PLAY READING GROUP TO PERFORM
EACH MONTH AT THE BANGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bangor Public Library’s new
Play Reading Group will read the work, Holiday by Philip Barry
on Tuesday, January 17 at 5:30 pm and again on Saturday, January
21 at 2:00 pm. The group will hold two sessions each
month, to read a play and talk about it. The same play will be
read in both sessions, which will make the play available for
those who prefer either a weekend or an afternoon timeslot. In
the upcoming months, plays will be chosen from a wide range of
American and European plays, modern and classic, comic and
dramatic. “This is a great way to experience the great wealth of
wonderful plays out there, without the time commitment of a full
rehearsal schedule,” says Irene Dennis, a local actor and
director who will facilitate Holiday. The public is invited to
come read, or if a little shy at first, come listen to others
read the work of the month.
The
group will start things off with a bang by reading Holiday, a
sparkling romantic comedy with a New Year's theme. This
delightful romp was written by Philip Barry, best known for his
play, The Philadelphia Story. Holiday deals with a wealthy
American family having to cope when a beautiful free spirit
comes into their lives. Both Holiday and The Philadelphia Story
were made into famous films starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary
Grant. Tuesday sessions will be led by Irene
Dennis. Library volunteer, Maria Kreilkamp, will facilitate on
Saturdays. The BPL Play Reading Group is open to anyone who
would like to try reading a part or to those who wish to listen
to others perform. No registration is necessary and latecomers
are always welcome. All are invited to participate, from
experienced actors to those who have never read a play.
