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Andrea Stephenson

Andrea Stephenson’s love of music and theatre was nurtured by her parents. She started performing as a singer and actor in elementary school, and her passion for the performing arts grew throughout the years. As a psychology student at Juniata College, Andrea performed with a touring choir and founded a Musical Theatre Club. It was during this time that she explored life behind the scenes as a stage manager and as a director. After a bit of a theatre drought while getting her Ph.D. in Philosophy, Andrea returned to central PA and jumped into the community theatre scene at The Belmont Theatre in York. Since then, she has become involved in shows at Gettysburg Community Theatre, Hanover Little Theatre, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, and Theatre Harrisburg.

Along with appearing on stage, Andrea has stage managed and directed multiple shows over the last ten years. Her favorite acting experiences include portraying Florence in The Odd Couple (Female Version), Sister James in Doubt, and Vivian Snustad in The Church Basement Ladies. She has directed over 15 shows; among her directing credits are Sex Please, We're SixtyGirls' WeekendRing of Fire; Love, Sex, and the IRS; Charlie Brown Christmas; Polyester; Drinking Habits; and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. In her non-theatre life, Andrea works as an optician. She loves writing reviews under the careful supervision of her cats.




LEARN MORE ABOUT Andrea Stephenson

First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

Next to Normal



BWW Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] at Gettysburg Community Theatre
BWW Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] at Gettysburg Community Theatre
March 12, 2022

This is the perfect show for those who struggled through Shakespeare in school or for anyone who just needs a good laugh. Audiences can enjoy this mad-cap romp through Shakespeare at Gettysburg Community Theatre through March 20th.

BWW Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
BWW Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
February 26, 2022

Between the talented cast and the well-designed set, blocking, lighting, and sound, this is a production that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Visit ltmpa.com to get your tickets for this thrilling performance of Wait Until Dark.

BWW Review: ECHOES OF VOICES OF THE EIGHTH at Sankofa African American Theatre Company At Gamut Theatre
BWW Review: ECHOES OF VOICES OF THE EIGHTH at Sankofa African American Theatre Company At Gamut Theatre
February 19, 2022

Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group bring an unique, uplifting, and thought-provoking experience to audiences with their production of Echoes of Voices of the Eighth: Stories from Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward. It is an illuminating play filled with history, heart, and hope.

BWW Review: THE MAD ONES at Open Stage
BWW Review: THE MAD ONES at Open Stage
February 13, 2022

This production of The Mad Ones is full of heart, reminding us all that those who leave us live on in our memories and in the way in which we honor them in our lives. The performance from the cast and crew at Open Stage works its way into the hearts and minds of the audience.

BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theatre Harrisburg
BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theatre Harrisburg
February 12, 2022

Directed by Winnona Piazza and Music Director Mitchell Sensenig, this production of The Secret Garden is, in a word, gorgeous. It is an authentic, emotional, skillful production that brings this classic tale of love, loss, renewal, and hope to life. Do not miss this beautiful show by Theatre Harrisburg at the Whitaker Center.

BWW Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
BWW Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
January 29, 2022

The cast and crew at DreamWrights deserve a round of applause for taking on Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, dealing with its difficult but important themes, and presenting an authentic and well-designed performance. Find information about tickets as well as a recorded Community Conversation about the show and its themes at www.dreamwrights.org.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
January 16, 2022

The entire cast and crew of Sweeney Todd deserve a round of applause for their performance. While this production is sold out, be sure to catch the theatre’s upcoming performances at Gettysburg Community Theatre.

BWW Review: THE LION IN WINTER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
BWW Review: THE LION IN WINTER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
January 15, 2022

The play is well-written, and it requires a talented cast and crew to draw the audience into the time and place, to bring out the intricacies of the characters, and to delve into the complex relationships between them. Director Stephen Hensel and his cast and crew do not disappoint. This is a performance you will not want to miss.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Players On High At The Carlisle Theatre
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Players On High At The Carlisle Theatre
December 18, 2021

In their endeavor to offer a new take on an old and beloved story, the Players on High at Carlisle Theatre have absolutely hit their mark with their production of A Christmas Carol. You only have two more chances to see this extraordinary production, so visit https://carlisletheatre.showare.com/ to get your tickets now!

