Philip Barry, born in 1896, produced over 20 plays in his lifetime and won immortality for two: Holiday (1928) and The Philadelphia Story (1939). Both are set in the monied echelons of East Coast society, both were made into films starring Katharine Hepburn—in 1938 and 1940, respectively—and both saw Cary Grant cast as her leading man. Barry called Holiday “A Comedy in Three Acts,” but it contains powerful emotions and uncertainties. The story has now been reimagined by the writer Richard Greenberg and the director Robert Falls for a one-night-only reading. Hollywood actors Rachel Brosnahan and John Slattery will bring this tale of love, class, and conflicting priorities to life to benefit the Acting Company’s upcoming tour and educational programs. —Jeanne Malle