Zak Berkman
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With Its 50th Anniversary Approaching, People’s Light Sees Upcoming Season as One Big Party
With People’s Light approaching its 50th anniversary, the Malvern theater company is approaching the upcoming season as one big party, writes Chris Compendio for Philly…
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Lauren Gunderson’s ‘Little Women’ Adaptation To Premiere at 4 Regional Theaters, Including People’s Light
In a unique creative partnership, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.…
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Have You Seen This Man?
Who is David Strathairn, you ask? Who isn’t he? He’s Edward R. Murrow, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and William Seward. He’s nuanced and practiced, leading and…
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People’s Light Concludes 49th Season with Regional Premiere of New Musical ‘Somewhere Over the Border’
Beginning Jul. 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road) will conclude its 49th season with the regional premiere presentation of Somewhere Over the Border…
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David Schmitz Joins People’s Light as Interim Managing Director
David Schmitz has joined People’s Light as Interim Managing Director while the company initiates a national search for its next Managing Director to join the…
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People’s Light Interviews Board President Katherine McNabb
Company member Mary Elizabeth Scallen sat down with Zak Berkman, Erica Ezold, and Katherine McNabb to ask them about their leadership roles at People’s Light.…
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People’s Light Adds 10 New Members to Company of Artists
In anticipation of the 50th Anniversary season in 2024-25, People’s Light has had 10 new members join the newly-named Company of Artists (formerly known as the Resident Artist…
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People’s Light Kicks Off Holiday Season with ‘A Christmas Carol’ Starting in November
Beginning Nov. 15, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light continues its 2023/24 season with a production of the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Infused with original…
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People Light’s Begins 49th Season with World Premiere of Horror Play ‘Bonez’
Beginning Sept. 22, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light opens the 2023/24 season with the world premiere of Bonez by acclaimed actor, director, and playwright Steve H.…
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People’s Light to Launch New Play and Community Engagement Initiative
People’s Light has announced the launch of Queerways, PA, a new play and community engagement initiative aimed at developing works inspired by stories of the…
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Light in Malvern to Present ‘Lettie’ by Award-Winning Playwright Next Week
Beginning June 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light presents the regional premiere of Lettie by award-winning playwright and TV writer Boo Killebrew. In the family drama,…
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Beginning June 17, People’s Light in Malvern to Present ‘Lettie’ by Award-Winning Playwright
Beginning June 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light presents the regional premiere of Lettie by award-winning playwright and TV writer Boo Killebrew. In the family drama,…
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People’s Light in Malvern Promotes Erica Ezold to Managing Director
People’s Light has promoted director of finance and operations Erica Ezold to managing director. Ezold has entered her new role as of May 1, and will…
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People’s Light to Present ‘Songs for Nobodies’ Starting April 26
Beginning April 26, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light will present the critically-acclaimed production Songs for Nobodies by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. The one-woman show stars actress…
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People’s Light to Present ‘Songs for Nobodies’ Starting April 26
Beginning April 26, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light will present the critically-acclaimed production Songs for Nobodies by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. The one-woman show stars actress…
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People’s Light Hosts Six Theatre Artists For Inaugural New Works Residency, The Kiln
Malvern-based theatre company People’s Light has announced the launch of its New Works Lab, The Kiln, an annual program where theatre artists are invited to…
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People’s Light to Present ‘Thurgood’ by Playwright George Stevens Jr.
Beginning Feb. 22, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light presents Thurgood by playwright George Stevens, Jr. Actor Brian Marable (Skeleton Crew) captures Thurgood Marshall’s signature poise, wit,…





























































