Altoona Community Theatre

Theatrical Intimacy: Staging and Storytelling
2026-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Theatrical Intimacy: Staging and Storytelling

You can attend this workshop without having attended “Intro to Intimacy” last fall

In this workshop, we will explore storytelling techniques behind moments of intimacy on stage. We will begin by examining spatial relationships in staging—how the physical distance and positioning of actors can communicate a great deal about their relationships. We will then consider how specific details, such as the way characters hold hands, can alter the story being told. Next, we will explore different approaches to embraces and physical closeness, and how minor adjustments in blocking, timing, and intention can significantly shift meaning. Participants will then be divided into small groups to stage a specific moment between two characters using these principles. Intimacy in this context includes closeness between friends and family as well as romantic partners, and may encompass moments of comfort, connection, joy, and support—not only romance. All touch will be consensual and must remain within each participant’s stated boundaries. A willingness to give and receive respectful, non-sexual touch is encouraged but not required in order to participate.
Saturday February 21
1:30PM – 3:30 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).

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Blood Drive
2026-03-19 12:30 - 18:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Altoona Community Theatre is proud to host an American Red Cross blood drive on March 19, 12:30-6:00
Schedule your donation time now!
All who come to give at ACT’s blood drive will receive a discount voucher for tickets to our upcoming production of “9 to 5”.
Altoona Community Theatre
Rehearsal Hall
1213 12th Street
Altoona, PA 16601
(Located next to Tom & Joe’s, downtown Altoona)

Bet On The Arts Fundraiser
2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | PA
You’re invited to BET ON THE ARTS with Altoona Community Theatre!
Join us for an unforgettable night of casino-style games, live entertainment, and show-stopping fun.
ACT’s brand new fundraising gala event takes place March 21, 2026 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Blair County Convention Center.
Each ticket to the gala includes:-Two drink tickets for select alcoholic beverages-$10 worth of game chips-Catered Hors d’oeuvres-Support of quality live theatre in your community and art education programs such as Summer Drama Camps, The Isaac Awards, and The Penguin Project
Available games include poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and virtual horse racing, all run by professional dealers!
As you place your bets, local performers will serenade you with Broadway to Hollywood favorites, as well as music from ACT’s upcoming 2026-2027 season.
Additional alcoholic beverages and game chips available for purchase with cash or card.Game chips/winnings are exchanged for raffle tickets entered for prizes.
Cocktail or semi-formal attire, please.
21+ only event.ID required for alcohol consumption.

Ticket options:Individual Buy-in: $65 a ticket, includes two drink tickets, $10 worth of game chipsDouble Down: Buy a pair of tickets and save! $100, includes four drink tickets and $20 worth of game chipsHigh Roller VIP: $450, includes 8 VIP ticket packages (total 16 drink tickets and $80 worth of game chips) plus a reserved table for your group! Limited quantity available
Go all in on your support of the arts now!

9 to 5
2026-04-05 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00 | 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
April 30, May 1 & 2 at 7:30 PM
May 3 at 2 PM
Directed by Alice Lyn Oswald
9 to 5 The 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?

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