2015/16 SEASON. Steve Pacek, Rachel Camp

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1 2015/16 SEASON Steve Pacek, Rachel Camp

2 ABOUT US Dear Friends, When you join Theatre Horizon as a subscriber, you are joining hundreds of artists, students, and audience members who value how art improves community life. In addition to the gifted actors and musicians who grace our stage, behind the scenes are dozens of others in the Theatre Horizon family: staff, volunteers, and our dedicated Board of Directors. Together we strive to bring a diversity of voices into the stories we tell, educate the next generation, and provide a forum for addressing our region s most pressing issues. On behalf of the Board, staff, and artistic team, I hope you will subscribe, and join us for a year of inspiring art and great entertainment! Erin Reilly Artistic Director Cover photo: Matthew J. Photography Brochure Design: Leslie McGeoch Graphic Design Photo: Adita Robalino

3 WHAT CRITICS AND PATRONS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEATRE HORIZON Photos: Adita Robalino (photos 1-3), Sean Flowers (4) Top-quality theater is no longer confined to center city. THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER You will leave satisfied and enriched by this exceptional theatre production, and, hopefully, energized to help the cause as well. PAT J., MALVERN (IN THE BLOOD) riveting production. THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (In the Blood) A hidden gem in the burbs...creative performances plus incredible talent! SUSAN W., LAFAYETTE HILL

4 Black Nativity takes the audience on a joyful, unique ride through the Christmas Story, set to a foot stomping gospel hit parade. DC THEATRE SCENE BLACK NATIVITY Photo: Steve Vaccariello Photography

5 November 12 - December 6, 2015 by Langston Hughes Directed by Ozzie Jones Featuring prose by legendary writer Langston Hughes and gorgeous West African and modern dance, Black Nativity is a retelling of the story of a downtrodden people inspired by the arrival of a savior. Our professional actors will team up with local singers from worship teams and church choirs to perform holiday favorites such as Go Tell It on the Mountain and Joy to the World in this bright American classic for the whole family. Pay-what-you-can B Preview s Norristown Night v Opening l Industry Night X THU NOV 12 7:30PM s B FRI NOV 13 7:30PM s SAT NOV 14 8PM s SUN NOV 15 3PM s WED NOV 18 6:30PM sv THU NOV 19 7:30PM l FRI NOV 20 7:30PM SAT NOV 21 8PM SUN NOV 22 3PM MON NOV 23 7:30PM X FRI NOV 27 7:30PM SAT NOV 28 3PM SAT NOV 28 8PM SUN NOV 29 3PM WED DEC 2 7:30PM THU DEC 3 7:30PM FRI DEC 4 7:30PM SAT DEC 5 3PM SAT DEC 5 8PM SUN DEC 6 3PM PNC Arts Alive presents Black Nativity

6 February 18 March 13, 2016 by Kenneth Lonergan Directed by Matthew Decker Jeff, a hapless young security guard working at a Manhattan high-rise, is just trying to get his life together after being thrown out of the navy. When he finds himself drawn into a local police investigation, Jeff must decide between loyalty to William, his supervisor, or disclosing what he knows to Dawn, a rookie cop involved in the case. This tangled morality play dealing with the damage caused by impure motives, police corruption and racial profiling is written by Oscar-nominated writer Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count on Me, Gangs of New York). LOBBY FEATURING RACHEL CAMP & AKEEM DAVIS

7 HERO a masterpiece. The best drama, the best comedy and the best romance of the year, all rolled into one. TIME OUT NEW YORK Pay-what-you-can B Preview s Norristown Night v Opening l Industry Night X THU FEB 18 7:30PM s B FRI FEB 19 8PM s SAT FEB 20 8PM s SUN FEB 21 2PM s WED FEB 24 6:30PM sv THU FEB 25 7:30PM l FRI FEB 26 8PM SAT FEB 27 8PM SUN FEB 28 2PM WED MAR 2 7:30PM THU MAR 3 7:30PM FRI MAR 4 8PM SAT MAR 5 8PM SUN MAR 6 2PM MON MAR 7 7:30PM X THU MAR 10 7:30PM FRI MAR 11 8PM SAT MAR 12 8PM SUN MAR 13 2PM

8 Matthew J. Photography Adita Robalino Matthew J. Photography FULLY COMMITTED Matthew J. Photography Dan Plehal Photography Michael Doherty

9 May 12 - June 5, 2016 by Becky Mode Directed by Kathryn MacMillan Matthew J. Photography Sam, an eager young actor, manages the phone lines at Manhattan s hottest restaurant. He fields threats, bribes, and histrionics from customers seeking a table, all the while trying to land the acting job of his dreams before his ego-maniacal boss gives him the boot. Barrymore Award-winning actor Michael Doherty, last seen here as Jack in Into the Woods, plays over 40 roles in this laugh-out-loud comedy about how far people will go... to get a dinner reservation. Matthew J. Photography immensely entertaining, a richly comic affirmation of everything I ve ever heard, or suspected, about the bad behavior that good food can inspire. THE NEW YORK TIMES Pay-what-you-can B Preview s Norristown Night v Opening l Industry Night X THU MAY 12 7:30PM s B FRI MAY 13 8PM s SAT MAY 14 8PM s SUN MAY 15 2PM s WED MAY 18 6:30PM sv THU MAY 19 7:30PM l FRI MAY 20 8PM SAT MAY 21 8PM SUN MAY 22 2PM MON MAY 23 7:30PM X THU MAY 26 7:30PM FRI MAY 27 8PM SAT MAY 28 8PM SUN MAY 29 2PM WED JUN 1 7:30PM THU JUN 2 7:30PM FRI JUN 3 8PM SAT JUN 4 2PM SAT JUN 4 8PM SUN JUN 5 2PM

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12 HITCHCOCK S THE 39 STEPS Geneviève Perrier, Damon Bonetti INTO THE WOODS Alex Betchel, Ben Michael CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Emilie Krause, Nancy Boykin, David Bardeen, Kim Carson, Bob Weick

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