This week, 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 this month 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, 117 S. Church St. 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 auditioning should bring a current photo and a completed audition application, which can be found at www.wctt.org. Shows are from Dec. 3-6 (only four shows).
Totem Pole Playhouse is showing the following:
“Oscar & Felix” from July 10 – 25
Teen Musical Theater Camp “Beetlejuice Jr.” July 6 and 18 (only two shows) (free to the public)
“South Pacific” from July 31st-August 16th
Teen Musical Theater Camp “Descendants the Musical” July 27th-August 8th (only two shows and free to the public)
“The Boy Band Project” on Aug. 18 (only one show)
“Dolly” from Aug. 20-Aug. 30
“The Music of Queen + Journey,” Oct. 3-Oct. 4 (only three shows)
“Suessical” on Oct. 17 (only one show and free to the public)
“Jonathan Burns: Life of the Party” on Oct. 24 (only two shows)
“Toby: A Tribute to Toby Keith” on Nov. 7 (Only two shows)
“A Christmas Carol” from Dec. 4-13
Star Theatre in Mercersburg is presenting the following:
“Gospel Concert” on July 18 (only two shows)
“Blue Ribbon Belles” from Sept. 19-27 (only four shows)
“Away in an Airport” from Dec. 5-Dec. 20 (only six shows)
Chambersburg Community Theater is presenting the following:
STAGE Camp “Elf, Jr.” on July 25 (only two shows)
The Greencastle Amateur Players currently has no showings
Washington County
Potomac Playmakers in Hagerstown presents the following:
“Come From Away” from Sept. 11-20 (six shows)
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a shadowcast (while the movie runs in the background, a cast acts out the scenes on stage) from Oct. 30-31 (only two shows)
“The Importance of Being Earnest” from December 4th-December 13th (only six shows)
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre is presenting the following:
“Tarzan” from June 26-Aug. 16
“Dracula” from Sept. 12-Nov. 1
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” from Nov. 27-Dec. 19
Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra is performing the following:
“American Icons” from Oct. 10 & 11 (only two shows)
“Shakespeare in Symphony” from Nov. 14 & 15 (only two shows)
“Home for the Holidays” from Dec. 19-20 (only two shows)
Frederick County
Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick is presenting the following:
“The Hot Sardines” on Oct. 9
“Live with David Sedaris” on Oct. 10
“TOAST – A Tribute to Bread” on Oct. 24th
Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick is presenting the following:
“Into The Woods” from Sept. 11-Oct. 4
“Moon Festival Alice” from Sept. 26-Oct. 18
“The Crater Sister’ Christmas Special” from Nov. 20-Dec. 20
“The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza” from Nov. 28-Dec. 20
