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Act Out Theatre presents LGBTQ play ‘Boys in the Band’ outdoors in Pittston and Scranton Oct. 9-11

Act Out Theatre presents LGBTQ play ‘Boys in the Band’ outdoors in Pittston and Scranton Oct. 9-11

From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the Tony Award-winning play “The Boys in the Band” on Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct 11 at locations in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. “In an effort to provide a safe environment for our audience members, as well as our cast, we once again looked […]

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Act Out Theatre stages musical ‘Children of Eden’ outdoors at Pittston amphitheater Sept. 19-20

Act Out Theatre stages musical ‘Children of Eden’ outdoors at Pittston amphitheater Sept. 19-20

From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group in Dunmore is staging an open air production of the musical “Children of Eden” on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 at the new Slope Amphitheater in Pittston. Act Out has been working outdoors and following the recommendations of the state and Centers for Disease Control […]

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Act Out Theatre Group hosts online and in-person theatre workshops in Dunmore starting Aug. 24

Act Out Theatre Group hosts online and in-person theatre workshops in Dunmore starting Aug. 24

From a press release: COVID-19 has taken its toll on many businesses, but those in the arts have been particularly hit hard. Act Out Theatre Group in Dunmore has modified its upcoming schedule to allow some events to carry on so that children and teens can continue to pursue their creativity during this challenging time. […]

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Scranton artist Miranda Pikul reinvents art show for COVID-19 at Wonderstone Gallery in Dunmore on Aug. 8

Scranton artist Miranda Pikul reinvents art show for COVID-19 at Wonderstone Gallery in Dunmore on Aug. 8

From a press release: A studio art major at the University of California, Los Angeles, Scranton native Miranda Pikul is home for the summer hoping the coronavirus outbreak in Southern California subsides soon. In the meantime, she hasn’t let COVID-19 cramp her creativity. She’ll share her recent work at a new exhibit opening in person […]

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Act Out Theatre Group in Dunmore offers online musical theatre classes starting April 9

Act Out Theatre Group in Dunmore offers online musical theatre classes starting April 9

From a press release: In this uncertain time caused by the coronavirus pandemic, theaters have to get creative in order to deliver the arts to the public. Act Out Theatre Group in Dunmore has decided to get online in hopes to continue producing theatre and sharing the arts with the area’s youth. “With everything going […]

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Two young ladies star as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore March 20-22

Two young ladies star as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore March 20-22

From a press release: William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of two star-crossed lovers comes to the Act Out Theatre Group’s stage in Dunmore on Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22. “Romeo and Juliet” is the love story of children from disputing families. Romeo, heartbroken over being denied by Rosaline, attends a celebration thrown by Lord […]

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NYC comic Steve Marshall headlines Scranton Comedy Club in Dunmore on March 14

NYC comic Steve Marshall headlines Scranton Comedy Club in Dunmore on March 14

The Scranton Comedy Club drew over 300 people to its second show in the newly remodeled Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore last month, forcing the club to turn some people away at the door, so tickets are on sale now for all its monthly stand-up comedy shows through the end of the year. The […]

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Youthful ‘Peter Pan’ musical flies into Act Out Theatre in Dunmore March 6-15

Youthful ‘Peter Pan’ musical flies into Act Out Theatre in Dunmore March 6-15

From a press release: Follow the second star to the right and straight on to Dunmore where more than 30 young actors and actresses in the Act Out Theatre Group will present the timeless musical “Peter Pan” on Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 15. Based off the classic tale by J.M. Barrie, “Peter Pan” […]

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After successful opening in Dunmore, Scranton Comedy Club hosts next show with Stacey Prussman on Feb. 15

After successful opening in Dunmore, Scranton Comedy Club hosts next show with Stacey Prussman on Feb. 15

The Scranton Comedy Club returned in a new location on Jan. 18 and drew over 150 people to its first show in the newly remodeled Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore. The club’s next monthly stand-up comedy show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. National touring comedian Stacey Prussman will headline […]

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Kids become ‘Guys and Dolls’ at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Kids become ‘Guys and Dolls’ at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore Jan. 31-Feb. 2

From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the most adorable bunch of gangsters, gamblers, and showgirls in “​Guys and Dolls Jr.,​” running this Friday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 2 in Dunmore. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls Jr.” ​follows gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to […]