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Mr. Franklin of Philadelphia

Presented by Sasha Productions at Playhouse on the Park

October 22-November 15, 2009

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Local playwright, actor and director David Lewis is starring as Ben Franklin in the Valley premiere of a new play, Mr. Franklin of Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin’s most remarkable invention was himself. The tenth son of a candle-maker, he found fame and fortune as a writer, entrepreneur, politician, scientist, and diplomat. But he remained at heart a simple tradesman. He favored practical solutions over complicated theories and he firmly believed in the necessity of compromise. Throughout his life Franklin embodied what we think of as the core “American” values: hard work and self-reliance, common sense and thrift, tolerance and compassion. In this spirit, Poor Richard can be read as a primer for building and sustaining a middle class. And a vital middleclass has helped stabilize the extremes in our society ever since. With his strong mind and quick wit, he was just as comfortable in the royal courts of Europe as he was in his local tavern. Lewis, an Arizona native, has been involved in the theater, off and on, as an actor, director and writer, for more than thirty years.

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    Playhouse on the Park

    1850 North Central Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85004

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    Tickets: $23.00 Adults (Online) $15.00 Students (Online) $28.00 General Admission (At the Door)

    Info Phone: (602) 254-2151

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    Dates:
    October 22-November 15, 2009

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    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:30pm
    Sunday 2:00pm

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