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Carrie
Carrie
4/24 - 5/10/2026


Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. ...



Robert "Rob" Rosiello, Jr., Theatre Artist and Mentor, Passes Away at 52


by Emmy Rice - April 06, 2025

Robert 'Rob' Rosiello, Jr., a beloved theatre artist, mentor, and friend, has passed away. He was born on April 16, 1972 and passed away on March 26, 2025....

Past Shows

Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead


When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his ...

Jingle and Mingle


    Join us at 2pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025 Kick off your holiday season by listening to OAP members and friends sing your holiday favorites.  Then ...

Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart
9/12 - 9/28/2025


Crimes of the Heart By Beth Henley Directed by Chris Wunder  September: 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, 28th, 2025  Friday and Saturday at ...

The Dining Room
The Dining Room
6/13 - 6/29/2025


The Dining Room Our 547th Production By A.R. Gurney  Directed by Loretta Lucy Miller  June 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 2025  Friday and Saturday ...

Disenchanted!
Disenchanted!
4/25 - 5/11/2025


Disenchanted! Our 546th Production By Dennis T. Giacino  Directed by Annie Hnatko  April 25th, 26th; May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 2025  Friday and Saturday at ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time


By Simon Stephens  Directed by Josh Tull  March 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 2025  Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ...

The Exes
The Exes
1/10 - 1/26/2025


The Exes Our 544th Production By Lenore Skomal  Directed by Norman Burnosky  January 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 2025  Friday and Saturday at 8:00 ...

A Rainbow Holiday
A Rainbow Holiday
11/1 - 11/17/2024


A Rainbow Holiday Our 543rd Production By Lori Sigrist and Joe Simonelli  Directed by Theresa Bateman  November 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 2024  Friday ...

Alabama Story
Alabama Story
9/13 - 7/29/2024


Alabama Story Our 542nd Production By Kenneth Jones  Directed by Carla Childs  September 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th 29th, 2024  Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., ...

Summer One-Act Bonanza
Summer One-Act Bonanza
7/19 - 7/21/2024


Old Academy Players presents the 2024 Summer One-Act Bonanza Philadelphia, PA — Continuing its 2023-2024 Season, The Old Academy Players is proud to present the ...

THE BROKEN HOLLOW BANSHEE
THE BROKEN HOLLOW BANSHEE
11/3 - 11/19/2023


The Broken Hollow Banshee takes place in 1955, when Ivy Pembroke learns she has inherited a family estate in Broken Hollow, Pennsylvania.  Upon her arrival into town, Ivy ...

Buried Child, the Pulitzer Prize winning play, written by by Sam Shepard


PHILADELPHIA, PA East Falls historic Old Academy Players proudly continues its 97th season by presenting its 524rd production, Buried Child by American playwright, Sam Shepard. ...

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