Altoona Community Theatre

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Altoona Community Theatre is a not-for-profit organization with two full-time employees who oversee the administration of the group’s activity: the Director of Operations and the Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. All production work onstage and backstage is performed by over 200 volunteers who donate their time and talents. ACT produces four mainstage productions annually in the historic Mishle

r Theatre, a restored 1906 vaudeville-burlesque house seating 800 people that is rented by the group for the final two weeks prior to each production. The shows – presented in September, November, February and May -- are given for four performances each. ACT averages about 1,000 subscribers for the season from a geographic base of up to 60 miles away. Some subscribers come from as far as Indiana, Johnstown, Bedford, Huntingdon, State College, Boalsburg, Clearfield and Philipsburg. Typical attendance for individual productions rages from 1,600 for non-musicals to 3,000 for musicals. ACT productions are budgeted around $25,000 for a comedy, drama or mystery; $30,000 for a small musical and $45,000 for a large-scale musical. ACT’s typical expenses for producing musicals include royalties $10,000; orchestra $5,500; sets $2,500; costumes $4,000 and sound $2,500. ACT pays Blair County Arts Foundation nearly $50,000 annually to rent the historic Mishler Theatre for its shows. In 1983, ACT purchased the former Downtown Elks Lodge operations headquarters, converting the once-vacant building into an administrative office, rehearsal hall, set construction and storage area and costume construction and storage area. ACT has repeatedly won top honors at state and regional community theatre competitions.

The last two weeks of June have some AWESOME shows and more!!!altoonacommunitytheatre.com/artscalendar
06/19/2026

The last two weeks of June have some AWESOME shows and more!!!

altoonacommunitytheatre.com/artscalendar

TEN TICKETS LEFT! Support the beautiful Mishler Theatre and get a chance to win CASH tonight!!!Call 814-949-2787
06/19/2026

TEN TICKETS LEFT!

Support the beautiful Mishler Theatre and get a chance to win CASH tonight!!!

Call 814-949-2787

Don't miss out! Only 20 tickets left - get yours today before they're all gone! ⏰️ 🎟️
Call or stop by the BCAF office to get your ticket today!
1212 12th Ave. Altoona
814.949.2787

Season Subscriptions are on sale now through August 7 ⭐🎫🎭Don't miss out on your chance to see all four shows for one low...
06/17/2026

Season Subscriptions are on sale now through August 7 ⭐🎫🎭

Don't miss out on your chance to see all four shows for one low price! At our unbeatable subscription price, you see one show of the season for FREE from the best seats in the house.

Not able to commit to the same performance day year round? Purchase FLEX Passes to redeem throughout the season as your schedule allows. FLEX Passes give you the ultimate flexibility AND save you money. NOW REDEEMABLE ONLINE! No visit to the Box Office required... unless that's how you prefer to turn in your passes, of course!

Visit altoonacommunitytheatre.com/shows for more information on the upcoming season and to purchase your subscription now.

Questions? Call the ACT Office at 814-943-4357

06/16/2026

Reposting some of our fun from last season 💖 Did you see Cinderella? What still stands out to you from that show?

Sharing for our friends at CLP :)
06/16/2026

Sharing for our friends at CLP :)

📢 Cresson Lake Playhouse is Hiring an Artistic Director!

As life moves forward, organizations evolve. As our staff transitions and grows, Cresson Lake Playhouse is seeking an Artistic Director to help lead our artistic vision and continue our tradition of quality community theater.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, collaborative leader who is passionate about the arts and committed to serving our community.

For a complete job description and application information, visit

🌐Cressonlake.com

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may be interested in joining the Cresson Lake Playhouse family! 🎭✨

We are so excited for our first Summer Drama Camp performance today! The ACT Office will open at 1 PM today, Friday June...
06/12/2026

We are so excited for our first Summer Drama Camp performance today!

The ACT Office will open at 1 PM today, Friday June 12.

We ❤ summer... but WOW, are we busy!The staff at ACT greatly appreciates you calling the us at 814-943-4357 to make sure...
06/09/2026

We ❤ summer... but WOW, are we busy!

The staff at ACT greatly appreciates you calling the us at 814-943-4357 to make sure we are available before you make an in-person visit to the office. Please plan to use the front door on 12th Street in order to avoid disturbing our "stars of tomorrow."

We will have modified hours on Fridays June 12, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7 in order to host our K-Camp performances in the Rehearsal Hall those mornings.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR COME FROM AWAY 🌎We know summer schedules fill up quickly, so add us to your calendars now and d...
06/05/2026

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR COME FROM AWAY 🌎

We know summer schedules fill up quickly, so add us to your calendars now and don't miss your chance to be a part of this remarkable story of hope, compassion, and connection.

"Come From Away" tells the true story of when seven thousand people from across America and around the world landed on the doorstep of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

AUDITION INFORMATION:
Sunday July 26 from 2-5 pm
Monday July 27 from 6-9 pm
In the ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Altoona PA 16601
ℹ Read more at altoonacommunitytheatre.com/auditions

This incredible show that the New York Times calls "a cathartic balm for a post-9/11 world… a celebration of the best in all of us” performs September 17-20 in the Historic Mishler Theater.
Learn more about ACT's 2026-2027 Season and how to get tickets at altoonacommunitytheatre.com/shows

Drama Camps start next week, and we're a little behind on snack collection! Please help us keep our 186 incoming rising ...
06/03/2026

Drama Camps start next week, and we're a little behind on snack collection!

Please help us keep our 186 incoming rising stars hydrated and happy with small water bottles, juice boxes, and individually wrapped goodies.

Buy local and drop off to ACT Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm or ship items directly to us with our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JHKFNVJJ2WLX

06/03/2026

Address

1213 12th Street, PO Box 908
Altoona, PA
16601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18149434357

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