Secret History: The Philadelphia Story
About the Production
Secret History: The Philadelphia Story explores the first-hand experiences of six urban and suburban teenagers living in North Philadelphia, Chester, and Malvern, Pennsylvania. Created in partnership with the Village of Arts and Humanities (North Philadelphia) and People’s Light Theater (Malvern, PA), the teens share their own personal stories of struggle and belonging, and reflect on how violence has shaped their lives.
Production Team And Cast
Directed by
Ping Chong
Written by
Ping Chong, with Sara Zatz, and in collaboration with the cast
Assistant director
Megan Loper and Jesca Prudencio
Lighting Design
Ves Weaver
Cast
Joshia Genesis Dalnoroa, Romaine Drakker Hastings, Charisse Monee Loving, Claire Inie-Richards, Leon James Sanford
Performance History
Premiere
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia, PA (February 2009)
Tours
People’s Light & Theatre (March 2009)
Village of Arts and Humanities (March 2009)
Partners
Village of Arts and Humanities, People’s Light
Funders
Ping Chong’s artistic residency was supported by Artists & Communities, a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
