Queer NEPA hosts LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy benefit at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore on May 4
From a press release: Local LGBTQ+ activist organization Queer NEPA will host a comedy benefit with national acts at the Act Out Theatre in Dunmore on Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Featuring comedians Ian Harvie, Felon O’Reilly, and Sarah Hyland-Rosenstein, the show is called We Are Not Saints, a name originating from Harvie […]
‘Shrek the Musical’ creates funny fairy tale at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore Feb. 22-March 3
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group is letting its “Freak Flag” fly with “Shrek the Musical,” opening Friday, Feb. 22 and running on weekends through Sunday, March 3 in Dunmore. Artistic director Dan Pittman of Plymouth leads the “all-star” cast of 25 young actors and adults. “’Shrek’ is a hilarious musical that celebrates […]
Act Out Theatre in Dunmore presents Neil Simon comedy ‘California Suite’ Jan. 4-6
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present its first production of 2019, the 1976 Neil Simon comedy “California Suite,” for one weekend only in Dunmore on Friday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 6. According to Dan Pittman, the play’s director and owner of Act Out Theatre, “California Suite” is presented in four […]
Act Out Theatre in Dunmore celebrates holidays with 3 events in December, including ‘Elf Jr.’
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group is celebrating the holidays with three festive events in Dunmore this December: “Elf Jr.,” the theatre’s annual Holiday Revue, and a free family fun night. Director Kalen Churcher of Plymouth leads the cast of “Elf Jr.” “’Elf Jr.’ has become a modern-day classic that combines a lot […]
Young cast of ‘Addams Family’ musical haunts Act Out Theatre in Dunmore Oct. 19-28
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present “The Addams Family” in the company’s new home in Dunmore from Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 28. Artistic Director Dan Pittman of Plymouth leads this cast of workshop participants ages 13-18 through a musical comedy that is sure to have audiences laughing. “’The Addams […]
Act Out Theatre addresses suicide with drama ‘Night, Mother’ in Dunmore Sept. 14-16
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the emotional two-woman play “Night, Mother” for one weekend only in the company’s new home in Dunmore on Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16. The production, directed by Dunmore High School senior Molly Butler, revolves around a mother, Thelma, and her 30-something daughter, Jessie, […]
LGBT pop opera ‘Bare’ debuts in NEPA at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore June 8-10
From a press release: Following their recent move from Taylor to a new location in Dunmore, Act Out Theatre Group will present the Northeastern Pennsylvania premiere of “Bare: A Pop Opera” on Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10. The musical follows a group of Catholic boarding school students as they struggle with issues of […]
Scranton multi-instrumentalist Steve Werner releases debut album ‘Incantation’ in Dunmore on May 6
From a press release: Steve Werner, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, will host the release of his debut solo album, “Incantation,” at The Wonderstone Gallery in Dunmore on Sunday, May 6 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. A Scranton-based musician with over two decades of experience, Werner has contributed to over 20 musical projects with over 1,000 live performances […]
Act Out Theatre presents musical farce ‘Lucky Stiff’ in Taylor April 20-22 before move to Dunmore
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the hilarious musical farce “Lucky Stiff” this Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22. This will be the last production that will take place at Act Out’s Taylor location before the company moves to Dunmore in May. Director Kalen Churcher of Plymouth leads this cast […]
‘Death Is a Cabaret Ol’ Chum: A Graveyard Cabaret’ rises in Dunmore cemetery Sept. 22-23
From a press release: Straight from sold-out performances at the FringeArts Festival in Philadelphia, dark theatrical production “Death Is a Cabaret Ol’ Chum: A Graveyard Cabaret” is coming to the historic Forest Hill Cemetery in Dunmore on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 24. […]
