Truman Capote play coming to the Columns

Milford — On Dec 21, at 3 p.m., the American Reader’s Theatre will perform “A Christmas Memory,” a short play written by Truman Capote. The play was first published in Mademoiselle Magazine in Dec. 1956. This largely autobiographical work by Capote about a boy named Buddy and his cousin Sook, deals with the ideas of poverty, loneliness, even death. The original teleplay was adapted by Capote and Eleanor Perry for ABC Stage 67 and earned the leading lady, Geraldine Page, an Oscar® for her performance. In addition to this reading there will be light hearted story telling performed by the readers to guarantee an afternoon filled with holiday spirit that will be enjoyable for the whole family. The American Readers Theatre is directed by Jeffrey Stocker and his talented students have delighted us with many performances over the last few years. Included in the cast this year are Priscilla Crum, Priscilla Fenstermacher, Ruth Randone, Anthony Reyes, Curt Merril and Celeste O’Neill. The Pike County Historical Society is hosting this event, and it is free of charge, as the society’s holiday gift to their friends in history. The performance starts at 3 p.m. and will be held on the main floor of the museum. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on programming offered at The Pike County Historical Society’s Museum contact Lori at 570-296-8918 or visit online at www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org .