Strand Theatre
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 7:30pm

Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series:

COME FROM AWAY 

There is no intermission during this performance.

The taking of photos and/or video is strictly prohibited.

(in order of appearance)

Bonnie and others
KATHLEEN CAMERON

Oz and others
ERICH SCHROEDER

Beverley/Annette and others
ADDISON GARNER

Janice and others
HANNAH KATO

Bob and others
JASON TYLER SMITH

Claude and others
ANDREW HENDRICK

Kevin T./Garth and others
SHAWN W. SMITH

Nick/Doug and others
STANTON MORALES

Kevin J./Ali and others
TREY DeLUNA

Hannah and others
CANDACE ALYSSA RHODES

Beulah and others
KRISTIN LITZENBERG

Diane and others
MOLLY SAMSON

STANDBYS
Standbys never substitute for the listed performers
unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

Hannah, Janice, Bonnie and Diane—DEKONTEE TUCRKILE
Beverley, Diane, Beulah and Hannah—MIRANDA LUZE
Bonnie, Beulah, Janice and Beverley—CHELSEA LeVALLEY
Claude and Oz— NATHAN DAVID SMITH
Nick, Kevin T., Claude and Oz—ANDREW HARVEY
Bob, Kevin J., Nick and Kevin T.—ANDRE WILLIAMS

DANCE CAPTAIN
CHELSEA LeVALLEY

“Welcome to the Rock”
Company

“38 Planes”
Company

“Blankets and Bedding”
Company

“28 Hours/Wherever We Are”*
Company

“Darkness and Trees”
Company

“Costume Party”
Diane, Hannah, Kevin T., Kevin J., Company

“I Am Here”
Hannah

“Prayer”**
Kevin T., Company

“On the Edge”
Company

“Screech In”*
Claude, Company

“Me and the Sky”
Beverley, Female Company

“Stop the World”
Nick, Diane, Company

“Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere”
Company

“Something’s Missing”
Company

“Finale”
Company

COME FROM AWAY WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION.

THE BAND
Conductor/Keyboard/Accordion/Harmonium—SARAH POOL WILHELM
Whistles/Irish Flute/Uilleann Pipes—LOGAN MITCHELL
Fiddle—GIOIA GEDICKS
Electric/Acoustic Guitars—AZANA HIGHTOWER
Acoustic Guitar/Mandolins/Bouzouki—McKINLEY FOSTER
Electric/Acoustic Bass—ISAIAH SMITH
Bodhran/Percussion—SPENCER INCH
Drums/Percussion—BRANDON WONG

Music Director—SARAH POOL WILHELM
Associate Music Director—BRONWEN CHAN

Music Coordinator—JOHN MEZZIO
Electronic Music Design—Billy Jay Stein, Jason Howland, Hiro Iida and Adam Wiggins for
Strange Cranium Productions, Inc.
Music Preparation—ZACH REDLER, RYAN DRISCOLL

*“My Heart Will Go On” words and music by Will Jennings and James Horner. ©IRVING MUSIC, INC. on behalf of BLUE SKY RIDER SONGS (BMI). Used by permission of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. All rights reserved.
**“Prayer of St. Francis” dedicated to Mrs. Frances Tracy. ©1967, OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213.
All rights reserved. **“Osseh Shalom” written by Nurit Hirsh. ©1972, Nurit Hirsh. All rights reserved

Please be aware that a camera flash effect will be in use at this performance.

KATHLEEN CAMERON (Bonnie and Others). Grateful to be here! Regional: Sister Act, Grease, Beauty and the Beast. Writer/Performer on Characters Welcome at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Proud graduate of NYU Tisch Drama. Many thanks to the entire CFA team. Dedicated to her favo(u)rite Canadian, Jim. KathleenCameron.com

TREY DeLUNA (Kevin J. / Ali and Others) is excited to bring this beautiful story to life on the road. Chicago credits: A Chorus Line (Al DeLuca), Drury Lane Theatre; Sons of Hollywood (Ramon Novarro), Windy City Playhouse; Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Matt/Scratchy), Theater Wit. Regional: The Sound of Music (Rolf), and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Linus), Parallel 45; West Side Story (Chino), Hope Repertory Theatre. Trey is represented by Gray Talent Group.

ADDISON GARNER (Beverley and Others). Addison Garner, a southern gal from Alabama, is thrilled to be in the captain’s seat. National tour: Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle). Regional: Crazy for You (Irene), Marvelous Wonderettes (Misty), Singin’ in the Rain (Lina Lamont) and the inaugural cast of Hairspray (RCCL). Proud University of Mobile Musical Theatre Alum. Endlessly grateful for family, friends, ATB talent and Sharp Studios for their never-ending love and support for this crazy kid. This one’s for you, Pawpaw. Philippians 4:13 @addisongarner 

ANDREW HENDRICK (Claude and Others) has been a fan of this show since its inception and is thrilled to be joining the Come From Away family! National tour credits include nearly 600 performances of Fiddler On The Roof (Lazar Wolf), Kinky Boots, Bullets Over Broadway (1st Nat’l), Jekyll & Hyde. Andrew is a co-producer of the popular musical Be More Chill (Bway & West End) and The Secret Garden (Los Angeles revival). Thanks to the CFA creative team, NETworks, Rachel Hoffman/Telsey and Co, About Artists Agency. For Dad, whom I am eternally grateful came home from work that day. Instagram: @andrewbhendrick 

HANNAH KATO (Janice and Others) (she/her) is ecstatic to be making her national tour debut in Come From Away. Other credits: Fishing for the Moon (Lucy), Sunflowered (u/s Frankie/Jackie) at Northern Sky Theater, and A Christmas Carol (Fan/Belinda) at Drury Lane Theatre. Lots of love to her wonderful agents at Big Mouth Talent and her family. Soli deo gloria. @hannah.kato

KRISTIN LITZENBERG (Beulah and Others). National/International tour: Sister Act. Regional: Escape to Margaritaville (Arizona Broadway Theatre), The Sound of Music (Gateway Playhouse). Kristin holds a BFA from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. Many thanks to Rachel Hoffman and the CFA team. Love to my husband Kevin, my family, and the cats! @kristinlitz

STANTON MORALES (Nick and Others). National tour: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (George, u/s Wonka/Salt), The King & I (Capt. Orton/Sir Edward). Select regional credits: The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven), She Loves Me (Georg Nowack), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy Blakeney), Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate), and … Spelling Bee (William Barfée), LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Award winner. Special thanks to Nicole, Arbender and Tiera at FireStarter. For The Moms!

