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Spring musical comedy “Now That’s Funny!” on stage now at Phillips’ Mill

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Drama at Phillips’ Mill is tickled pink to present its latest spring musical comedy, “Now That’s Funny!” running nightly through May 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mill.

Enjoy cabaret-style seating in the historic Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope, where drama has flourished for over a century.

Comedy lovers flock to the much-anticipated annual event for 90 minutes of total escape into a world of fun, merriment and hilarity. This year’s show includes four comedic short plays performed by your favorite Phillips’ Mill Players, a cameo performance by a four-legged rodent, a live band, and song and dance numbers. Audience participation and interaction with the cast heightens the experience and brings the community theater experience to all.

Guiding the fun this year is veteran director Fran Young, who leads 13 cast members in the “hilarious romp.” Sound and lighting is again in the hands of João Neves, giving the musicians and actors added dimension to their performances.

Another veteran of the Mill stage, Betty Benton, choreographs the plays. Sharing her enthusiasm about this year’s production, Benton said, “I enjoy working with our wonderful cast to show them what they can do, that they didn’t think they could do!”

Three of this year’s five local playwrights are previous winners of the Mill’s Emerging Playwright Competition. “We draw on the artistic community for the plays we’re performing, using all original works,” noted Young.

Elaborating on the charm of community theater, Valerie Eastburn, cast member and chairman of Drama at Phillips’ Mill, added, “The communal effort of putting on a show brings locals together for the sheer love of theater and the desire to entertain an audience.”

Proceeds from this popular annual show help to fund the other drama programs, as well as provide for the preservation of the beloved Mill.

Audience members are invited to bring wine and refreshments and share tables with friends. The plays are appropriate for mature audiences. To reserve tickets for “Now That’s Funny!” visit https://www.phillipsmill.org/event/now-thats-funny-musical-comedy-cabaret.


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