Contributed Photo Credit:  Carlo Acerra

BETHLEHEM, PA– The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department will present “Charley’s Aunt” by Brandon Thomas, January 13-15, 2023.  The production is directed by Kelly Minner Bickert and features an exceptional cast of young actors.

This comedic Victorian-era farce is a hit with audiences. Bickert shares: “Love and Laughter! What can be better than a combination of these two things? Charley’s Aunt has love and laughter in abundance and it is what drew me to wanting to direct this extremely witty and physical farce! Brandon Thomas highlights in his play the extreme lengths we are willing to go to for love and the chaos that ensues as a result. Audiences should be prepared for a fun night of surprises!”

Evening performances will be held January 13 & 14 at 7 PM and a matinee performance will be held January 15 at 2 PM.  Tickets are $5-$10 and are available for purchase online or at the door.  For ticket information, visit, www.CharterArts.org.

This production of Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc, Play synopsis and history: Source: Concord Theatricals.

The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program at the high school level. The department’s curriculum is to provide students with the skills that they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences. Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature, and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives.

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a passion and dedication for the creative and performing arts.   Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts, opened in 2003, offers a rigorous curriculum that fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.  The school was named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and was ranked #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA and #1 Best Charter High School in PA on Niche’s 2023 Best Schools in America Rankings.

Auditions for the 2023-2024 school year are currently being scheduled. Prospective students and families can learn more about auditions on the admissions page of the school website, www.CharterArts.org.

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

 

Information & Image Provided By:
Ann Gillette
Manager of Public Relations and Media
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
www.CharterArts.org

 

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