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| Freud and C.S.Lewis |
The Arden Theatre, located
at 40 N 2nd Street in Olde City, Philadelphia, is presenting Freud’s Last Session on its Arcadia Stage
through December 23, 2012. Freud, the father of modern psychology invites
a young C.S. Lewis to his office at the start of England’s entrance into World
War II The playwright, Mark St. Germain lets his imagination fly to spark
the discussions of two brilliant men
with wholly different philosophies of life. Their constant bantering back and
forth has the audience totally engaged.
David Howie portrays an ill and aging Sigmund Freud and Todd Scofield
plays a young C.S. Lewis just beginning his literary career. The repartee is gentle, yet forceful, with
neither one persuading the other to his point of view ... Or does one? Sigmund Freud was an ardent collector of
artifacts from around the world and his study contained over 2000 pieces. Scenic Designer David P. Gordon has done an
excellent job of recreating Freud’s office. The set is replete with replicas,
many borrowed from the University Of Pennsylvania Museum Of Archaeology and
Anthropology cast collection. Theatre
goers are encouraged to use a ticket stub from the show to get a $3 discount at
the museum. Make plans to see this show
and let your ticket stub be more than just a reminder of the provocative dialogue
you have just encountered. For tickets or more information, call 215-922-1122
or visit www.ardentheatre.org
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