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Theatres, Playhouses, and 
Performing Arts Organizations


Jamison Street Studio - the only Community Theater serving the Greater Northeast section of Philadelphia, providing a full range of mainstream theatrical entertainment for the entire family

Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival - presents professional, innovative and accessible theatrical productions of the plays of William Shakespeare for the enrichment and entertainment of Pennsylvania's Capital Region

Philly Plays - Philadelphia's most Comprehensive Directory of area Plays. You can search Plays by Title, Theater, Playwright, and of course Date.
 

Harrisburg Singers - A 40 member choral group located in Harrisburg, PA. See our site for more info

The Barnstormers Theatre - Located in Ridley Park, PA. Centered in the charming Historic District, we have been providing the best in comunity theater since 1908

L - A haven for artists. Little Pond asks each member of its community to take on the biggest questions of both spirituality and artistic vision--A meeting place for the literary, visual and performing arts.

Unseam'd Shakespeare Company
- Unseam'd Shakespeare Company reinvents classic plays for modern audiences, presenting artistically ambitious and innovative, but financially modest productions.

WOW! Theatre Programs of Central Pa. - A small theatre company
performing interactive educational dramas on tour throughout area school
districts.  Dedicated to providing dramatic opportunities for young people to explore ideas, especially conflict management, using Theatre in Education techniques, influenced by the work of Augusto Boal

Players Club of Swarthmore - Community theater in Swarthmore, PA that focuses on the production of plays, musical plays and entertainments, and staged reading performances. We strive to provide artistic education, training and development for our members, and enhance the educational and charitable benefit of the community

Shawnee Playhouse
- An intimate, historic professional theater.  Quality theater at reasonable prices.  This air conditioned 180 seat theater doesn't have a bad seat in the house.  Mainstage season runs May through December

The Drawmateurs at the Barn Playhouse - Wide selection of quality community theater in an historic, renovated barn just outside of Norristown

Theatre Alliance Of Greater Philadelphia -  Comprised primarily of non-profit, professional theaters in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The Alliance strives to create a strong, healthy, diverse and vibrant arts community in which theater is highly valued.

The Village Players of Hatboro - The Village Players of Hatboro is a community theater serving the Philadelphia area for over 50 years.

Welcome to Pittsburgh CLO - Since 1946, the Pittsburgh CLO has been a leader in producing the very best in professional musical theater for audiences from throughout the Tri-State region
Point Park College - Visual and Performing Arts

Mystery's Most Wanted - Pittsburgh's number one interactive murder mystery dinner theatre--participatory theatre at its funniest!

The Palace Theatre
- Historic performing arts theatre in Greensburg, PA. Seating approximately 1300, The Palace Theatre is home to Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, a regional site for River City Brass Band, and utilized by local theatre, ballet and choral groups, national touring shows, and renowned entertainers.

Hershey Area Playhouse - The Hershey Area Playhouse will be a positive reflection of its community's talent and commitment to quality performances.

Little Theater
-  Playhouse at McConnellstown, PA

Penn Avenue Theatre - Located only 6 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh in Bloomfield.  Penn Avenue Theatre produces edgy contemporary plays, musicals, comedy shows, poetry and live music.

Bedford County Players - This group is performing as a dinner theater at the Carriage House Restaurant in Bedford, and plans a full schedule of plays in 2001.

VSA Arts Grants Awards Serving Persons With Disabilities In Pa - International organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts

The Music Box Players - a non-profit community theatre company performing at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville, PA. 

Pennsylvania Youth Music Theatre - a youth theatre company that specializes in musical theatre.  We're the only community theatre group in Central PA that is specifically for young people.  All of our performers are between the ages of 13 and 25. 

Touchstone Theatre - Lehigh Valley's resident professional ensemble theatre producing and presenting original work.

ARTREACH
- ARTREACH provides arts access for disadvantaged and disabled audiences. We work with music organizations like the Philadelphia Orchestra and Peter Nero & the Philly Pops, as well as with individual musicians to bring performances into facilities. We're not just music-specific

Asian Arts Initiative - The Asian Arts Initiative is grounded in the belief that the arts can provide an important political and cultural "voice" for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. We are a community arts center where artists and everyday people develop means of expressing our diverse experiences as Asian Americans.

Walnut Street Theatre - Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the U.S.

