Also this issue: Three Sisters Theatre Exile presents a world premiere that’s a real family affair. -Deni Kasrel Remembering Ella Local artists react to the death of Ella King Torrey -David Warner Still Here Elaine Stritch (still) isn’t afraid to speak her mind. -A.D. Amorosi Gentlemen Volunteers -Juliet Fletcher Philadanco -Janet Anderson Project Room Benefit Party -Debra Auspitz Rennie Harris Puremovement at Salute to Youth -Deni Kasrel Stango Gallery opening -Debra Auspitz

May 8-14, 2003

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More stuff going on this week …

Theater:

The Village of the Arts and Humanities presents Waiting Room, a musical production chronicling the aftermath of a violent encounter at a hip-hop concert.

Thu.-Sat., May 8-10, 8 p.m., $9-$15, Painted Bride, 230 Vine St., 215-925-9914.

PENN Presents hosts the Philly premiere of Foley, Irish playwright Michael West's one-man play about an Irish Protestant converting to Catholicism, starring Andrew Bennett (Angela's Ashes). May 13-17, $32, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900.

Spoken Word:

The Asian Arts Initiative brings in Chicago-based pan-Asian ensemble I Was Born With Two Tongues for an evening of music and spoken word. Sat., May 10, 8 p.m., $5-$7, 1315 Cherry St., second floor east, 215-557-0455.

Art:

Schmidt Dean Gallery shows the work of William Smith, who paints his lush landscapes over the pages of beautiful old books. May 9-June 7, reception Fri., May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1710 Sansom St., 215-569-9433.