New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 40 | Page 79

On Stage: Theatre The Learned Ladies Centenary Stage Company, 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown Centenary Stage kicks off the season with The Learned Ladies by Moliere, adapted by Freyda Thomas. Philamente and her daughter Armande are rabid supporters of the new intellectual movement among women. In her overzeal- ous zeal, Philamente plays mar- NJ STAGE 2017 - Issue 40 riage matchmaker for her sweet younger daughter Henrietta. Add to this a meek husband, a loony if lovable sister, a practical brother-in-law and a couple of mouthy servants and you have the makings of a sprightly eve- ning of theater! On stage until October 22. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 79