Mike Dettra & Mary Liz Ivins
Adaptation by Mike Dettra
Produced by Bonnie Dettra, Jane Landes & Lisa Reiser
Costumes Designed by Jane Landes

GOD BLESS US, EVERYONE!

This press release was produced by the Newtown Business Association. The views expressed here are the author’s own.