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STOA Through song and story, STOA explores love, loss, and the path that leads us home — to nature, and to ourselves.

Written and Composed by Alivia Tagliaferri
Produced and Directed by Jared Whitford
and Music Director & Co-Composer, Sarah Keely Decker

STOA Returns in May 2027!We're excited to announce that STOA will return to Lycoming College in May 2027 for its second ...
08/02/2026

STOA Returns in May 2027!

We're excited to announce that STOA will return to Lycoming College in May 2027 for its second production, taking the stage at the Mary L. Welch Theatre.

Following the incredible response to our premiere, we're looking forward to welcoming audiences back with Opening Night on May 14, followed by performances through May 23.

As we prepare for the 2027 production, we return to campus this fall to workshop new material with students from the Lycoming College Theatre Department.

Together, we'll explore new scenes, refine existing material, and debut a brand-new song that sets the trap.

This is just the beginning. Follow along as we share behind-the-scenes moments, creative updates, and opportunities to join us on the journey to the 2027 production.

We can't wait to see you at the Mary L. Welch Theatre in May 2027!

- Team STOA

Today, we celebrate the story we all share.As storytellers, we're grateful to live in a nation where we have the freedom...
07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate the story we all share.

As storytellers, we're grateful to live in a nation where we have the freedom and opportunity to share the people, moments, and music that connect us to one another and to the place we call home.

From all of us at STOA: A New Musical Journey, we wish you a safe, joyful, and wonderful Fourth of July.

Happy Independence Day, and happy 250th birthday, America!!

07/01/2026

Practice makes perfect... Part 2.

Last week, Jared Whitford and I gathered with Walt Straiton, Matthew A. Radspinner, Bobby Leidhecker, Steve Adams, and Tim Breon at Bobby and Aegina's music lair for a pre-rehearsal run of STOA's concert medley, including 'Tree Talk.'

A little music, collaboration, and a few glasses of Fife & Drum w**e made for a memorable evening as we worked through the piece together before bringing it to the stage.

06/29/2026

As we all know... practice makes perfect!

A big thank you to Jennifer Wiley, Bebe Tabickman and Sarah Keely Decker for spending extra time under the Brandon Park Bandshell helping perfect the introduction of Zelby's "Ka-Ching!" for the America250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert.

And a special shoutout to Jared Whitford, who worked tirelessly with the arranger to create this special STOA medley.

Seeing it come to life on stage was a rewarding moment for everyone who poured their hearts into it.

Some of the best moments happen behind the scenes.

Team STOA after our performance at the America250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert at Brandon Park! Fun fact: Mothe...
06/28/2026

Team STOA after our performance at the America250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert at Brandon Park!

Fun fact: Mother Tree, a character in STOA, is inspired by a giant oak tree just a few hundred feet away from where we sang. Alivia Tagliaferri wrote many of the lyrics under her branches.

(Picture of Jared Whitford, Bebe Tabickman, Wesley Thompson, Greyson Pham and Sarah Keely Decker taken in front of another beautiful oak behind the bandshell.)

Tomorrow, STOA: A New Musical Journey returns to the stage as part of the Lycoming County America250PA Celebration Conce...
06/27/2026

Tomorrow, STOA: A New Musical Journey returns to the stage as part of the Lycoming County America250PA Celebration Concert.

We're honored to share selections from our original musical alongside more than 250 performers celebrating 250 years of America in this once-in-a-generation community event.

When we premiered STOA: A New Musical Journey earlier this year, we set out to tell a story rooted in hope, perseverance, and the enduring power of love.

Tomorrow, those themes become part of an even larger celebration as artists from across our region come together to honor America's 250th birthday through music, storytelling, and community.

We're grateful for the opportunity to share selections from STOA as part of this once-in-a-generation event and hope you'll join us at Brandon Park.

Join us tomorrow at Brandon Park.

Performances begin at 1:00 p.m., with the Celebration Concert beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Admission is free, and we would love to see you there!

We're thrilled to be part of the America250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert on Saturday, June 27, joining more tha...
06/15/2026

We're thrilled to be part of the America250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert on Saturday, June 27, joining more than 250 performers from across Lycoming County in a community-wide celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Representing STOA will be Bebe Tabickman, Sarah Keely Decker, and talented young performers Wesley Thompson and Greyson Pham, who will present a special musical theater medley as part of the evening concert.

This once-in-a-generation event will showcase the incredible talent found throughout our region, bringing together musicians, vocalists, dancers, actors, and performers from a wide variety of artistic organizations and disciplines.

We're honored to share the stage with so many outstanding local artists and grateful for the opportunity to be part of this historic celebration.

The free event begins with afternoon performances at 1:00 p.m., with the America250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Brandon Park Bandshell in Williamsport.

We hope you'll join us!

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