Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean and all of the sea creatures admire his beauty. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant scales, the ocean creatures turn against Rainbow Fish. After seeking out the wise Octopus, Rainbow Fish learns that it is better to be admired for being kind than being beautiful.
Read MoreFifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human show, Heidi resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
Read MoreGamut Theatre, the combined theatre of Harrisburg Shakespeare Company and Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre, presents its highly acclaimed educational outreach production of Romeo and Juliet. One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, this tale of star-crossed lovers follows the exuberant and volatile story of Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague as their young love rises above the contempt of their feuding families.
Recommended for ages 12 and up, the production is extremely accessible, employing Gamut’s unique educational engagement style of combining Shakespeare’s original text with modern “narrations” to bridge the most famous scenes from the play together into an easy-to-understand story. One weekend only.
Read MoreSet in early twentieth-century New York, three diverse American family tales are woven together. United by their courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future, they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair.
Read MoreGamut Theatre’s Young Acting Company presents Cinderella written by Sean Adams, an original work based on the traditional folk tale by French author Charles Perrault. This much-beloved folk tale has been adapted into a full-length play performed by students, ages 6 through 18.
Read MoreAn evening of improvisational comedy, featuring the area’s most beloved improv theatre troupes. Harrisburg Improv Theatre, The Oxymorons, and Gamut’s own TMI can be seen in one location at one event. Audience members choose from a menu of unique 20-minute performances throughout the evening. Don’t miss the Grand Finale - where we mix and match performers from all three troupes!
Read MoreThe Artificial Wizards were born in 2021 when 8 stellar friendgicians combined into one SUPER WIZARD.
Read MoreWelcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).
Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!
Read MoreJoin us for a scrumdiddlyumptious adventure as The OSHKids Performance Company of The Alsedek Theatre School brings Roald Dahl's classic tale to life in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Read MoreForever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies.
Read MoreWelcome to the Renaissance! Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical.
Read MoreBased on Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the Elephant as he embarks on an adventure to save Jojo and the Whos. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Performances will be held at Whitaker Center for the Arts, Harrisburg
Read MoreJane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice has never been funnier, livelier, or more modern than in Kate Hamill’s 2017 adaptation of this beloved Regency-era rom-com of manners, morality, and marriage.
Read MoreInspired by Black Lives Matter, this bold new take on the timeless story of Mother Mary and her son uses the life of Mary as a parallel to black mothers. The passionate and compelling play demonstrates the resilient relationship between black mothers and their sons.
Open Stage presents its 24rd annual production of the highly acclaimed, award-winning play. One of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge from the 20th Century, the memoirs of a young Jewish girl, forced to hide for nearly two years to escape Nazi persecution, are an essential part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of our human history. Performances will be held at the Scottish Rite, 2701 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg.
Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm's-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare's play.
Read MoreIt’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something.
From Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!).
Read MoreIt is past midnight on Marie Antoinette’s birthday. All the party guests have been sent home while the young Dauphine and her husband are trapped in her chambers with their sniping brother in law, his wife, and the Duchess de Polignac (Antoinette’s closest friend) as they await an unknown surprise outside the door.
Tensions rise as games are played, champagne drunk, and loves tested.
Performances will be held at Historic Rock Ford’s barn location
Read MoreBased on a series of interviews the playwright conducted with hundreds of women from various backgrounds, The Vagina Monologues explores the “forbidden zone” of women’s sexuality. Funny, poignant and moving, this episodic play inspired V-Day, a global movement to end violence against women. Featuring a powerful collection of voices, from a septuagenarian to a six-year-old to a survivor of rape, this play breaks the taboos surrounding women’s bodies while celebrating identity, empowerment and truth.
Read MoreTMI, Gamut Theatre’s in-house improv team, returns to the stage for its first show of the 2024! One night only! At Gamut Theatre.
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