PCS Theater to bring Mel Brooks’ ‘Frankenstein’ to life
Plus, Delco Press Club, Springfield Lions and radioactive mysteries.
PCS Theater is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” (West End Version), running from Dec. 15 to 30 at the Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore.
It promises to be an electrifying experience under the direction of Amanda Pasquini. Kennedy McAlister leads the music direction while Tess Sinatra brings her choreographic prowess to the stage.
The set design is by PJ Williams, costume design by Betsy Berwick, makeup design by Lucy Moth, and props design by Denise Kolodziej. Rich Farella is the stage manager and Hanae Togami is the assistant director.
Frederick Frankenstein (played by Mike Sokolowski), the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, is inheriting his family’s estate in Transylvania. Frederick, with the help of his quirky sidekick, Igor (Matthew Moorhead), and alluring lab assistant, Inga (Devon Duffy), finds himself reluctantly stepping into the shoes of his mad scientist ancestors. With the iconic exclamation, “It’s alive!” Frederick brings to life a creature that rivals his grandfather’s creation.
There will be no performance on Dec. 24, but otherwise from Dec. 15 through the 30th:
• Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday, 8
p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.
• Relaxed Performance: Dec. 22, 8 p.m.
• Talkback post show, Dec. 17, 2 p.m.
Tickets are adults, $27; seniors, $25; and students $15.
Group rates and flex tickets for the rest of the season are available. For more information, contact groupsales@pcstheater.org.
For ticket purchases and additional information, visit pcstheater.org.
Author Randy Taraborrelli is guest speaker
All are invited to meet and hear celebrity biographer
and journalist J. Randy Taraborrelli, at the Delaware County Press Club’s Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at noon at Fava Ristorante Italiano, 1102 Baltimore Pike, Ste 101, Glen Mills.
Taraborrelli grew up in Ridley Township and graduated from Ridley Township High School.
His 25th biography, “Jackie: Public, Private, Secret,” about Jackie Kennedy Onassis, made The New York Times Best Seller List the first week of its publication in July.
He was featured in the Daily Times earlier this year after the book was released.
Subjects of some of his other best-sellers include
Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, numerous members of the Kennedy family, the Bush family, Beyonce, Princess Grace of Monaco, and the Hilton family. His biographies of “After Camelot” and “The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe” are among his books that have been TV mini-series.
Taraborrelli moved back to the area four years ago. He now lives in Chester County with his dog, Axel.
Also appearing is Tommy C., The Voice of Tribute.
Fans say Tommy C’s voice takes them back decades in time as he swoons audiences to the tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, Len Barry, Del Shannon, Louis Prima, and more. Tommy will be performing selections from his Christmas album, “Christmastime is Here.”
The holiday luncheon will also feature the Press Club’s annual gift basket raffle fundraiser.
Attendees may purchase tickets for chances on gifts, including restaurant gift cards, personal services, entertainment, artwork, books, cheer basket and more.
Proceeds from the raffle fund the Press Club Annual Award for Excellence in Communications, providing financial assistance to a student majoring in communications at one of 10 colleges and universities in the Greater Delaware County area.
On Dec. 13, check-in and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with the program running noon to 1:30 p.m.
The sit-down luncheon includes: Pasta alla Vodka, Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Roasted Potatoes, Tiramisu.
The cash bar will be open
with a Signature Cocktail & Mocktail
Tickets for the holiday luncheon are $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers and walk-ins. Reservations are recommended at www.thepressclubpa.org but guests may also pay by cash, check, or credit card at the door.
Nevilaires entertain at Lions Club
The Nevilaires Chorus of the Blind sang for the members of the Springfield Lions Club at the last club dinner meeting, according to a press releaase.
The Lions presented the choral group with a donation. The choir, comprised
of individuals who are blind and partially sighted, will perform at Macy’s in the Springfield Mall at 2 p.m. on Dec 6.
The club also welcomed a new member, Rafael Binni.
For more information about the Springfield Lions Club contact Larry Healy at 610-716-7076 or visit www. springfieldlionsclub.org.
Radioactive mysteries to be topic
“Uncovering Radioactive Mysteries in the Delaware Valley” by Dr. William Belanger, a retired nuclear physicist, is the topic of the next meeting at the Delaware County Institute of
Science, 11 Veterans Square, Media.
All are welcome Monday, Dec. 11. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the talk at 7:30. No registration needed.
Upcoming lectures only via Zoom. Registration is required for the Zoom link:
• Jan 8: “Tales of Tessellations” with Dr. Alissa Crans of Loyola Marymount University.
• Feb. 12: “A scam or Democracy’s Savior?” A mathematician’s perspective on ranked choice voting with Dr. Adam Graham-Squirer of Highpoint University.
Full lecture schedule for 2023-24 can be found at www.delcoscience.org/lectures.
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