CANDACE ALYSSA RHODES (Hannah and Others) is thrilled to make her Broadway tour debut in Come From Away! Special thanks to Mikey & The Collective, Telsey & Company, my incredible teachers, and friends for their endless support. Extra love to my family and pups. Psalm 37:3. candacerhodes.com @candace.roseee.

MOLLY SAMSON (Diane and Others) is overjoyed to share this beautiful story across North America. Select Regional: Engeman Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Axelrod PAC. Recent NYC: Sugar, Surviving the Rosenthals (Theatre Row), The Jury, Soundbites (Theatre Now), Safe Hands (Connelly Theatre), Funny Face Developmental Reading (Alchemy Production Group), and shows at 54 Below. Touring: Clifford LIVE, Monster Who Ate My Peas, Encore!! Forever grateful to the CFA Team, Rachel Hoffman, ATB, Mom, and Chuka (my luh!).
www.mollysamson.com @biggymollz

ERICH SCHROEDER (Oz and others) is so thankful to be here. He is an actor/musician whose credits include Follies (Young Buddy), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical (Santa), The Spitfire Grill (Sheriff Joe Sutter) and, most recently, Once (Emcee). He would like to thank “The Baby” Natalie Iscovich, his agent Natalie Kollar, and his friends and family for all their support.

JASON TYLER SMITH (Bob and Others) is so excited to be back on the road, this time with Come From Away! Born and raised in Montclair, NJ, his previous credits include RENT 20th Natl tour, Passing Strange (Youth), HARLEM (Amazon Prime). Jason would like to thank NETworks, About Artist, BP, J&C, his amazing Mother, and his incredibly loving friends and family @jasontyler_smith

SHAWN W. SMITH (Kevin T. / Garth and Others) honored to join Come From Away and tell such an important story. Recent credits: Rogers: The Musical (“Save the City”), Marvel Studios/Disney/D23 Expo; Stranger Sings: The Parody Musical (Hopper and others), Off-Broadway; Waitress (Earl), National tour; Escape to Margaritaville (Tully), Arizona Broadway Theatre. Follow his band ‘Stray and the Soundtrack’ (Spotify, iTunes). IG: @shawnwsmith. Thank you to my friend and agent, Brian, my parents, Rachel Hoffman and the team over at Telsey, and my friends for their endless support and love.

ANDREW HARVEY (Standby) is an actor, musician, and voice actor based in New York City, where he lives surrounded by various string instruments and house plants. He is best known for his work in recent productions of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and is truly honored to be a part of the Come From Away family. Other regional credits include Ring of Fire (Ernie) and Oklahoma (Ensemble).

CHELSEA LeVALLEY (Dance Captain, Standby). Delighted to return to this beloved show after standing by for the Seattle Rep/La Jolla Playhouse co-production in 2015. Recent favorites: Jane Eyre (Jane), A Proper Place (Mary), Newsies (Katherine), Big Fish (Sandra). BFA Elon. God is faithful. ChelseaLeValley.com @chelsealevalleyactor

MIRANDA LUZE (Standby) (she/her). Past credits: Kinky Boots (Norwegian Cruise Line), The Office: A Musical Parody (Off B’Way), and Little Women (The Palace Theatre). Recordings: Ryan Scott Oliver’s Past Demons and Ethan Carlson’s Her Sound available on all streaming platforms. Special thanks to my husband Nathan and my family, both biological and chosen. @miranda.luze 

NATHAN DAVID SMITH (Standby) (he/him). Off-Broadway: The Office! A Musical Parody, Friends! The Musical Parody (The Theater Center). Regional: American Idiot (American Stage), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Legally Blonde (Palace Theatre), Jersey Boys (Millbrook Playhouse). Endless love to my family and to get to tour with my wife, Miranda, on this production! @nathan.david.smith 

DEKONTEE TUCRKILE (Standby) is so excited to be a part of this incredible cast! Recent theatre credits: Wizard of Oz, Ragtime, Addams Family, A Little Night Music, and She Loves Me. Dekontee is a musical theatre Tiktoker and has been featured in Musicnotes’ blog and BroadwayWorld.com. Thank you to God, Natalie and the team at LA Talent, Ally Taylor, family + friends, and Joseph for all the support. Tiktok: Dekontee2Clay | DekonteeTucrkile.com 

ANDRE WILLIAMS (Standby) is overjoyed to be making his National tour debut in Come From Away! Previous theatre credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Sherlock Holmes Returns (Inspector Lastrade), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). Much love to friends and family for their constant support, and the entire CFA team. IG: @andreewillaimss

IRENE SANKOFF & DAVID HEIN (Book, Music & Lyrics) are a Canadian married writing team. They won the 2019 Olivier Award and were nominated for the 2018 Grammy Award and the 2017 Tony Award for their book and score for Come From Away, with the show itself winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Musical, three 2017 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, five Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical. David and Irene were also the recipients of the 2017 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for Best Book. Their first show, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding (based on David’s mother’s true story) was produced by Mirvish Productions in Toronto and played and won best musical awards across North America, with Sankoff and Hein performing in most productions. They are currently working on projects with Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix. Irene and David are the recipients of the Good Neighbour Award from the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy and the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada. They are proud members of the Dramatists Guild, Writer’s Guild East and ASCAP. “Immeasurable thanks to everyone who helped us on this journey and to our extraordinary friends from Away and in Newfoundland for inspiring and trusting us to tell your story.” @sankoffandhein.

CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY (Director). Artistic Director, La Jolla Playhouse. Director of the Apple TV+ film of Come From Away and the Netflix release of Diana: The Musical. Recipient of 2017 Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Craig Noel and Helen Hayes awards; Drama Desk and Dora Award nominations for Come From Away. Other Broadway credits include Diana: The Musical, Escape to Margaritaville, Memphis (Tony Award nomination), Xanadu, Leap of Faith, All Shook Up, The Rocky Horror Show (Tony Award nomination). West End: Come From Away (Olivier Award nomination), Memphis. New York: Blown Sideways Through Life, Jeffrey, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Valhalla, Regrets Only, Wonder of the World, Communicating Doors, Bunny Bunny, The Night Hank Williams Died, Fires in the Mirror (Lucille Lortel Award). Kennedy Center: Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, The Lisbon Traviata. La Jolla Playhouse selected credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Darrell Hammond Project, Hollywood, His Girl Friday, Glengarry Glen Ross, Restoration. TV/film: Lucky Stiff, Jeffrey; American Playhouse, PBS: Blown Sideways through Life. 

DANIEL GOLDSTEIN (Direction Restager). Broadway: Godspell. Off-Broadway: Tamar of the River, Lower Ninth, Indoor/Outdoor. Regional: Huntington, Williamstown, Goodspeed, O’Neill, among others. Japan: A New Brain, Gekido, Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan). Writing: Unknown Soldier (original cast album available on Ghostlight Records), Row, Orange Crush. 2016 Kleban Prize for Most Promising Librettist. Children: Gracie and Ezra. danielgoldsteincreative.com. 

KELLY DEVINE (Choreographer). Broadway: Diana, Come From Away (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Rocky (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Rock of Ages, Dr. Zhivago, Escape to Margaritaville. Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Fat Camp, Toxic Avenger. International: Come From Away (London, 2019 Olivier Award: Best Choreography), Glory Ride (Director, London), Rocky (Germany), Dr. Zhivago (Australia and Korea), Rock of Ages (London, U.K., Toronto and Australia), Cabaret, Romeo and Juliet (Stratford Shakespeare Festival). Opera: Faust (Metropolitan Opera and London ENO), Wozzeck (SD Opera). Regional: Diana, Peter and the Starcatcher, Come From Away (La Jolla Playhouse). TV: “Pretty Little Liars”, “Katy Keene”, “Modern Love”, “Mozart in the Jungle”, “Wormwood”. Film: Detroit, The Upside, Happy Texas. Kelly is the director/choreographer of Enter the Dragon, with music by Danny Elfman and a world premiere slated for Las Vegas. Kelly is developing several projects, including a new musical with David Foster. 

RICHARD J. HINDS (Musical Staging Restager). Broadway: Company, Come From Away, Newsies, Jekyll & Hyde, Il Divo: A Musical Affair. West End: Elf, Come From Away. Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love. National/ U.K. tour: 9 to 5, High School Musical. Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, Old Globe, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The REV, Gateway Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Flat Rock Playhouse. TV: “Encore!” (Disney+), “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”, “America’s Got Talent”, “The Bethenny Show” and “Good Afternoon America”. @richardjhinds. 

BEOWULF BORITT (Set Designer). Broadway: Act One (Tony Award); New York, New York; The Scottsboro Boys; and Therese Raquin (Tony nominations). Additional Broadway credits: Come From Away, The Piano Lesson, Freestyle Love Supreme, Be More Chill, The New One, Bernhardt/Hamlet, Meteor Shower, A Bronx Tale, Prince of Broadway, Hand to God, Sondheim on Sondheim, …Spelling Bee, LoveMusik, Rock of Ages, Chaplin. Broadway Revivals: On the Town , Sunday in the Park…. Off-Broadway: 100 shows, including The Last Five Years, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, Sleepwalk With Me and Miss Julie. He has designed for The NYC Ballet and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and around the world in England, Russia, China, Australia and Japan. 2007 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence. His book about Broadway set design, Transforming Space Over Time, is available wherever books are sold.

TONI-LESLIE JAMES (Costume Design). Broadway: Jitney; Amazing Grace; Lucky Guy; The Scottsboro Boys; Finian’s Rainbow; Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; King Hedley II; One Mo’ Time; The Wild Party; Marie Christine; Footloose; The Tempest; Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; Angels in America; Chronicle of a Death Foretold; and Jelly’s Last Jam. Ms. James is the Head of Design at the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Theatre. 

HOWELL BINKLEY (Lighting Design). Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Tempations, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Come From Away (2017 Tony nom.), A Bronx Tale, Hamilton (2016 Tony winner/2018 Olivier Award winner), After Midnight (2014 Tony nom.), How to Succeed… (2011 Tony nom.), West Side Story (2009 Tony nom.), In the Heights (2008 Tony nom.), Jersey Boys (2006 Tony winner), Avenue Q, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993 Tony nom./ Olivier and Dora award winner). Co-Founder/Resident Lighting Designer (1987-2020), Parsons Dance. 2006 and 2016 Henry Hewes Design Awards for Jersey Boys and Hamilton. hemsleylightingprograms.com/howell-binkley-fellowship

GARETH OWEN (Sound Design). Olivier Awards for Come From Away, Memphis and Merrily We Roll Along; nominations for Back to the Future, Bat Out of Hell, and Top Hat. Tony Award winner for MJ: The Musical; nominations for & Juliet, End of the Rainbow, and A Little Night Music. Currently: Back to the Future, MJ: The Musical, & Juliet, and Mamma Mia! The Party in London’s West End, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Come From Away worldwide. More than 280 other commercial musicals around the world. 

