Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) hosted its first-ever full student matinee, on Oct. 20.
Students from seven middle and high schools from throughout the region attended a special performance of the Playhouse’s production of “Evita,” followed by a talk-back session with members of the cast and educators from the Playhouse. The matinee was sold out.
The Education Program of Bucks County Playhouse offers a wide range of programs including classes, workshops and performance opportunities designed to infuse quality arts education programs into the community. The largest beneficiary of the program’s work are area students through unique initiatives like a multi-day Student Theater Festival (now in its 55th year), the Playhouse Youth Company, The Bucks County Playhouse Institute for Educators, and the Bounce Residency program with the Morrisville School District. The student matinees are the latest offering in a growing program that has a direct positive impact on area students.
The schools attending the Oct. 20 performance included schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey – Delaware Valley Regional High School (Frenchtown, N.J.), Pennsbury High School (Yardley), Carl W. Goetz Middle School (Jackson, N.J.), Central Bucks East High School (Buckingham), Burlington County Institute of Technology (Medford, N.J.), Lawrence High School (Lawrenceville, N.J.) and Morrisville Intermediate School (Morrisville).
The rags to riches story of one of the world’s most charismatic and controversial political figures receives a new look in an intimate production at Bucks County Playhouse. With lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and music by Tim Rice, “Evita” is reimagined for the Bucks County Playhouse stage by director Will Pomerantz and choreographer Marcos Santana. “Evita” is presented in association with Bay Street Theater.
Single tickets to “Evita” are still available for all performances through Oct. 30. For complete details, and to purchase tickets, visit buckscountyplayhouse.org or call 215-862-2121.
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