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Is currently directing and designing PETER AND THE STARCATCHER for Keystone Theatrics at Allenberry Playhouse. He has been involved with Open Stage of Harrisburg for many years, appearing in AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, ANGELS IN AMERICA (1&2), THE GLASS MENAGERIE, 8, BURN THIS, WHEN SHE DANCED, GROSS INDECENCY, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LENANNE, twice directed their production of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK and recently designed AH, WILDERNESS! For Theatre Harrisburg he has directed their productions of THE WHIPPING MAN, THE MAN WHO KILLED THE CURE, LEND ME A TENOR, LEADING LADIES, MISTER ROBERTS, THE DINING ROOM, LOVE LETTERS, DRACULA, and the holiday radio plays: MERRY CHRISTMAS GEORGE BAILEY, THE BISHOP'S WIFE, and MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. He has also appeared in their productions of GREATER TUNA, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, GREAT EXPECTATIONS, THE LION IN WINTER, A FEW GOOD MEN, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, and more! He has also performed with Gamut Theatre in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and ROMEO AND JULIET. Other favorite directing credits include: MR HOBBS' VACATION for Gretna Theatre, REASONS TO BE PRETTY, 1984, GODSPELL, VERONICA’S ROOM, THE MISER, THE AMERICAN DREAM, DAMN YANKEES, JON DOE, SNOOPY, THE SECRET OF THE SPYGLASS, ORPHANS, THE ACTOR’S NIGHTMARE, and THE PLAYWRIGHT’S NIGHTMARE. Dave currently works as the resident scenic designer/theatre instructor at HACC and is a founding member of the Harrisburg Area Theatre Alliance (HATA).

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Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg


The entire cast, orchestra, and production team of Next to Normal at Theatre Harrisburg thoroughly deserve the standing ovation they received opening night. They tackle the tough themes in the show with compassion and heart.

NEXT TO NORMAL Comes to Theatre Harrisburg This Month


Theatre Harrisburg will present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Next to Normal, January 26-February 11, 2024, at its Krevsky Center location at 513 Hurlock Street in Harrisburg. Learn more about the musical and found out how to get tickets here!

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry


Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is filled with truly beautiful moments. The cast performs with such energy and heart that they bring the audience to their feet.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata Performing Arts Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; at Fulton Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata Performing Arts Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata's GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Leads Best Musical


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre's ON YOUR FEET Leads Best Musical!


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BWW Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Keystone Theatrics At The Allenberry


PETER AND THE STARCATCHER has landed at The Playhouse at Allenberry in Boiling Springs, with all the 'starstuff' required for an imaginative feast, and performed fantastically by the talented actors of Keystone Theatrics.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Take Flight at The Allenberry Playhouse


'When I was a boy, I wished I could fly.' With these words, Peter and the Starcatcher, a grownup's prequel to Peter Pan, sets sail on a magical voyage to answer the century old-question: How did a boy named Peter become the boy who wouldn't grow up?

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Take Flight at The Allenberry Playhouse


'When I was a boy, I wished I could fly.' With these words, Peter and the Starcatcher, a grownup's prequel to Peter Pan, sets sail on a magical voyage to answer the century old-question: How did a boy named Peter become the boy who wouldn't grow up?

Theatre Harrisburg's GREATER TUNA Begins Tomorrow


Theatre Harrisburg concludes its 2014-2015 Mainstage season with the eccentric American comedy GREATER TUNA.  Opening on Friday, June 12 at the Krevsky Center, other performances are scheduled for June 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 & 28. 

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - LIVE Update 12/24 - Final Week to Vote!


Voting is now underway for the Central PA Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - LIVE Update - Ferraro, Wood and More in the Lead - 12/17!


Voting is now underway for the Central PA Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - LIVE Update - Jimmy Ferraro and More in the Lead - 12/10!


Voting is now underway for the Central PA Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 12/3!


Voting is now underway for the Central PA Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the latest standings below.

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 11/26!


Voting is now underway for the Central PA Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 11/19!


Voting is now underway for the Central PA Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!

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