Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

                                                       Alanna Smith  &  Matthew Amira

Walnut Street Theatre, located at 825 Walnut Street, is presenting  Tennessee Williams’   The
Cat on the Hot Tin Roof  through March 12, 2023. The audience is immediately taken to the sweltering Mississippi Delta, both with the large tree from the plantation, dripping with moss and with the way Maggie disrobes in the heat. Maggie (Alanna Smith) is the Cat who stubbornly tries to gain the interest of her husband Brick (Matthew Amira) who has lost interest in anything outside of alcohol. The family has gathered to celebrate Big Daddy’s( Scott Greer) birthday, but the special day  has a cloud over it. Scott Greer is phenomenal as always. This role was written for him!  Wendy Scharfman  is excellent as Big Mama. Never believing the unkind words Big Daddy speaks, she is the perfect, “little woman.” Alanna Smith has a tremendous task trying to seduce her husband and appear sexy with every move. Although the seduction may be in doubt, her role as a cat on a hot tin roof  is superb. The four young children are delightful. The design staff is brilliant. Roman Tatarowicz designed a set that had several entrances Most of the drama  centers in one room but there are accesses to the outdoors. Sound Designer Christopher Colucci  and Lighting Designer Shon Causer arranged amazing thunder and lightning events. Costume Designer Mary Folino and Wig Designer Carissa Thorlakson prepared clothes and wigs for the 1950’s era. This is a fascinating look at a dysfunctional family where each family member has its own agenda and is just trying to survive. For tickets call 215-574-2550 or visit  walnutstreettheatre.org. or ticketmaster.com