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Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

Abigail Adams and Marcia Saunders at People's Light

January 11, 2026 • Peter Schmitz • Season 4 • Episode 115

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The director Abigail Adams and the actress Marcia Saunders talk to us about their lives and careers, and about how their theatrical and artistic home at People's Light in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

To learn more about the production of Steel Magnolias at People's Light: https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20252026-season/steel-magnolias/

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