All An Act Theatre 2020 Season! - Theatre Lives Here!
2020 Season Tickets are still on sale! Save 25%
Tickets to all 6 remaining shows!
Adults $67 Seniors (55+)/ Students $54
Join us for our 17th season! All shows listed below
Mysteries, Drama, Hysterical Comedy, Side-Splitting Farce! We have it ALL!
Find out why All An Act Theatre has Erie's BEST Entertainment Value since 2004!
Note: Season tickets are for one ticket to 6 different shows and may not be punched for multiple people.
You won't find quality Theatre at this price anywhere in the region!
March 20th - April 5th
“Another Country”
A Drama by Julian Mitchell
Directed by J.D. Mizikowski
Another Country is loosely based on the life of the real-life spy Guy Burgess.
Set in an English public school in the early 1930's, where future leaders are being \prepared for their roles in the ruling class. Guy is coming to terms with his sexuality and Tommy is a committed Marxist.
As outsiders, Tommy wants to abolish the whole system of British life; Guy wants a successful career within it.
Upon the discovery that a pupil has hanged himself, the senior boys try to keep the scandal away from both the parents and the outside world.
Bennett pretends nonchalance but is deeply troubled by the suicide, while Judd believes the death is a symptom of the school's oppressive regime.
"Subtle and absorbing." - London Daily Mail.
"A genuinely exciting political play. His acerbic wit finds a perfect match in the precocious self importance of his subjects." - Time Out.
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May 8th - May 31st
“What the Bellhop Saw”
A comedy by Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore
Directed by Chris Bucci
A nice fellow checks into an expensive suite in New York City's finest hotel, precipitating a fantastic nightmare involving a Salman Rushdie-type author, an Iranian terrorist, a vile wife from hell, a conniving bellboy, an incompetent F.B.I. agent, a nubile celebrity mad maid, a dimwitted secretary, and a little pig tailed girl.
Gag lines are popping as events transpire at a whirlwind velocity. Topical humor blends with the traditional antics of farce: doors slamming, characters careening and confusion reigning supreme. Including the show stopping silent “Bellhop Ballet.”
"A winner!" - Stage Directions
"The laughs keep on coming!” -Tribune
“A rip-roaring good time!" - Broadway Stage
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June 19th - June 28th
Godspell - Our 8th Annual Student Production!
Originally conceived & Directed by John Michael Telebak
Music & New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by KC McCloskey
To further the acting experience of Erie’s talented youth, All An Act Theatre is pleased to partner with The Footlights Theatre Program to present our 8th Annual Student production!
A small group of people tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.
An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage.
Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features beloved songs "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," ,"All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
5 Shows Only! (No Show Father’s Day - Sunday June 21)
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August 21st – September 13th
Ray Cooney’s side-splitting farce
Funny Money
Directed by David W. Mitchell
From the Master of British Farce that brought you the hysterical smash hit "Run for Your Wife!”, “Not Now, Darling!”, and “Tom, Dick, & Harry”
Starring
Dave DiCola * Amy Welker Rowe * David W. Mitchell * KC McCloskey
Chad Santos * J.D. Mizikowski * Ray Steinbacher * Larry Lewis
Henry Perkins accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase on the subway. Instead of his office papers, he finds over a million dollars in cash! He tries to grab his wife, Jean, and run off to Barcelona!
However, Jean doesn’t want to leave, because their friends Vic & Betty are coming over for dinner.
Add a crooked cop, and a second police officer who thinks a body found shot in the river is Henry, and “Mr. Big” is on the way to reclaim his cash!
The antics and treachery add up to an outrageous evening of belly laughs!
If you loved “Run for Your Wife!” or “Not Now, Darling”, then don’t miss “Funny Money!” It tops them all!
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October 2nd - October 18th
Blood Relations
A mystery-drama By Sharon Pollock
Directed by Larry Lewis
“Lizzie Borden took her ax
and gave her mother 40 whacks….”
...or did she?
Blood Relations is a compelling mystery/drama about Lizzie Borden, the infamous 19th century alleged ax murderer, exonerated in court but condemned by society as the killer of her father and step-mother.
The play focuses on Lizzie Borden and a woman simply known as “The Actress,” who is questioning Lizzie about the day of the murders.
The biggest question hanging on her tongue – the one she cannot help asking – is “Did you do it, Lizzie? Did you?”
Lizzie offers to guide The Actress through the days leading up to the murders with Lizzie playing the role of the family’s maid and The Actress taking on the role of Lizzie herself.
Lizzie weaves a tale so intricately that The Actress brings everyone back to life so she can experience exactly what Lizzie went through.
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November 6th– November 29th - (No Show Black Friday November 27)
The Man Who Came To Dinner
A comedy by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman
Directed by KC McCloskey
From the playwrights that brought you the hilarious classic “You Can’t Take It With You!”
Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the home of the Stanleys, slips on their doorstep, breaking his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow.
The Stanley living room is monopolized by the irascible invalid; ex-convicts are invited to meals; and transatlantic calls bring a $784 phone bill.
Whiteside’s antics continues to shake up the Stanley’s home life as they try to get him to leave. The result is a hilarious evening of laughter!
