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Society Hill Playhouse Closing Its Doors Today

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- After more than 50 years, the Society Hill Playhouse will close its doors today.

The theater, which was founded back in 1959, is closing for good.

It has produced hundreds of American and European premieres and trained artists and technicians.

A big accomplishment of the organization is the Philadelphia Youth Theater, which has served as a community building tool for more than 1,200 teenagers.

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