‘The Philanthropist’ takes the stage

Philip, Celia and Araminta will give Havre theater-goers plenty of reasons to laugh during Montana Actors' Theatre's production of "The Philanthropist."

Curtains to the six-scene comedy go up at 8 tonight through Saturday to reveal a cast of teacher-professor-type characters, director Mike Palmer said.

"It's a well-written play," he said.

"It's verbal humor and Brad (Wagner) does an excellent job on his character of (Philip)."

Celia, played by Megan Quintero, is Philip's love interest. Even though the two are engaged, they have issues.

Enter Araminta, played by Alyssa Bosch.

"She's more of...