Drama at Phillips' Mill
Phillips’ Mill brings community-driven theater to Bucks County, hosts workshops for youth and supports the aspirations of emerging playwrights, all on its stage with fabulous new lighting and sound. We thank our many devoted drama supporters.
Current programs include:
Emerging Playwright Competition
This juried annual competition of short plays encourages the development of original theatrical work. Cash prizes and the opportunity for public readings by actors on the Mill stage are awarded. A public reading of the six chosen short plays, with talkbacks with the audience, is the highlight of the competition.
Premiere Showcase
The Premiere Showcase is the nascent production of an original, fully developed, never-before-performed play produced on the Mill stage by an up-and-coming playwright. The play is chosen by members of the Drama Committee. Director and cast are chosen by the playwright.
Play with Words
The Play with Words Playwriting Challenge for student writers invites aspiring writers to submit their work for review and the chance for it to be read on the stage at Phillips’ Mill. This juried one-act playwriting challenge is for students in grades 7 to 12.
Spring Musicals
Phillips’ Mill Drama presents original works with live music each spring. These musical comedies delight audiences with their creativity, passion and collaboration by combining song, dance and dialogue to tell a story. The audience, seated cabaret style, is supportive and part of the collaboration.
Come to the cabaret this May for "The Mill’s Guide to the Best Vacation Ever!!" for a toe-tapping, hilarious evening of music and comedic plays.
Phillips' Mill Salon
These impromptu literary salons provide participants the opportunity to explore their creative voices through poetry, storytelling, monologues, short plays and more, and to find their authentic written and performance styles. Participants are invited to share their work with other creatives or simply be part of the audience.
Love theater? Join the Phillips’ Mill Drama COMMITTEE
There are many ways to show your support for our wonderful community theater program. We welcome new members and volunteers who share our passion for the stage. If you are interested in joining our committee, contact us at drama@phillipsmill.org.
Learn more about joining the Phillips’ Mill Community Association by clicking on the link below.
LIGHTING AND SOUND UPGRADE
The historic theater at the Phillips’ Mill has hosted hundreds of plays and events since Dr. George Morley Marshall transformed the old mill into an arts venue in 1910. After researching the cost of renovating our lighting and sound systems, we launched a campaign to raise funds for a much-needed upgrade. We are excited to share that we reached our goal!
We thank our supporters for their generous donations. Thanks to these "Luminaries," we were able to move the historic Mill stage into the 21st Century.
