A Man For All Seasons

^{The Lantern Theater Company is presenting  the Philadelphia premiere of A Man For All Seasons, its first show for live audiences in over  2 years. The performances take place on the main stage of the  Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, Pa. through Sunday,  April 10th.  British playwright Robert Bolt set this play in 16th Century England at a time when Henry XVIII  (Jake Blouch) seeks an annulment from his once- beloved wife Catherine who has been unable to bear him an heir. Sir Thomas Moore, (Frank X) a deeply religious man, cannot, as “a matter of conscience” agree to the king's receiving one. Thomas Cromwell,  (Anthony Lawton) close advisor to the king, does everything in his power to “break” Sir Thomas Moore.  Friends and family  eventually try to persuade Sir Thomas to have a change of heart. The Duke of Norfolk ( Benjamin Brown ), a close friend; Lady Alice Moore (Mary Elizabeth Scallen), the wife too often ignored; Lady Margaret Moore (Morgan Charéce Hall), the daughter, and William Roper (Jake Blouch) the son-in-law all try to persuade Sir Thomas to agree with the King’s desires.  The play demands that everyone watching examine their own inner core and determine at what point you will say NO! Where is your red line in the sand? (Scott Greer) introduces and closes the show by speaking to the audiences with his own brand of humor as the common man . He re-appears throughout the performance as a household servant and a boatman on the riverfront. As always, Frank X and Anthony Lawton give singular performances. Costume Designer Kelly Myers has accomplished an extraordinary task with the brilliant period costumes. Scenic Designer James Pyne Jr. has  created a set on the riverfront with many exit and entrance points that bespeaks both wealth and religiosity. Sound Designer Christopher Colucci enhances the production with original music. For more information or tickets, call 215-829-0395 or visit online at www.lanterntheater.org.}