Bryn Athyn Community Theater - Bryn Athyn Community Theater has been serving the Philadelphia region with high quality theatrical entertainment since 1981.  Staffed entirely by volunteers, BAct produces two major productions a year, usually in November and April. 

Bristol Riverside Theatre - Bristol Riverside Theatre is Bucks County's only professional theatre, performing award-winning plays for audiences since 1987

Playcrafters -   Community Theater based in Skippack, PA (Suburban
Philadelphia)

Totempole Playhouse - Professional theatre nestled among the pines of Caledonia State Park, located on Route 30, only twenty minutes from the historic towns of Chambersburg and Gettysburg

Center For Theater Arts
- 20 year-old nonprofit performing arts school
for children ages 4 - 18 years old.  Classes are offered in acting, musical
theater, voice, classical ballet, pointe, tap, jazz and musical theater for
students with special needs.


Avenue Of The Arts
- Avenue of the Arts, Inc., an independent non-profit organization, was created in 1993 to coordinate and support cultural and related development along North and South Broad Street in Philadelphia

Expressive Therapy Concepts - Expressive Therapy Concepts Bringing the Healing Power of the Arts to our Community

Tri-State Actor's Theater - The professional theater for NE Pennsylvania, NW New Jersey, and south central New York.

The Dance

Vaganova Summer School and Master Classes - Intensive Russian classical ballet program for intermediate, advanced and pre-professional students. Director of Program and Master Teacher: Mansur Kamaletdinov, Former Principal Dancer, Teacher, Ballet Master, and Choreographer, Bolshoi Theatre

Pen-Del District of the Federation of Del.Valley Square and Round Dancers - The district comprises 19 independent square and round dance clubs in Delaware and Chester Counties in Pennsylvania, Southwestern New Jersey and Delaware. Please feel free to visit any of our clubs on one their regular dance nights; visitors are always welcome. Lessons are available for beginners or for those who want to enhance their skills.

Jamestown P.N.A. - Line dancing & couples, classes, & dances every Sat. nite. It's a small club nestled in the mountains between Johnstown & Altoona, Pa. Lots of friendly people.

Joyce Ellis Dancers - We teach the art of dance and performing in front of the public. We start lessons as early as age 3. Located in the Pittsburgh south area.

Barbara Pearson - "Learning through Movement and the Arts" Dancer/Choreographer and Arts in Education Consultant, offering a range of programs for students and their teachers within the school setting. She teaches children movement and dance, incorporating academic learning into the experience. Professional development seminars for educators on "Applying Multiple Intelligences Theory and Brain based Learning through Arts Integration"

Dance Celebration - Join us for Philadelphia's hottest dance tickets, Dance Affiliates and the University of Pennsylvania unite to bring you a season of dazzling dance that will captivate your eyes and nourish your soul. 

Dance Events -  - Find Dances, Workshops, Lessons in your area

Blue Moon Dance Studio - An outstanding reputation for offering the highest quality Ballroom, Latin, and Club Dance instruction in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.  Our instruction is led by Martin Kunc, a European National Ballroom Dance Champion, with over 20 years teaching and coaching experience

Betsy and Chuck - Dancing in Centre County

The Bell School Of Irish Dance -Traditional Irish Stepdancing to children ages five and up and adults of any age.  Julia K. Bell TCRG, the school's director, is a certified teacher of Irish Dance and has been involved in Irish dancing for over 20 years. Students have the option of competing in the Irish Dancing circuit at the regional, national, and international level

Dance Me Tonight -  Fast-growing music source with thousands of  worldwide links to dancing, music (all genres,  a capella to zydeco), musicians, festivals and  travel. Site/Internet searches

Bob's Contra Dance Pages - Contra dancing is a form of folk dancing similar to square dancing. It is accompanied by live music and energetic callings. Find listings for Phildelphia-area contra and square dances

Swing Connections - Swing group performs and teaches in the tri-state area.  The focus is mainly on swing, but they like including other dances too

Jessica Moss -  Modern dancer, choreographer and teacher.

Secrets of Aphrodite - We sell costumes and accssories for dancers.  

