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Special Applause Event
UNCLE PHILIP’S COAT
by Matty Selman
January 23, 24, 30, 31
Directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita
A one man play starring Harlan Tuckman portraying three different characters;
Two brothers who immigrated from Russia at the turn of the century; and
As the son of one of the brothers.

A Special Presentation
The vagina Monologues
February 19th and 20th - 8pm and February 21st at 2pm
This mature themed event is part of the V-Day movement and proceeds from the production will go to a local organization dealing with domestic and sexual violence issues.

Signature Series Presentations

I’m Not Rappaport
By Herb Gardener
Directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita
April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23
Inspired by two elderly gentleman the author met in New York City’s Central Park, the play focuses on Nat Moyer, a cantankerous Liberal, and Midge Carter, a feisty yet conservative man who sit on the same park bench each afternoon and develop a relationship based on playful verbal sparring. The play touches on several issues, including society’s treatment of the aging, the difficulties dealing with adult children, and the dangers that lurk in urban areas.

Charlotte’s Web
By E. B. White
Summer of 2010
Join Wilbur, Fern, Charlotte and all their barnyard friends
In this delightful and touching story for children of all ages.

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Play recalls immigrants’ journey to United States

Harlan Tuckerman FREEHOLD — Center Players, Downtown Freehold’s resident theater company, will present a revival of “Uncle Philip’s Coat” by Matty Selman, and directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita.

Having opened to rave reviews from The New York Times, the play had a successful run off-Broadway in the late 1990s. Harlan Tuckman, who has a long history in New York and regional theater, will perform this one-man show in Freehold.

“Uncle Philip’s Coat” will open at Center Playhouse on Jan. 23 with a meet-theauthor reception and run though Jan. 31.

The story of “Uncle Philip’s Coat” has broad universal appeal for people of all ages and ethnicities as it touches their hearts, evokes family memories and makes them laugh and cry at the same time.

“Audiences, no matter what their family origin is, will relate to the themes sensitively spotlighted in this play. Whether we are first generation or 10th, someone in our history left their familiar home in search of a better life in America. We are all connected and ‘Uncle Philip’s Coat’ helps us realize this,” Garfield-Szita said.

“Uncle Philip’s Coat” is a tale that spans continents and generations. It begins in old Russia and with humor and pathos it takes the audience through Ellis Island and into the challenges of life and relationships in a new land.

The catalyst for the story is a worn Old World coat with a fur collar and trailing lining. Most importantly, the coat carries the rich memories of this family’s journey and is symbolic of survival and uncelebrated excellence.

Tuckman, who was most recently on tour with “Friends,” his two-person comedy that played throughout New Jersey and Florida, portrays Larry, the dreamer, his father Mickey, Uncle Philip and a myriad of lesser characters.

Tuckman is only the second actor to perform this play, having premiered at Greenbriar-Wittingham, an adult community in Monroe Township.




“Uncle Philip’s Coat” will open in Freehold Borough on Jan. 23 as a fundraising event for Center Players, featuring hors d’oeuvres from Russian and European cuisine, an opportunity to meet Selman, the author of the play, and a discussion following the performance with him, Tuckman and Garfield-Szita.

Performances for Uncle Philip’s Coat are as follows: Saturdays (8 p.m.): Jan. 23 30; Sundays (2 p.m.): Jan. 24 & 31.

All tickets for the opening night fundraiser/reception are $50. Tickets for the remaining performances are $24 for adults and $22 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. Regular performances include complimentary beverages and desert.

Dinner packages are also available for an additional $30 per ticket at Metropolitan Café, 8 E. Main St., Solo Trattoria, 7 South St., or South Street Steak House, 24 South St. All are a short walk from Center Playhouse.

Center Playhouse is at 35 South St. in Freehold. Tickets can be purchased by calling 732-462-9093, option 1, or by logging onto www.centerplayers.org.