Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg

About the Theatre

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg strives to provide high-quality entertainment in an intimate setting to mid-state audiences, while simultaneously educating and enriching the lives of volunteer directors, performers, production crews, and audiences. As a non-profit all volunteer organization, LTM’s purpose is to promote the highest standards in production and appreciation of the theatre arts. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

COMEDY & GUEST PERFORMANCES

Aug 28 – Jun 5, 2027

Improv Sketches; Comedy/Music Guests

THE BIRDS

Oct 2 – Oct 18, 2026

In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds. They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace – there’s no electricity and little food, and a nearby neighbor may still be alive and watching them. Another refugee, the...

JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS!

Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026

Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan...

Little Acts @ LTM

Jan 22 – Feb 7, 2027

LTM’s inaugural one-act festival featuring multiple short, self-contained plays, typically 10–45 minutes each, performed over a three week period. Our festival will spotlight emerging playwrights, directors, and actors, allowing them to showcase new work and creative...

THE SHARK IS BROKEN

Mar 19 – Apr 4, 2027

The historic first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed – but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with dueling co-stars, unpredictable weather and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

May 14 – May 30, 2027

When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical farce. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical...

Articles

Review: THE FABLE FESTIVAL AND MOTHER GOOSED at DreamWrights

by Sandra Harberger · September 19, 2026

DreamWrights presents a double feature with The Fable Festival and Mother Goosed on stage from September 18th to 27th under the direction of Hannah Kuhn. The Fable Festival and Mother Goosed is filled with animals and nursery rhymes gone wrong. It is perfect for families with children. It’s also…

Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Hanover Little Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson · September 18, 2026

Audiences looking for a fun evening of light-hearted entertainment, will thoroughly enjoy Hanover Little Theatre’s production of Once Upon a Mattress.…

Review: HAROLD AND MAUDE at Open Stage

by Rich Mehrenberg · September 13, 2026

This show is an excellent season opener for the theater.  It celebrates non-comformity and an appreciation for life. Playing now through September 26th. Carpe Diem!  …

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ephrata Performing Arts Center

by Rich Mehrenberg · September 5, 2026

Director, Ben Galosi keeps the laughs coming in this 90 minute intermission-free show.  The humor is derived not only from the characters’ excessively bleeding hearts, but also hilariously random moments of aggressive chaos and mayhem.  A special salute to the EPAC stage crew who have a lot of c…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Theatre Harrisburg

by Andrea Stephenson · September 5, 2026

This is a production that will make you laugh and cry, that reminds us of both the worst parts of being human and the best most inspiring parts of being human. Come From Away at Theatre Harrisburg is a show you do not want to miss.…

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg · August 23, 2026

Amy Marie McCleary serves the production well in her dual role as director and choreographer.  I recently reviewed the national tour of Pretty Woman, and I strongly preferred the pace, energy, and sets of the Dutch Apple production.…

Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL at Keystone Theatrics At West Shore Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson · August 22, 2026

While these women are incredible individually, what really makes Beehive shine is the way they work together. Their harmonies are absolutely gorgeous, their dance moves are in synch, and they move seamlessly from one scene and song to the next.…

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson · August 15, 2026

This production of The Taming of the Shrew at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is highly creative and successfully makes this classic piece accessible to modern audiences.…

Review: ONE STOPLIGHT TOWN at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

by Sandra Harberger · August 15, 2026

Kevin Alvarnaz gave a strong performance as the town’s handyman. He was humble, filled with inspirational one-liners, and loved by the whole town. He embraced the stoplight and saw it as a symbol. Fighting against change was Barb, played by Karen Leclaire. She rallied against the stoplight in …

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Susquehanna Stage

by Jason Davis · August 3, 2026

Susquehanna Stage's *The Drowsy Chaperone* is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy packed with standout performances, infectious energy, and nonstop fun. A must-see celebration of live theater. …

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

Aug 7 – Aug 23, 2026

In Padua, Baptista is a wealthy gentleman with two daughters. The youngest, ‘mild’ Bianca, has many suitors, including Hortensio and Gremio. Her older sister Katherina, or Kate, seems to terrify men, and no one wants to marry her. Baptista insists that Bianca cannot marry until...

SWEENEY TODD • THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

May 29 – Jun 14, 2026

Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Apr 10 – Apr 26, 2026

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous...

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN]

Feb 27 – Mar 15, 2026

Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Jan 16 – Feb 1, 2026

Winner of the 1949 Tony Award® for Best Play and the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

TINY TIM'S CHRISTMAS CAROL

Nov 28 – Dec 14, 2025

Tiny Tim is determined to have his father home for Christmas day even if it means teaching Ebenezer Scrooge a lesson in Christmas cheer!

MORIARTY • A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE

Oct 10 – Oct 26, 2025

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has danger—and laughter!—around every corner.

DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP?

Aug 29 – Sep 13, 2025

Focusing on eight children during their Catholic elementary and high school education in the 1950s, this hilarious musical captures the funniest aspects of youthful growing pains and the trying moments of adolescence. Every number tickles the funny bone of anyone who ever went...

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

May 23 – Jun 8, 2025

There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres—and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew. “The Great...

Jeffrey

Apr 4 – Apr 19, 2025

Jeffrey, a gay actor/waiter, has sworn off sex after too many bouts with his partners about what is “safe” and what is not. In gay New York, though, sex is not something you can avoid. Whether catering a ditzy socialite’s “Hoe-down for AIDS” or cruising at a funeral; at the gym...