Faces the girl makes during her Luisa monologue. (Four more chances to see The Fantasticks.)

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Their faces when another dad joke drops. See The Fantasticks today at 2 or next week Thu-Sun.

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Support the arts in your community!

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Come see Carolyn and her talented castmates in The Fantasticks (Theatre Factory, Trafford Pa.)

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Finally — the pace at work subsides a bit.

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Go not to the elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.

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Fantasticks (Theatre Factory, Oct 18-27)

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