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Education: Five Classes To Try In Philadelphia Today

April 6, 2017 Diamond Jones and Mackenzie Dougherty 0

With all the negative attention education in Philadelphia receives, the community forgets about the different opportunities laced throughout the city. While there are endless programs serving the area’s youth, there are an abundance of classes […]

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Queen Village: PACK Students Put A Twist On Classic Theater Productions

October 13, 2016 Kylie M Winkler 0

The Performance Arts Center for Kids inspires students one lesson at a time with a unique combination of dance and theater classes. PACK owner and director Jessica Noel teaches students more than just choreography. She creates a safe and […]

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Fox Chase: The Actors’ Group Brings Broadway to Local Stage

April 5, 2016 Charlotte Reese 0

Fox Chase resident Joseph Laub’s love of theater began at age 5 when his parents took him to his first show in New York. “’Coco’ I think it was,” Laub said, “with Katharine Hepburn and […]

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Arts & Entertainment: “This Is The Week That Is” Aims To Deliver Classic Political Satire to Philadelphia This Holiday Season

December 9, 2015 pnadmin 0

There are very few political discussions that imagine Star Wars characters as Syrian refugees or compare Donald Trump to Jabba The Hutt. However, at 1812 Productions’ administrative office located in the Whitman section of South […]

Arts and Entertainment

Rittenhouse Square: Five Things You Should Know About The Philly Improv Theater

September 29, 2015 pnadmin and Jasmine A. Smith 1

Philadelphia is an undisputed creative hub and the city’s arts and entertainment scene is often synonymous with music, art and film. But tucked away in the Adrienne Theater on Sansom Street, players in the Philly […]

South Philadelphia High School, a high school that is apart of 1812 Product ions holds its outreach program.
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Arts & Entertainment: Organizations Bring Dance and Theater to Classrooms

April 21, 2015  0

For two years now, Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite has had heightened concerns in regards to whether Philadelphia public schools will begin classes as scheduled at the start of the academic year, or if increased layoffs and budget cuts […]

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Olde Kensington: Five Creative Places for Your Artistic Palate

February 18, 2015 Paul Klein 0

Olde Kensington is a close-knit community with a thriving arts and culture scene (watch out, Fishtown). On every street you will encounter anything from an art recycling center to a monstrous exhibition hub. Want to […]

Arts and Entertainment

Olde Kensington: Pig Iron Encourages Students to Find Individual Artistic Vision

December 15, 2014  0

The Pig Iron Theatre Company, founded in 1995, has since its inception created over two dozen original works. In 2011, the Pig Iron Theatre Company launched the Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training (APT). […]

Arts and Entertainment

East Falls: Old Academy Players Reach Milestone

April 25, 2014  0

The Old Academy Players have been situated on Indian Queen Lane for 91 years as of this year, and have put on performances from lesser-known playwrights to the Bard himself.  They are getting ready to […]

Arts and Entertainment

East Falls: Old Academy Players is a Piece of Community History

June 19, 2012  0

The historic building tucked away on Indian Queen Lane in East Falls may be easy to miss when driving down that small street, but that building now housing Old Academy Players theater is quite notable […]

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