1812 Productions is dedicated to creating theatrical works of comedy and comedic works of theater. Their annual political satire This Is The Week That Is runs Oct. 2.-Nov. 3.
An audience favorite, This Is The Week That Is delivers sharp satire and content that changes with the headlines. Featuring musical parodies, improvised comedy, and a versatile cast of comedy pros, this Philly favorite is a hilarious mix of SNL, The Daily Show, and The Carol Burnett Show on a mission to tell the truth and make it funny!
Created and Performed by: Jennifer Childs, Sean Close, Pax Ressler, Newton Buchanan, Lexi Thammavong, Robyn Unger
Newton Buchanan
This production will mark the first time Newton Buchanan is joining the show. He is a Philadelphia theatre artist who got his start at Hedgerow Theatre and was most recently seen in Arden Theatre Company’s production of BFG (Big Friendly Giant), for which he was just nominated for a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play.
If You Go:
Mask-wearing is optional at Plays & Players Theatre for performances of This Is The Week That Is EXCEPT for the following performance when masks are required: Sunday, October 20th at 2pm. Masks will be available in the lobby for those who need one.
Open Captioning will be available at the following performances:
Friday, October 18th at 7pm
Saturday, October 19th at 2pm
All performances at: Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA
Call the box office at 215-592-9560 or visit 1812 Productions for questions/reservations.