The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) is a farcical comedy by Oscar Wilde about two wealthy men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create false personas ("Ernest") to escape social obligations and woo their respective love interests, Gwendolen and Cecily. Through witty dialogue and chaotic misunderstandings, the play satirizes Victorian social hypocrisy, marriage, and morality. It concludes with the revelation that Jack is actually Algernon's brother, named Ernest, allowing both couples to marry.
Join Twin Valley Players for this staged reading of an Oscar Wilde classic, featuring a different cast each performance.
Based on the story by Roald Dahl, Matilda Jr. tells the story of a girl who dreams of a better life, and the “revolting children” she inspires to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
An 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!
When struggling writer Cheryl Strayed is asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.
Her book – and this play -- is a collection of essays compiled from Strayed’s “Dear Sugar” advice column, which she wrote anonymously, on The Rumpus, an online literary magazine.
Tiny Beautiful Things is about the endangered art of listening to -- and really hearing and responding to -- other people.
A gang of thieves called the Merry Men has taken up residence in England’s Sherwood Forest, led by a dashing and charismatic archer named Robin Hood. They live free of the rules of the noble class, steal only from the wealthy and powerful, and have become heroes to the poor common folk. The outraged nobility demand that the Sheriff of Nottingham catch this elusive rogue by any means necessary. When is it right to break the law, and when do villains become heroes?
A young schoolteacher is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters emerge from the set and show him how to teach with imagination and music.
Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's quintessential children's book of fractured fairy tales. Everything from "Chicken Little" to "The Gingerbread Man" gets a complete makeover. Fun music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around. Presented by the 2025-26 OSHKids Performance Company
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rent, the groundbreaking musical that changed the Broadway landscape! Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City’s East Village, Rent tells the story of a group of young artists navigating love, friendship, and the challenges of life, including poverty, illness, and identity. With its rock-driven score and unforgettable characters, this Tony Award-winning musical has inspired generations. Join us for this electrifying performance that still resonates with its timeless message of love, loss, and living life to the fullest.
La Bella Durmiente (The Sleeping Beauty) returns in a vibrant new version performed entirely in Spanish by The Popcorn Hat Players En Español. This fast-paced and hilarious adaptation of the classic fairy tale features actors of Hispanic descent, offering kids a theatrical experience filled with authentic representation and cultural pride.
What begins as a lighthearted fundraiser takes an unexpected turn when something goes terribly wrong. And — not everyone will make it to the final round. As clues unfold and suspects are questioned between rounds, students from HCPAC’s Shakespeare in a Minute class will take the stage for mini-performances throughout the evening.
Nerd culture has given us some amazing characters over the years, and television, movies, comics, and books have given us nuanced, deep, and emotionally stirring storylines. This is not that.
EFF Live! features local artists reading the best of the worst of online erotic fanfiction for your amusement and horror. So if you've ever wanted to hear about a certain time travelling doctor get freaky with an alien, or Gotham's favorite Caped Crusader have a sordid love affair with The Penguin, this oddball, hilarious evening of "theatre" might be for you. It's gonna get weird. Join us?
BaRPG takes the fun of tabletop role playing games and drinking to take audiences on a brand new and original adventure every show Mature Audiences Only: This show is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years of age.
This original three-actor production, inspired by the story of Anne Frank and the events of the Secret Annex, offers an intimate and deeply human portrait of life in hiding. Thoughtful and moving, the piece explores courage, memory, and hope in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
Anne Frank: Stories From The Annex is part of Open Stage’s 4th Annual Good At Heart Festival
This heartwarming adaptation of the beloved E. B. White classic brings the friendship of Wilbur and Charlotte to life through imaginative storytelling, inventive staging, and a small ensemble of professional actors. Tender, funny, and deeply moving, the story reminds us that even the smallest among us can make a difference.
Charlotte’s Web is part of Open Stage’s 4th Annual Good At Heart Festival
Written and performed by Ingrid Griffith, SHIRLEY CHISOLM: UNBOSSED AND UNBOWED brings to life the extraordinary story of the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first Black candidate to seek the presidential nomination of a major political party. Spanning the more than five decades, the play traces Shirley Chisholm’s journey from a ten-year-old girl shaped by her Caribbean heritage to a fearless political trailblazer who challenged entrenched power structures in the name of justice, equity, and representation.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein show that helped redefine American musical theater, follows farm girl Laurey as she is courted by rival suitors — a cowboy and a farm hand — in 1906.Set on the frontier where love, laughter, and rivalry collide, this timeless favorite features unforgettable songs like Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re in Love, and the title song, Oklahoma!.
BaRPG takes the fun of tabletop role playing games and drinking to take audiences on a brand new and original adventure every show Mature Audiences Only: This show is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years of age.
Nerd culture has given us some amazing characters over the years, and television, movies, comics, and books have given us nuanced, deep, and emotionally stirring storylines. This is not that.
EFF Live! features local artists reading the best of the worst of online erotic fanfiction for your amusement and horror. So if you've ever wanted to hear about a certain time travelling doctor get freaky with an alien, or Gotham's favorite Caped Crusader have a sordid love affair with The Penguin, this oddball, hilarious evening of "theatre" might be for you. It's gonna get weird. Join us?
