The Pennsylvania Playhouse is honored to present the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning classic American play, "Fences" by August Wilson.

Performances will run the weekends of March 28-30, April 4-6 and 11-13, with evening shows at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm.

A cast talkback will be featured after the April 5th performance. This performance will also be our “Pay What You Are Able” special presentation.

Fences is set in 1950s Pittsburgh, and follows Troy Maxson, a former baseball player now working as a garbage collector.

In the photo left to right: Marquett Ferell, Willie Wo, and Juanita Renay--- Photo Credit: Corey Mullins

Struggling with the disappointment of dreams unfulfilled due to racial barriers, Troy’s bitterness starts to affect his relationship with his family. As he builds a fence around his home, he also builds emotional walls that keep out those he loves. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by August Wilson delves into themes of family, love, responsibility, and the lasting impact of prejudice.

Direction by Adam Newborn, Assistant Direction by Salem Perez Torres, and Stage Management by Katy Hartzell. The cast features incredibly talented actors Willie Wo as Troy, Devin T. Dobson as Bono, Juanita Renay as Rose, TyRonn Brewington as Lyons, Jaciel Córdoba as Gabriel, Marquett Ferell as Cory, and Jalianna M. Miller as Raynell. Costumes by Rachel Williams and Technical Direction, including set and lighting design, by Brett Oliveira.

To purchase tickets, please call 610-865-6665 or visit PAPlayhouse.org

Crowded Kitchen Players will present the third in its series of plays about the Irish fight for independence and nationhood March 13-16 at The Ice House in Bethlehem, PA

“An Explosion by the Ballyseedy Woods” is an original story of the Irish Civil War of 1922.  This follows chronologically CKP’s earlier productions “The Rising of 1916” and “The Irish War of Independence 1919-1921.

BETHLEHEM, PA – Touchstone Theatre, the region’s only ensemble-based theatre, presents a staged reading of "Spit Out the Poison"–-- an original work written by Ensemble Member Matt Prideaux.

A modern-day Greek tragedy with drinks, dancing, pinatas, and perhaps just a little bit of bloodshed, "Spit Out the Poison" is a one-night-only staged reading on January 29 at 7pm in Touchstone’s 75-seat theatre on the SouthSide of Bethlehem.

Join us for an evening celebrating Paul – the man of the hour, the party animal himself – as he moves into the next chapter of his life. However, his plans for retirement get thrown out the window when his celebration turns into a bit of a nightmare. I mean, it’s Paul’s party, he can die if he wants to, right? 

This script has been a decade-in-the-making, originating as a draft written during playwright Matt Prideaux’s undergraduate years.

Inspired by Stephen Sondheim’s Company, which questions societal fixation on marriage and manhood, Spit Out the Poison extends the conversation further by asking: Who would I become if I gave in to society’s idea of the "traditional man"?

“With this piece, I am exploring themes of masculinity, identity, and societal expectations. At its core, it is a confrontation of what happens when someone is forced into a mold that doesn’t fit—and the damage that can result,” says Matt. “It’s emotionally raw and, at times, painful. But for those who are a little broken, like me, I hope it provides comfort. I hope you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.”

"Spit Out the Poison" is a one-night-only staged reading on January 29, 2025.

Reading begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm.

Tickets are FREE, but reservations are encouraged.

Viewer discretion is advised. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Reservations are available at 610.867.1689 or online at touchstone.org.

Bethlehem, PA — This winter, suspense takes center stage as the Pennsylvania Playhouse presents Dial M for Murder, a gripping play that inspired the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie.

Directed by Gary Boyer, this thrilling production will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM from January 24th to February 9th.