Pennsbury High To Present 'Magic Theatre'

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — A magic land of imagination is in store for theater-goers who check out the upcoming Pennsbury High School Thespians performance

"Magic Theatre," by Saundra Mathews-Deacon, opens at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Orange Auditorium at Pennsbury High School West Campus. Other performances are set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 (with a special "character" breakfast) and again at 7:30 p.m.

Acclaimed by critics and children alike, "Magic Theatre" is a production the Los Angeles Times says "celebrates the joys and dilemmas of childhood's anarchy." In it, actors suddenly say things like "I'm fire!" and "I'm a yellow submarine!" and then portray what they've said.

The show features songs and sketches as its characters move through both comic and serious contemporary fables celebrating childhood. Young audiences will immediately identify with the situations.

Pennsbury's award-winning International Thespian Troupe No. 830 also will perform "Magic Theatre" as part of the 2019 Pennsylvania State Thespian Conference.

In 2018, students received over $2,000 in scholarship money and received invitations for seven of their members to present their individual performances on the international level at the International Thespian Festival held in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tickets may be purchased at the door one hour before each evening performance and starting at 10 a.m. for the character breakfast show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. For more information, visit Pennsbury Drama's website.

Photos courtesy Pennsbury School District