Steel River Playhouse presents ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown announces their production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” now through March 18. Steel River Playhouse veteran Paul Dake stars as Atticus Finch, along with fifth grader Brynn Washbourne as Scout, and Omar Bullock as Tom Robinson, both of whom are excited to make their Steel River Playhouse debut. Directed by Rebecca May Flowers of Horizon Theater, this gripping and heart wrenching coming of age story is as relevant today as is was when first published.
Set in the Deep South, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel sees racial injustice envelop a small-town community. Through courage and compassion, lawyer Atticus Finch seeks the truth, and his feisty daughter Scout, a young girl on the cusp of adulthood, brings new hope to a neighborhood in turmoil. This utterly enchanting and enthralling play captures the warmth and poignancy of this best-loved classic with genuine heart and emotional depth. A story as moving and magical as you could ever hope to find.
There will be a Community Day at Steel River Playhouse following the final 2 p.m. performance on March 18 with a panel discussion and guest speakers to discuss racism and diversity in our community. This production is also being made available to school districts for field trips in support of their reading curriculum.
Tickets can be purchased at www.steelriver.org or call the box office at 610-970-1199. For group discounts of 10 or more, please contact Beth McDonnell, Director of Sales and Marketing at beth. mcdonnell@steelriver.org.