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People's Light People’s Light, one of the most accomplished professional theatres in Pennsylvania, forges cultural and civic connections throughout our region.

People's Light is one of Pennsylvania's largest professional non-profit theatres, founded in 1974 and located on a 7-acre campus in Malvern — just outside of Philadelphia. During our year-round season, we produce contemporary plays, classics, new forms of music theatre, and original work, featuring collaborations between our resident company of artists and over 100 visiting artists from around the country. Beyond the stage, we host a wide array of cultural experiences and education programs. The seven-acre campus at People’s Light features a restored, 18th-century farmhouse, two black box performance spaces, scenic shops, classrooms, rehearsal space, picnic areas, and our administrative offices. We also serve as a local polling place. The Farmhouse at People's Light is a premier event venue, as well as a restaurant. Altogether, we welcome 82,000 people to our campus each year. Our ties are local, our reach is national. We surround our productions with activities that connect us with our neighbors, weaving the onstage work into the fabric of community life. We lead the nation in accessible theatre practices, and strive to create programs and performances that can be enjoyed by everyone. Learn more about us at https://www.peopleslight.org.

Registration deadline extended! Sign up for our Saturday Oct. 10 Teen Workshop by Monday for a masterclass from Brigitte...
10/02/2026

Registration deadline extended! Sign up for our Saturday Oct. 10 Teen Workshop by Monday for a masterclass from Brigitte Rottman, music director extraordinaire. Students will get a glimpse into a professional rehearsal process and explore voice, character, and musicality by breaking down a song, then building it up again using advanced acting and singing techniques (the same that our actors use when rehearsing mainstage musicals!) Last chance to register: bit.ly/TeenWorkshopsPL

This series of single-day masterclasses is a chance for high school theatre-makers to try it all.

Thank you Broad Street Review for the TOPDOG/UNDERDOG highlight 🎭 There are many other familiar faces in this guide, too...
10/01/2026

Thank you Broad Street Review for the TOPDOG/UNDERDOG highlight 🎭 There are many other familiar faces in this guide, too — that's Suli Holum (THE WOMAN QUESTION) at the top of the article, then Company Artist Julianna Zinkel (most recently seen in TWELFTH NIGHT) in rehearsal for LIBERATION by our friend Bess Wohl. We love the Philly theatre community!

Philly’s October theater scene brings notable regional premieres including Bess Wohl’s Liberation and Jen Silverman’s Witch , and lots more, including a…

09/30/2026

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG is Barrymore Recommended ⭐ "Riveting, powerful." "The performances by both actors were outstanding." Onstage through Oct. 18 at People's Light, don't wait to get your tickets! bit.ly/TopdogUnderdogPL

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This week in People's Light "off campus": Our Associate Artistic Director Andrew Watring is premiering THE ADOPTION GAME...
09/25/2026

This week in People's Light "off campus": Our Associate Artistic Director Andrew Watring is premiering THE ADOPTION GAME as part of Philly Fringe! There are 3 performances this weekend of "America’s one-and-only adoption-themed game show", so go check it out if you're in town. Andrew was also featured in the Inquirer earlier this month, and shared some tips for first-time Fringe-goers! Learn more about the play and get tickets: https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-adoption-game

Our first Little Night of Music is coming up soon: Friday, Oct. 2! These special performances on the Farmhouse stage fea...
09/24/2026

Our first Little Night of Music is coming up soon: Friday, Oct. 2! These special performances on the Farmhouse stage feature iconic music and theatre standards performed by your favorite actors, accompanied with a delicious three-course meal and full bar. First up: Connor McAndrews (Little Shop of Horrors, Peter Panto) celebrates Broadway’s brassiest divas and heartiest songs, with the fabulous Brigitte Rottman (Ain't Misbehavin') on piano. Get your tickets:

At A Little Night of Music cabaret series, enjoy quality musical theatre as you enjoy a delicious three-course meal, full bar, and some surprises for all!

New York Times theater critics named TOPDOG/UNDERDOG the best play of the last 25 years. Now it's onstage right here in ...
09/23/2026

New York Times theater critics named TOPDOG/UNDERDOG the best play of the last 25 years. Now it's onstage right here in Malvern, only through October 18! Don't wait to get your tickets for Suzan-Lori Parks' modern masterpiece: bit.ly/TopdogUnderdogPL

🎭 Like seeing more theatre for less $$? Bundle your tickets with our other season shows and save. Visit peopleslight.org/subscriptions to learn more.

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There was a mini People's Light reunion at Celia Bookshop in Swarthmore on Saturday, celebrating former Director of Educ...
09/21/2026

There was a mini People's Light reunion at Celia Bookshop in Swarthmore on Saturday, celebrating former Director of Education Devon Rohana's beautiful new children's book, "Mister in the Stars"! Executive Artistic Director Zak Berkman and former Director of Community Investment Marcie Bramucci (now Executive Artistic Director at Hedgerow) joined Devon for the occasion. You can learn more about the book (and support a local bookstore!) on Celia Bookshop's website: https://celiabookshop.com/item/p5lAnqxqGBQUr3lcvhOcHg

Today's opening is a big one: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG marks the official start of our 26/27 subscription season, a series of 5 p...
09/20/2026

Today's opening is a big one: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG marks the official start of our 26/27 subscription season, a series of 5 productions that revolve around family. Happy opening to stars Akeem Davis and George McGriff, and director Amina Robinson, who have captured every nuance of the brotherhood that drives Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning script — as well as the family of artists, crew, and staff behind the drama! Special shout-out to The Arden Theatre Company, our wonderful co-producers. Onstage in Malvern now through Oct. 18, then at the Arden starting Oct. 29! bit.ly/TopdogUnderdogPL

📸 Mark Garvin

We're proud to partner with our friends Alianzas de Phoenixville again this year for their annual Cultural Diversity Fes...
09/17/2026

We're proud to partner with our friends Alianzas de Phoenixville again this year for their annual Cultural Diversity Festival! Mark your calendars and join us next Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-5 PM at Reeves Park in Phoenixville for food, fun, music, and community. Entry is FREE, no tickets necessary. We hope we'll see you there — share this post and invite your friends, too!

Address

39 Conestoga Road
Malvern, PA
19355

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16106443500

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