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.

08/29/2026

MEET THE CAST OF COME FROM AWAY!
Name: Gina Volpe
Role: Janice & Others
Hailing From: Altoona, PA
Farthest Traveled: Thailand! LONG flight but I stayed for 6 months, so it was worth it!

Fresh-baked bread, soups, mac & cheese, delicious baked goods, coffee, smoothies, and more?!AND ALL IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL ...
08/27/2026

Fresh-baked bread, soups, mac & cheese, delicious baked goods, coffee, smoothies, and more?!

AND ALL IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL THEATRE?!

Say. Less. 🤤

Mention ACT's Fundraiser during any order at Panera Bread Friday August 28, 8 am to 8 pm, and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to Altoona Community Theatre.

Use code FUND4U to order online or in the app!

08/26/2026

MEET THE CAST OF COME FROM AWAY!
Name: Jake Blue
Role: Kevin J, Ali, & Others
Hailing From: Johnstown, PA originally, but State College, PA since 2024
Farthest Traveled: Brazil for College choir and Greece for the worst vacation ever!

Join Altoona Community Theatre for the area premiere of "Come From Away", an uplifting musical that proves that light ca...
08/25/2026

Join Altoona Community Theatre for the area premiere of "Come From Away", an uplifting musical that proves that light can rise from darkness — and that kindness can change the world.

Based on real events from September 11, 2001, this high-energy show tells the story of Gander, Newfoundland when nearly 7,000 passengers were diverted to the small town's remote airport and stranded for days.

This exceptional tale of generosity, resilience, and unexpected friendship balances raw emotions with warmth and wit as the Gander locals welcome thousands of international strangers with open arms.

"Come From Away" performs September 17-20 in the Historic Mishler Theatre.

Purchase tickets for this heartwarming celebration of hope and humanity starting September 1 at altoonacommunitytheatre.com/shows or by calling 814-944-9434

08/24/2026

MEET THE CAST OF COME FROM AWAY!
Name: Emily Koch
Role: Bonnie & others
Hailing From: Altoona, PA
Farthest Traveled: Honeymooned in Rome & Paris. We missed our flight home and got to spend 3 extra days in Italy! (Oops.. bummer!) 🍕🇮🇹☺️

08/20/2026

MEET THE CAST OF COME FROM AWAY!
Name: Joshua Curry
From: Reidsville, Georgia originally but Martinsburg since 2019
Role: Nick & others

❗FINAL CHANCE TO SUBSCRIBE & SAVE❗Purchase your Season Subscriptions or Flex Passes through Thursday August 20 and secu...
08/19/2026

❗FINAL CHANCE TO SUBSCRIBE & SAVE❗

Purchase your Season Subscriptions or Flex Passes through Thursday August 20 and secure some of the BEST seats in the house.

⭐ Save money and see four amazing shows by calling the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 ⭐

Please leave a voicemail with your desired performance night and seats if we miss your call. You may also make an appointment to stop by the ACT Office and view all available options.

Season subscriptions are the BEST way to secure center aisle seats… most of which are already full for our Friday and Saturday performances!

About our 2026-2027 Season: altoonacommunitytheatre.com/shows

A seating map for reference:https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mishler-Seating-Map-PDF.pdf

MEET THE DIRECTOR OF COME FROM AWAY 🎬🌏🛬Kate Kale Wolf, the trusty pilot of Altoona Community Theatre's season-opener, ha...
08/18/2026

MEET THE DIRECTOR OF COME FROM AWAY 🎬🌏🛬

Kate Kale Wolf, the trusty pilot of Altoona Community Theatre's season-opener, has been involved at ACT both onstage and off for over 30 years. She teaches and helps organize ACT's Summer Drama Camps, and she is part of the team that initiated and continues to coordinate The Isaac Awards.
Given her reputation for kindness and respect along with her artistry, Kate is the perfect person to steer this remarkable story that, in her own words, is "all about the generosity and resilience of the human spirit."

🎫Mark your calendars to purchase tickets to Come From Away starting September 1 - Season tickets on sale until August 20!

Performing September 17-20 at the Historic Mishler Theatre

🎬INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR🎬

🌏Where are you from?
Ebensburg, PA, with detours as an adult to Dallas TX and El Paso TX, back to Ebensburg PA for many years, and then moved to Altoona 3 years ago

🌏Where is the farthest you've traveled?
Kauai in Hawaii was probably the longest plane ride! Have also traveled to many places in Europe: France, Italy, Belgium, Holland, England, Ireland. Yes - I love to travel!

🌏Why is this show special to you?
I love this show because it is all about the generosity and resilience of the human spirit. It uses uplifting music and storytelling to share the true story of people being at their best. And I love how it illustrates with great joy, that we sometimes need to be the helpers, and we also need to be willing to ask for and receive help.

🌏Do you believe that small acts of kindness have a big impact?
Oh my yes! I have been the recipient of so many everyday acts of kindness and I hope I have succeeded in passing some onto others. I think that is what makes us human.

🌏What is your favorite song from the show?
I love the song/scene “Prayer”. It is such a beautiful moment seeing and hearing people from all different countries and all different religious beliefs in all different languages sharing a moment to soothe their souls together. The way the music blends all the voices together - it always makes me cry.

ℹ Learn more about "Come From Away" at altoonacommunitytheatre.com/shows

We can’t believe some of the AMAZING seats still available 😮❗️We’re extending season ticket sales through Thursday Augus...
08/17/2026

We can’t believe some of the AMAZING seats still available 😮❗️

We’re extending season ticket sales through Thursday August 20 so you can secure some of the BEST seats in the house before individual ticket sales begin.

For only $84 per subscription, you get to see all four shows of our 2026-2027 Mainstage Season. Perfect for date nights, friend outings, or a solo treat to yourself!

⭐ Skip the box office fees and reserve your seats now by calling the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 ⭐

Please leave a voicemail with your desired performance night and seats if we miss your call. You may also make an appointment to stop by the ACT Office and view all available options.

Season subscriptions are the BEST way to secure center aisle seats… most of which are already full for our Friday and Saturday performances!

About our 2026-2027 Season: altoonacommunitytheatre.com/shows

A seating map for reference:https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mishler-Seating-Map-PDF.pdf

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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