Pittsville Area Community Theater has selected a romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story, as its production for the coming summer. The show will run for four performances July 21-24 at the Pittsville Schools Auditorium. The play was written in 1939 by Philip Barry and will be directed by Sean Hanlin.

The Philadelphia Story is a wonderfully funny, yet poignant tale about our search for companionship and Mr. or Mrs. Right. As the story goes, Tracy Lord, a part originated by Kathryn Hepburn, is part of the rich and famous Philadelphia elite. She is engaged to be married to a working class man, George. Unfortunately, all is not right. The comedy, filled with much scheming and uninvited guests, culminates in a spectacular wedding; however, just who will be left at the altar becomes the question.

Hanlin, from Marshfield, has been active in theatre in and around Central Wisconsin for the past 20 years. He has participated in over 50 shows. Most recently, he has directed productions of The Glass Menagerie, Waiting for Gadot and 12 Angry Men.