FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 2009

Unanimously glowing reviews and strong word of mouth are driving audiences to the Lantern's seriously silly holiday production of Scapin, now extended through Sunday, January 10, 2010.

Adapted by Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell, this offbeat re-imagining of the Molière classic puts famous servant Scapin at the center of an inventive interaction between actors and puppets in a production stuffed with chase scenes, revenge plots, slapstick and spoofery, live music, and lots of theater magic for the entire family. Scapin is directed by Aaron Cromie, known as a performer, director, and puppeteer from projects such as The Foocy, The Comedy of Errors, Travels with My Aunt, and The Fantasticks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer hails Scapin as "irresistible." Philadelphia City Paper compliments Scapin's cast of actors and puppets, saying their "verbal and physical dexterity never ceases to amaze." Broad Street Review suggests skipping an expensive family trip to Broadway, and "instead get tickets to Scapin and roll in the aisles with laughter." Philly2Philly.com describes Scapin as "theater at its best."

Tickets are $20-$35 and are available online at www.lanterntheater.org or by phone at 215.829.0395. $10 student rush tickets are available ten minutes before curtain with valid ID; cash only. The Family Matinees Series offers family-friendly pricing of $10 and up for select performances through January 2. Scapin is perfect for families with children ages 8 and up.

Upcoming performances:
Wednesday, December 30 at 11am* and 4pm*
Saturday, January 2 at 2pm* and 8pm
Sunday, January 3 at 2pm
Wednesday, January 6 at 7pm (new!)
Thursday, January 7 at 7pm (new!)
Friday, January 8 at 8pm (new!)
Saturday, January 9 at 8pm (new!)
Sunday, January 10 at 2pm (new!)
*Family Matinee Series

WHAT:
Scapin
By Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell
Adapted from Jean Baptiste Molière
Directed by Aaron Cromie

WHERE:
Lantern Theater Company
At St. Stephen's Theater
10th & Ludlow Streets
Philadelphia, PA

WHEN:
Now extended through Sunday, January 10, 2010
Full performance schedule available at www.lanterntheater.org/calendar/

TICKETS & SUBSCRIPTIONS:
$20-$35 with discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more.
$10 student rush ten minutes before curtain with valid ID; cash only.
Family Matinees Series: $10 and up for select matinee performances through January 2.
3-Play and Flex Subscriptions still available for $69-$128 with discounts for students and seniors.
Order online at www.lanterntheater.org or call the Box Office at 215.829.0395.

CAST:
Benjamin Lloyd as Scapin
Dave Johnson as Sylvestre, Leandro
Leah Walton as Hyacinth, Zerbinetta, Argante, Nerina
Bradley K. Wrenn as Octavo, Geronte
Mathew Wright as Musician, Georgio

CREATIVE TEAM:
Director and Puppet Designer - Aaron Cromie
Set Designer - Nick Embree
Costume Designer - Mary Folino
Lighting Designer - Shon Causer
Sound Designer - Larry D. Fowler, Jr.
Musical Director - Mathew Wright
Dramaturg - Kathryn MacMillan
Stage Manager - Rebecca Smith

Lantern Theater Company thanks its 2009/10 season media partners: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com.

Production photography and interviews are available upon request to Anne Shuff at ashuff@lanterntheater.org or 215.829.9002 x101.