General Membership Meeting
2025-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting Friday August 15 in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE:
5 PM “Anything but a bowl” popcorn mixer*
5:30 PM Meeting Start
We understand the early start time will not work for everyone, but it’s to allow Cinderella to still hold rehearsal after the meeting. Thanks for your understanding!
If you can’t make it in person, you can join us by Zoom: LINK WILL BE PROVIDED SOON

“Boeing Boeing” director Thomas Menna will be in attendance to discuss auditions, so come ask him all your questions!

We will also updated you on fundraising endeavors, evaluate Open House results, discuss volunteer positions still needing filled, and more!

The meeting is open to Non-Members! Come meet us and let us know your interests.

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

*Anything but a bowl:
We provide you with a scoop of sweet, salty, or cheesy popcorn.
You provide something to put it in… but it can’t be a regular bowl!
A small prize will be awarded to the most creative container!

General Membership Meeting
2025-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting Wednesday October 29 at 6 PM in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
We understand the earlier start time will not work for everyone, but it’s to allow Boeing Boeing to still hold rehearsal after the meeting. Thanks for your understanding!
“Wait Until Dark” director Michael Manfred will be in attendance to discuss auditions, so come ask him all your questions!

We will also updated you on fundraising endeavors, discuss volunteer positions still needing filled, and more!

The meeting is open to Non-Members! Come meet us and let us know your interests.

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

Have dinner at Texas Roadhouse after the meeting!

Cinderella Tea Party
2025-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Mayfield at the Capitol Hotel, 300 Allegheny st, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States
Join ACT for an enchanting afternoon with the characters of Cinderella! Hosted at Mayfield in the beautiful & historic Capitol Hotel on the Hollidaysburg Diamond, this tea party will be a fairy tale come to life for children and their families.
Our royal guests include Cinderella, Prince Topher, The Fairy Godmother, and a few of Cinderella’s friends. They will join you for a light meal and tea starting promptly at 3 PM, to be followed by a musical medley from the show, photo memories, and fun crafts until 4 PM.
We encourage you and your little ones to dress in fairytale costumes, prince/princess outfits, or tea party attire. Our royalty will be dressed in gowns and formal regalia, so you can’t be over-dressed!
$25 per person*
Limited space available, so don’t wait to reserve you ticket to this magical event!
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella performs September 18-21 in the Historic Mishler Theatre. Each tea party attendee will receive a coupon for discounted tickets to the show, to be redeemed when tickets go on sale starting September 2.

*This event may be best enjoyed by children age 4 & up.
All those who attend must buy a ticket. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

For questions, please call the ACT Office at 814-943-4357

Mayfield at the Capitol Hotel
300 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Book Swap
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Need to make room on your bookshelf?
Want to make sure your previously read books find a good home?
Need a vacation read but don’t want to risk your fancy matching book sets?
Need new reading suggestions?
Simply LOVE reading and talking about it?
Come to ACT’s Book Swap!
Bring books that you would like to find loving homes for, come to browse through others’ collections, or do both!
You are not required to bring books in order to take some, and there is no need for a one-for-one exchange at this event.
Saturday September 13th, 10AM to 1PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona
$5 entrance fee per person, benefitting Altoona Community Theatre
Early registrations accepted until 10 AM on Friday September 12, after that your entrance fee will be taken at the door
TICKET CHOICES:

If you are bringing many books, please request a table to put them on (no additional cost)*
If you are just coming to browse, or will only have a few books you can carry, you can select a regular ticket.
NEW: Kids corner! We would love for kids to bring their books to exchange too. To make sure we have enough space and books for it to be enjoyable, please select if a ticket is for a child reading anything below young adult.

Each guest 21+ gets one complimentary mimosa to sip while they browse! (Must have ID)
Sign up now!
*Books brought with you to the swap MUST be taken with you when you leave. We do not have storage space to keep books in between swaps, nor do we want them as a donation.

Cinderella
2025-09-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Music Adaptation & Arrangements by David Chase
September 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 PM
September 21 at 2 PM
Directed by Bryce Cossitor
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless tale of Cinderella, the definitive rags to riches story that has charmed and inspired audiences all over the world. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the treasured fairy tale features some of their most beloved songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this romantic (and hilarious) update.
Winning nine 2013 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, critics called it, “Reassuringly old-fashioned and refreshingly irreverent, sentimental and snarky, sincere and ironic, all at once!”

