Our 2025 Theater Season

Evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays are at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased here, and reservations can be also be made by calling our Box Office at 814.627.0311.

June: “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”

Performances are June 6 through June 15 with a special benefit performance with the Huntingdon Chamber of Commerce on June 20. 

In December 1940, an eccentric theatre financier has gathered a creative production team at her mansion in New York. Everyone believes that they will have a backer’s audition to get financing for a new musical.

However, the shadow of the team’s last show hangs over the group–deemed a flop, the previous show was ravaged by the Stage Door Slasher, a mysterious killer of chorus girls. 

While an undercover police officer hopes to flush out the killer from the group of suspects, the killer has other plans. Throw in blizzard conditions, secret passageways, and some musical snippets to create a whodunnit parody, this show is full of delightful slapstick for audience of all ages.

July: Teen Acting Workshop

This dynamic 3-day workshop is designed to equip high school students with foundational acting skills essential for both stage performance and successful auditions. The workshop will be held over three nights July 22 through July 24 from 6 pm to 9 pm at The Playhouse. The registration fee is $25 per student. Interested students should register for the workshop before June 30. Please click here to register for the workshop.

Participants will delve into the core elements of stage presence including understanding stage directions, mastering basic blocking techniques, and developing strong vocal projection. Through engaging exercises, students will then explore the intricacies of character development, learning how to analyze scripts and identify character motivations. The workshop culminates in practical application through scene work and improvisation, providing a supportive environment to build confidence and spontaneity.

By the end of the intensive, students will grasp the fundamentals of being present and commanding on stage and will gain valuable experience and practical skills to confidently approach cold read and prepared monologue auditions.

The class will be led by Huntingdon County natives Meghan Whitesel and Clay Glenny. Both have extensive theatrical backgrounds working with The Playhouse and other theater organizations throughout Pennsylvania.

September: “The Sensuous Senator”

Performances are September 19 through September 28.

Senator Douglas is running for President on a “morality” platform, but when his wife Lois leaves to attend a conference in Chicago he invites over Veronica, his secretary and lover. When Veronica can’t make it, he has an escort agency send over Fiona.

All seems well until the Senator’s elderly neighbor locks himself out and asks if he spend the night. Then another Congressman drops in, and Fiona thinks he’s the client. Meanwhile, Veronica changes her plans and decides to visit her boss.

The madcap bedlam comes to a head when Lois returns home and finds her Washington townhouse swarming with libidinous politicians, scantily dressed women, police, and a muckraking reporter from The National Intruder!

November: “An Orphan’s Light: Christmas at the Juniper Home”

Performances are November 21 through November 30.

After the founder of the Juniper Home for Children dies, his son decides to close the orphanage his father opened to improve working conditions and wages for employees at the candle factory. The heir has also canceled the Christmas Eve celebration, a tradition his father started when he opened the children’s home.

The head mistress and governess spend the final weeks of the year trying to place the orphans in care while the teenagers work to raise money for Christmas dinner and presents for the younger children.

Through holiday cheer and the spirit of joy and giving, the orphanage finds light and hope to persevere.

Winter 2026: Musical Concert Partnership with the Huntingdon Arts Council

The Playhouse, in partnership with the Huntingdon County Arts Council, is thrilled to announce a musical concert evening in Winter 2026. This collaborative event promises an evening of musical entertainment, showcasing local talent and celebrating the arts.

A call for singers will be made a later date. Further details including performance dates, program, and ticketing information will be released on our website, Facebook page, and in local publications later this year.

All Season: “Toast the Show: Theme Libations and Local Bites”

The Playhouse is excited to announce its “Toast the Show” partnership program, a collaboration with local restaurants and bars to offer special dining and drink options during each production run. This initiative enhances the theatre-going experience and supports local businesses, creating a vibrant cultural hub in McConnellstown. Local restaurants and taverns should sign up on The Playhouse website under “Latest Information” no later than April 18.