John Basiulis (as John Canty), Meg Rumsey-Lasersohn (as Edward), Tai Verley (as Joan Canty), Mattie Hawkinson (as Grandma Canty). Photo by Shawn May. Photo

From: Photo Flash: Quintessence Theatre Group Present Twain's THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

Quintessence Theatre Group celebrates its 8th birthday with the second production of its new Family Classics Series: a world premiere of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper. Adapted and directed by Quintessence ensemble member Josh Carpenter, The Prince and the Pauper is one of Mark Twain's best works of young adult fiction - a humorous and poignant tale of class consciousness, mistaken identity and self-discovery set in Tudor England. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets, visit www.Quintessencetheatre.org or call 215.987.4450.