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One of PA's greatest acoustical treasures, the historic WCR Center for the Arts provides the setting

The WCR Center for the Arts is located at 140 North Fifth St in the historic heart of downtown Reading. Erected in the 19th Century on the site of Reading’s first Post Office, the former Wyomissing Club occupied the building until 1919, when it became the home of the Woman’s Club of Reading. In 2004, several community leaders came together to form a new entity, “The WCR (Woman’s Club of Reading) Center for the Arts”. The organization was formed for the purpose of helping the present members of the Woman’s Club save this historic building as a unique performance and exhibition venue for the community. Already much has been done in rehabilitation of the structure, which has been made more user-friendly with comfortable auditorium seating, modern bathroom facilities, and an inviting space for receptions and exhibits.

10/21/2026

🎶 Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary Through Music!

As America’s 250th anniversary celebration comes to a close, join WCR Center for the Arts and SONOS for one more unforgettable musical journey!

✨ SONOS: Coming to America — A 250-Year Musical Journey
📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026 • 3 PM

SONOS brings Chamber Music with a Twist to the stage, led by acclaimed pianist Rachel Franklin, violinist Christian Tremblay, and fretless bass player Jonathan Miles Brown.

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10/06/2026

Miss our e-newsletter last week? Make sure you sign up for it https://www.wcrcenter.org/contact-us or read it here: https://mailchi.mp/wcrcenter.org/join-us-this-saturday-8340906

09/30/2026

TRICH - A powerful beginning to our new season at the WCR Center for the Arts.

This past weekend, we were proud to present TRICH, written and performed by Becca Schneider—a compelling production that brought audiences together through the power of live performance, conversation, and connection.

Opening night continued with our Ice Cream & Mocktail Social, generously presented through our partnership with Tec Centro Berks. On Saturday and Sunday, clinician-led talkback panels extended the conversation beyond the stage, creating an important dialogue around mental health and wellness in our community.

Our sincere thanks to our Signature Sponsors, NAMI Berks County PA (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania, Customers Bank, Reading Musical Foundation and to our dedicated volunteers, patrons, students, sponsors, partners, and audiences who made the weekend possible.

This is what the arts can do - bring us together, open conversations, and strengthen community.

Thank you for being part of an unforgettable opening weekend at the WCR.

09/17/2026

🎭 Students, this show is FREE for you!

What happens when mental health, isolation, recovery - and a whole lot of ’90s references - take center stage? You get TRICH, a powerful and surprisingly funny solo show about living with trichotillomania.

Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 PM
Saturday, Sept. 26 & Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 PM

🍦 Opening Night Reception: Join us Friday for ice cream and mocktails!

💬 Weekend Talkbacks: Stay after Saturday & Sunday performances for conversations with mental healthcare professionals.

RSVP at www.wcrcenter.org/trich

09/15/2026

The critically acclaimed solo show TRICH comes to WCR Center for the Arts as the kind of theatrical experience you don’t want to miss—bold, intimate, wildly funny, and deeply human. One performer. One extraordinary, enlightening story. Tickets on sale now.

https://www.wcrcenter.org/trich

09/12/2026

Becca Schneider had one rule: nobody could know her secret. So naturally, she wrote a play about it! TRICH is a solo show centered around mental health. Wait—where are you going? Find out what happens when we stop pretending everything is fine and start letting people in. Secrecy, shame, recovery. Ya know, comedy.

Choose from three showtimes:
Fri. Sept 25, 2026 • 7pm
Sat. Sept 26 & Sun. Sept 27, 2026 • 2pm

https://www.wcrcenter.org/trich

09/09/2026

🎭 See TRICH at WCR Center for the Arts. Group Sales Discount Available!

Join us for a powerful, engaging solo performance exploring mental health, connection, and living with trichotillomania.

🍦 Friday Night: Opening Night Reception with mocktails & an ice cream social!

💬 Saturday & Sunday: Stay after the performance for our Clinicians Talk Back panel featuring mental health professionals, followed by audience Q&A.

👥 Group Sales: Save 10% for groups of 10–19 and 20% for groups of 20+!

https://www.wcrcenter.org/eventcalendar

08/27/2026

🎟️ See TRICH at the WCR Center for the Arts. Tickets at https://www.wcrcenter.org/eventcalendar

08/26/2026

Our 2026–2027 Season is almost here!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our performances and events a success.

🎭 Greet guests
🎟️ Assist with tickets
✨ Help create a welcoming experience
❤️ Support the arts in our community

No experience necessary—just a willingness to help!

Sign up today:
WCRCenter.org/Volunteer

08/18/2026

⭐ We Love Hearing From Our Guests! ⭐

Thank you for the wonderful review! 💕 We’re so happy the WCR Center for the Arts was part of such a special celebration.

Address

140 N 5th Street
Reading, PA
19601

Telephone

+14846040890

Website

http://www.wcrcenter.org/

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