DAVID BRIAN BROWN (Hair Design). Broadway highlights: Moulin Rouge, Travesties, Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, War Paint (Drama Desk Award), She Loves Me (Drama Desk nomination), The Curious Incident…, Gigi, The Bridges of Madison County, If/Then, Macbeth, Death of a Salesman, Follies, Sister Act, Shrek, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Tarzan, Nine, Gypsy, Sweet Smell of Success, Aida, The Iceman Cometh, Chicago, Sideshow, Steel Pier. Film/TV credits: Peter Pan Live (NBC), The Sound of Music Live (NBC), It’s Complicated, Angels in America (Emmy nominated), Too Wong Foo…. 

AUGUST ERIKSMOEN (Orchestrations). Broadway orchestrations: Bright Star (Tony nomination), Gigi, First Date, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway (additional orchestrations), The Addams Family (dance arrangements, additional orchestrations), Memphis (dance arrangements), Million Dollar Quartet (associate music supervisor), Ring of Fire (associate MD), All Shook Up (MD), Rent (associate conductor). Off- Broadway: Bare, Romantic Poetry, Walmartopia, Imperfect Chemistry. Other: Disney’s Descendants (Andrew Lippa’s “Evil Like Me”), 2011 Billboard Music Awards, I Am Harvey Milk, I Am Anne Hutchinson, James and the Giant Peach. 

IAN EISENDRATH (Music Supervisor & Arrangements) is the Olivier Award-winning, Grammy-nominated music supervisor, music producer arranger and music director for theatre, film and television. Film & Television: Executive Music Producer for Disney’s Snow White; K-POP: Demon Hunters (Sony); Only Murders In The Building Season 3 (Hulu); Spirited (Apple); Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (Sony); Diana (Netflix); Fox TV’s A Christmas Story Live; and Come From Away (Apple TV+). Selected Theatre: Music Supervisor and Arranger for the Broadway, Toronto, North American, Australian and U.K. companies of Come From Away, Diana (Broadway), A Christmas Story (Broadway & National Tour), and multiple projects at La Jolla Playhouse, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Symphony, ACT, TUTS, Ordway, Casa Mañana, and the Banff Centre for the Arts. University of Michigan graduate.

WENDY BOBBITT CAVETT (Associate Music Supervisor). Broadway and Off-Broadway credits: Come From Away. Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, The Scarlet Pimpernel, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Most Happy Fella, and A Tale of Two Cities. National and International credits: The Who’s Tommy, Mamma Mia!, and A Chorus Line. Coming soon is SuperYou, a breathtaking contermporary rock musical about a woman who rediscovers her true voice in life and in art when her comic book superheroine creations come to life. Wendy is on the theatre faculty of Wagner College.

SARAH POOL WILHELM (Music Director) National Tour: Something Rotten! Other highlights: Somewhere Over the Border (world premiere), Cinderella, In the Heights, Lend Me a Tenor: the Musical, Crazy for You, RENT, The Spitfire Grill, On the Town, Into the Woods. Much love and many thanks to Andrew, Mom&Dad&Sam, Benedict, Kat, and Toby the doggo. B.M. Piano Performance (DBU); M.M. Vocal Coaching (OCU). @spoolhelm

JOHN MEZZIO (Music Coordinator) has conducted national tours including State Fair starring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Debbie Gibson. Additionally, Mr. Mezzio was Associate Conductor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. National Tours: Oklahoma!, The Producers, Spring Awakening, Hairspray, The Book of Mormon, A Bronx Tale, Beauty and the Beast, and Fiddler on the Roof.

THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Booking Agency) has represented 28 Tony Award^® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Hairspray, Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Mean Girls, MJ The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman, Six, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, To Kill A Mockingbird, Waitress and The Wiz. Future tours include: A Wonderful World, How to Dance in Ohio, The Karate Kid, Parade, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Some Like It Hot and Sweeney Todd.

THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting). With offices in both New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for theater, film, television, and commercials. The Telsey Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable, and anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, heart, accountability, and advocacy. www.thetelseyoffice.com

MACKENZIE DOUGLAS (Company Manager). National Tours: Waitress, Fiddler on the Roof (dir. Bartlett Sher), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Anastasia. Regional: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Olney Theatre Company. BA: Arts Management and Stage Management, Emerson College. Dog mom to Berkeley. “Human kid” to Canadians Mary and Geord.

JACOB AMBROSIA (Assistant Company Manager) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut with Come From Away! Regional: Hangar Theatre Company. Ithaca College alum. A huge thank you to NETworks, and to all of the friends, family, and educators who’ve helped him reach the sky.

ABBY BOBB (Production Stage Manager) (she/her). From Richmond, VA, is so honored to be sharing this incredible story across North America. Tour Credits: Fiddler on the Roof, A Chorus Line (Tokyo, Japan), South Pacific, An American in Paris, Legally Blonde the Musical. Regional/Dance Highlights: Bright Star, Last 5 Years, Private Lives, Richmond Ballet’s: The Nutcracker, American Dance Festival (Durham, NC), Chita Rivera Awards. Much love to my family, Weston, and our pups.

GLORIA BONTRAGER-THOMAS she/her (Stage Manager) is from St. Louis, MO. and is so excited to join the CFA family! Regional: Romeo and Juliet, Notre Dame Shakespeare, Death of a Salesman, The Light, Skeleton Crew, EUBIE!, St. Louis Black Repertory Company.

ARTHOUSE (Digital Marketing and Advertising), is a full-service digital agency that partners with forward-thinking advertisers in the strategy and design of innovative brand campaigns. Services include branding, content creation, social management and media buying with a focus on how creativity & connection drives campaign success. We work with our clients to create campaigns that are beautiful and strategic, converting users into active and engaged customers. arthousenewyork.com.

