POTUS

Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive

MUST END OCT 13!

By Selina Fillinger

Directed by Jennifer Childs

F. Otto Haas Stage

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with one intermission

 

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Synopsis

When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon must risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. Comic dynamo Jennifer Childs directs the Philadelphia premiere of this all-female farce – a hilarious homage to the women who keep things running and get the job done.

Contains mature themes and strong language.

Special Performance Information

 – Smart Caption Glasseswearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Icon with initials Open CaptioningLive, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

– Audio DescriptionLive verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Young Friends Night Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN

Pantsuit Happy HourDon your fiercest pantsuit (or other power outfit!) and join the Arden for a preshow happy hour.
Preshow Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 5:30 PM until Curtain at 7:00 PM

Post-Show TalkbacksJoin a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks held after specific performances.
Post-Show on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00PM & Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Cast

Kimberly Gilbert (Bernadette)
Jessica Johnson (Chris)
Rachel Leslie (Margaret)
Alia Munsch (Dusty)
Suzanne O’Donnell (Stephanie)
Karen Peakes (Jean)
Susan Riley Stevens (Harriet)

Creative

Director
Jennifer Childs
Assistant Director
Megan Bellwoar
Scenic Designer
Colin McIlvaine
Lighting Designer
Krista Smith
Costume Designer
Ariel Wang
Sound Designer
Elizabeth Atkinson
Fight Choreographer/Intimacy
Eli Lynn
Stage Manager
Tom Shotkin