Tickets on sale now through the Mishler Theatre Box Office – 814-944-9434

Boeing Boeing Auditions
2025-09-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Boeing Boeing
by Marc Camolett
Translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans
Audition Dates: Sunday September 28 at 4 PM
Monday September 29 at 6 PM
Show Dates: November 13-16, 2025
Directed by Tom Menna

Open auditions for this hilarious 1960s farce will take place September 28 at 4 PM and September 29 at 6 PM in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.
Auditions will consist of cold readings of scenes and monologues.
Actors must be available for all performances, listed above. Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates. If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office at least two weeks in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.
Auditionees need only attend one night of open auditions unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to take place October 1 as needed.

About the Show:
An uproarious farce with 3 flight attendant fiancées, 1 bachelor, and plenty of turbulence. Set in the swinging 1960s, this riotous comedy follows bachelor Bernard who is juggling secret engagements to three international air hostesses from his Paris apartment.
With careful planning and the reliable schedules of the airlines, his love life runs like clockwork. That is until the introduction of jet planes and a surprise visit from an old school friend brings his precise life to a screeching halt. As Bernard’s carefully separated worlds begin to collide, the resulting chaos is a first-class ticket to laughter, making Boeing Boeing an unmissable comedic flight.

Please note, this show contains adult humor and situations.
Available Roles
Bernard – A Parisian bachelor
Gloria – an American air hostess
Berthe – Bernard’s housekeeper
Robert – a friend of Bernard’s
Gabriella – an Italian air hostess
Gretchen – a German air hostess

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to diverse & gender-inclusive casting. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.

Questions can be directed to the ACT Office.
Phone: 814-943-4357
Email: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Trivia at The Pipe Room
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Altoona Community Theatre is pleased to be a guest host for Trivia Night at the Pipe Room!
Join MC Jerry Cox in the basement of the Capitol Hotel Wednesday October 1. Trivia starts at 6:30, so come by a little early to grab a table, drinks, and delicious food!
Part of the proceeds of the evening will be donated to ACT.

The Pipe Room
302 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
https://www.mayfieldhollidaysburg.com/about-3

Theatrical Intimacy Workshop
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
An Introduction to Theatrical Intimacy: Consent and Boundaries is a practical workshop designed to help actors, directors, and stage managers create safe, respectful rehearsal and performance environments. Participants will explore best practices for staging intimacy, setting clear boundaries, and establishing consent-based communication. Through guided discussion, partner activities, and whole-group exercises, this workshop provides tools to build trust, reduce discomfort, and ensure that storytelling remains both powerful and professional.
We welcome theatre practitioners, educators, and actors of all experience levels to join us for this important and engaging session. No prior experience with intimacy work is required—just an open mind and a willingness to learn. Whether you’re preparing to stage intimate moments or simply want to strengthen your rehearsal room practices, this workshop will give you confidence and clarity. Space is limited—register today to reserve your spot and be part of this essential conversation in modern theatre-making.
Sunday October 5
2PM – 4:30 PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall
1213 12th St
Altoona PA 16601
LIMITED SPACE: Only 26 spots available. Participants must be aged 18+
$15 for ACT Members
$30 for Non-members (option to sign up as a member with your registration to save on future workshops)

About the Facilitator

Jessica Morgan (she/her) is the Head of Graduate Acting and Associate Professor of Stage Movement for BFA/MFA Acting at West Virginia University. Recent highlights of her production work at WVU include Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really., Phoebe in Winter, 9 to 5: The Musical, Cinderella, Into the Woods, and Indecent. She is in her fifth season as an Intimacy and Fight Director with The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio where her work includes POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Big Fish, Indecent, Head Over Heels, and Alice By Heart. She has also worked professionally for Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Vintage Theatre Company, Cumberland Theatre Company, Shepherd University, and The Contemporary American Theatre Festival doing intimacy and violence. She teaches workshops on consent and intimacy practices for theatre training programs and companies. Jessica is a Certified Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).

