Springfield Actor, Director in 'A Year With Frog and Toad'

Springfield residents are starring in and directing Upper Darby Summer Stage's performance of “A Year With Frog and Toad,” which features the well-loved characters from Arnold Lobel’s classic children’s book. 

Brandon Skahill of Springfield will play "Frog," one of the main characters. Nick Hunchak of Springfield, a life-long Summer Stager, will direct the performances.

Performances are on August 7, 8, and 9 at 10:30 a.m. and on August 8 at 7:30 p.m. The show runs about 70 minutes and is ideal for ages 4 and up.

Tickets are $6 - $9 and may be purchased at the Box Office, by calling 610.622.1189 or online at www.udpac.org. The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located in Drexel Hill at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, minutes from the Main Line and Center City. Parking is free.

According to Summer Stage, the play is "a whimsical show that follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog (Brandon Skahill of Springfield) and the rather grumpy yet charismatic Toad (Matt Strahan of Bala Cynwyd) – through four, fun-filled seasons. On a woodland adventure, they meet an entire host of wonderful characters including Snail (Sierra Wilson of Upper Darby) and Turtle (Olivia Bell of Havertown)."

“The show brings home the value of friendship and the importance of sharing experiences with those we love,” Hunchak said. “The two unlikely friends, Frog and Toad, spend a whole year together and demonstrate for young audiences how friendships can transcend age and race. They show that spending time with friends can enhance even the simplest events and experiences.”

Children are invited to come early for pre-show activities before the morning performances and stay after the show to meet the cast members. Free babysitting is offered for those too young to enjoy the show quietly.