MCCC and Theatre Horizon Present 'Pretty Fire'

As part of its 25th Anniversary Lively Arts season, has teamed with Norristown's to present two performances of Pretty Fire.

Written by Tony Award nominee, actor and playwright Charlayne Woodard, Pretty Fire is a funny, human and moving presentation filled with song, stories, faith and family.

Set during the time of Jim Crow segregation laws, the play provides a window for the audience to view life from the innocent perspective of a child, played by Barrymore Award winner Cathy Simpson, who somehow sees the beauty of the world as she grows up, despite the hate surrounding her. The performance follows the West African griot storytelling tradition in which one actress plays many roles and ages.

The play is directed by James Ijames and is supported by producers from Theatre Horizon and student designers and technicians from the college’s Theater Production Workshop and Drama Club.

“I’m thrilled for this collaboration,” said College Theatre Arts Coordinator Michael Whistler, “because it allows Theatre Arts students and students in the Drama Club to collaborate with professional artists in the process of creating theatre.”

The first performance will be presented on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the South Hall Community Room, West Campus, at 101 College Drive in Pottstown. The second performance will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Blackbox Theatre, Science Center Lower Level, Central Campus, at 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.mc3.edu/livelyarts. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students and $10 for children under 12 years. For more information, contact Michael Whistler at mwhistle@mc3.edu or 215-990-7971.