The "Journey" continues: Touchstone Theatre continues its two-year project exploring the history and heritage of the Chinese community in the Lehigh Valley and the United States with "Journey from the East," right, a free outdoor performance, 3 p.m. April 18, 19, 25 and 26, Chinese Harmony Pavilion, South Bethlehem Greenway, Bethlehem.

"Journey from the East" is written by Touchstone co-founder Bill George and Touchstone Associate-Moravian College Director of Theatre Christopher Shorr. Touchstone Artistic Director Jp Jordan directs.

Says Shorr, "We drew from the mythology of American Westerns, not just for inspiration, but pulling actual pieces out and using them."

Says George, "I love classic comedy with a deep spiritual, philosophical center, like 'Don Quixote' or 'Candide.' It was this aspect of the story that I returned to again and again."

The play, co-produced by Moravian College, features the Touchstone Ensemble, guest artists from Utopia Group of China, students and faculty from Lehigh University and Moravian College and volunteer participant performers from the Lehigh Valley. Information: touchstone.org, 610-867-1689

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