SATURDAY'S SHOW HAS REACHED CAPACITY! We will open a waitlist at the door.

Fascist Groove merges lecture performance with a punk rock concert to recount the story of Margaret Thatcher, the rise of neoliberalism, and the cultural resistance that emerged in the UK between 1976 and 1990. Performed by Janine Renee Cunningham and Matthew O’Hare, and directed by Mason Rosenthal.

Showtimes:

• Friday, April 24 at 7:30 PM*

• Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM

Both evenings will feature a book table with titles by PM Press relevant to the show's content.

*Friday's show will be followed by a free stand-up comedy showcase in Studio 34's Lounge with a mocktail bar by Nutmeg Presents! Click here for more details.

Artist Bios:

Janine Renee Cunningham is a Philadelphia based theater-maker. Her work has been presented by Cannonball, Art in Odd Places, On the Boards, Dixon Place, Prelude Festival and the World Ecology Resource Network. In 2024, her video "Beauty Tips for Women Over 40" won a Fringie Award in the digital category at Philly Fringe. She was last seen in All the Time in the World, by Aaron Landsman, at the Center for Performance Research, and Karaoke Means Joy, by Allie Pinel, at the Brick Theater in NYC. Alumnus of the Hemispheric Institute's Emerge NYC program; Culture Push Associate Artist in 2020. MFA: Goddard College www.janinereneecunningham.com

Matt O'Hare is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and event organizer with a focus on experimental music and performance. Based in Philadelphia, he has organized numerous art events locally including the ongoing Sound Studio electronic music series from The Low Pass, collaborations with Fire Museum Presents, and free and donation-based creative coding workshops. As an electronic musician and video artist, Matt has performed and exhibited internationally. His musical scores and writings have been published by MIT Press and Johns Hopkins University Press. As a vocalist, he recently appeared on the Hum EP by Zillas On Acid, released by NEUBEU Music. More at mattohare.com

Mason Rosenthal is a performance maker raised in Skokie, Illinois, and based in Philadelphia. He is a founding member of Lightning Rod Special (LRS), whose acclaimed productions include The Appointment (NYT "Best Theater of 2019") and Underground Railroad Game (Obie Award, NYT “25 Best Plays of the Last 25 Years”). Mason is currently in residence at Princeton University as a recipient of "The Next Forever" Commission and is a 2026 Creative Capital Awardee for America Again, a new work he is leading with LRS. With support from The Tyler Touring Grant, he will tour FORIEGNER across American fringe festivals this summer, culminating in the show's international premiere at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. www.masonmake.show

About Philly Theatre Week:

Theatre Philadelphia hosts the 9th annual Philly Theatre Week: a celebration of the artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. Dozens of productions are included in venues all over the city and suburbs from April 23–May 3, and pay-what-you-can tickets to all are available on Theatre Philadelphia's website.

2026 is Studio 34's 2nd year hosting Philly Theatre week in its studio's and lounge, with SIX full productions under one roof, many situated back-to-back as a sort of mini-festival. Click these links to see what we have to offer:

Studio 34 is a mixed-use yoga, healing, and arts space that hosts performances most weekends throughout the year in addition to classes, meetups, and wellness services. We are a sober space located up a flight of stairs right on SEPTA's #34/T2 trolley line. Visit www.studio34yoga.com to see all of our offerings.

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