As You Like It, the tenth annual production of the Young Acting Company, is a collaboration between Gamut’s Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre, Harrisburg Shakespeare Company, and the Gamut Theatre Academy (GTA).  Adapted by Gamut’s Executive Director,Melissa Nicholson, the cast of As You Like It is comprised of both former and current students of the GTA program, as well as students who have no experience with Gamut Theatre. 
The performance features singing, dancing, staged combat, live music, and the irreverent humor that the Popcorn Hat Players are known for.

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“We are going to be the kids you read about in textbooks.” - Emma Gonzales, Stoneman-Douglas High School shooting survivor and American activist      

Inspired by the social and political rise of the youth of America, this devised piece centers on the struggles, challenges, and frustrations of the rising generation. Open Stage partners with local teenagers and improv comedy artist and teacher Jennie Adams to create a piece of theatre inspired by and reacting to the issues that face this generation of young people.

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The OSHKids Performance Company presents an adaptation of Madeline L'Engle's classic novel.

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The Open Stage of Harrisburg Teen Studio presents Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical a rock musical loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. 

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The imaginative creators of Seussical bring one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved tales to life in The Emperor’s New Clothes.

 

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In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students

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It seems that no one can teach the spoiled princess how to behave a little nicer.  Then one day when she is playing with her ball down by the pond, she meets a mysterious frog – a mysterious, talking frog!  Can he succeed where mere mortals fail? 

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Gamut Theatre presents its highly anticipated educational outreach production of Julius Caesar.  One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Julius Caesar depicts the political conspiracy that leads to the assassination of one of the most powerful and successful leaders of the Roman Empire and the aftermath of this chilling historical event.  The play explores hubris vs. humility and friendship vs. patriotism.

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Voices of F.E.W. is a one-woman theatrical performance that chronicles the life of Frances Ellen Watkins-Harper, a pioneering social activist and abolitionist. Frances engages the audience through storytelling of her journey through life during the nineteenth century as an abolitionist, poet, lecturer, suffragette and champion for social change.

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The Wolves are a champion soccer team that play once a week during the winter in a nameless Midwest town. This staggering slice-of-life play is a gripping, poignant and fiery glimpse into the lives of nine adolescent girls. *Performances now extended through March 10*

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There is something about the accumulation of power that is beguiling and terrifying. Such is the story of Willie Stark, the small-town, self-educated Louisiana lawyer who builds a political machine to raise himself to ever greater heights in the eyes and the hearts of the most humble and bereft of hope. In the process he becomes a hero to some, a tyrant to others, and a grinding force of destruction to all those unfortunate enough to be cogs in his machine.

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You know ‘em, you love ‘em — Make plans to see TMI Improv in February! One night only!!

TMI is Gamut Theatre Group’s in-house improv comedy troupe, and is peopled by some of the most decent, charming and sweet-smelling folk you’d ever want to meet. Founded in 2007, TMI specializes in long- and short-form, character-driven improv, where simple suggestions from the audience pave the way for improvised journeys that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

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Start the new year with new comedy — Make plans to see TMI Improv in January! One night only!!

TMI is Gamut Theatre Group’s in-house improv comedy troupe, and is peopled by some of the most decent, charming and sweet-smelling folk you’d ever want to meet. Founded in 2007, TMI specializes in long- and short-form, character-driven improv, where simple suggestions from the audience pave the way for improvised journeys that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

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This hilarious new musical comes complete with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and enough twists and turns to make even the most experienced wedding planner throw up his hands and say “Holy Matrimony!”

 

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A group of guests gathered in a country house finds themselves cut off by a snow storm. To their horror, they discover that one of their party is a murderer.  Who can it be?  One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, heart-pounding moment, the identity and the motives of the guilty party – or parties(??) -- are finally revealed.

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Join us for this salute to dramatist W.S. Gilbert, and composer Arthur Sullivan, in an all-new musical revue directed and produced by Theatre Harrisburg’s very own Artistic Director Emeritus, Mr. Tom Hostetter.

 

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Old stories are made new in Popcorn Hat’s hilarious adaptation of the classic Greek myths. Meet famous characters such as Hercules, Pandora, Zeus, Persephone, and King Midas with his golden touch!   Laugh and learn about some of the most famous stories from our past!

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Authorized by the Zappa estate, this world premiere is an experiential rock concert showcasing Frank Zappa's early works from 1966 to 1972, including includes the classic Zappa and the Mother of Invention songs Plastic People, Dirty Love, Who Are The Brain Police and many others.

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Join the Popcorn Hat Players for our 26th annual New Year’s Eve Party for children where we countdown to NOON instead of midnight! The party is so big it’s held at the Sunoco Performance Theater at the Whitaker Center. Tickets include admission to the show, noisemakers, party hats, and a Hawaiian lei. Enjoy this year’s show, Hansel and Gretel!

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