Name: Run Ben Run
Start: 2026-10-06T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Neighborhood House

This event is in the past.It took place on October 18, 2026 at Neighborhood House.

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Run Ben Run

October 6 at 7pm - October 18

At Neighborhood House

Center City East, Philadelphia

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🖼️Riffs on John Gast's American Progress painting

Famous Bens throughout history collide on a film set to recreate American Progress. This satirical play from Applied Mechanics mixes drag, choreography, and pastiche to unravel identity and fame.

Satirical comedy

Drag performance

Historical satire

Applied Mechanics

Neighborhood House

20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

$16.30

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Satirical comedy
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Applied Mechanics
Neighborhood House
Center City East
Philadelphia

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