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First Rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet

February 3, 2010

By Evan Jonigkeit, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet Yesterday was our first rehearsal. I walked in with trepidation as I do with many of my projects, wondering if I will…

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Shadows for Peter Pan

February 1, 2010

By Donna Ellis and Brian Morrison from Hands UP Productions In order to bring the magical story Peter Pan alive for a Deaf audience, Hands UP Productions and the Arden…

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Blue Door, a video trailer

January 29, 2010

Here’s a brief video teaser of Blue Door, featuring actors Johnnie Hobbs, >pharm Jr. and Kes Khemnu. The play is now on stage through March 21, so come on down…

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That Pesky Little Thing Called Growing Up

January 28, 2010

By Brittany Howard, Arden Professional Apprentice I was lucky enough over the holidays to spend a few days back in my home state of Texas where I slept a little,…

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Springtime for New Play Development

January 26, 2010

By Matt Ocks, >medical Manager of Institutional Giving This morning I attended an information session at the offices of the Independence Foundation here in Philadelphia. The Foundation is about to…

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Opening Night of Blue Door

January 25, 2010

We opened the Philadelphia premiere of Blue Door on Wednesday, January 20. Our Sylvan Society members attended a pre-show party at Triumph Brewing Company in Old City. Following the performance,…

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Four Times I Wanted to Cry, and One Time I Did.

January 21, 2010

By Brittany Howard, Arden Professional Apprentice Apprentice Class 17 has just passed our four month mark at the Arden. A lot can happen in four months – mistakes, victories, trials…

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An Interview with Tanya Barfield, Part 2

January 20, 2010

By Jacqueline E. Lawton, dramaturg for Blue Door. Jacequline E. Lawton: In Blue Door, we follow a family, from father to son, from Simon all the way to Lewis. What…

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PECO Day at Peter Pan

January 19, 2010

On Sunday, January 17th, the Arden celebrated PECO Day! As a thank you to their employees, PECO invited their staff and families to a pre-show party at the Arden, complete…

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Young Friends of the Arden at Peter Pan

January 18, 2010

Young Friends of the Arden is a new program that welcomes professionals in their 20s and 30s to the theatre, along with an opportunity to mix and mingle with each…

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