The Shawnee Playhouse presents the dark comedy, The Dead Indian Museum.January 23 to February 8 at The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, Pa. 18356
'The Dead Indian Museum is a dark comedy about the right to sacred burial and racial stereotyping of Native American Indians.
The play is written by local playwright, Paul Kodiak, the full length play winner of the 2014 Shawnee Original Playwright Series, chosen by audience members.
Mr. Kodiak is from Bethlehem Pa.
In the face of foreclosure time is running out on Lucky and Waynes dilapidated roadside Indian Museum and with it their dreams of opening a petting zoo for children.
Can a sadistic racist friend who offers a gift long buried in his orchard be the answer to their problem or for the price of admission a catalyst to damnation'
In the spirit of Buffalo Big Sky, there is great anger as the right to sacred burial seems all but lost.
But can a mystical old Indian who talks to a wooden cigar store Indian statue but has no memory of his tribe or his Native past be the one who brings honor and peace to the dead'
The answers of course lie within The Dead Indian Museum.
Directed by local High School teacher and performer Gillian Turner, the show features local talent including Joseph Kelley, Dan Luddenni, Stephen Hellman, Patrick Turner, Brianna Storm and Marshall Haskell.
The production stage manager is Arlene Fox.
Performances will be 8:00 pm January 24, 31, and February 7 and 2:00 pm January 23, 25, 30 and February 1, 6 & 8.
Ticket Prices are $19 Adults and $16 for Seniors over 55, AAA Members and Military.
For information, please contact Midge McClosky,