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Didn’t Your Father Have This Talk With You?

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A young teacher arrives in front of high school freshmen boys for a combined class – Religion and Sex Ed! Drawing from his own experience, master storyteller Tony Braithwaite shares a view into the real lives of the teens and their hilarious observations, unfiltered questions, and heartfelt personal stories.

Returning from the West Coast acting scene, “Mr. Braithwaite” arrives at his high school alma mater – a Jesuit school for boys. In his inimitable style of storytelling, he shares his 12 years’ of memories as a teacher learning alongside the honest and awkward young men who are finding their way in both the classroom and the world outside.

Best enjoyed by audience members aged 13+.

‘Didn’t Your Father’ was filmed before a live audience at the Playhouse during a sold-out extended run several seasons ago.

“This show is hilarious, and it is brilliant, but most of all it is a show that should not be missed.” – Broadway World

By: Tony Braithwaite

Directed by: Mary Carpenter

Starring: Tony Braithwaite

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A Very Act II Playhouse Holiday Special

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An Act II Playhouse Premiere! What happens when you tilt the traditional holiday songbook on its end? Join Tony Braithwaite and a chorus of Playhouse favorites – Howie Brown, Sonny Leo and Anne Wechsler – in a non-angelic comedy cabaret that will help you find your holiday spirit! There are special appearances by beloved Holiday Special TV hosts, songs that never made it to the Top Ten List, our 2020 take on the Gift of the Magi, and yes – tap dancing!

The triple-threat talents of Tony, Howie, Sonny and Anne have delighted audiences in the past during hit shows at the Playhouse including cabaret performances in Making Spirits Bright, Behind the Music – Holiday Tunes, and Oh, What Fun. Howie Brown last appeared in Making Spirits Bright, Sonny Leo last appeared in Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, and Anne Wechsler last appeared in Biloxi Blues.

Best enjoyed by audience members aged 14+.

By: Tony Braithwaite, Howie Brown, Sonny Leo and Anne Wechsler

Directed by: Tony Braithwaite

Starring: Tony Braithwaite, Howie Brown, Sonny Leo and Anne Wechsler

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Rainn’s First (and maybe ONLY) Holiday Special — The Acting Company, NYC — Dec 17

December 17th at 8pm EST

The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director / Margot Harley, Founder) presents Rainn’s First (and maybe only) Holiday Special, a virtual holiday benefit hosted by Rainn Wilson and directed by Tony-winning director John Rando. This free performance streams December 17th at 8pm EST, reservations are encouraged. Sign up below and you'll be registered for a raffle to win a poster for the event signed by Rainn.

This holiday show ranges from the traditional to the wacky. It will warm the heart, remind us of all that we have to be thankful for and provide some much-needed laughs. This is a once in a lifetime event, as while this may be Rainn’s first holiday show, it also could be his last.

The night will feature alumni and friends of The Acting Company, including Lisa Banes (Gone Girl, The Niceties), Harriet Harris (Tony Award, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Phantom Thread), Kevin Kline (Oscar and three time Tony Award Winner), Jesse L. Martin (Law and Order, RENT), Steven Skybell (Lortel Award, The Fiddler on the Roof), Matthew Bradford Sullivan (Old Acquaintances), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black, The Glorias), Tatiana Wechsler (X: or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation), and many more!.

Join us on December 17 to join this once-in-a-lifetime event, because who is going to let Rainn Wilson ever do this again?

December 17th at 8 PM EST – Streaming Live to your Home!

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Electile Dysfunction, Hindsight is 2020 at Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA

Tony Braithwaite and a shameless cast of characters skewer the political left, right and center in a virtual experience that audiences are loving! Real voter interviews, pandamic parody, press conference puns, and even a Trump vs. Nixon sing-off make for a comedy revue perfectly matched to the current climate. Special guest appearance by Ambler Mayor, Jeanne Sorg.

Best enjoyed by audience members aged 13+.

Streaming now through the Act II Virtual Theatre. Place your ticket order by 4PM to watch that day. You’ll receive an order confirmation email first, and by 5PM will receive a second email from ActII – Admin with your unique link to watch the show. Or, select a future watch date!

Check out the interview with Will Dennis in The Chestnut Hill Local!