Touchstone Theatre

A Professional Resident Ensemble of Actor Creators

Celebrating more than 25 years! Since 1981, Touchstone has housed an artistic
team dedicated to theatrical innovation in the Lehigh Valley while offering educational
and empowerment programs throughout the community. Here’s your invitation
to experience 6 unforgettable performances. Experience the excitement that makes Touchstone one of the Lehigh Valley's most cherished gems!

Weights
Written and performed by Lynn Manning

Imagine that the last thing you ever saw was the
black hole of a nickel-plated.38 pistol. Could you
Live? Could you Love? Could you Laugh? African-
American Playwright/Performer Lynn Manning retells
his life, before and after a bullet brutally took his
sight at age twenty-three, leading the audience
on a 90-minute wild ride through his South Central
LA upbringing and his struggle to reclaim his
independence.

Oct. 24 - 28

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm $15 / $13 (Students and Seniors)

Wednesday & Thursday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
Pay What You Will (at the door)

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Christmas City Follies VIII
Created and Performed by the Touchstone Ensemble and Apprentices

It's playtime again! Follies wraps music, wit, silliness and dazzling performances into a variety act package that will serenade your imagination and delight your senses. Get your tickets early!!

Nov. 28 - Dec. 23

Thurs & Sun -- Pay What You Will (at the door); Fri and Sat -- $15/$13

No Sunday performance on December 2nd

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Fresh Voices
Created and performed by Touchstone Apprentices

For the 6th year in a row, Touchstone Theatre's annual class of Apprentices from our Professional Training Program exhibits original actor-created, ensemble-based works in progress.

Feb. 1 and 2 at 8pm
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Tales from the
Middle East
Created and performed by the
Touchstone Ensemble

Long, long ago, in a far away land...stories were born that continue to inspire and engage readers and listeners throughout the world. This season, Touchstone shares these stories and tales from the Middle East, through theimagination of a child, by bringing them into a contemporary setting through dynamic storytelling, music, and movement.

Mar. 29 - 2pm and 7pm -- $8 / $6 (Students and Seniors)

Mar. 30 - 2pm -- $8 / $6 (Students and Seniors)

Apr. 4 - 7pm -- $8 / $6 (Students and Seniors)

Apr. 5 - 2pm and 7pm -- $8 / $6 (Students and Seniors)

Apr. 6 - 2pm -- $8 / $6 (Students and Seniors)

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* Also check out our friends at The Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild as they present "Lehigh Valley Story Festival 2008", visit them between March 28th - April 6th to catch a story, concert or workshop for all ages.

3rd Annual Young Playwrights' Festival
Produced by Touchstone Theatre
Created by local playwrights

This amazing night of theatre features original works by elementary and middle school student participants of Touchstone's Young Playwrights' Lab residency. Professional members of the Touchstone Ensemble and community actors will perform one-act plays on stage in an evening that will tickle your funny bone, expand your imagination, and renew your faith in the power of creative expression.

You’re also warmly invited to experience Touchstone Theatre’s first annual “invitation only” Gala Dessert Reception being held immediately following the Festival performances in Zoellner’s uniquely intimate Art Gallery. Limited to only 100 adult guests, the reception is designed to celebrate and cap off a wonderful evening. You’ll also enjoy a live auction for unique arts and cultural experiences from around the Lehigh Valley. Supporting the power of community arts education has never tasted so good!

May 3 at 7pm
at the Diamond Theater, Zoellner Arts Center(Lehigh University), 420 E. Packer Ave, Bethlehem

Ticket Price: Performance and Reception - $75, Performance only $10

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The Lehigh Valley Black African Heritage History Project
Produced by Touchstone Theatre
Written by Linda Parris-Bailey

This original play Another River Flows is a powerful tapestry of theatre and song, woven from the common threads of oral tradition. Linda Parris-Bailey (Playwright), Peggy Pettitt (Actress/Story Gatherer), and world-renowned musician, Ysaye M. Barnwell (Song Gatherer/Arranger) join Touchstone's Ensemble and a host of community performers to share a century of the African American experience in the Lehigh Valley.

The Lehigh Valley Black African Heritage History Project is a collaborative partnership between Muhlenberg College, the Lehigh County Senior Center, the Lehigh County Historical Society, Kutztown University, the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Touchstone Theatre.

May 30 - 31 at 8pm
3rd St. Alliance
This is a preview performance tickets are "pay what you will"

June 6 - 7 at 8pm Purchase Tickets
The Ice House
Tickets: $16/$14(seniors and students)

June 13 - 14 at 8pm Purchase Tickets
Allentown Symphony Hall
Tickets: $16/$14(seniors and students)

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