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DREAMWRIGHTS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

100 Carlisle Ave
York, PA 17401

Upcoming Shows

Hadestown Teen Edition
Hadestown Teen Edition
Jun 5 – Jun 14, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents Hadestown: Teen Edition, with music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell.Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your...

Love, Loss, & Letting Go
Apr 24 – Jun 14, 2026

Love, Loss, & Letting Go is a curated visual art exhibition at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts in York, Pennsylvania, running April 24 through June...

Clybourne Park
Clybourne Park
Oct 16 – Oct 24, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris.Two generations. One house. Fifty years apart. In this sharp, darkly funny play, neighbors clash...

Mame
Mame
Dec 11 – Dec 20, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents Mame, with book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman.When young Patrick...


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Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Theatre Harrisburg


by Andrea Stephenson - June 13, 2026

From the very first note of the “Prologue” the cast captures the audience’s attention with their gorgeous vocals. There are so many relatable moments in this production, all of which are brilliantly performed....

Review: HADESTOWN - TEEN EDITION at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - June 13, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Moses Banks. She showcased her powerful vocals and brought some sass into the character of Hermes. Ray Baer portrayed the soft and sensitive side of Orpheus as he tried to save Eurydice from the underworld. Joy Ellis portrayed Eurydice with spunk,...

Review: THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS at Orpheus Theatre


by Becky Winter - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS at Orpheus Theatre?...

Review: HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - June 06, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Elijah Barlett. His strong vocals and charisma gets our attention and introduces us to the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. In addition to acting and singing, Jacob Cunningham, played the guitar as well for his performance of Orpheus. Caitlin Shor...

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Gamut Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - June 06, 2026

The entire cast clearly enjoys their work on this production, which comes through in the energy they put into their characters....

Review: CHOIR BOY at EPAC


by Rich Mehrenberg - May 31, 2026

Choir Boy might best be described as a play with music.  There are multiple songs throughout the show.  The members of the student choir have remarkable harmony together.  The vocals were lush.  To be honest, the singing in this production was as good or better than some of the recent Ephrata mu...

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg


by Andrea Stephenson - May 30, 2026

This production of Sweeney Todd at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is the perfect mix of comedy and spine-tingling horror. The intimate setting at LTM suits the atmosphere of the show, making the audience feel as though they are part of the story....

Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Open Stage


by Andrea Stephenson - May 24, 2026

The production of The Boys in the Band at Open Stage may be one of the most emotionally intense performances of the season. The two-hour run time doesn’t feel nearly that long as the actors breathe life into the characters and their stories....

Review: ALL SHOOK UP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater


by Rich Mehrenberg - May 23, 2026

Judging by audience reaction, many theatergoers were thoroughly entertained, even if the show’s intentionally broad comedic style was not my cup of tea....

Review: HENRY IV, PART I at Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - May 23, 2026

Even those who may not be as familiar with Shakespeare’s historical plays will find something of interest in Henry IV, Part 1—whether it be the comedic dialogue, the political intrigue, or the fast-paced fighting....

Past Shows

Hadestown Teen Edition
Hadestown Teen Edition
Jun 5 – Jun 14, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents Hadestown: Teen Edition, with music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell.Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your...

Love, Loss, & Letting Go
Apr 24 – Jun 14, 2026

Love, Loss, & Letting Go is a curated visual art exhibition at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts in York, Pennsylvania, running April 24 through June...

Eurydice
Eurydice
Apr 24 – May 2, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl.The ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is reimagined through Eurydice’s eyes in this poetic, dreamlike...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]
Mar 13 – Mar 21, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.All of Shakespeare’s...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Feb 6 – Feb 15, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts is proud to present two versions of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream: a one-hour production and a 30-minute...

Elf the Musical, JR!
Elf the Musical, JR!
Dec 12 – Dec 21, 2025

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with Elf The Musical Jr.! This heartwarming and hilarious musical follows Buddy, a human raised by elves, on his journey...

Agatha Christies’ Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christies’ Murder on the Orient Express
Oct 31 – Nov 9, 2025

Step aboard the legendary Orient Express and join Hercule Poirot as he faces one of his most confounding cases yet! This thrilling Agatha Christie mystery...

The WONDER in ALICE
The WONDER in ALICE
Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2025

Step into a poetic, playful reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and experience a theatrical journey like no other.The adventure begins the moment you arrive, as...

Once on This Island
Once on This Island
Jun 6 – Jun 15, 2025

Once on This Island transports audiences to a tropical paradise where love, destiny, and myth collide. This Tony Award-winning musical weaves an enchanting tale of Ti...

The Neverending Story
The Neverending Story
Apr 25 – May 4, 2025

Enter the magical world of Fantasia, where a young boy named Bastian discovers the power of imagination and bravery in his quest to save a...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mar 21 – Mar 29, 2025

Dive into the mind of Christopher Boone, a brilliant 15-year-old who sees the world in a truly unique way. When a neighborhood mystery leads him...

Puffs
Puffs
Feb 7 – Feb 16, 2025

Discover the hilarious and heartwarming story of the Puffs, a group of magical students who, well… aren’t exactly heroes. Puffs is a witty, parody-filled adventure that follows...

