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Upstart Arts

140 N. Beaver St.
York, PA 17403

Upstart Arts is a theatre in York, PA.

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Review: THE TEMPEST at Gamut Theatre

Review: THE TEMPEST at Gamut Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson · October 4, 2026

Gamut has created a visually stunning work of art with their production of The Tempest. Director Diego Sandino’s interpretation of The Tempest is creative and refreshing.…

Review: BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Review: BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg · October 3, 2026

While Beautiful might not be a perfect production, it has a lot to offer.  Anyone who is a fan of the singer-songwriter era of the early 1970’s will be especially appreciative of its score.  It features tunes that have stood the test of time.  Even fifty years later, it is easy to understand wh…

Review: THE BIRDS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

Review: THE BIRDS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson · October 3, 2026

If you enjoy a psychologically intense show that will leave you wondering how you would react in such dire circumstances, this is the show for you. Get your dose of spine-tingling chills this October with The Birds at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg.…

Review: RAGTIME at Fulton Theatre

Review: RAGTIME at Fulton Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg · September 27, 2026

Fulton’s season opener of Ragtime is more relevant now than ever. The show seamlessly blends timely social issues and soaring melodies into a story of America that is heavy yet hopeful.…

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Susquehanna Stage

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Susquehanna Stage

by Jason Davis · September 27, 2026

Susquehanna Stage’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Jeremy Patterson, is a creative, energetic, laugh-out-loud reinvention of Shakespeare’s classic. Transporting the action to New Orleans, complete with jazz and Southern charm, Patterson gives the familiar comedy a fresh personality tha…

Review: THE FABLE FESTIVAL AND MOTHER GOOSED at DreamWrights

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: HAROLD AND MAUDE at Open Stage

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

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

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.…

Past Shows

18 total · showing 1–10

Chekhov One Acts

FeaturedChekhov One Acts

Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2026

Upstart Arts once again brings you the plays no one else will. This time, enjoy a suite of Anton Chekhov's one act farces and follies. Upstart Arts once again brings you plays you may not be aware of but certainly want to experience. Anton Chekhov, legendary for tragicomedies...

Othello

FeaturedOthello

Nov 22 – Nov 23, 2025

Upstart Arts presents a staged reading of William Shakespeare's searing assault on the fragility of love and trust

Something Fresh

Something Fresh

May 10 – Jun 7, 2025

On Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 7 p.m. EDT, Upstart Arts will premiere the first chapter of Something Fresh, a three-part radio play. Michelle Denise Norton has adapted and directed P. G. Wodehouse's Something Fresh, the first book of the hilarious adventures set at Lord Emsworth's...

Wyrd Sisters

FeaturedWyrd Sisters

Feb 22 – Feb 23, 2025

In Sir Terry Pratchett’s Shakespearean spoof (adapted by Stephen Briggs), three Discworld witches cheerfully conspire to rescue the heir of the foully murdered king of Lancre and place him on the throne, while the usurping Duke and Duchess try to manipulate a wandering troupe of...

Pygmalion

FeaturedPygmalion

Feb 24

A challenging, classic battle of strong wills brought to contemporary life. Comic jousting in every exchange.

The Case Of Charles Augustus Milverton

The Case Of Charles Augustus Milverton

Dec 2

Sherlock Holmes's adventures as a contemporary crime podcast. Dr. John Watson brings a fresh tale to AC Doyle's Twilight Thriller Radio. Twilight Thriller Radio is bringing you the next installment of our contemporary crime podcast starring the Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes, as...

The Trail To Oregon

FeaturedThe Trail To Oregon

Jul 14 – Jul 16, 2023

Three free performances: 6:30 p.m. July 14 at Gifford Pinchot State Park, Conewago Day Use Area; 6:30 p.m. July 15, John Rudy County Park; and 3 p.m. July 16, St. John's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Beaver St., York. Join Upstart Arts for its first musical production, The Trail to...

The Misanthrope

FeaturedThe Misanthrope

Feb 25

Join us for Molière's clever anatomy of Alceste, unafraid to affront all of Paris. And helpless against the charms of the lively Célimène. As Paris bustles around him, Alceste picks at its flaws, revealing his own. A modern staging of a classic farce, with a bonus Shakespearean...

A Woman Of No Importance

FeaturedA Woman Of No Importance

Feb 26

A Woman Of No Importance brings the wit and social insight of The Importance Of Being Earnest to a story that resonates with challenges women still face in society today.

The Adventure Of The Devil's Foot

The Adventure Of The Devil's Foot

Oct 28

A modern take on one of Sherlock Holme's creepiest cases, The Cornwall Horror. Dr. John Watson visits the Twilight Thriller Radio crime podcast and host A.C. Doyle gets surprising details from Watson's recordings at the time. Who is the mystery killer that drives strong men to...

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