Abington Journal

Actors Circle opens 37th season with ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

SCRANTON — Actors Circle opens its 37th season with the drama, “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Christopher Sergel, from the classic novel by Harper Lee.

A young woman remembers her childhood a quiet southern town, in which her father, Atticus Finch, defends an innocent black man against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice.

The show is directed by Patti Purcell and will be presented at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road. Show dates are Sept. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2018. Thursday through Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 general, $10 senior, $5 student. A preview will be held Sept. 13 with prices at $8 general. $5 senior $5 students.

Royalty sponsor for this show is Matt Burne Honda of Scranton. This show is also presented through a special grant from Lackawanna County for the Arts.

Reservations may be made by calling 570-342-9707, or emailing to tickets@actorscircle.com.

Cast members are Eric Lutz as Atticus Fitch, Brink Powell as Jean Louis/Narrator, Grace Kapacs as Scout, with Christopher Fisher as Jem, Jacob Dean Bohenek as Dill, Carol Davis, Tom Malone, William Zeranski, Celine Carlier, Betsy Seaforth, Darrius Pantophlet, John Arena, JP McGowan, John McNulty, Stephanie Booth, Justin O’Hearn, Alfred E. Hardaway, M.D., and Precious Flowers Kitchen.

Brink Powell, John Arena, Eric Lutz, Justin O’Hearn, Alfred E. Hardaway, M.D. and ladies, from left, seated, Celine Carlier, Carol Davis, Precious Flowers Kitchen
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web1_2-Brink-John-Eric-and-others.jpg.optimal.jpgBrink Powell, John Arena, Eric Lutz, Justin O’Hearn, Alfred E. Hardaway, M.D. and ladies, from left, seated, Celine Carlier, Carol Davis, Precious Flowers Kitchen Submitted photo
Brink Powell, Grace Kapacs, Eric Lutz, Chris Fisher, Jacob Dean Bohenek
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web1_3-Precious-Eric-and-kids.jpg.optimal.jpgBrink Powell, Grace Kapacs, Eric Lutz, Chris Fisher, Jacob Dean Bohenek Submitted photo
Eric Lutz, Darrius Pantophlet, William Zeranski, John Arena, and J.P. McGowan
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web1_4-Eric-and-JP-at-trial.jpg.optimal.jpgEric Lutz, Darrius Pantophlet, William Zeranski, John Arena, and J.P. McGowan Submitted photo
Precious Flowers Kitchen, Eric Lutz, Jacob Dean Bohenek, Chris Fisher, Grace Kapacs
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web1_PIc-1-1.jpg.optimal.jpgPrecious Flowers Kitchen, Eric Lutz, Jacob Dean Bohenek, Chris Fisher, Grace Kapacs Submitted photo