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Feb 7 – Feb 16, 2025

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a comedic exploration of life at a familiar wizarding school,...

A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Dec 8 – Dec 18, 2023

The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the...

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Oct 6 – Oct 15, 2023

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels...

In The Heights
In The Heights
Jun 9 – Jun 18, 2023

“An exuberant, animated shrine to the importance of family ties and being faithful to where you come from.” – Ben Brantley, The New York TimesNominated for 13...

THE STINKY CHEESEMAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES
THE STINKY CHEESEMAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES
Mar 24 – Apr 2, 2023

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...

BOEING BOEING
BOEING BOEING
Feb 2 – Feb 5, 2023

This 1960’s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline...

Sounds of Spring: A Musical Review
Sounds of Spring: A Musical Review
May 6

Join us for an evening of musical celebration as we host a cabaret featuring songs from our 25 year catalogue.Directed by Amanda Nowell, Rodd Robertson,...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 10 – Dec 19, 2021

A Christmas Carol is the tale of our favorite holiday miser, Scrooge, who is visited by four spirits, including his old business partner Jacob Marley...

Silhouettes of Service
Silhouettes of Service
Nov 11

Winner of the 2016 Community Impact Award from UNC-Chapel Hill, Silhouettes of Service is a 75-minute solo verbatim theatre piece derived from 26 interviews of...

Next Fall
Next Fall
Nov 4 – Nov 7, 2021

While the plays central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke, Next Fall goes beyond a typical love story. This timely and...

Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical
Oct 8 – Oct 17, 2021

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Once upon a time, there was a little...

Company
Company
Aug 20 – Aug 22, 2021

Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and...

West Side Story, School Edition
West Side Story, School Edition
Jun 17 – Jun 27, 2021

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and powerful, poignant, and timely love stories...

Company
Company
Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2020

Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and...

West Side Story
West Side Story
Jun 12 – Jun 21, 2020

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and powerful, poignant, and timely love stories...

Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2020

On the outskirts of town stands a ramshackle house. It may not seem like much til you peek through the railingsthen, theres a horse on...

Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World
Mar 26 – Mar 29, 2020

This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade,...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2020

Set in the land of Narnia, this story faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch...

Almost, Maine
Almost, Maine
Feb 7 – Feb 9, 2020

A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope...

Prancer
Prancer
Dec 13 – Dec 22, 2019

Young Jessica Riggs family has fallen on hard times. Still, she keeps her belief in Santa Claus and the idea that there are miracles in...

A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Oct 25 – Nov 3, 2019

This musical, based on the classic novel, takes us on an unforgettable journey from the confines of Victorian England to lively Africa. Separated from her...

These Shining Lives
These Shining Lives
Oct 25 – Nov 3, 2019

This play chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her...

Brilliant Traces
Brilliant Traces
Oct 3 – Oct 6, 2019

In a remote cabin in Alaska, Rosannah DeLuce, a distraught woman who has fled all the way from Arizona to escape her impending marriage, visits...

RENT, School Edition
RENT, School Edition
Jun 13 – Jun 23, 2019

Set in the East Village of New York City, this musical is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of...

Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
May 31 – Jun 2, 2019

This moving play is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor....

The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
May 9 – May 12, 2019

Based on a page from an old travel book, Percy follows her dreams to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself...

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Aug 9 – Apr 18, 2019

This comedy examines friendship, love, disguises, mistaken identity and all that silliness that happens on our quest for happiness in life. Valentine, Proteus, Julia, and...

Becky's New Car
Becky's New Car
Aug 2 – Aug 12, 2018

Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no...

The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
Dec 14 – Dec 15, 2017

The Winter’s Tale takes audiences on a journey from the icy depths of winter into the beautiful, exciting rebirth of spring. Written in the twilight...

The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap
Aug 11 – Aug 20, 2017

Agatha Christie's most popular murder mystery. The 60 year old, West End version is the longest running show, of any type, of all time....

Videos


A Night with Janis Joplin in Central Pennsylvania A Night with Janis Joplin
Gretna Theatre (6/18-6/21)
Hadestown Teen Edition in Central Pennsylvania Hadestown Teen Edition
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (6/05-6/14)
Weird Al Yankovic in Central Pennsylvania Weird Al Yankovic
Bryce Jordan Center (10/11-10/11)
Revolutionary Rendezvous with Rachel Revere in Central Pennsylvania Revolutionary Rendezvous with Rachel Revere
The U.S. Army War College (7/09-7/09)
Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family - Venue Premium Tickets in Central Pennsylvania Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family - Venue Premium Tickets
York Barbican (4/04-4/04)
Tuck Everlasting The Musical in Central Pennsylvania Tuck Everlasting The Musical
Salt & Light Theatre for the Performing Arts (7/15-7/18)
Disney Princess - the Concert - Venue Premium Tickets in Central Pennsylvania Disney Princess - the Concert - Venue Premium Tickets
York Barbican (4/09-4/09)
Goo Goo Dolls in Central Pennsylvania Goo Goo Dolls
The Pavilion At Montage Mountain (9/05-9/05)
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Central Pennsylvania THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Lebanon Community Theatre (7/16-7/26)
Trainspotting The Musical in Central Pennsylvania Trainspotting The Musical
Grand Opera House, York (11/09-11/14)