Philadelphia Tribune - Index

Philadelphia Tribune - Summer Sojourner 2008 - Index

During the Yellow Fever
epidemic of 1793, George
Washington found refuge at
the Deshler-Morris House in
Germantown, his temporary
White House, where he conducted
four cabinet meetings
as well as the work of the
executive branch.
Photo/R. Kennedy/GPTMC
ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, 40 N.
Second St., (215) 922-1122
rden Theatre Company is dedicated to
bringing to life the greatest stories by the
greatest storytellers of all time. The
Arden presents programs for the diverse
greater Philadelphia community that
arouse, provoke, challenge, illuminate
and inspire.
BUSHFIRE THEATER OF PERFORM-
ING ARTS, 52nd & Locust Streets,
(215) 747-9230 - for 20 years this theater
has produced the plays of both
locally and nationally recognized playwrights.
Bushfire also trains adults and
children in the theatrics.
FREEDOM THEATRE, 1346 N. Broad
St., (215) 765-2793 - now in its 30th
anniversary season, the Freedom Theatre
continues to provide an array of theatrical
performances featuring local and
nationally recognized actors.
KESWICK THEATER, Easton Road &
Keswick Avenue, Glenside, Pa., (215)
572-7650 - a 1,300 seat vaudeville
house that is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places. Presents headliner
concerts year-round.
MERRIAM THEATRE, 250 S. Broad St.,
(215) 732-5446 - presents headliner
The Stage
plays and musical performances.
PEOPLE’S LIGHT & THEATRE COM-
PANY, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern,
Pa., (610) 644-3500 - with 25 successful
seasons under its belt, this theatre continues
to provide uplifting and entertaining
theatrical performances.
THE PHILADELPHIAARTS BANK AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, 601 South
Broad St., (215) 545-0590 - the Arts
Bank plays host to a variety of theatrical
and musical performances of the
Philadelphia performing arts community.
PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY
(PHILADANCO), 9 North Philadanco
Way (a.k.a. North Preston Street),
(215) 387-8200/8202 - founded in
1970 by Joan Myers Brown, Philadanco
is recognized globally in its efforts
to provide professional training and
performance opportunities for talented
youth. The company has performed
throughout North America, Europe and
the Caribbean.
POINT BREEZE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER, 1717-21 Point
Breeze Ave., (215) 755-1014 - located
in the Point Breeze area of South
Philadelphia, this center provides
instructional programs and activities
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such as vocal lessons and theatrical
techniques for youths interested in the
stage. The center stresses individual
development and self-esteem in
preparing talented youth for a career
in the arts.
THE PRINCE MUSIC THEATER, 1412
Chestnut St., (215) 569-9700 - Since
its founding in 1984 as the American
Musical Theater Festival, the mission of
the Prince Music Theater has been to
nurture and develop the unique American
art form of music theater of the highest
artistic caliber over a wide aesthetic
range.
THE SUZANNE ROBERTS THEATRE,
480 S. Broad St, (215) 985-0420 - the
new home of the Philadelphia Theatre
Company, presents original plays by
talented playwrights.
WALNUT STREET THEATRE, 9th &
Walnut streets, (215) 574-3550 - this
theatre is a national historic landmark
that has been in continuous operation
since 1809. This 1,052-seat theater
hosts a variety of performances including
comedy shows, musicals and avant
garde works. Call for more info and
ticket prices.
WALT WHITMAN CULTURAL ARTS
CENTER, 2nd and Cooper streets,
Camden, N.J., (609) 964-8300 - this
center supports and exhibits the works
of fine artists.
WILMA THEATRE, Broad and Spruce
streets, (215) 546-7824 - the newest
edition to the city’s Avenue of the Arts.
Call for schedule of events.
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