Quintessence Theatre

06/03/2026

Quintessence joins the Philadelphia artistic community in celebrating the life and talents of Dito van Reigersberg. Singular in his kindness, generosity and genius, we were so grateful each time the resplendent Dito entered the Sedgwick: as friend, as patron, as actor, as Martha Graham Cracker. His bounty was as boundless as the sea, and he shared all of himself at every moment. While the loss is incomprehensible, the indelible memories of eclectic moments of brilliance and laughter he existed to create will last forever.

05/09/2026

Where did your last egg come? Let these two medical professionals assist you, for a modest fee. No co-pay. Tonight at 7:30. Tomorrow at 3.

05/09/2026

They are giddy. We are giddy. Come be giddy. The doctor will be in tonight at 7:30pm! Do not miss the Hypochondriac! Must close tomorrow, Sunday May 10!

05/09/2026

Do you know how excited these two are to battle it out over Angelique twice in one day? 2pm is pretty much sold out! Join us tonight at 7:30!

05/08/2026

"Laughter is good medicine!" - The Chestnut Hill Local Only 4 chances left to visit The Hypochondriac! Must close Sunday, May 10!

William James famously described the world of very young children as “one great blooming, buzzing confusion.”

05/08/2026

There are only fourchances left to see The Hypochondriac! Hear from the artists why you don't want to miss Molière's medical farce!

Quintessence talks with director Trey Lyford, and ensemble members Conlan Ledwith, Hanna Gaffney and Eleni Delopoulos about Molière and the creation of The H...

05/07/2026

Only five more chances to see The Hypochondriac!!

“The Hypochondriac” from QUINTESSENCE THEATRE GROUP is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! You can catch a performance of this show until May 10th!! Find more information about ticketing here: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/the-hypochondriac

There is more than one way to afford health care. Argan is convinced his undiagnosable illness is fatal and that he must spend his wealth on celebrated doctors to survive. Anxious over medical bills and a profligate second wife, he schemes to marry his beautiful daughter to a doctor to ensure free health care. Can his daughter’s loveless marriage give Argan the insurance he needs against illness, or will he survive sickness without his tridaily enemas and realize that the true ills threatening his life, happiness and survival are not medicinal? Sir Ranjit Bolt (The Venetian Twins) writes a lacerating and witty new translation of Molière’s final comedy.

05/07/2026

Come be gay with King Louis! Tonight (5/7) at 7pm is the Q***r Affinity night. Laugh your 🍑 off and then have a complimentary cocktail with the Quintessence team!

05/06/2026

The Hypochondriac must close Sunday, May 10! Don’t miss the laughter as this brilliant ensemble takes on Molière!

05/04/2026

Join us tonight at 7pm (Monday 5/4) for a reading of George Bernard Shaw’s The Doctor’s Dilemma, classical theatre’s other great medical dramedy. The cast includes: Brooke Behmke, Kevin Bergen, Taylor Congdon, Lee Thomas Cortopassi, Tyler Elliott, Rafi Mills, Paul Parente, Marcia Saunders, Sarah Stryker, Steve Wright and Michael Zlabinger. For information on Quintessence’s Elemental Recitations or to reserve a ticket visit www.QTGrep.org/the-doctors-dilemma