Quintessence Theatre Group, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy, launches Season XIV of epic theatre with George Bernard Shaw’s stinging comedy Major Barbara and Jean-Paul Sartre’s fierce take on the afterlife, No Exit.
“A genre of theatre unto himself, Shaw continues to be one of Quintessence’s most popular playwrights. Following blockbuster productions of “Arms and the Man” and “Saint Joan,” and a famous four-and-a-half hour staged reading of “Man and Superman,” we are eager to welcome all present and future Shavians back to Quintessence.”
“Many popular TV shows have imagined life after death. These different visions of what happens in the afterlife have captured the imagination of generations. But Sartre still corners the market with his groundbreaking and harrowing dramatization of the human soul in damnation. Returning to the philosophical underpinnings of the existentialist movement, Sartre takes a modern and humorous approach to the idea of “fire and brimstone” that you will never forget.” -Artistic Director, Alex Burns
To launch the fall season, Quintessence is reintroducing what in pre-covid years were sold-out “Pay-What-You-Can” (PWYC) performances where patrons create their own ticket price. For Shaw’s Major Barbara, the PWYC performance is Wed., Sept. 13th at 7:00pm, and for Sartre’s No Exit, it is Wed., September 27th, 7pm. To reserve a PWYC spot, call the Box Office at 215-987-4450, and after hours, leave your full name, email and phone number. PWYC is not available online. Audience members can also take their chances at the door, with the Box Office opening at noon on the designated days.
Following the PWYC performances, single preview tickets start at $25, full run tickets start at $50 and discounted tickets are available for Subscription Packages, Seniors, Students & Educators, Military and Groups. For show information, go HERE.
