'Its a Wonderful Life' Kicks Off Philadelphia's Holiday Season at Americas Oldest Community Theatre

Plays & Players celebrates the holiday season with a production of Its a Wonderful Life" by James W. Rogers. Performance will run Thursdays, December 16, January 6 and 13 at 7pm; Fridays December 10 and 17, January 7 and 14 at 7pm; Saturday, December 11 at 7pm only; Saturdays, December 18, January 8 and 15 at 2pm and 7pm; and Sundays, December 12 and 19, January 9 and 16 at 2pm. Cookies and milk with Santa will be featured after the 2pm shows on December 12, 18, 19, 2004. The show is a family show targeted at adults and children of all ages. The show kicks off holiday and Christmas family activities in the Delaware Valley - and is a unique start to the new year.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 25, 2004 -- Audiences will be transported to Bedford Falls to experience one of America's most beloved classic holiday tales. George Bailey faces many setbacks and disappointments in his life until the true spirit of the season touches him in the form of a wish granted from Clara, angel second class. George comes to realize that one life can touch so many others. In the end, the unforgettable characters help the audience realize the true meaning of our own lives.

We are proud to present on the main stage a sentimental production that takes the audience on a voyage filled with laughter and tears," said producer Linda Gryn. The spirit of the season shines in this wonderful Frank Capra classic of the adventures of George Bailey and we are reminded that everyone makes a difference in our lives."

Director Betty Chomentowski brings this classic story to life for Plays & Players with the help of a large cast and crew. Its a Wonderful Life" was adapted by James W. Rogers, from the classic movie by Frank Capra, which starred James Stewart and Donna Reed. The play features unforgettable characters and a story that everyone will love. We really have a wonderful life, but we dont get to really see what a difference we are making. George Bailey gives all of us a chance to treasure the small moments of triumph in our daily existence," added Gryn.

Plays and Players Theatre is located at in historic Rittenhouse Square at 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are available at the Plays & Players box office thirty minutes before show time for $7. per child (under 12) and $10. per adult and reservations can be made at www.plays-players.org. Plays & Players members attend for free. Groups of 15 or more receive a special ten percent discount on the ticket price. Groups can make advance reservations by calling (215) 735-0630 or e-mailing linda@plays-players.org.

Plays and Players is a non-profit community theatre group, founded in 1911 -- and is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in America. It was also the site of the First Korean Congress in 1919. Currently, Plays & Players is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company.

Plays & Players is dedicated to enhancing the communitys interest in the arts, providing a free forum for community members to actively participate in theater, and to maintain and oversee the operations of the historically registered playhouse.

Visit www.plays-players.org, call (215) 735-0630 or e-mail linda@plays-players.org for information about upcoming productions, auditions, social programs and rental opportunities.

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