A "Modern Fairy-Tale" Arrives at 2012's Most Happening Theater

In any relationship, time plays a significant role in how two people begin, grow, develop or sever that union.
In his play, Prelude to a Kiss, Craig Lucas crafts a fascinating story with peaks and valleys, twists and turns that navigate a very unusual occurrence at a wedding.

The essence of the play is circular, with the idea that we move more deeply into a relationship as we create an image of our partner; but, as time passes, we find ourselves reconciling desire with reality. What happens when the expectations deviate too much?

An old man who is dying steals a kiss at Peter and Rita’s wedding, secretly exchanging his personality and soul for hers. The amazed bridal party looks on.
Left to right: Linda Walsh, Eugene Petrucci, Colin Jenei, Melanie Eyth, Roseanne Theresa, Ann D’Silva, Vincent Pileggi, Bruce Perlman, Hilton Gieseke, and Mary Ann Wylie. Jonathan Knapp is director.

Director Jon Knapp has assembled a cast of actors to tell the story of Rita and Peter and the old man whose kiss changes the direction of their wedding, their honeymoon, and the so important first months of their marriage.Vincent Pileggi plays the male lead, Peter Hoskins; opposite him is Roseanne Enright as Rita Boyle. Colin Jenei portrays the old man. Others in the cast are Bruce Perlman, Devin Christian, Linda Walsh, Gene Petrucci, Ann D’Silva, Mary Ann Wylie, Hilton Gieseke, Ryan Beebe, Melissa Mongi, Caitlin Harding, Melanie Eyth and Rachel Robinson. At the helm are Jon Knapp, director, Victoria Schultheis, Producer; Don Brown, Stage Manager; and Scott Monsees, Lighting design.

Described as “a modern fairy-tale,” Prelude to a Kiss opened at Town and Country Players, voted the most Happening theater in Bucks County in 2012, on Friday, September 21 and plays weekend evenings at 8 PM through October 9 with two Sunday matinees on September 23 and 30 at 3 PM.

Reserved seat tickets at $15 are available at the door, by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online.