GENTRY & ASSOCIATES (General Management) has managed nearly 250 national and international touring theatrical productions over the past 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Elf The Musical, Funny Girl, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

MIMI INTAGLIATA (Executive Producer) (she/her) has spent 30+ years working in theatrical production as a Stage Manager, Production Manager, and Producer. Credits: Director of Production Operations, Disney Theatrical Group - Beauty and the Beast (Shanghai Disneyland Resort), Frozen (Broadway), Newsies the Musical (national tour, theatrical film), The Lion King (Rafiki tour), developmental productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Shakespeare in Love. Director of Production, Paper Mill Playhouse – over 40 productions including the World Premiere of Newsies the Musical, the North American premiere of the 25th Anniversary tour of Les Misérables (in partnership with NETworks). Production Manager, The Dodgers - 42nd Street (Broadway/Tour), Urinetown (Broadway/Tour), and Bare: A Pop Opera (original off-Broadway), among others. She and her wife, Alicia Duran, are proud parents of their two children, Celeste and Lucas.

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Elf The Musical, Funny Girl, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Mean Girls, Peter Pan and To Kill a Mockingbird.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mimi Intagliata

GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Gentry & Associates
Gregory Vander Ploeg
Madeline McCluskey    Steven Varon-Moore
Heather Moss

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
NETworks Presentations
Hector Guivas    Walker White    Alex Williams    pesci

TOUR MARKETING AND PRESS REPRESENTATION
ANITA DLONIAK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Anita Dloniak Melissa A. Hazek

CASTING
THE TELSEY OFFICE
Rachel Hoffman, CSA

TOUR BOOKING AGENCY
THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair
Rich Rundle and Brian Brooks
Jonathan Pearson and Maryruth Grabez
thebookinggroup.com

COMPANY MANAGEMENT
COMPANY MANAGER
Mackenzie Douglas
ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER
Jacob Ambrosia

Production Stage Manager
Abby Bobb

Assistant Stage Manager
Gloria Bontrager-Thomas

Dance Captain
Chelsea LeValley

Assistant Director
Kevin McAllister

Assistant Choreographer/Intimacy Coordinator
Jane Bunting

Associate Scenic Design
Jenna E. Carino

Associate Costume Design
Devario Simmons

Assistant Costume Designers
Alexyz Kemp, Neno Russell

Associate Lighting Design
Joel Britt

Assistant Lighting Design
Amara Payton McNeil, Kat Zhou

Moving Lights Programmers
Jonah Camiel, Alyssa Eilbott 

Associate Sound Design
Chris Luessmann

Associate Hair Design
Matthew Armentrout

Marketing/Promotions Consultant
Beth Rohlmeier

Production Carpenter
pesci

Head Carpenter
Blake Shepard

Assistant Carpenter
McKenna Brennan

Production Electrician
Zach Alexander

Head Electrician
Jameson Bernhagen

Assistant Electricians
Jacob Grebber, Hannah Kramer

Production Sound Engineer
Mason Wisecup

Head Sound
Skye Eiman

Assistant Sound
Rachel Hall

Head Props
Mak Jordan

Head Wardrobe
Jeri Meador

Head Hair and Makeup
Shannon Dolinar

Dialect Coach
Heather Hill

Production Assistants
Kate Friesen, Hope Jewell, Morgan Randall

Electronic Music Design
Billy Jay Stein, Jason Howland
and Hiro Iida for Strange Cranium Productions Inc

Physical Therapy
NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc.

Safety Consultant
Bryan Huneycutt

Production Photography
Matthew Murphy

Video Services
HMS Media

Creative Services
Arthouse, AKA

Digital Marketing & Advertising
Arthouse

Merchandise
The Araca Group 

Merchandise Manager
Erin Baldwin

Accounting
NETworks Presentations LLC

Legal Services
David F. Schwartz, Esq.,
Gray Schwartz LLP

HR Services
Global Solutions, Inc.
K+K Reset, LLC

Housing
Road Rebel

Travel Agency
Janice Kessler,
Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Trucking
Janco Ltd.

FOR NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS
Chief Executive Officer
Orin Wolf

Chief Financial Officer
Margaret Daniel

Chief Operating Officer
Scott W. Jackson

Chief Producing Officer
Seth Wenig

Executive Producers
Mimi Intagliata, Trinity Wheeler

Associate Producer
Hannah Rosenthal

Executive Assistant
Isabella Schiavon

Sr. Director/Finance
John Kinna

Controller
Jennifer Gifford

Director of Tour Accounting
Laura S. Carey

Tax Director
Pat Guerieri

Associate Tax Accountant
Kim Ngan Tran

Sr. Director/Booking and Engagements
Mary K. Witte

Director, Booking and Engagements
Colin Byrne

Engagement Manager
Stacey Burns

Director of Sales
Zach Stevenson

Director of Marketing
Heather Hess

Sr. Director/General Management
Gregory Vander Ploeg

General Managers
Madeline McCluskey, Steven Varon-Moore

Associate General Manager
Heather Moss

Sr. Director/Production Management
Jason Juenker

Sr. Production Manager
Hector Guivas

Production Managers
Walker White, Alex Williams

Technical Director
pesci

Director of Operations
Pearce Landry-Wegener

Resource Director
Kayla Rooplal

Operations Manager
Catherine Logan Blanar

Office Assistant
Lisa Loveless

Music Coordinator
John Mezzio

Warehouse Manager
Joseph Spratt

Warehouse Costume Manager
Grace Santamaria

CREDITS
Scenic items fabricated by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Group, LLC. Sound equipment from Sound Associates. Lighting and rigging equipment provided by PRG. Cod by Gerard Studios. Additional props by BB Props. Special thanks to Bra*Tenders for hosiery and undergarments. Selected costumes by John Kristiansen New York Inc. Millinery by Arnold Levine. Leather wear by David Samuel Menkes. Official rum partner: Newfoundland Screech Rum. Piano courtesy of Yamaha. “Mr. Michael’s” underscore arranged by Alec Berlin.

Rehearsed at Gibney Studios in New York.

Special Thanks to
Carl Pasbjerg, Alchemy Productions; Russell Godwin, Matt Peploe, Clint Bond, Jr., Nate Putnam.
Savannah Civic Center, Savannah, GA,
Monty Jones, Jr., General Manager; and
John McCall, Director of Programming, 
Nederlander National Markets

Insurance Broker Services
Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc.
Robert B. Middleton, Sr and Meghan Coleman

Financial Services and banking arrangements by
Flagstar Bank N.A.

