ABOUT THE VENTURE READING SERIES
2019-2020 Venture Reading Series
The PAC was originally launched in 2008 as an opportunity to simply hear the words of classical texts read aloud, in a room, for all to listen and enjoy. What began as a low-key and informal gathering of actors and artists with a shared love of the language has evolved into a core part of our mission statement: an evening to delight in long-forgotten words, read aloud by incredible actors, free of charge.
Our Venture Reading Series will always be free. All are welcome.
We hold our readings on Monday evenings, a night when theatre artists typically are free to attend. There are always snacks. We also believe that cookies and tea go a long way towards making a good night of free theatre into a great evening.
Our Venture Reading Series will always be free. All are welcome.
We hold our readings on Monday evenings, a night when theatre artists typically are free to attend. There are always snacks. We also believe that cookies and tea go a long way towards making a good night of free theatre into a great evening.
February 10, 2020 - A Collaboration with Theatre in the X
William B. Branch’s In Splendid Error
Directed by: Eric Carter
A historical drama that examines the friendship between the statesman Frederick Douglass and noted abolitionist John Brown, as
Brown contemplates his now infamous raid on Harpers Ferry. An intimate portrait of men at the crossroads of history, this play delves into the small decisions that sometimes change the world. Presented as part of Philly Theatre Week.
The Proscenium Theatre at the Drake | 302 S. Hicks Street, Phila. PA
Please meet our Amazing Cast:
Ross Beschler - George Chatham
Richard Bradford - Shields Green; Joshua; Telegraph Voice
Carlo Campbell - Frederick Douglass
Mark Christie - Lewis
Niya Colbert - Anna Douglass
Josh Kirwin - Theodore Tilton
LaNeshe Miller-White - Stage Directions
Eric Mills - Loudon
David Pica - Forbes; Sanborn
Bob Weick - John Brown
Laila White - Annie
December 16, 2019 - A Collaboration with Teatro del Sol
Federico García Lorca’s Yerma
Translated by: James Graham-Luján and Richard L. O’Connell
Directed by: Tanaquil Márquez
The title Yerma translates to “barren” in English, a brutal theme in this 20th century Spanish classic. Having been married to Juan for 2 years, Yerma is unable to get pregnant, which develops into a conflict that completely consumes her. As she desperately seeks for ways to inspire fertility, she is driven to the edge and falls into severe consequences. Lorca’s Yerma is layered with poetry, passion and repression and focuses on social expectations on women and motherhood. The show is devastating and powerful, as Yerma exposes a woman being trapped by her own body.
Cast:
Yerma: Lorenza Bernasconi
Victor: Freddy Amill
Maria, Third laundress: Madeleine Garcia
Old Woman, Fourth laundress: Daniela Malavé
First Girl, First laundress/Sister in Law: Krystal Rosa
Second Girl, Fifth laundress/Sister in Law: Diana Rodríguez
Dolores, Second laundress: Yajaira Paredes
Juan - Anthony Diaz
Guitarist - Guy West
Translated by: James Graham-Luján and Richard L. O’Connell
Directed by: Tanaquil Márquez
The title Yerma translates to “barren” in English, a brutal theme in this 20th century Spanish classic. Having been married to Juan for 2 years, Yerma is unable to get pregnant, which develops into a conflict that completely consumes her. As she desperately seeks for ways to inspire fertility, she is driven to the edge and falls into severe consequences. Lorca’s Yerma is layered with poetry, passion and repression and focuses on social expectations on women and motherhood. The show is devastating and powerful, as Yerma exposes a woman being trapped by her own body.
Cast:
Yerma: Lorenza Bernasconi
Victor: Freddy Amill
Maria, Third laundress: Madeleine Garcia
Old Woman, Fourth laundress: Daniela Malavé
First Girl, First laundress/Sister in Law: Krystal Rosa
Second Girl, Fifth laundress/Sister in Law: Diana Rodríguez
Dolores, Second laundress: Yajaira Paredes
Juan - Anthony Diaz
Guitarist - Guy West