Register Now

The Lion King Jr (The Penguin Project at ACT)
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Altoona Area High School Auditorium, 1415 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602
The Penguin Project at Altoona Community Theatre’s
Production of Disney’s
The Lion King Jr
The Lion King Jr. will perform at the Altoona Area High School on Saturday October 11 & Sunday October 12 at 2 pm.
Tickets available now at altoonaasd.booktix.com
Please call the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 for assistance purchasing tickets
This production is made possible by a partnership with the Altoona Area School District; and grants and sponsorships from Diane Osgood, the Rotary Club of Altoona, The Groove Foundation, The Zack Hinish Foundation, The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, Scissorhands Styling Salon, Tobin & Hannah’s Lemonade Stand, and many individual donors and supporters!
Click here to learn more about The Penguin Project® at Altoona Community Theatre

Disney’s The Lion King Jr
Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & lyrics and
“luau Hawaiian Treat” written by Will Van Dyke
“It’s a Small World” written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Disney’s The Lion King Jr is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
ww.MTIShows.com

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
2025-10-29 15:00 - 21:30 | PA
Eat Delicious Food, Support Local Theatre!
Get dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Altoona from 3 PM-10 PM on Wednesday October 29 to support Altoona Community Theatre!
All you have to do is show this flyer (digitally is fine) and 10% of your order comes back to ACT.
SET A REMINDER: https://calget.com/w4lbcmes

PS ACT Members: We have a General Membership Meeting this same evening starting at 6 PM! Come by ACT for a quick update, then have dinner with your theatre friends!

Rigging Workshop
2025-10-31 09:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Altoona Community Theatre and Blair County Arts Foundation are partnering to bring in Bill Sapsis for a full-day of training on Friday, October 31 for anyone who is interested in learning more about the stagecraft, particularly of the Mishler Theatre’s unique hemp fly system.
Expected class time is 9 am – 4 pm.
Only $20/person for ACT members and $30/person for non-ACT members.
Participation is limited. Minimum age is 18. There will be a lunch break, but food is not provided.
Register today! To register for the training, click here
Sapsis Rigging does the required periodic inspection on the Mishler’s fly system.
“For over 40 years Sapsis Rigging has led the effort to promote training and safety in the entertainment industry. Our programs are designed to address the rapidly changing technology in rigging and stay current with new standards and regulations. They feature a flexible curriculum, tailoring the sessions specifically to the needs and requirements of the attendees.”
Topics covered could include:

Hardware – How to choose and use the right materials.
Rope, Cable, & Slings – Matching gear to the application.
Rope Splicing – Traditional splicing for contemporary rope construction
Fittings – Keeping equipment connected safely.
Rigging Math – Basic skills for calculating forces

Facilitator:
Bill Sapsis: Bill Sapsis, President of Sapsis Rigging, Inc., began his career in 1972. His work on Broadway includes the original productions of A Chorus Line and The Runner Stumbles. Bill opened Sapsis Rigging in 1981 and has grown the company into a multi-faceted installation/production/service company with clients on six continents.
Bill’s articles and lectures on rigging and safety can be found in numerous publications worldwide. He has authored two books; Heads and Tales and Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century. Bill is the chair of the ETCP Arena Subject Matter Experts and a member of the ETCP Council. He serves on ESTA’s Technical Standards Committee and is co-Chair of the ANSI accredited Rigging Working Group. Bill sits on the Board of Directors for the Behind the Scenes Charity.
Bill is a USITT Fellow and a member of ABTT. He is a founding member (retired) of the Long Reach Long Riders, an industry-based charity motorcycle group. He is the Executive Producer of BackStage Pass, a video interview series on YouTube and was one of the organizers of the New World Rigging Symposium. Bill is also the Executive Director, Emeritus, of the North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference (NATEAC).

Boeing Boeing
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Boeing Boeing
By Marc Camoletti
Translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans
November 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 PM
November 16 at 2 PM
Directed by Kate Kale Wolf
An uproarious farce with 3 flight attendant fiancées, 1 bachelor, and plenty of turbulence. Set in the swinging 1960s, this riotous comedy follows bachelor Bernard who is juggling secret engagements to three international air hostesses from his Paris apartment.
With careful planning and the reliable schedules of the airlines, his love life runs like clockwork. That is until the introduction of jet planes and a surprise visit from an old school friend brings his precise life to a screeching halt. As Bernard’s carefully separated worlds begin to collide, the resulting chaos is a first-class ticket to laughter, making Boeing Boeing an unmissable comedic flight.

