ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Opens 3/18 at PCS

Today, literature written for young people often features wizards, demi-gods or vampires; but a century ago, things were a bit simpler. Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote a charming series of novels about Anne Shirley, a clever orphan adopted by a kind older man and his stern sister. Mark Twain (no pushover) called the books, "the sweetest creation of child life yet written." The Players Club of Swarthmore Theater continues to celebrate its centennial by looking back 100 years - Anne of Green Gables hits the PCS stage, starting March eighteenth.

Directors Bruce and Millie Nutting of Glen Mills read a number of scripts before settling on an adaptation by Sylvia Ashby. Mr. Nutting says they chose it because, "It is true to the book and the action flows smoothly from one scene to the next." The script captures Anne's impulsive, outspoken and imaginative nature...her boundless love of life.

But, of course, bringing such a classic to the stage takes more than a good adaptation. Mrs. Nutting says, "We had the opportunity to cast talented young people as well as talented adults." Those talents include: Alyssa and Andrea Marino of Berwyn; Alex Yurcaba of Lansdowne; Diane Seader of Lower Gwynedd; Ken Wilson of Springfield; Cathy Baum, Luke Clements, Daisy Getz, Mina Lezenby and Margaret Mester of Swarthmore; Dylan Harrington of Wallingford; Cara and Elizabeth Latham of Wayne, and Jonathan Dalecki of Wilmington, DE.

Players Club regulars probably recognize the name Bruce Nutting, as he's been involved at the theater for over forty-five years! In salute of his years of service to the club, PCS has announced that Nutting has been selected as the most recent recipient of a distinguished and rare honor. He will be recognized with a plaque and position on The Players Club "Wall of Honor" immediately following the March 27th Sunday matinee. The public is invited to attend the celebration, which will include refreshments and the chance to congratulate the honoree in person.

Anne of Green Gables runs March 18-20, 24-27 and 31- April 2. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
performances are at 8pm, with Sunday matinées at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $14 for Seniors and $8 for students (18 and under or college students with ID). All tickets and ticket packages are available the day of the performance at the box office, or may be purchased in advance by visiting www.pcstheater.org or calling 1-866-811-4111 (ticket sales through TheaterMania). For Info or Group Sales: 610-328-4271.

The Players Club of Swarthmore is celebrating its 100th season. The theater is located at 614 Fairview Road, just off of Route 320 (Chester Road). It's only minutes from I-95 and Route 476 with the Swarthmore stop of the R3 Regional Rail line less than a mile away, at the edge of the Swarthmore College Campus. The Players Club Main stage is fully handicapped accessible. Assisted listening devices are available at no charge. The theater also offers plenty of free off-street parking.

 

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