The “Angel Street/Gaslight” staged play reading was taped in the Drama Group studio Nov. 6 before a limited, social distanced audience. An anonymous donor is underwriting the royalties for two performances. which can be found at the Drama Group’s website.
The Drama Group presents a virtual theater presentation of “Angel Street/Gaslight” via the Drama Group’s YouTube channel on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22.
“While theaters across America remain dark due to COVID-19, the Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring theater to its audience in the Southland,” said Tony Labriola, board president. “We are proud to continue our 90th anniversary season with another offering this month.”
The “Angel Street/Gaslight” staged play reading was taped in the Drama Group studio Nov. 6 before a limited, social distanced audience. An anonymous donor is underwriting the royalties for two performances. which can be found at the Drama Group’s website.
“Angel Street/Gaslight” by Patrick Hamilton tells the demonic story of the Manninghams of Angel Street. Under the guise of kindness, Jack Manningham is slowly torturing his fragile wife, Bella, into insanity in his efforts to cover his search for treasure from his diabolical past.
Performers for this show are Ken Hawkley, Betsy Manzoni, Kyna Simpson, P.J. Janicki and MaryEllen Fawk working with director Jeff Ashlock. Production Director Brett Casey led the video production crew working with Brandon Berrey as editor, Adam Schneider and Barbara Whitney operating cameras and Jennifer Larkin on lighting.
Although the Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights, is closed due to the pandemic, information regarding Drama Group activities is on its Facebook page, or the Drama Group website at www.dramagroup.org.