David Blight School of Dance - Classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Baton  and Gymnastics. Private instruction is also available in Lyrical Jazz, Pointe, Novelty, Pantomime, and Funk. Schedules are set up to accommodate beginners through  professional levels for both children and adults

Harrisburg Dance Conservatory - nonprofit corporation which produces Harrisburg's two major ballets

Harrisburg Dance Ensemble

Shelly Oliver
-Tap Dancer and choreographer leads the internationally acclaimed Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers.

Stars Studio of Dance - a studio that believes in teaching technique and learning to dance in a healthy, positive atmosphere

Local and Area Musicians, Ensembles, 
Musician Resources, Performing and Visual Arts

Susquehanna Chorale - Based in Hershey, the chorale has emerged as one of this country's outstanding choral ensembles.  Their passion for musical excellence brings alive songs that are centuries old, songs that find a way into your heart and touch your very soul

Village Players of Hatboro - a non-profit community theater that
has been serving the Delaware Valley for over 50 years.

The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia -  a 150-voice chorus, with over 100 years of musical contribution to Philadelphia and to the arts, giving frequent performances in the U.S. and abroad."

Oxford Hall Celtic Shop -  Provides information on Irish and Scottish musicians, dance groups and organizations, as well as a Celtic Calendar of Events for Central PA. Includes list of Irish pubs and schedules.

West Chester Folk - Presents concerts of traditionally-oriented folk music (e.g. Bruce Molsky, Margaret McArthur, Andy Cohen, and Larkin Bryant).  Listings of upcoming and previous concerts, directions to the concerts, and links to other folk music resources, including national organizations and regional organizations, dances, and venues.

Pittsburgh Camerata
- The Pittsburgh Camerata, the city's premier chamber choir, is an ensemble of selectively chosen singers who perform both sacred and secular music. The choir annually presents a series of performances in Pittsburgh, presenting three concerts each season in each of three venues.

Philadelphia's Regional Performing Arts Center - Located in Center City Philadelphia, it will contain a 2500 seat Concert Hall, 650 seat Recital Theater and the venerable Academy of Music

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra - Providing live classical symphonic performances to the people of the Johnstown region

Never Before Noon, Inc - Booking the Finest Artists in the Blues Today 

Newett Music Studios - Full digital production studio, specializing in the development of industry-quality recording packages for singers, songwriters, solo artists and bands. Owned and operated by Philadelphia producer Anthony Newett

Ray Naylor - A web site of open mikes, musicians resources, folk music links, and information about  its creator, Ray Naylor

The Gliders - You can check out their MP3 Page here

Ed Van Wicklen - Musician from York, PA who recently released a CD, Carved In Stone.  Rock-N-Groove, Funk-N-Blues.

Frank Porter 

Philly Jazz -  Philadelphia's oldest and most complete Jazz resource on the Internet

Bill Watson  - Western PA author, musician, songwriter and studio owner. This site contains articles about breaking into the songwriting and music business.

Little Explorers - Unique videos to introduce and expose young minds to the arts.  We show artists, musicians and dancers performing, as well as license great works of art to allow young chidlren the opportunity to view them within a child-friendly atmosphere

River's Bend Recording - Digital & analog studio for acoustic, ethnic,  jazz, MIDI, and polka music in the Lehigh Valley

Pyramid Recording Studio - specializing in the perfection of your original music from tracking, editing, and mixing to mastering.

Andy Kimbel - The official web site for the country blues singer and songwriter 

Right Coast Recording - "Full service analog and digital recording.

NICKEL - publication listing area jam sessions

Steward Brodian - DJ, publishes newspaper for area jammers, runs indie record label.

Global Book Store - New and used music, cd's, cassettes, vinyl, all genres, radical Christian music, and of course, books

GFS Productions - Philadelphia musicians who create and release drum and bass music. Home of Argento Recordings, Slick Recordings, and the artists J.Smooth, JG, and GFS.

Big Red Cat MP3 Page
- Dedicated to those whose music deserves to be heard. A place for independent artists to find an outlet for their music. 

Rom Box - The world wide web's first music site.  Free downloadable music and multimedia.

Multimedia of the Greater Philadelphia Region - An original and unique look at the Delaware Valley.

Old World Folk Band
- Based in Harrisburg, A 12-member organization showcasing Klezmer, Russian, and Eastern European music in concerts anddances and for private gatherings.

