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Altoona Community Theatre Plans Ahead With Virtual Performances and More
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Altoona Mirror has reported on the ways in which Altoona Community Theatrea??s Board of Trustees president James Watt is helping to keep ATC up, running, and thriving during the health crisis. 
Shining Light Announces Online Event, CREATIONS OF A CAGED BIRD
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Shining Light has announced the premiere weekend of Creations of a Caged Bird, an innovative collaborative arts project between incarcerated people and professional artists.
BWW Review: CHEKHOV COMEDY: LOVE HURTS! at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson - September 13, 2020
'Chekhov Comedy: Love Hurts!', featuring The Marriage Proposal and The Boor, is the first live show for Gamut Theatre since the pandemic temporarily shut down theatres and other entertainment venues across the region in March.
Ephrata Performing Arts Center Hosts Online Auction In October
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Ephrata Performing Arts Center (and the entire performing arts community) is experiencing the financial impact of COVID-19. Through the 'EPAC is Essential' campaign, they are asking the community to support EPAC in whatever way they can, as we navigate this moment together, and work towards bringing these essential stories back to our stage in 2021.
Pennsylvania Dance Teacher Arrested For Having Sexual Relationship With a Teenage Student
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
A 22-year-old dance teacher has been arrested in Pennsylvania for having a sexual relationship with a teenage student.
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces Auditions For Upcoming Digital Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Hershey Area Playhouse is presenting a selection of heart-felt and funny short-form works by both early career and established playwrights, including two premieres.
Open Stage's 35th Season Will Be Free And Entirely Online
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Open Stage presents the 2020-2021 season with completely free access to all virtual shows.
Hershey Area Playhouse Features HAMILTON Costume Designer in GIVE BACK TO BROADWAY Workshop
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Hershey Area Playhouse is continuing its Give Back to Broadway Workshop, partnering with professionals who are currently displaced by the closing of Broadway. Up next, on September 14, Jennifer Raskopf, assistant costume designer on Hamilton, will be the featured guest.
Phoenix Theatre Announces All Digital 20-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
The Phoenix Theatre is going all out for a virtual second season. The company's new season will take place entirely online and will include a full line-up of bold classic plays, a fun tribute to William Shakespeare, and a holiday concert.
Growing With Music Becomes Branch Of CVSM
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Cumberland Valley School of Music expanded into Greencastle and acquired Growing with Music, 42 Center Square, Greencastle, PA. This location will serve as an extension of CVSM which is located on the campus of Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. 
Gettysburg Community Theatre Remembers September 11 with WAR AT HOME
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
Gettysburg Community Theatre, a non-profit 501c3 organization in historic downtown Gettysburg, PA, now in their 12th Season, has been closed to the public since March 16, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and pivoted completely to virtual programming rather than in person camps, classes, rehearsals and performances.
State Theatre Center For the Arts Cancels All Remaining 2020 Performances
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
State Theatre Center For the Arts has postponed all remaining shows originally scheduled for 2020.
The Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy Launches Junior Performance for Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
The Hershey Area Playhouse has announced their fall Theatre Academy session with a junior musical performance for grades 4 through 12.
Sayre Theatre Will Reopen Thursday With TENET
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
The Sayre Theatre will reopen Thursday after five months of closure.
Gamut Theatre's In-Person Fall Season Kicks Off With CHEKHOV COMEDY: LOVE HURTS
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
With health and safety protocols in effect,  Gamut Theatre kicks off its in person fall season this month. Performed by a cohort of the company's core company of actors, Chekhov Comedy: Love Hurts! opens September 12 and tickets are on sale now.
BWW Review: AN ISOLATED INCIDENT at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - August 30, 2020
An Isolated Incident is a delightful who-done-it. And Then There Were None for the Zoom era, An Isolated Incident is written and directed by Paige Hoke for Theatre Arts for Everyone (TAFE) based in York, PA.
The Pharmacy Theatre Presents Project Runway's Brittany Allen In Online Masterclass
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2020
Join us a one hour online masterclass with Brittany Allen focusing on fashion design, garment construction, and sustainability. Masterclass is 9/12/2020 from 5pm to 6pm EST.
Penn State Altoona's Ivyside Dance Ensemble Will Hold Auditions Next Week
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Penn State Altoona's concert dance company, Ivyside Dance Ensemble, will hold auditions next week.
The Scranton Fringe Festival Presents FRINGE UNDER GLASS
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
After canceling their six annual festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scranton Fringe Festival has announced Fringe Under Glass, an innovative walking tour of live performing arts to be staged behind the windows of various downtown Scranton storefronts from Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.
Erie School Officials Look For Ways to Safely Offer School Plays and Band Concerts
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Erie-region school officials are beginning to look for ways to safely offer extracurriculars like plays and band concerts.
Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy Launches Fall Session And Junior Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
The Hershey Area Playhouse is announcing their fall Theatre Academy session with an in-person acting class for students in grades 1 through 3 and a junior musical, We are Monsters, for grades 4 through 12.
Majestic Theater Announces Streaming Movies At Home and Curbside Popcorn Sales
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater is excited to announce two new programs in September as part of its efforts to safely offer new patron services while remaining closed due to the pandemic. MAJESTIC MOVIES AT HOME will launch Tuesday, Sept. 1, and offer patrons the opportunity to stream first-run independent art films online, anytime while supporting the theater.
Powerhouse Performers Take The Stage In Lancaster Drive In Concert And Parade
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
A live band takes the stage.  That alone sounds like a bit of nostalgia for a pre-COVID era. 
Gettysburg Community Theatre to Remain Closed Through the End of 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Gettysburg Community Theatre, a non-profit 501c3 organization in historic downtown Gettysburg, PA, now in their 12th Season, has been closed to the public since March 16, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bird in Hand Stage to Present THE GUT LIFE
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Bird in Hand Stage has announced the opening of The G?oeT Life!, an engaging new show from Blue Gate Musicals. This live interactive 90-minute experience will entertain, educate and enlighten with its insights into the 'plain' life of depth, beauty and lighthearted joy as told by Simon and Eliza Yoder.

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