originally published: 12/09/2016
(EWING, NJ) --Theater to go has joined the lineup of events for Trenton Patriots Week 2016, occurring between December 26-31. A staged reading in costume of a new play entitled The Trial of Abraham Hunt: An American Christmas Story by Michael Davis, under the direction of Ruth Markoe, will be presented on Wednesday, December 28 at the 1867 Sanctuary at Ewing, the region's Historic Haven for Arts and Culture.
THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM HUNT: An American Christmas Story tells the story of a little known event that happened the night of the Christmas crossing of the Delaware. America's future stood on the doorstep of Abraham Hunt's home in Trenton. On a snowy, windy Christmas night 1776, Washington and his troops shivered as they bravely fought to cross the icy waters of the Delaware River. George Washington still seeking a victory and the act of providence he so desperately needed. Not far away in Trenton, Abraham hunt, a crafty businessman was nice and warm hosting quite the Christmas Party with his guests , the occupying German Hessians. Libations floating freely, food and good cheer went far into the evening. A seemingly unimportant Christmas event...or was it?
The next morning Washington attacked and reclaimed town of Trenton. Did Hunt provide aid and comfort to the enemy? Was he a traitor?. Was Hunt working for the enemy? Or was he a distraction that prevented the Hessians from finding out about the attack?, After finding an incriminating document suggesting Hunt is a truly a traitor, Mr Hunt is hauled off and charged. The trial becomes the talk of the region.
This one act play was adapted by Michael Davis from his book of the same title, and Theater To Go , under the direction of Ruth Markoe of Lawrenceville, will be presenting this play as a staged reading in costume Among the performers are Philip Reischick. Arnold Brown, Tim Anderson, Casey Woods, Laurie Hardy, John Russell, Rob Michael Lasky, Frank Davenport and William Agress as George Washington. After the performance, the audience is welcome to stay for refreshments and to participate in a talk back with the playwright and noted Historian Larry Kidder who will discuss and answer questions about the events presented in the play Mr Kidder is well known in Revolutionary History circles and is author of the book A People Harassed and Exhausted: The Story of a New Jersey Militia Regiment in the American Revolution.
Theater To Go was started in 1992 by Ruth Markoe and has been providing quality entertainment in NJ and regionally since then. It is best known for audience participation murder mysteries and other interactive comedy theater however has expanded to include full length plays and staged readings.
Most recently, Theater To Go produced Mark Violi's historical drama Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge, which tells the remarkable story of the dedication and adversities of the Roebling family, with roots in NJ, that brought this magnificent national icon to New York. Under the direction of Ruth Markoe, this full length play was recently performed to sold out audiences at Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor NJ. Other recent productions include the acclaimed Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The 39 Steps and Room Service at Kelsey Theatre.
Theater To Go is pleased to be partnering with Mercer County's newest performing arts space, The 1867 Sanctuary, the Region's Historic Haven for Arts and Culture in Ewing, NJ. In addition to the Patriots week event, Theater To Go will be presenting a series of Play readings entitled Love is in the Air-4 Plays About Love! over 4 consecutive Friday Nights in February. 1867 Sanctuary is located at 101 Scotch Road in Ewing, NJ. Admission is $10.
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