Contains adult language
WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MILO CRAMER
DIRECTED BY MORGAN GREEN
November 2–20, 2022
Xavier has stopped doing homework because of climate change.
Dana never turns her Zoom camera on.
James hates reading.
A warmhearted and funny portrait of modern school life, told in musical snapshots of individual teenagers, sung by their broke and hapless tutor.
Songwriter and performer Milo Cramer was inspired by their real-life experiences as a private tutor to create what they describe as “loving musical portraits of struggling students.”
This world premiere is directed by Lead Artistic Director Morgan Green, who previously directed the world premiere digital production of James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham.
REVIEWS
“Endearing and quietly moving … a highly valuable snapshot of life on the front lines of modern education.” -Broad Street Review READ
“Charming from start to finish … very hilarious … beautifully heartbreaking. It is absolutely worth your time and money to see this production.” -Talkin Broadway READ
“Milo Cramer’s ‘School Pictures’ will open your eyes on the public school system”-Philadelphia RowHome Magazine READ
“Be prepared to have a good time while you learn.” -ToiTime READ
School Pictures is Barrymore Recommended! Here’s what one of the voters had to say about the show:
“The witty and humorous presentation of School Pictures was a true delight. Milo Cramer commanded the attention of each guest as they eloquently dissected the racial, cultural, and academic inequities that students of color continue to face after decades of systematic and political construct. Their funny and creative depictions of each student brought their characters to life as they metaphorically delved into their past, present, and futures. This show is a must see!”
To learn more about the Barrymore Awards presented by Theatre Philadelphia, click here.
Masks are required to attend our fall 2022 performances, and must be continually worn inside the theatre. Vaccination is highly recommended but not required.
The following performances will have Open Captioning, and an Audio Describer will also be available: Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Please contact the Box Office if you plan to use these services and/or need special accommodations.
Special production support from Immediate Medium
