‘A Christmas Memory’ at The Columns

MILFORD, PA — On December 21, at 3:00 p.m., the American Reader’s Theatre will perform “A Christmas Memory,” a short play written by Truman Capote. First published in Mademoiselle Magazine in December of 1956, this largely autobiographical work about a boy named Buddy and his cousin Sook deals with the ideas of poverty, loneliness and 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 the reading, there will be light-hearted storytelling performed by the readers to guarantee an afternoon filled with holiday spirit for the whole family.

The American Readers Theatre is overseen by Jeffrey Stocker, and 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 our friends in history. 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 pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.