Originally produced by 
Junkyard Dog Productions, Jerry Frankel, Latitude Link, Smith & Brant Theatricals, Steve & Paula Reynolds, David Mirvish, Michael Rubinoff, Alhadeff Productions, Michael Alden & Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Sam Levy, Rodney Rigby, Spencer Ross, Richard Winkler, Yonge Street Theatricals, Sheridan College, Michael & Ellise Coit, Ronald Frankel, Sheri & Les Biller, Richard & Sherry Belkin, Marlene & Gary Cohen, Allan Detsky & Rena Mendelson, Lauren Doll, Barbara H. Freitag, Wendy Gillespie, Laura Little Theatricals, Carl & Jennifer Pasbjerg, Radio Mouse Entertainment, The Shubert Organization, Cynthia Stroum Tulchin, Bartner Productions, Gwen Arment/Molly Morris & Terry McNicholas, Maureen & Joel Benoliel/Marjorie & Ron Danz, Pamela Cooper/Corey Brunish, Demos Bizar/Tanninger Entertainment, Joshua Goodman/Lauren Stevens, Adam Blanshay Productions/Judith Ann Abrams Productions, Bill & Linda Potter/Rosemary & Kenneth Willman and La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre.

GANDER AND AREA SPCA INC.
Thank you for coming to the show today! The real Oz Fudge reached out to us on behalf of the Gander SPCA. They have outgrown their space and are in need of funds for a new building. If you are so inclined, please tap the link below to help this worthy cause. Every little bit helps. 

Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

Unites Scenic Artists Local 829 of the I.A.T.S.E represents the Designers & Scenic Artists for the American Theatre

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union

Welcome to another exhilarating season in our historic theatres, filled with the sounds, sights and excitement of the live performing arts. We have so much planned so far this season—rock, pop, folk/Americana, Broadway, jazz, comedy, films, variety shows, family programs and more—and we are continuing to add even more stellar events to the schedule. I hope you will spend some time in our digital playbill and discover all we have going on at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts.

Something for Everyone

This spring we announced the first shows in our 2024-25 season roster. Mark your calendar, or better yet, click HERE or tap into our Season At A Glance in the menu and get your tickets today! 

 As always, the best way to get first access to the best available seats and our new show announcements is to become a Member. Membership starts at just $75 for a full year of amazing benefts for everyone in the household!

A very big THANK YOU to our current Appell Center Members ~ you play a crucial role in our sustainability! It is Membership support that makes it possible for us to foster and inspire the artists of tomorrow, unite friends and loved ones in shared experiences, and cultivate a bustling downtown, while attracting the hottest concerts and theatrical productions for your enjoyment, expanding our education programs and community outreach, boosting York city tourism and nightlife, and preserving our historic facilities. 

Community Focus

In addition to the shows on our stages, the Appell Center is committed to recognizing and celebrating the talent and knowledge found in our community. Our team is involving our community partners and residents to broaden our focus and ensure that everyone has access and is welcome to experience the arts and create art as well. Tap into the menu and read all about it in our Learning & Engagement story. Then think about how you can become involved or have an impact on this work.

Again, welcome to the Appell Center and enjoy the show!

Todd Fogdall
President & CEO

The Strand and Capitol Theatres at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts feature the very best artists and stories from around the region and across the country. We are excited to welcome you to experience the joy and inspiration that can only come from the live performing arts! 

The 2024-25 season is here! We know you will have an amazing experience at this performance, and welcome you to click through all the pages to see all that we have coming this season... You won't want to miss it!

Tickets and Appell Center Memberships can be purchased online at appellcenter.org, in person at 50 N. George Street, York, or by calling the Box Office at 717-846-1111.

COMING THIS FALL

TODD RUNDGREN (10/13) The songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist makes his Strand Theatre debut bringing hits like “Hello, It’s Me,” “I Saw the Light” and more!

STOMP (10/15) is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. This eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments— matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Surprises await, with updated favorites and two new full-scale routines.

THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION (10/26) If you are looking for the best Queen tribute band out there, then look no further! When Brian May of Queen says “He’s the kind of performer you dream of finding,” and Roger Taylor of Queen says, “fantastic, magnetic!” you know it’s going to be a good show…

IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES (11/1) Christopher Cross, Jason Scheff (Chicago’s lead singer from 1985-2016), Maxi Priest, David Pack (original lead singer of Ambrosia) and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland come together in the Strand Theatre for one amazing concert! These legendary artists will perform their hits plus selected songs from The Beatles’ albums Let It Be and Hey Jude.

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (11/27) is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

... there are simply too many shows to list, including BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN, comedian CHARLIE BERENS, PUDDLES PITY PARTY, BEN FOLDS, and so much more. Join our email list and get all the news as it happens!

FILM

CAPFILM continues to provide unique opportunities for moviegoers of all ages and styles... 

Halloween is only a few weeks away, and have we got a frighteningly awesome lineup of screenings for you!

A Nightmare on Elm Street (10/11) - 40th Anniversary screening of one of horror’s most original, enduring and frightening franchises.

Ghostbusters (10/12) - Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary, this comedy classic is a must-see Halloween flick. Don’t cross the streams!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (10/19) - 50 years ago this horror masterpiece was unleashed on the world. Catch it on the big screen and relive the horror all over again!

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (10/25) - Revisit one of horror’s first masterpieces for its 100th anniversary in this very special screening featuring live accompaniment on our Mighty Wurlitzer organ, performed by organist Don Kinnier.

Creature From The Black Lagoon (10/27) - Celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of moviedom’s most famous monsters!

Click HERE for more CapFilms... including our Art House series, Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration and classic family films... new titles are being added all the time!

These are just the FALL HIGHLIGHTS ... New events are being added to the calendar all the time, so visit appellcenter.org for the most updated schedule or click on SEASON AT A GLANCE in the menu… and be sure you are on our email list for announcements.

