"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - the Musical," Priscilla Beach Theatre, Priscilla Beach, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

There is something pretty special about having a community theatre in your neighborhood. Especially one like Priscilla Beach Theatre that has a long history of success dating back to the 1930's. While it's easy to cite the famous who have performed here: Paul Newman, Dan Blocker, Pat Carroll, Jean Seberg, Kitty Winn, Robert MacNeil, Peter Gallagher, Rob Reiner, Estelle Parson, and Jennifer Coolidge, more importantly are the thousands of youngsters who have benefitted from not only learning the basics of stagecraft and performing art but also the more important life skills: self-esteem, respect for others, responsibility, integrity, focus, teamwork, communication, self-discipline, and self-awareness. (Not to mention in today's world, the value of keeping their face out of a computer screen all the time).

Acting, or perhaps more accurately, storytelling, is as old as the history of humankind with every culture around the world having used storytelling to both entertain and to pass along cultural history long before the written word.  I was fortunate to recently attend a sold out performance of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - the Musical," held in the black box theatre - one of three performance stages in the Priscilla Beach Theatre complex. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are shown above.

If you live nearby and haven't been to Priscilla Beach Theatre recently, I encourage you to go. Local community support helps ensure an opportunity for those with a dream of performing.  The presence of an active theatre enriches our community overall..

The Theatre's website has a calendar link at bottom right if you would like to view the entire season's plan. Support  the theatre with your attendance.

Since the 1930's, the Priscilla Beach Theatre has brightened the lives of aspiring actors, actresses, and the audiences.

I am neither a critic, a musician, nor a performer - I am just a regular guy who enjoys live performing art - I was particularly enchanted by the lovely voice of the woman playing the character of Snoopy.

The audience was most appreciative by offering a standing ovation to the ensemble cast.

Bob and Sandy Malone, owners of the Priscilla Beach Theatre, have injected new life into the theatre complex and between the summer outdoor theatre tent performances, the indoor black box theatre, and the ongoing restoration of the grand Barn Theatre, the future is indeed bright for this icon of the performing arts. You can visit their website at this link.