AN HILARIOUS ROMP THROUGH AMERICAN HISTORY…PHILLY STYLE!

THE MADCAP SHOW AT LIGHTS OF LIBERTY, FEBRUARY 8-17.

All ages welcome – bring your sense of humor and join the fun! 
 

REMAINING PERFORMANCES:

March 8 at 7:00 PM

MARCH 9 at 3:00 PM
 

Lights of Liberty Center at 6^th and Chestnut Streets.

The popular Madcap Theater Company, producers of a zany series of ‘madcap’ shows that put an irreverent and comical spin on American history, are performing their most recent production of The Madcap Show: History…done funny! at Lights of Liberty in February.  Madcap Theater has been performing live historical theater at Lights of Liberty for several years, mostly to tour and travel groups.

Now, local residents can find out what everyone else in the country already knows – “Madcap Theater draws the line between stupid and genius” and  “I never read about any of this in high school.” (audience comments)

Tickets are $10, with advance sales at 215-542-3789 ext. 226, or at the door one hour before show time. 

All Madcap shows share a common goal of bringing the audience into the story and seeing the lighter side of serious historic moments.  Madcap’s two-person cast works at a breathless pace to perform their version of the founding of Philadelphia by William Penn, Paul Revere’s famous ride, the deadly Yellow Fever epidemic, John Paul Jones wrestling and the infamous baby toss.  Betsy Ross, George Washington and other revolutionary legends get ‘madcapped’ as well in this 1 ½ hour show that’s pure mayhem.  Everyone becomes part of the show which is the best of vaudeville, comedy club and live theater. 

Founded in 2001, Madcap Theater produces performances, summer theater camps and workshops for youth.  Founder and performer Owen Timoney has written and produced several shows in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago including A Pirate Christmas, Gothic by Gaslight and The Condensed American Revolution.  Shoshanna Hill, Madcap member and performer has been working in film and television for the last 10 years and in theater since the age of two.  She has co-written and produced short films for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.