Tickets on sale now through the Mishler Theatre Box Office – 814-944-9434

Play Reading #1
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join the Artistic Committee for the first of two Play Reading events!
We will present a few titles to gauge membership interest as we prepare to propose the 2026-2027 Main Stage season slate. The plays presented are in consideration, but not necessarily indicative of the Artistic Committee’s opinions for the proposed season.
Play Reading #1:

November 15 starting at 3 PM until approximately 5 PM (giving you plenty of time to have dinner and come back to see Boeing Boeing in the Mishler!)
ACT Rehearsal Hall (1213 12th St. Altoona, PA)
Please enter through the back door of ACT, located behind Tom & Joe’s.

Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring a snack to share!
This event is free for ACT Members. Suggested $5 donations for Non-Members.
We will ask for volunteers to read selections from:

Present Laughter
Betty’s Summer Vacation
Radium Girls

You can sign up for a membership or renew a membership at this link: https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/.

We will host a second play reading November 23 at 6 PM with selections from A Few Good Men, Turn of the Screw, Southern Fried Funeral, and Prelude to a Kiss.

Play Reading #2
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join the Artistic Committee for our second Play Reading event!
We will present a few titles to gauge membership interest as we prepare to propose the 2026-2027 Main Stage season slate. The plays presented are in consideration, but not necessarily indicative of the Artistic Committee’s opinions for the proposed season.
Play Reading #2:

November 23 starting at 6 PM until approximately 8 PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall (1213 12th St. Altoona, PA)
Please enter through the back door of ACT, located behind Tom & Joe’s.

Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring a snack to share!
This event is free for ACT Members. Suggested $5 donations for Non-Members.
We will ask for volunteers to read selections from:

A Few Good Men
Turn of the Screw
Southern Fried Funeral
Prelude to a Kiss.

You can sign up for a membership or renew a membership at this link: https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/.

Wait Until Dark Auditions
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Wait Until Dark Auditions
By Frederick Knott
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Auditions: December 1 & 2 at 6 PM
Performances: February 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 PM
& February 15 at 2 PM
Directed by Michael Manfred

Open auditions for this 1940s thriller will take place Monday December 1 and Tuesday December 2 starting at 6 PM in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Actors must be available for all performances (dates listed above). Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates. If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office at least two weeks in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.
Auditionees need only attend one night of open auditions unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to take place the evening of December 4 as needed.
Rehearsals are expected to begin shortly after auditions, with breaks for the holidays.

About the Show:
Wait Until Dark is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, becomes the target of a group of ruthless criminals searching for a mysterious doll filled with contraband. As the tension mounts and the stakes grow higher, Susan must use her cunning and her courage to outmaneuver her dangerous adversaries in a heart-pounding battle of wits.
With its masterful blend of intrigue, danger, and unexpected twists, Wait Until Dark delivers a thrilling theatrical experience with a final scene that will leave you breathless.

Appropriate for ages 13+. Content advisory: strong language, violence, and mild adult themes

Available Roles:
Susan – Female, 20-50
Female lead of the show. Recently blinded, newly married, learning to be independent with her new challenges. She is feisty, intelligent, and can hold her own. She’s afraid of her situation but not of herself. Actor must be comfortable with playing “fear”. Physically demanding role, and is in every scene of the play.

Roat – Male, 25-55
The main villain of the piece. He is calm, cruel, and collected. Throughout most of the play Roat is “playing” various characters in order to meet his goal. Once the masks drop we see who he truly is a vicious ruthless man. Actor must be comfortable with playing cruelty and putting other people in jeopardy. Multiple accents and “voices”. Physically demanding role.

Mike – Male 25-40
Sam’s old army buddy who shows up for a visit and finds himself in the middle of danger with Susan. Charming, dashing, self-assured. Over the course of the play a possible romance develops between him and Susan. Stunt falls required.

Carlino – Male, 25+
Ex-cop turned con. Does not think deeply or for very long. Carlino is manipulated by other characters to do their bidding. Hides his true intentions behind a badge.

Gloria – Female, actor should be 18+, but will be playing an adolescent
Teenager who lives in the upstairs apartment and helps Susan with her daily activities. Petulant, ready to be offended, but also exceedingly brave.

Sam – Male, 25-40
Susan’s husband, loving and compassionate. They have an easy relationship. Sam is a professional photographer who is determined to make sure that Susan is safe when he is not there.

We will also be casting “extras” to play non-speaking roles such as passersby and cops, as well as function as foley artists and backstage crew.

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.

