The Independent Voices Festival Enters Its Final Weekend 1/20-22

The Independent Voices Festival enters its final weekend with four diverse productions. 

About the shows: "Festus the 3-Legged Wonder Dog, is about difference and disability. It is a comic and touching theater piece about my very special dog, a dog that lost one of his legs as a puppy but has since triumphed over adversity. In real life, Festus and Domenick are certified as a pet therapy team who visit patients in hospitals and they relate these experiences onstage. Thematically, the performance explores what it is like when you are not considered "normal," and how ultimately others' perceptions of you should not hinder you from making the most out of your life. Although it is told in a light-hearted and broad comic style at its heart the piece deals with disability and making the most of what you have been given. Featuring Domenick Scudera, Friday January 20 at 8pm"

"From The Heavens tells the story of a group of performers who have found themselves the slaves of a government in economic crisis, much like animals enslaved to a Circus. One among these performers has been prophesied to lead a rebellion against the state, but is unsure of his ability to challenge the ever intimidating Ring Leader. This dark play uses music and dance to transport you, entertain you, and unyieldingly grip your attention. Saturday January 21 at 8pm"

For younger viewers NET (Norristown Educational Theatre) presents Three American Indian Tales. This afternoon performance is an "interactive, educational adventure for young and old alike as this nationally recognized company premieres their new production before it begins its tour. Learn a bit about Native Americans while enjoying the fascinating fun that theatre brings to their folk stories including The Origin of Strawberries, The Story of Sequoyah, and The Story of Brass." Saturday January 21 at 1pm Special Pricing: $8 for Adults and $5 for kids!

The Centre Theater presents "the story of one of America's Greatest heroes, a powerful and inspiring production of Sojourner, written by Philadelphia playwright Richard LaMonte Pierce. With a small cast centered around the masterful performance of Zuhairah McGill, artistic director of Swarthmore's First World Theatre, the play tells the story of former slave turned women's right activist Sojourner Truth..." January 22 at 2pm

Each weekend there will be performances in the Centre Theater's 4th floor space Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. All seats are $15.00.

Most performance dates are 60-75 minutes long.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Centre Theater website and checking the posted calendar for performances and times or at the centretheater.ticketleap.com. or at the Theatre Alliance at http://www.theatrealliance.org/centre-theater-tickets .

Patrons can also call the Centre at 610-279-1013.

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