(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Delaware County Community College presents its fall student theatre production, the dark comedy “Beating a Dead Horse,” Nov. 18-21 at 7 p.m. at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063) in the Academic Building’s Large Auditorium.


Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There is only one problem: the horse won’t die.

“Beating a Dead Horse” is by award-winning playwright, author and lyricist Jenny Stafford, whose works have been featured on Broadway and beyond. She also is associate professor of theatre at Temple University’s School of Theatre, Film and Media Arts. Her work has been featured by Lincoln Center, Cirque du Soleil, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Dancing with the Stars, and more.

The production is directed by Stephen Patrick Smith, MFA, professor of drama at DCCC. Tickets are $15 general admission, and $10 for students (valid school ID required). For tickets, visit dccc.edu/theatre.

The public is invited to a special pre-show talk and reception with playwright Stafford on Thursday, November 19 at 5 p.m., prior to that evening’s performance. Refreshments will be served. To register, visit dccc.edu/theatre.

Delaware County Community College provides a comprehensive theatre education to its students and brings the results to the community through vibrant, thought-provoking productions. The College offers both a Theatre Arts certificate program as well as an Associate in Arts/Communication Arts with a Theatre option.

Photo caption: DCCC presents the dark comedy “Beating a Dead Horse” Nov. 28-21. Artwork by DCCC Graphic Design student Aydia MacGuire.