The 2024-2025 Season at People’s Light marks the 50th Anniversary of the Malvern-based Theatre, and it is celebrating accordingly.
There is a lot of music and magic in store, so don’t miss out on the party with these thrilling shows:
It’s our party and we’ll SING if we want to!
What: The Porch on Windy Hill (a new play with old music).
- Written by Sherry Stregack Lutken, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse, and David M. Lutken; directed by Sherry Stregack Lutken.
When: Sept. 18-Oct. 13, 2024.
Where: Steinbright Stage.
Tickets: Purchase at People’s Light.
David Lutken (Woody Sez, The Road, Ring of Fire) returns to the People’s Light stage! A young couple’s journey to North Carolina explores the roots of Appalachian music in a heartwarming tale of family heritage and human connection.
Individual Sponsors: Kathy and Chris Gubanich.
It’s our party and we’ll BOO if we want to!
What: Peter Panto: A Musical Panto (Book by Jennifer Childs).
- Music, lyrics, and arrangements by Alex Bechtel; directed by Bill Fennelly.
When: Nov. 20, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025.
Where: Leonard C. Haas Stage.
Tickets: Pre-sale begins Jul. 16, 2024.
The creative team behind Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto invites you to explore the whimsical world of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook! Cheer the heroes, boo the villains, and sing along with this playful twist on a fairy tale classic.
Individual Sponsor: Deborah Holt Weil.
Sponsored by Novocure.
It’s our party and we’ll DREAM if we want to!
What: A Raisin in the Sun.
- By Lorraine Hansberry; directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
When: Feb. 19-Mar. 30, 2025.
Where: Leonard C. Haas Stage.
Tickets: On sale beginning Aug. 6, 2024.
Company Artists Melanye Finister (Lettie, Skeleton Crew) and Eric Robinson Jr. (Bonez, Mud Row) lead a stellar ensemble in this award-winning classic. Follow the Younger family through generational divides and the pursuit of a better future as they navigate the sociopolitical landscape of 1950s Chicago.
Individual Sponsors: Nicole Sakowitz and Bill Pikounis.
It’s our party and we’ll LOVE if we want to!
What: Birthday Candles.
- By Noah Haidle; directed by Abigail Adams.
When: Apr. 4-May 1, 2025.
Where: Steinbright Stage.
Tickets: On sale beginning Aug. 6, 2024.
Adams (Off By One, Lettie) directs this “true gift” of a play (Variety). A poignant and humorous look at one woman’s life from ages 17 to 101 while baking a cake over the course of a century.
Individual Sponsors: Katie and Bill McNabb.
It’s our party and we’ll SCREAM if we want to!
What: Little Shop of Horrors.
- Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman; music by Alan Menken; directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan.
When: Jun. 5-Aug.3, 2025.
Where: Leonard C. Haas Stage.
Tickets: On sale beginning Aug. 6, 2024.
Celebrate the summer with a wickedly delightful musical masterpiece centering around a hapless florist manipulated by a man-eating plant with a killer voice in this camp classic.
Flight Nights
What: Take a sip, watch a scene! The popular Flight Night series returns with a unique tasting experience at The Farmhouse. Enjoy a series of theatrical provocations thoughtfully paired with a predetermined drink flight, emphasizing the undertones and notes of a trio of five- to 10-minute plays.
Where: Farmhouse Pavilion and Ballroom (next door to the Leonard C. Haas Stage).
When: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024; Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025; Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025; Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025; Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025.
Tickets: Purchase at People’s Light.
The High Five-O
Help People’s Light blow out the candles and make a wish for the future.
A milestone birthday calls for a momentous celebration. Join People’s Light throughout its 50th Anniversary Season to celebrate all that the Theatre has accomplished, the work that distinguishes the Theatre today, and the promise of years to come.
In celebration of our 50th year, People’s Light has curated five benefit events spotlighting the cornerstones of the Theatre:
- A Little (People’s) Light Music: (Friday, Oct. 4, 2024) This celebration will begin in the Glen Tent with light bites, drinks, and a toast to kick off a year of fun. Then everyone will parade into the Steinbright to spend an evening with People’s Light favorite and company artist David Lutken, joined by other People’s Light musical friends.
- The Illumination Evening: (Friday, Jan. 24, 2025) Join a lively celebration of community-inspired, award-winning People’s Light initiatives like New Play Frontiers, Flight Nights, Illuminating Figures, and more programs that come to life at the People’s Light campus and around the region. Everyone will gather in the Farmhouse for a night of short plays, a trio of appetizers, and a flight of beverages.
- Growing Up with People’s Light: (Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025) People’s Light’s robust work with youth and arts education will be showcased this evening. This fun, engaging night will bring out your inner kid as we gather to celebrate and support the power of theatre experiences for young people.
- In Good Company: (Friday, May 16, 2025) For one night only, a group of People’s Light company artists will gather to toast 50 years of ensemble work through performances and reminiscence. Enjoy a dessert and champagne reception with the friendly faces of People’s Light — audience and company artists alike.
- The Birthday Bash: (Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025) Put on your party hats and join People’s Light for live music, delicious food, and fun and games as everyone gathers together for a parking lot barbeque. Help the Theatre honor what it does best: celebrate our shared humanity with friends old and new.
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