We look forward to welcoming you through our doors often in the coming months!

The Appell Center is committed to making the performing arts available to everyone in York County. Our Community ConnectTix program expands access to free and discounted ticket to those for whom the price of a ticket is a barrier.

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for blocks of tickets (up to 20) for select events so the groups they serve can experience the wonder and thrill of live performance. 

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HOSPICE & COMMUNITY CARE

Look around. Here you are, seated in this beautiful, historic theatre about to enjoy a professional, live show right here in York’s downtown! What could be more exciting? This would not be possible without the support of our members.

We are humbled by the generosity of individuals across the county who make it all happen, Appell Center membership support allows us to make a significant impact in York. Members are the reason we have been able to continue entertaining the community for nearly 100 years and maintain these two historic theatres. Their support has allowed us to provide free uplifting experiences to our neighbors for whom the price of a ticket is a barrier and provide free educational programming for a generation of children in school districts throughout York County.

Members have helped us stay the course. Because of them, we remain focused on our mission and are able to throw our doors open for another season full of inspiring entertainment for you!

Our members are passionate about the performing arts. Aren’t you? Make a lasting impact right now by becoming a member of the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. 

For information on the levels and benefits of membership, visit appellcenter.org or contact Kimberly Soderberg, Development Manager, at 717-825-2236 or ksoderberg@appellcenter.org

In August 2022, the Appell Center wrapped up its Centennial Capital Campaign, raising over $7,500,000 to support vital infrastructure improvements and establish a Facility Endowment Fund for much needed improvements to our facility, which will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2025. The summers of 2023 and 2024 saw the completion of many of these improvements, including ADA compliant doors and into the Strand Theatre lobby, highly efficient concessions areas and a brand new HVAC system throughout the facility roof-top units, interior air management devices and system controls, which improves the efficiency and comfort of the building, reduces energy costs and provides cleaner and healthier air. 

We would like to recognize the many loyal and generous community members, foundations and businesses that helped us reach our goal and invested in the future of the performing arts in York County. They deserve a standing ovation!

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Powder Mill Foundation
• Anonymous
• J. William Warehime Foundation
• W. Dale Brougher Foundation
• Kinsley Foundation
• Helen Appell
• Chandra & Lou Appell
• Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation
• Glatfelter Insurance Group
• Giambalvo Family Foundation
• The Graham Foundation
• Shipley Family Foundation

• Stephen & Jenn Tansey
• Meg & Peter Brubaker
• New Standard Corporation
• PeoplesBank Charitable Foundation
• Jolene & Julian Tolbert
• Carl & Brenda Vizzi
• Dr. Vincent & Kathryn A. Butera
• Tony & Stef Campisi
• Jane G. Davis
• Hodges Family Foundation
• Dr. Benjamin & Anne Hoover
• Elizabeth M. Imboden MD
• Loren & Faye Kroh
• Lee Fence & Outdoor
• Menchey Music Service, Inc.
• Susanne Motter & Edward Motter
• Ruby & Mark Schmidt
• Bill & Sue Scott
• M&T Bank
• Traditions Bank
• The York Water Company

• Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Fay
• Kenneth E. Hickman
• Wellspan York Hospital Medical Staff
• Collin Holder
• Kendall & Eric Menzer
• Judith V. Blakey
• Robert A. Bowen
• John & Cappy Bush
• Erda Erdos
• John & Denise Gilliland
• William R. Hartman
• James D. Isett, DMD, MS
• John Schmidt Foundation
• Fran Polk
• Bob & Donna Pullo
• Vance & Suzanne McConkey
• Kris & Tom O'Shea
• Todd & Elaine Fogdall
• Tony & Amy Doll
• Eugene J. Draganosky
• Michael & Melanie Hady
• Sean Gormley
• Debbie Simon & Tim Grumbacher
• Mike & Vicky Kochenour
• Stan & Jane Lebouitz
• Judy Simpson
• Shawn & Chrysta Stine
• Kurt & Barb Thomas
• Todd & Delaine Toerper
• Kira & Jan Wagner
• William & Kimberly Yanavitch II
• Jack Kay
• Joe & Susan Wagman
• RKL
• Doug & Kristin Berman
• Elliot & Krista Gardner
• Rob & Becky Gratalo
• John & Jan Klinedinst
• Erin McGlaughlin
• Katie & Rob Berkebile
• Nate & Sandra Sterner
• The Tolerico Family
• Graham & Elizabeth Zifferer
• Z. D. Bauer
• Don & Jane Dellinger
• Reed & Natalee Gunderson
• Duane & Kristin Moyer
• David & Linda Davidson
• Charles & Holly Wise
• Robert Gantz
• Betsy Keefer
• Stephanie Kessler
• Miodrag Kukrika
• John & Wendy Lakatosh
• Hunter & Emily Mink
• Mike & Jackie Summers
• Jerry Caslow & Dr. Jane S. Sutton
• Robert Godfrey
• Dennis R. Kohler
• Joan & David Stauffer
• Krista & Mike Darr

The Appell Center continues its focus on bringing the very best entertainment to diverse audiences of all ages... but wait, there's more!

In addition to planning the shows on our stages, the entire organization is committed to recognizing and celebrating the artistic talent of our community in many ways. 

Learning Workshops for All Ages

Acting... dance... singing... storytelling... jazz... improvisation... even circus arts! These are just a few of the focus areas that are available for students age 3 and up to explore. PLUS, we have added Tot Rock, an early learning program for our youngest friends age 0-2!

FAMILY WORKSHOP - Theater Games for the Whole Family
Saturday, September 21 • Ages 4 - 10 and their families | 10:00am
Price: Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per Family)

Enjoy a mix of fun theatre games and imaginative storytelling for the whole family that will spark creativity and build confidence through the powerful play of acting and theatre. Family fun is guaranteed, along with great ideas for games and activities to take home for your next family game night.

