This Is The Week That Is at Plays & Players Theatre
Dates: 11/27/2025 - 1/3/2027
📍 Theatre: Plays & Players Theatre
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For over two decades, This Is The Week That Is has been a Philadelphia theatrical tradition, offering an annual celebration of satire, song, and civic spirit that takes a smart and sharply funny look at the year's political and cultural landscape. The show features over-the-top musical numbers, social and political commentary, and dynamic performances. Written and performed by the This Is The Week That Is Ensemble, the production is directed by Justin Jain and features Newton Buchanan, Justin Jain, Lee Minora, Pax Ressler, Lex Thammavong, and Robyn Unger.
Cast and Creative Team for This Is The Week That Is at Plays & Players Theatre
Cast
Mykey Carpenter
Ensemble
David Dritsas
Ensemble
Eliana Fabiyi
Ensemble
Kristin Finger
Ensemble
Kelsey Hebert
Ensemble
Newton Buchanan
Ensemble
Justin Jain
Ensemble
Lee Minora
Ensemble
Pax Ressler
Ensemble
Lex Thammavong
Ensemble
Robyn Unger
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jennifer Childs
Producing Artistic Director
Jennifer Childs
Co-Director
Mary Carpenter
Co-Director
Jay Rosen
Music Director
Justin Jain
Director
Matt Pfeiffer
Director
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