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| Anthony Lawton & Mary Martello |
1812 Productions is presenting the world premiere musical The
Carols through December 2016 at Philadelphia Plays and Players Theater,
17th and Delancey Sts. Written and directed by Jennifer Childs, with
music by Monica Stephenson and lyrics by Jen, this production is a recipe for wildly funny entertainment and it
does not disappoint. The three Carol sisters, Lily (Rachel Camp), Rose
(Caroline Dooner and Sylvia (Emily Kleimo) want to put on a Christmas pageant
but all eligible young men are away at war. The three sing beautiful harmonies
throughout the production, much of it acapella. When the only one to answer
their request for auditions for the pageant is an entertainer from
the Catskills, the girls want to have him in the show but Miss Betty is against
it, thinking that his background is inappropriate for the role. Curmudgeon Miss
Betty (Mary Martello) sits down at a table with Melvin Shaatz (Anthony Lawton),cup
of coffee in her hand, and Mel looks up from his paper and says,” I see you
have a cup of coffee.” When Martello
replies, “Oh, so you’re an observant Jew,” the audience roars. The incomparable
Mary Martello sings and dances her way across the stage with aplomb once her
secret past is revealed. This is a
fractured tale as only the inimitable Jennifer Childs could create. It is done
with good taste, grace, humor (lots of humor) and exquisite originality. The Carols
is sure to be the feel good hit of the season. For more information or tickets,
call 215-592-9560 or visit online at www.1812productions.org
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