This week and in the weeks ahead, theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a wonderful lineup of performances. From timeless musicals to youth productions, stages in Franklin, Washington and Frederick counties are coming alive. Whether you prefer a lighthearted beach tribute or a modern satire, there’s a show that will match every taste.
Franklin County
Waynesboro Children’s Theater Troupe is holding auditions for “The Little Mermaid” at the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren located at 117 South Church Street. Auditions for youth ages 11-18 is on Monday, Aug. 24, starting at 6 p.m. Auditions for youth ages 6-10 is on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. Callbacks are on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. All those who are auditioning should bring a current photo of themselves and a completed audition application, which can be found at www.wctt.org. Shows are from Dec. 3rd-6th (only four shows).
Totem Pole Playhouse is showing the following:
“Oscar & Felix” from July 10th – July 25th
Teen Musical Theater Camp “Beetlejuice Jr.,” July 6th-July 18th (only two shows) (free to the public)
“South Pacific” from July 31st-Aug. 16th
Teen Musical Theater Camp “Descendants the Musical” July 27th and Aug. 8th (only two shows, free to the public)
“The Boy Band Project” on Aug. 18th (only one show)
“Dolly” from Aug. 20th-Aug. 30th
“The Music of Queen + Journey” from Oct. 3rd-4th (only three shows)
“Suessical” on Oct. 17th (only one show) (free to the public)
“Jonathan Burns: Life of the Party” on Oct. 24th (only two shows)
“Toby: A Tribute to Toby Keith” on Nov. 7th (only two shows)
“A Christmas Carol” from Dec. 4th-13th
Star Theatre, Mercersburg, is presenting the following:
“Gospel Concert” on July 18th (only two shows)
“Blue Ribbon Belles” from Sept. 19th-27th (only four shows)
“Away in an Airport” from Dec. 5th-20th (only six shows)
Chambersburg Community Theater is presenting the following:
STAGE Camp “Elf, Jr.” on July 25th (only two shows)
The Greencastle Amateur Players are showing the following:
“Alice in Wonderland” from July 10th-July 11th (only three shows, free to the public)
Washington County Potomac Playmakers in Hagerstown presents the following:
“Come From Away” from Sept. 11th-20th (six shows)
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a shadowcast from Oct. 30th-31st (only two shows)
“The Importance of Being Earnest” from Dec. 4th-13th (only six shows)
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre is presenting the following:
“Tarzan” from June 26th-Aug. 16th
“Dracula” from Sept. 12th-Nov. 1st
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” from Nov. 27th-Dec. 19th
Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra is performing the following:
“American Icons” from Oct. 10-11th (only two shows)
“Shakespeare in Symphony” from Nov. 14th-15th (only two shows)
“Home for the Holidays” from Dec. 19th-20th (only two shows)
Frederick County
Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland is presenting the following:
“The Hot Sardines” on Oct. 9th
“Live with David Sedaris” on Oct. 10th
“TOAST – A Tribute to Bread” on Oct. 24th
Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick is presenting the following:
“The Shark is Broken” from Sept. 12th-Oct. 5th
“Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” from Sept. 20th-Oct. 12th
“The Thanksgiving Play” from Nov. 7th-Dec. 7th
“Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells” from Nov. 29th-Dec. 21st