Questions can be directed to the ACT Office.
Phone: 814-943-4357
Email: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

ACT Membership Holiday Party
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
All ACT Members and Active Volunteers are invited to a Holiday Party on December 5 in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
Please join us for Pizza & Festivities to celebrate the season & our theatre family.
We ask that you please RSVP by December 3 to act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Pizza & Soda Provided
Bring a snack to share if you’re able
BYO Adult Beverages (Must Have ID)
The ACT Great Gift Give Away begins at 7:30PM
ACT Members or Volunteers from an 2025 show, event, etc. only, but you may bring a Non-Member Guest

Memberships run with our Theatre Season, July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Please make sure your membership dues for this season are paid.
Online Membership Registration (New members welcome!)

MORE INFORMATION:
The ACT Great Gift Give Away: Each guest who wants to participate brings one “White-Elephant” Gift. This gift can be a silly item, a random object cluttering up your house you want to get rid of, or, if you choose to purchase something, any gift under $30—just make sure whatever it is, you wrap it pretty! Rules will be explained at the party. You may walk away with a nice present, a useless trinket, or maybe nothing at all. It’s a game of chance, speed, and theft. Similar to paper bag awards, it’s an honor to play, but not always an honor to win.

Drinking Rules: All ACT functions that involve alcoholic beverages are served by a RAMP certified bartender. Even in the case of Bring Your Own Booze such as this party, you must turn your drinks over to the bartender and provide an ID. (We don’t care how old you look– No ID, no wristband, no drinking!) Your drinks will then be served to you in appropriate portions to make sure everyone is drinking responsibly. ACT pays for the bartender’s fee, but tips from our party guests are appreciated.

Possible other games & activities to follow the Gift Give Away. Bartender stops serving at 9:30PM & Party officially ends at 10:00PM
We hope too see you there!

A Seussified Christmas Carol
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Peter Bloedel
A whimsical reinvention of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Ded-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with…if he ever had his way with the story!
Presented by Altoona Community Theater as part of BCAF’s Family Theatre at the Mishler Series
Many thanks to UPMC Altoona Foundation for sponsoring this performance.

Tickets on sale now through the Mishler Theatre Box Office – 814-944-9434

9 to 5 Auditions
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-26 19:45 - 21:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
9 to 5 SNOW SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to the incoming winter storm, auditions for 9 to 5 on Sunday, January 25 have been cancelled. To make Monday (January 26) auditions as efficient as possible, we are splitting the evening into two audition time blocks:
If you have a song prepared, please arrive at the Mishler Theatre promptly at EITHER 6 pm OR 7:45 pm.
If you need to be taught a song to audition with, please come to the 7:45pm audition time.
If you have access to a printer, you can help us out by pre-filling out your audition form and bringing a PRINTED COPY: https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9t5-Audition-Form.docx.pdf
Each audition block will consist of vocal auditions followed by the group movement audition.
The DANCE ENSEMBLE ONLY audition will now be held at 5:45PM on Wednesday, January 28 at the Mishler Theatre.
Callbacks are also still being planned for the evening of Wednesday, January 28.
For all sets of auditions, please enter through the front door of the Mishler Theatre. An accessible entrance is available on the left side of the theatre (the yellow Spiritz doors.)
Anyone who cannot make the above audition times should email alicelyn26@gmail.com as soon as possible to schedule an alternate audition time.

The below information is the original audition announcement with show & character information:
9 to 5
Open Auditions Monday January 26 at 6:00 pm & 7:45 pm (Sunday auditions have been cancelled, please read above)
Dance Ensemble Audition: Wednesday January 28 at 5:45 PM
Show Dates: April 30, May 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm, May 3 @ 2 pm
Directed by Alice Lyn Oswald
Music Directed by Gabriella Petrarca
Choreographed by Shelly McCaffrey & Lizzie Beam
Stage Managed by Becky Robinson & Jackie Settimio
Auditions will be held in the Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave Altoona PA.
Auditionees need only attend one night of auditions unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to be held the evening of Wednesday January 28.
Some music rehearsals will take place throughout February, with regular rehearsals beginning in early March. Rehearsals are expected to take place on weekday evenings, but some weekends may occasionally be necessary. Auditionees will be asked to share their scheduling conflicts from February through show dates.
Everyone should be prepared with approximately 32 bars of a broadway song that showcases their ability. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring paper copies of your sheet music in the appropriate key. A song will be taught to those without a prepared number.
Everyone will participate in a general movement audition. No special dance clothing is required, just clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in.

