The Lancaster Playhouse

08/31/2026

A Holiday collaboration with: The Garret Players, Ohio University Theatre Lancaster, and The Lancaster Playhouse.

6 performances December 2–6, 2026.
Buy Tickets
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ohio-university-lancaster-theatre/6414f12d64457e0e3c0d053c

"The Sound of Music" is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

08/10/2026

The Lancaster Playhouse is excited to announce the cast of "Almost, Maine" written by John Cariani!

“On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.”

Show Dates :
Thursday, October 15 - 7:30pm
Friday, October 16 - 7:30pm
Saturday, October 17 - 2:00pm
Sunday, October 18 - 2:00pm

Tickets on sale 9/1/26
more information: https://www.thelancasterplayhouse.org/almost-maine

ALMOST, MAINE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com

08/10/2026

Without the crew, actors would be naked, unheard, and in the dark! Come and learn how lighting designers and light crew "Paint with Light" to add color, mood, and focus to the stage.

This introductory workshop, led by Shelly Riggs, will teach the basics of stage lighting through a hands-on approach. Participants will learn:

Different types of theatre lighting instruments

Dimmers and control systems (light board)

How to circuit a lighting system with DMX and power cables

How to safely hang and focus a lighting instrument

The basics of color theory

How to program a basic light cue

At the end of the workshop, participants will have an overview of how theatrical lighting works, how the jobs of lighting designer, electrician, and light board operator work in a theatrical setting, and have the confidence to volunteer to be on the Lighting Crew for a show!

Signing up lets us know who to expect and puts you on our email list for a reminder. If you think you cannot make it --but then suddenly you can - please come! And if you sign up and cannot make it, just send us a message or email letting us know.

https://www.thelancasterplayhouse.org/summer-playshop-series

Sign up to participate in the free playshop series.

08/05/2026

A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ONLY! Take advantage of this musical theatre field trip opportunity. Ohio University Lancaster Theatre, Garret Players and The Lancaster Playhouse will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound Of Music in a special matinee performance on Wednesday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio University Lancaster's Wagner Theatre. This full length production, with a run time of 2 hours and 45 minutes , is appropriate for students in grades 3 through 12. Tickets are $5 each, with one chaperone admitted free for every 20 tickets purchased. Reservations are required with payment accepted only by cash or check at the door. To reserve seats for your class, send an email to [email protected]. Only 450 tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. No one will be admitted without a reservation.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

07/27/2026

Tomorrow Evening! You can still sign up!

Our Summer Playshop Series continues in July. Sign up is open to anyone curious or actively involved in theatre (18 &up) . We had a great June Playshop with new and old faces!

more information and sign up here:
https://www.thelancasterplayhouse.org/summer-playshop-series

Our focus for July's Playshop will be:
-What role should I try for?
-character development with a dry read
-Scene reading with others
-feedback for those interested

We encourage anyone curious to come play and have fun, even if you have never been on stage before!

07/23/2026

July 28!! Come join us! Perfect for low commitment folks. Check out the playhouse group and do some fun scenes. Promise we are nice!

Our Summer Playshop Series continues in July. Sign up is open to anyone curious or actively involved in theatre (18 &up) . We had a great June Playshop with new and old faces!

more information and sign up here:
https://www.thelancasterplayhouse.org/summer-playshop-series

Our focus for July's Playshop will be:
-What role should I try for?
-character development with a dry read
-Scene reading with others
-feedback for those interested

We encourage anyone curious to come play and have fun, even if you have never been on stage before!

07/13/2026

Almost, Maine Auditions
Sunday, August 2, 2:00pm
Monday, August 3, 7:00pm
Callbacks Tuesday, August 4, 7:00pm

Performances October 16, 17, and 18, 2026

“On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.”

This show is PERFECT for actors with limited availability. Because each scene rehearses separately, there is a great deal of flexibility in scheduling rehearsals. This production will have the unique collaboration of four directors, as well as two directing mentors. Actors may be cast in more than one role, as the scenes are episodic in nature, and the show can be performed with as few as 4 actors, or as many as 19.

Auditions will consist of reading scenes from the script. No need to memorize anything, but it would be helpful if you were familiar with the scenes. Check out this folder for all the information about auditioning.

Audition Form: https://forms.gle/zAoeSVDiKbow8MQx8
Audition Information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iFUDiDqTlgm4LG_335Tt2K0SBFPHlANJ?usp=drive_link

SEE YOU SOON!!