Newtown Yardley, PA Announcement
ActorsNET Opens Topher Payne's Timely Comedy-Drama, “Evelyn in Purgatory”
MORRISVILLE, PA – ActorsNET of Bucks County is finalizing preparations for its production of Topher Payne’s dark comedy, Evelyn in Purgatory, with the reveal of the detail that has gone into creating the play’s single, pivotal setting. Directed by Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski, the production will immerse the audience in a windowless, forgotten classroom deep inside a run-down New York City Public School building, the notorious "rubber room."
The set design is central to telling the story of Evelyn Reid and the group of teachers caught in disciplinary limbo. The room itself is designed to feel like a forgotten relic of the school system, a physical representation of the bureaucratic indifference the characters face.
"Our goal was to evoke a place that is supposed to be temporary, but feels permanent and soul-draining," explains Ms. Rubins-Topoleski. "This isn't a modern office; it’s an old classroom that's been stripped of its dignity. The fluorescent lights are harsh, the paint is peeling, and there's a definite sense of institutional neglect.”
This production’s attention to detail underscores the playwright's central themes of community, resilience, and the struggles of undervalued public servants. Audience members will be drawn into a space where sharp comedy meets heartfelt drama, making for a truly memorable theatrical experience.
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The talented ensemble cast features Charlotte Kirkby as Evelyn Reid, Caity Brown as Candace Metzger, Shelley Bromberg as Lila Watkins, T.C. Tropiano as Toby Fleming, Nicholas Pecht as Fred Disalvo, Juanita Vega DeJoseph as Roberta Burke, and Carole Mancini as Atwood.
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EVELYN IN PURGATORY will be performed at The Heritage Center Theatre, located at 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA – near the Calhoun Street Bridge. The show runs from Friday, October 10th through Sunday, October 26th. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. There will be an additional 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, October 18th.
As part of ActorsNET’s ongoing mission to make exceptional, live, and local theatre accessible to everyone, the 8:00 p.m. performance on Saturday, October 18th will be a special “Pay What You Can” night, with tickets available for as little as $7.00!
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For tickets or additional information, please visit www.actorsnetbucks.org or email info@actorsnetbucks.org.
EVELYN IN PURGATORY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
ActorsNET, a nonprofit theater company, has been a proud staple of the Bucks County arts community for over 25 years, bringing top-notch productions to local audiences and providing a creative platform for local artists.
