POTTSTOWN PA – “Barefoot In The Park,” the classic Neil Simon comedy about the married life of a charming but mismatched couple, continues this weekend at Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown. It’s enjoyable, and a great way to celebrate the 60-to-70-degree temperatures experienced locally this week.
Steel River, at 245 E. High St., will offer Friday and Saturday night (March 14-15) presentations, at 7 p.m.; a relaxed performance matinée Saturday at 2 p.m.; and a Sunday (March 16) matinée, also at 2 p.m. Other performances are scheduled for March 21-23 (Friday through Sunday).
Here’s the story-line audiences have laughed through worldwide:
“Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer. She’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find: too expensive, with bad plumbing, and in need of a paint job.”
“After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco. Everything that can go wrong does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start …”
Sparks fly as the couple transforms “a cozy New York City apartment into a playground of comedic chaos … While primarily a humorous look at marriage, (“Barefoot In The Park”) subtly addresses the pressures to conform to traditional marital roles, emphasizing the importance of individuality and mutual understanding.”
“Neil Simon’s genius takes center stage, delivering a timeless narrative that resonates with audiences of all ages.”
Get Tickets Now, Online
Tickets are available now online. They cost $29 for adults, $24 for seniors age 65 and older; and $17 for students and children age 5 and older. Need assistance with a purchase? Call the Steel River box office at 610-970-1199, or send an e-mail to info@steelriver.org.
The show is directed by Steve Arcidiacono. Its run time is about 2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission.
Steel River’s “relaxed performance” is intended to provide “a welcoming environment for all patrons to enjoy live theater and express themselves freely without judgment,” for “individuals with ADD, ADHD, Dementia, Autism, sensory sensitivities, or any patron who would enjoy a performance where they can freely express themselves.”
Seating begins about 30 minutes before show time. As a courtesy to actors and patrons, the playhouse strives to start on time. Seating after the program begins will be at the discretion of the House manager, and may not be possible until intermission depending on the venue and the show.
Concessions generally open 45 minutes before show time. Patrons are welcome to enjoy their purchase in the venue. Avoid lines at intermission by pre-ordering at the concession stand before the curtain goes up. Concessions are closed during the show.
Photo used by Travels With The Post from the Facebook page of Steel River Playhouse
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