DANCE ENSEMBLE AUDITION for those not interested in singing:
Wednesday January 28 at 5:45 PM
At the Mishler Theatre
This DANCE ONLY audition is to cast a special dance ensemble to do some advanced movement throughout the show, without any expectations to say lines or sing.
Please attend the general auditions if you would like to be considered for any roles that include singing or acting, including ensemble. Auditionees interested in being considered for both an acting role and the dance ensemble will be given a chance to demonstrate advanced dancing skills immediately following the general movement audition.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
9 to 5, a musical based on the 1980 hit movie, is a laugh-out-loud story of friendship and revenge with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call a boss. In a zany turn of events, Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Mr. Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

AVAILABLE ROLES:

Violet (Female, Age 40-50)
Vocal Range F3-D5
The company’s Head Secretary and Mr. Hart’s Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Has a sarcastic sense of humor. Resilient, ambitious.
Romantic moments with Joe, including a passionate kiss (lip-to-lip contact).

Doralee (Female, Age 20-35)
Vocal Range G3-E5
A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart’s office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.
Romantic & sensual moments with Dwayne, no lip-to-lip contact. Staged, non-consensual touching by Mr. Hart (but she fights back!). The character’s body is referenced throughout the show. Must be body-confident and comfortable in costumes that show your curves.

Judy (Female, Age 30 to 35)
Vocal Range Ab3-F5
The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure but determined and hopeful.

Franklin Hart Male, (Age 40-50)
Vocal Range C3-Gb4
One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.
Staged non-consensual touching of Doralee (but she fights back!). Makes several inappropriate comments to or about females throughout the show.
Some physically demanding movement required. Must be able to kneel, get up and down off the floor unassisted.

Roz Keith (Female, Age 35 to 50)
Vocal Range G3-C5
The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval.

Joe (Male, Age 25-35)
Vocal Range B2-G4
An endearing young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Romantic moments with Violet, including a passionate kiss (lip-to-lip contact).

The following roles may also double for ensemble members:
Dwayne (Male, Age 25 to 35)
Vocal Range E2-G4
Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Some intimate moments with Doralee, no lip-to-lip contact. May be asked to be shirtless and/or just in boxers.

Josh (Male, Age 15-19)
Violet’s awkward teenage son.

Missy (Female, Age 25-40)
Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature.

Maria (Female, Age 20-35)
Vocal Range F4-D5
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office. Tries to rally the women of the office but gets punished for it.

Dick (Male, Age 35-45)
Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy. May be showing signs of mid-life aging.

Kathy (Female, Age 30 to 45)
Vocal Range: G4-D5
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.

Margaret (Female, Age 30 to 50)
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.

Ensemble (actors ages 16 and up)
Office employees, police officers, hospital employees. Some dancing required. The Ensemble will help move the set as part of their choreography.

Dance Ensemble (dancers ages 16 and up)
A special dance ensemble to perform advanced movement throughout the show, without expectations to act or sing. Will be costumed appropriately for each scene and will help move set pieces as part of their choreography.

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Age ranges are suggestions for the role, not necessarily the actor age. Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com.

Primanti Bros Dine to Donate
2026-01-27 11:00 - 23:00 | PA
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Dance Only Audition: 9 to 5
2026-01-28 17:45 - 18:45 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
9 to 5
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Dance ONLY Audition: RESCHEDULED FOR Wednesday January 28 at 5:45 p.m. in the Mishler Theatre

Full Auditions for singing/acting roles: Monday January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Read more here.
Show Dates: April 30, May 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm, May 3 @ 2 pm
Directed by Alice Lyn Oswald
Music Directed by Gabriella Petrarca
Choreographed by Shelly McCaffrey & Lizzie Beam
Stage Managed by Becky Robinson & Jackie Settimio
This DANCE ONLY audition is to cast a special dance ensemble to do some advanced movement throughout the show, without any expectations to say lines or sing. Dance ensemble minimum age is 16.
Please attend the general auditions if you would like to be considered for any roles that include singing or acting, including ensemble. Auditionees interested in being considered for both an acting role and the dance ensemble will be given a chance to demonstrate advanced dancing skills immediately following the general movement audition. Read full audition information at altoonacommunitytheatre.com/9to5audtions

ABOUT THE SHOW:
9 to 5, a musical based on the 1980 hit movie, is a laugh-out-loud story of friendship and revenge with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call a boss. In a zany turn of events, Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Mr. Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com.