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
December 10, 2021

This holiday season, audiences can enjoy a fresh take on A Christmas Carol by Barbara Field at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts December 10-19. Visit www.dreamwrights.org for tickets to enjoy this unique and heartwarming production of a holiday favorite.

BWW Review: A LITTLE WOMEN CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
BWW Review: A LITTLE WOMEN CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
November 28, 2021

Little Women is a beloved novel that has captured the hearts and minds of many over the years. Highlighting various portions of the story, Stephen Joseph Burke’s play A Little Women Christmas is a tale of hope, faith, family, and love. A story for all ages, this play takes center stage at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg November 27-December 12.

BWW Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Hanover Little Theatre
BWW Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Hanover Little Theatre
November 13, 2021

The Savannah Sipping Society is Hanover Little Theatre’s first live show in almost two years, and it is well worth the wait. It is also the perfect show for these times—many of us have faced uncertainty, loss, and the struggle of rediscovering who we are and who we want to be—difficulties the characters in this show face with much humor and grace.

BWW Interview: Gregory DeCandia of SILHOUETTES OF SERVICE at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
BWW Interview: Gregory DeCandia of SILHOUETTES OF SERVICE at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
November 10, 2021

Silhouettes of Service, a play created and performed by Gregory DeCandia, Artistic Director of DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, will be produced at DreamWrights for one night only on Veteran’s Day, November 11th. It was created from interviews with soldiers from World War II through the present.

BWW Interview: Chad-Alan Carr of ALL TOGETHER NOW! at Gettysburg Community Theatre
BWW Interview: Chad-Alan Carr of ALL TOGETHER NOW! at Gettysburg Community Theatre
November 9, 2021

Music Theatre International (MTI) has created All Together Now! as an opportunity for theatres around the world to raise funds to support their continued survival in their communities and to remind everyone how vital the arts are to our lives.

BWW Interview: Dale Given of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
BWW Interview: Dale Given of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
November 7, 2021

Based on the beloved classic movie, Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street is a timeless tale for audiences of all ages. Join the cast and crew at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for the story of six-year-old Susan Walker and Kris Kringle November 11-December 23.

BWW Review: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS at Gamut Theatre Group
BWW Review: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS at Gamut Theatre Group
November 7, 2021

Gamut Theatre is known for its creative adaptations of classic tales. November 6-28, audiences can enjoy Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, written by Harrisburg’s own Sean Adams and directed by Melissa Nicholson.

BWW Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Oyster Mill Playhouse
BWW Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Oyster Mill Playhouse
November 6, 2021

Barefoot in the Park is a wonderful play that reminds us all that it is important to listen to one another, to fight for love, and to sometimes learn to let go a little. For a delightful performance by a stellar cast and crew that will make you laugh from beginning to end, get your tickets for Oyster Mill’s production of Barefoot in the Park.

BWW Interview: Jaci Keagy of NEXT FALL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
BWW Interview: Jaci Keagy of NEXT FALL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
November 1, 2021

Next Fall takes center stage at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts for one weekend only, November 4-7. Ultimately, it is a love story, encompassing romantic, familial, and platonic love. It’s about faith—not just religious faith, but faith in others, faith in the unknown, and faith in relationships. It is a beautiful story.

BWW Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Theatre Harrisburg
BWW Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Theatre Harrisburg
October 24, 2021

The SpongeBob Musical is the first production of Theatre Harrisburg’s 96th season, and audiences can enjoy this optimistic and uplifting show October 22-November 7.

BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
October 23, 2021

Autumn has a way of sparking the imagination and has inspired books, movies, and plays. Classic works, like Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, are a staple of the season. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg invites audiences to their production of Frankenstein now through October 31.



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