Taught by Ángel Nuñez, Executive Director of OrangeMite Studios Theater Company.

PRE-TEEN WORKSHOP - Intro to Shakespeare
Saturday, September 21 • Ages 8 - 13 |1:00pm
Price: Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per student)

Step into the world of Shakespeare as this workshop explores scenes from some of the Bard’s classic works. Participants will not only explore the language but build their confidence and enhance their acting skills as they discover the joys and thrills of Shakespearean theatre.

Taught by Ángel Nuñez, Executive Director of OrangeMite Studios Theater Company, York County’s premier Shakespeare-focused theater company.

TOT ROCK RETURNS! 
October 5, 19; November 2; December 7 | 10:00am
Ages: 0-5 and their adults
Price: Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per family)

This early childhood music learning program shares a well-rounded musical experience with infants, toddlers, and their families—an experience rooted in melody, rhythm, repetition and collaboration. Even more important than these musical concepts is the quality time Tot Rock will provide you and your children in a safe, fun, positive space full of music, laughter, and shared experiences. Music can be a foundation of family learning, so let’s make some joyful noise here at the Appell Center!

MONDAY NIGHT IMPROV CLASS with Chris Myers 
Mondays, October 14 – November 18 
All Ages
Price: $130

Come ready to laugh the day away with local actress and improv comedy wiz Chris Myers while learning classic and new wave improv games that will jostle your brain and tickle your funny bone! The six-week session ends with a performance open to the public on the Capitol Theatre stage.

Ages 8 – 12: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Ages 13 – 18: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Ages 18+: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Performance Date: Monday, November 18 at 7:00pm

JUGGLING & OTHER FUN STUFF with Antonio Briley, Jr.
Saturdays, October 19 - November 9 |10:00am
Ages 8+
Price: $80

Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Balance a bowling pin on your chin? Other things? Taught by local phenomenon and man of many talents Antonio Briley, Jr. (you may know him as Bananaman), this four-week class will give you the opportunity to learn and master all the quirky, interesting, and fun skills you’ve ever imagined... and some you haven’t.

Click HERE to register today for one or more of these amazing and unique workshops they will only experience at the Appell Center! 

Community Engagement 

In July 2022 the Appell Center began a collaboration with Creative Generation, a group committed to pioneering projects in the arts and cultural, education and social change fields to support those organizations driving systemic change in their communities. This work produced an actionable plan elevating knowledge within our community to help inform a set of tools to create a societal hub for arts and cultural education in York County, PA. Listening sessions with key partners and their constituents were conducted, and information gathered from those sessions has helped inform the next steps of our strategic plan in this area.

At the completion of the active phase of this collaboration, the following statement was crafted and made public on our website:

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts seeks to be a cultural hub for the community in York.

We play a vital role in the local ecosystem, collaborating with educational, civic and other cultural organizations, informal networks, and individual artists to create experiences as outlets for healthy, creative expression.

Together, we believe in connecting the arts with education, personal wellbeing and family life.

We seek to build meaningful pathways in arts, cultural and creative learning for the York community through consistent, reliable opportunities which provide

• engagement with a diversity of artistic and cultural forms;
• multi-generational creative participation; and
• transformative experiences for creative youth.

We strive to be a relationship-builder, convener and host.

PARTNER WITH THE APPELL CENTER

There are many ways to join us in partnership, but here are some common starting points:

• Attend a free or low-cost workshop and event. We have workshops and classes where you can pick a price that feels right for you and your family.
• Host an event or program at the Appell Center. Our Community Support Fund helps support local non-profits and mission-aligned projects with reduced rental fees.
  
• Bring a group to one of our performances. The Community ConnecTix program offers complimentary tickets to local nonprofit groups every season.
  
• Invite us to support an event or program. Our team can host tables at your events to promote performing arts opportunities in the community.

Click HERE to learn more about our Discovery Sessions and Community Engagement initiatives, and how you might work with us in partnership to bring one of your ideas to the community at large!

Your health and safety are our priority
The Appell Center will continually monitor all health related concerns with guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All are encouraged to regularly visit our website or call the Box Office for up-to-date information, a list of Frequently Asked Questions and any specific instructions for your scheduled performance.

Bag check
It is recommended that you do not bring any bags with you in order to expedite entry. Bag checks are mandatory and conducted by our security team. Metal (or wooden) rods will be used to search each bag. Guests will be asked to open and hold their own bags while they are being searched for any items not permitted in the building.

Concessions
Concessions are available at both the Capitol and Strand Theatres. All alcoholic beverages are sold in reusable cups which must be purchased with your first drink. Guests are encouraged to bring their cups back to our concessions stands during future visits to purchase drinks at the refill price. Non-Appell Center cups will not be eligible for refills.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located on both levels of the Strand Theatre and on the first floor of the Capitol Theatre. Accessible restrooms are available in both theatres.

Accessible Services
ADA-compliant seating is offered in several locations. Assistive-listening devices are available for all Strand Theatre shows and select films. These devices can be requested from a member of our Front of House staff when you arrive or by calling the Box Office in advance at 717-846-1111. We also offer audio description and closed captioning for some films. Sign language interpretation may be available when requested at least two weeks in advance. Notify the Box Office of any needs when purchasing tickets. We’re happy to arrange the perfect seats and services for you.

Smoking
The Appell Center is a non-smoking facility, including e-cigarettes and vape pens.

Child booster seats
Complimentary booster seats are only available in the Strand Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see one of our Ushers when you arrive for assistance. 

Electronic devices
We appreciate your cooperation in silencing all electronic devices before the performance begins.

Photo/recording policy
For most events, photography/recording of any type is prohibited. However, for some events, non-professional, non-flash, photography is permitted. Any adjusted policy will be advertised on signs at the entrance to the venue. The Appell Center reserves the right to confiscate any photo or recording device if policies are ignored. Patrons found possessing professional equipment not expressly authorized will be asked to leave their cameras in their vehicles or will otherwise be escorted from the venue.

Click HERE to learn more about our policies.