Southern Gospel Pa. - The online source for Southern Gospel Music in  Pa.  Featuring concert schedules for the state and links to Pennsylvania Artists and Organizations

Dr. Floyd Darden - Heart Beat Music : inspirational/ drums/vocals. Original music. Instruments: percussion/keyboard/guitar/horns/strings. Contact for information: drdarden13@hotmai.com

The Hub E-Zine - The Hub, where it all comes together. Dedicated to the music scene of Pennsylvania. We have resources, articles, and other forms of entertainment. Also, a fairly comprehensive list of mp3's from PA bands.

Sound Investments Recording Studio - A full-service analog and digital recording studio

Guitar Man -  Acoustic Guitar Tips

Radioactive Productions
-  A production company and recording studio in the Philadelphia area specializing in custom production for indie releases.

Kurios - An original Christian musical group from the northeast.  Check out this Pennsylvania and New Jersey based rock band.

Aaron Snow - Homepage of the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter

Music For People - Music Improvisation for Everyone - Bach to Boogie Woogie

Life On Mars
- The coolest grooves on the planet. Combining world music, jazz, and rock into exciting original music.  Performances, recordings, and online music, booking info. 

Billy Tweedie -international talent promoter. Worked for record companies in England and has been successful in promoting numerous artists. 

Louis Lynch, Irish Harpist and Pianist - specializing in themed music, theatrical scores and special events such as Renaissance fairs

KindWeb - Music Resources and Other Kind Things, including band links, environmental and natural health information, a great search engine

Rock In Pa - Rock in PA - Pennsylvania area bands, venues, concerts and club schedules.

King Arthur - Music and multimedia with the likes of Peter Gabriel and friends.

Bees Make Honey - Independent record, tape and CD music label from Pittsburgh.  Bees Make Honey offers a stable of art rock, weird singer-songwriters and ambient college radio-type fare

Ten Spiders - Philadelphia area based Rock/Folk/Jam original band with female lead vocal/banjo, electric guitar, bass, drums

Yee Ha - The world's largest privately owned multimedia library. All music videos and MP3's are free.

Rock Whirled - independent booking agency and management firm, representing musicians.  Represents bands, duos, soloists and DJs, working in alternative, country, folk and rock.

Harmonies Workshop -  Producing Amish and Old Order and Traditional Mennonite music.

Cygnet Studios - Cygnet Studios markets small music ensembles for banquets, weddings, parties and receptions. All ensemble musicians are professionally 
trained and often perform in area orchestras and bands. The musicians are 
capable of performing a variety of musical styles

Spencer Reed Jazz Duo - Nancy Reed - vocalist and bassist, Spencer Reed - guitarist and vocalist. They will appearing for their 20th-plus annual performance at the Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Jazz Festival.

The Reign - Progressive, modern rock, funky jazz band from the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas

Special Blendz - Classic Soul/R&B/Motown/Oldies Showband from Chester, PA, featuring five vocalists with beautiful harmonies, five musicians with great chord structures and dynamic arrangements. They've opened for several National headliners and who put on a terrific live show for audiences of all ages.

Bogus Records - Home to such diverse acts as Bull Moose Jackson, The Flashcats, Bonograph, the Frampton Brothers, and much, much, more

Velveeta - Penn State's Eighties Party Band

Us - Us: hybrid of funk and goofy rock AKA crocknroll

Acoustic Cafe - A coalition of Pittsburgh's finest acoustic musicians presenting quality performances.

Thomas O. Smith - Stand-up comic

Broken -Penn State Musicians who are also songwriters 

Achlamusic - The First Hebrew Internet Radio Station In PA live music, live interviews, and much, much more

Billy Price
- blues, rhythm and blues, and deep soul music

Paul Fejko -  musician, conductor, composer who works with many Philly
based groups such as Del. Val. Opera Co., Pennsylvania Pro Musica and
Voces Novae et Antiquae

3rd Degree - Pop, Rock and Blues from 1967 to 2000. Highlights Include Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steely Dan, Van Morrison, Dylan, ZZ Top, Who, Tom Petty, Beatles, Doors, Van Halen, Green Day, Santana, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, and more

Pop Tart Monkeys

Jam Bands Online - Helping Pittsburgh-based, jam oriented bands be successful

Allegro - chamber music trio performing in Central PA. Violin, piano, and flute

Virtual Horns - Everything from Rock to Big Band

Fuzzy Monkey - Northeast Pa. party band  playing music from the 70's, 80's and the 90's


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