In Collective Rage, five different women named Betty collide at the intersection of anger, sex, and the "thea-tah." Award-winning playwright Jen Silverman's absurdist romantic comedy is at once hysterical, inspired, and boldly uncompromising. When you're done laughing, you'll be ready to deliver a knockout blow to a thousand different well-worn tropes about female identity... and dare them all to say "Boop."
Read MoreThree underpaid employees sweep up stale popcorn in a run-down movie house called The Flick, one of the last theaters in Massachusetts still projecting 35mm films. For Avery, this isn't a dead-end job. It's a way to get closer to the art form he loves. Passionate debates about cinema lead to a friendship of sorts with co-workers Sam and Rose. But will their tentative bond survive as they reveal what they actually need from each other?
Read MoreOne public performance only: Saturday, March 17 @ 2:00 pm
Experience the beautiful story, live on stage in our 19th annual production. Set during one of history's most brutal periods, the Holocaust, the play is based on the actual diary of a young girl who comes of age while hiding from the Nazis in a tiny, overcrowded attic with her family for more than two years. During their confinement, Anne discovers herself as a beautiful, thoughtful, and extraordinary girl. Her story is a constant reminder to us all of the power of the human spirit.
Based on the smart, feel-good movie, Akeelah and the Bee tells the story of an independent 11-year-old from South Side, Chicago whose razor-sharp mind keeps her one step ahead of the game in the neighborhood... but is it enough to get her to the top? Akeelah must turn to family, friends, and a few unlikely mentors if she's going to survive the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Read MoreWritten in the twilight of Shakespeare's illustrious career, this romantic masterwork blends the genres of tragedy, comedy, and the early beginnings musical theatre in a way completely innovative to the Elizabethan stage.
Read MoreIt’s the time of year we all need to be reminded of Dickens' redeeming message. This year Rick Farr’s light and lovely songs will be added to John Mortimer's version to create a play with incidental music. A large cast of characters will grace the Playhouse stage with 19th century costumes and speech. Always a delightful retreat during the holidays.
Read MoreBased on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. This production is part of Gettysburg Community Theatre’s Penguin Project and stars youth with special needs/disabilities from over 10 different school districts.
Read MoreFollow the story of story young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.
Read MoreHarrisburg’s seasonal favorite returns in an all-new production this holiday season. Newly adapted by Rachel Landon, A Christmas Carol returns to Open Stage this year in a brand new production. This re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story follows Scrooge and his journey with the three ghostly spirits that visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season. Directed by Stuart Landon, and featuring Nicholas Hughes as Ebenezer Scrooge
Read MoreAll Nancy wants is for her two families to come together and get to know each other over Christmas dinner. Her grown children and her new boyfriend’s grown children are invited. Will anyone show up for the turkey dinner? And if they do show up, will there be “peace on earth good will,” or will the police arrive to cart them off to lock-up? It’s Christmas at Rainbow… what could go wrong?
Read MoreAfter decades of crushing Roman rule, the Hebrew people are losing hope. When will the promised Messiah come? Into the midst of this turmoil, young Mary is told she will miraculously bear God’s son. Who can even believe such a thing? Celebrate the season with your whole family as the Christmas story unfolds right before your eyes.
Read MoreThe Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone from the terrified pint-sized shepherds to the furious church ladies are calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to Bradley and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic. Silent night? Not a chance. But sometimes a little joyful noise is just right for Christmas.
Read MoreThe streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
Read MoreIt’s not sugarplums dancing in Ralphie’s head; it’s a Red Ryder air rifle! On a desperate quest to prove to his mother, teacher and even Santa that he is responsible enough to be the proud owner of this Christmas wish, Ralphie isn’t going to let any opposition stop him from getting what he wants, including the schoolyard bullies! Bundled with your favorite film moments, fans will rejoice as they relive the triple-dog-dare flag pole incident, the worst Christmas present ever (pink bunny pajamas) and the FRA-GEE-LAY top prize (leg lamp). A Christmas Story, The Musical hits the bullseye for holiday family fun!
Read MoreIt’s bedlam in Bethlehem as the film crew for ABC (Angel Broadcasting Company) has arrived with cameras, cables, and cosmic chaos to document the nativity. It’s the night before Christmas, and the gospels are in rewrites. A wonderful holiday show by a local playwright!
Read MoreMysterious circumstances have brought Blanche DuBois to New Orleans to stay with her sister Stella and her brother-in-law Stanley. As Blanche desperately clings to a life of perfection and grandeur, Stanley has designs and desires of his own that will challenge and change his family forever. Considered by many to be one of the most sensual, dangerous, and intoxicating plays of the 20th century, A Streetcar Named Desire is a haunting tale of the delicate lies we tell, and the lives we lead in spite of them.
Read More1920s high-society London is once again thrown into chaos by hapless playboy Bertie Wooster, this time in cahoots with his old school chum Eustace Bassington-Bassington. The two hatch a brilliant plan to dupe their meddling relatives in order to save Bertie from an undesired marriage and Eustace from an unwanted job in India. But will the ever-faithful manservant Jeeves be able to rescue these bumbling fools from themselves? A delightful romp full of deception and disguise.
Act 2 features a holiday sing-a-long with the youth performers leading the audience in songs of the season. We’ll throw snow, wear antlers, and maybe even call upon a certain jolly man in red to join us! Songs will be assigned by the music director.
Read MoreJack Frost, who decorates windowpanes during the Christmas season, has his office atop the Smiles Department Store. He runs things in an old-fashioned way. He doesn’t even know what a credit card is! Enter Evilina of the Muggleworth Advertising Agency. Evilina attempts to force Jack into signing over his frost formula. She wants to forget about Christmas. When her original plot fails, Evilina steals the formula!
Act 2 features a holiday sing-a-long with the youth performers leading the audience in songs of the season. We’ll throw snow, wear antlers, and maybe even call upon a certain jolly man in red to join us! Songs will be assigned by the music director.
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