People's Light and Theatre to Hold Book Club Night Event During NATHAN THE WISE

People's Light & Theatre Company invites community book club groups to read the script, NATHAN THE WISE by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and attend the Thursday, October 8, 2009 7:30pm performance of the play.

Audience members will have the opportunity to experience two discussion periods to complement and enrich their book club conversation. The Scoop: History, Context, and Gossip will occur an hour before the performance where an artist will discuss the elements of the play to be presented. Following the performance there will be a "talk-back" in which members of the cast will be present to answer any questions from the audience. Additional information about is available at www.peopleslight.org under the "Special Events" section.
NATHAN THE WISE is the first production of the 2009 -2010 season for People's Light. The play is a colorful story, rich in wisdom and warmth, which celebrates our differences as well as our shared humanity. It takes place in 1192 in Jerusalem where a heroic act by a mysterious Templar brings together a wealthy Jewish merchant, his love-struck daughter, a sultan and a Christian Patriarch. People's Light has assembled a cast of company members along with a notable guest artist, film and stage actor, David Strathairn cast as Nathan.

Book clubs can purchase the script at the following participating area locations: Barnes & Noble stores in Devon and Exton (www.bn.com) or Borders Books in Rosemont (610-527-1500, www.bordersstores.com).

The Bala Cynwyd, Gladwyne, and Ludington Libraries in the Lower Merion Library System (www.lmls.org) and the Chester County Library in Exton (www.ccls.org) have the script available to borrow.
People's Light's American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE runs September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director AbiGail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

For tickets or information call the Box Office at 610.644.3500 or visit www.peopleslight.org and mention "book club" to receive a $2 discount on tickets. 

NATHAN THE WISE by Gotthold Lessing, Translated by Edward Kemp

September 16 - October 11, 2009 on the Main Stage

Book Club Night is Thursday, October 8, 2009

People's Light & Theatre Company 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355

Tickets range in price from $29-$48, with special discounts available for youth, seniors, and groups of 10 or more. The ticket price for Book Club Night is $36.

Meal and ticket packages are available for groups of 10 or more at Places! Bistro, our on-site restaurant. Call Adria Charles for more information at 610.647.1900, ext. 134 or email group@peopleslight.org.

For tickets or information call the Box Office at 610.644.3500 or visit www.peopleslight.org.