During the opening scene of Michael Hollinger's play Incorruptible, at the Arden Theater in Philadelphia, the medieval stage design, semi-circular seating and Gregorian music draw you in before the actors even speak a line.
The setting is a 13th Century French Monastery that is in dire need for some income. The source of the income, the bones of Saint Foy, has ceased all miracles and therefore all "paying" pilgrims have disappeared.
The four monastery monks hatch a deviously brilliant plan to ensnare a local minstral to solve their monetary problems and bring back the crowds. The play was good fun and drew lots of laughter from the audience!
Sounds like fun! Glad you had a good time! Nice write-up as well.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely enjoyed every minute of this play. Perfect comedic timing by the best Phila actors. Today's Inquirer review was over the moon.
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