Ragtag Theatre Company’s “Rapunzel” brings Commedia dell’arte to Buck County

The Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown presents the award-winning family production of Ragtag Theatre’s “Rapunzel” as part of Bucks Live! Cultural Events at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6.
With the book, music and lyrics by Sam LaFrage, audiences will follow a troupe of poor “Italian” actors who present an interactive, twisted version of the well-known fairy tale “Rapunzel” in a brand-new way—with talkin’ birds, an’80s hairstylist, then a cobbler and his wife from the wrong side of the tracks.
This drag-infused production is done in “Commedia dell’arte” with direction by Dennis Corsi and LaFrage. It is highly interactive, incorporating improvisation and loads of audience participation.
The Zlock Performing Arts Center welcomes back Ragtag Theatre’s “Rapunzel” for the second time.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Ragtag Theatre from New York City returning for their second time to the Zlock PAC. This world-class group of blinding talent always leaves audiences with side-splitting laughter, but with a universal message of inner beauty and how powerful and special it is to be you,” said Zlock’s Director of Community Programming & College Events Peter Chiovarou.
“Sam’s brilliant talent to weave a classic tale with fun reminders about our humanity is quite unique and just outright makes you feel happy while wanting to make others happy as well – it’s always good vibes all around when Ragtag comes to town.”
The Zlock Performing Arts Center is located inside the Gateway Center building on campus at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown. Parking is free. The theater is equipped with audio-loop technology for the hearing impaired.
Reserved seating tickets are $15 for children and $20 for adults. Visit bucks.edu/tickets. For group sales, call 215-968-8469.

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