Despite the possiblity of another COVID variant peaking it’s head into our lives, it’s about time to laugh.
In an attempt to bring out the giggles, 1812 Productions, Philadelphia’s all-comedy theatre company, will be bringing live performances of their popular political satire, ‘This is the Week that Is’ back on stage at the Plays & Players Theatre (1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia). A celebrated part of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 16 years, the show delivers sharp satire and content that changes with the headlines. This year’s production will run April 28-May 22.
“’This is the Week that Is’ continues its signature mission to tell the truth and make it funny with a performance ensemble that is also a writers’ room,” said 1812’s Producing Artistic Director Jennifer Childs. “We know that theatergoers far and wide wait every year for our production, and this year, we are back live and in person at Plays & Players. Audiences can expect the unexpected as our brilliant cast and creative team spin up hilarious parodies that mirror the headlines of today.”
Inspired by the 1960s British television satire That Was The Week That Was, and created by Childs, ‘This is the Week that Is’ features a script that changes nightly, improvised comedy, musical parodies, and a versatile cast of comedy pros. Audiences can expect a mix of Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and The Carol Burnett Show.
In 2018, 1812 Productions received a commission from the American Theatre Wing, the same organization who present the TONY Awards, to produce a documentary about the creation of the long-running show. The documentary joins The Wing’s permanent video archive as part of their In The Field series. Audiences can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/327048343.
‘This is the Week that Is’ is directed by Tanaquil Márquez. The show will feature Childs, Sean Close, Pax Ressler, Frank Jimenez, Donnie Hammond, Lexi Thammavong, and Jackie Soro. Assistant Director and Choreographer is Melanie Cotton, with Music Direction by Pax Ressler. The show is part of the The June & Steve Wolfson Family Foundation Series. Honorary producer is Terry Graboyes.
Ticket prices are $30-$38. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit 1812productions.org.
1812 Productions is the only professional theater company in the country dedicated to comedy and was the recipient of an honorary citation from the City of Philadelphia for outstanding work and commitment to the Philadelphia arts community. More at 1812productions.org.
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