Bob Seagrif's stage offers theather patrons a unique form of theater that emphasizes the intimate…read morerelationship between actors and their audience. Creating an intimate Theractic mood with a immersive vibe within performances. Wether it is radio shows murder mysteries or unique productions. Unlike traditional stage theathers their blackbox stage gives theather goers heightened senses of realism creating an exciting and dynamic storytelling form captivating both actors & audiences imaginations. Attributions making this theather amazing enhancing theather goers experience is their modest sound & lighting system. Contributing towards overall atmosphere and performance impact. Being a murder mystery fan & attending similar shows at other unconventional venues. My first performance here attending as a patron was A Killing in Kilts. The whole performance gave me an immersive experience putting me within that story giving me that feeling being there witnessing it firsthand compared to sitting at some restaurant or banquet room. Past involvement with radio shows have been awesome. Audiences & myself felt transported into radios golden age. Patrons felt like they were performing their role as a live studio audience being present within a radio studio as actors performed their characters while audiences in attendance played their parts well applauding laughing & other reactions towards scenes. Overall authenticity with shows performed here previously always capturing realism. Sound & tec. does excellent work ensuring your experience is awesome. Seating arrangement available here is excellent providing wonderful stage views within. Seat design isn't perfect so my recommendation would be bring a comfortable seat cushion & sit in comfort. Concession selection is simplistic have limited snack & drink options consisting of chips candy soda & water at cheap modest prices. Like their snacks their tickets are also cheap. It's good news for church groups & organizations wishing to offer cheap quality entertainment for their group. A convenient Ticket purchasing option offered is having QR Code available on flyers or online making ticket purchases hassle free.  Be sure to like on FB & Tell A Friend. https://www.facebook.co/RACTTheatreProductions Website: https://www.ractproductions.com/

White Christmas show - Very disappointed- we are season ticket holders and were told that it was…read moregeneral admission seating - no reserved seats, only to arrive and find all good seats reserved! Will not return. You obviously gave a group that comes once a year reserved seats and did not worry about your season ticket holders.

Great little theater that always puts on great plays. Today was Peter and the Star Catcher,…read morebasically a prequel to Peter Pan. Cast was excellent, very funny. Adults will love this one. If you enjoy theater, you will love this one. Plus your helping support the Performing Arts.

I first attended this outstanding community theater group in Hickory, PA, when my daughter and…read moreson-in-law performed here earlier this year. More on that later, but let's talk about the group. The Old Schoolhouse Players (OSP) is a community theater group established in 1992 with the primary goal of bringing quality theatrical performances to the Hickory and Washington County areas in Pennsylvania. Over the years, OSP has presented over 100 dramatic and musical productions, enriching the local arts scene and fostering a strong sense of community through a shared love of theater. OSP was formed in 1992 by a group of passionate individuals who wanted to create a platform for local actors, singers, dancers, and theater enthusiasts to come together and showcase their talents. The theater group is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to nurturing the arts within the community and providing opportunities for members to develop their skills and passion for theater. OSP stages their productions in the Bud Allison Auditorium, located within the historically preserved Mount Pleasant Township Community Center at 20 Wasbash Avenue in Hickory, Pennsylvania. This charming venue offers an intimate theater experience for audiences and performers alike, with comfortable seating and excellent acoustics. Restrooms are downstairs, but they do have a handicap-accessible restroom on the first floor on the theater level. Notable Productions: Over the years, the Old Schoolhouse Players have presented a diverse range of theatrical productions, including popular musicals, dramatic plays, and original works. Some notable past productions include "The Sound of Music," "A Christmas Carol," "The Wizard of Oz," and "Our Town," among many others. Each production is carefully selected to appeal to a wide audience and showcase the talents of the theater group's members. I attended several performances here in May of this year, for a great production of Clue. The internationally popular game is a fun-filled musical adaptation that brings the world's best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun-filled evening. Three audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons, and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room. Even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist delights the audience. This colorful crowd-pleaser was devised by the authors of Murder at Rutherford House and other popular interactive entertainments. My daughter gave a fabulous portrayal that brought Miss Scarlet to life, creating a multi-dimensional character that was both enigmatic and charming. Catherine's portrayal of Miss Scarlet in Clue was nothing short of extraordinary. Her undeniable talent, beautiful vocals, charisma, and dedication to her craft made her a true force to be reckoned with on stage. She really rocked the blonde look, too! Also performing was my son-in-law, who not only sang but also danced with Catherine, which were my favorite moments. Alan's portrayal of Mr. Green in Clue was nothing short of outstanding. His hard work and passion for theater shone through, as he showcased his undeniable talent, charisma, and commitment to his craft, making for one of my most unforgettable performances that was both dynamic and energetic and lots of fun! Bottom Line: My experience with the Old Schoolhouse Players' production of Clue was truly unforgettable. The outstanding performances by the cast showcased their talent, dedication, and passion for theater. The intimate venue and engaging audience interaction made this theatrical experience even more special. I highly recommend supporting this community theater group, as they continue to enrich the local arts scene with their diverse range of productions. Don't miss out on future opportunities to witness the magic of the Old Schoolhouse Players on stage.

Great venue. The acting and set design were better than great. I usually go to larger venues but I…read morehave to admit. This was special.

We selected this beautiful venue for our wedding reception for several reasons…read more This venue offers a blank canvas to allow a bride, groom or party planner the ability to paint and design your vision into a reality. You are permitted to select any vendors, rental equipment, bartenders and other support staff for this venue. We loved this! We worked with Sarah Cowing, Production Coordinator for the planning, contract issuance, billing, etc. majority of the questions we had. She provided any restrictions and other particulars regarding the venue along the way. She was point for vendors deliveries too. She remained on site during our rental period and setup the day before; monitoring and helping as needed ensuring all rules were followed. She also helped with chairs, provided carts and other direction as needed. We were grateful for the Flex Time she permitted during setup. Thanks a bunch! Mr. Phil Irvin: We cannot say enough great things about Mr Irvin. He was an absolute star! We were so glad he was assigned to be our onsite contact for the day of! He was also our point at the final walk through and was there to answer any questions we had about the layout. He was everything to us the day of our wedding reception. He was extremely knowledgeable and ensured everything flowed smoothly! He gave us ideas, received all vendors, studied and ensured our itinerary was followed, made sure the parking was managed, ensured the wedding party was escorted in without guests seeing us, made sure we were fed upon arrival from wedding photos, and remained at our side as the bride and groom the entire night! Guided clean you name it. He quickly worked with our points to resolve any issues that arose. We were soo thankful for him, his support and services! We could not have done it without him! Sir, you are a gem! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything! Everyone echoed the same sentiments! Rules and other helpful info we wanted to share are as following. The price to rent this venue includes tables and chairs (although we rented banquet tables) a wood bar station, warming kitchen and a day of assistant. Our rental included 12 hours plus 1 additional hour for clean up. * Capacity - The venue can seat 200 guests in a dinner-style set up and 300 guests in a cocktail hour style set up * Setup/breakdown - You and your vendors can drop off items the day before your event, but if you want to do any decorating or hold a rehearsal there, they charge an additional hourly rate of $400 ph for the hours you're in the building or $1450.00 for 4 hours. They prefer for your rental time period to be during their business hours with the latest time permitted for rental for a Friday as an example being no later than 4:30pm so staff could be present. They prefer for all personal items to be removed from the building at the end of the night following your event but do make exceptions to hold them until Monday morning if they've been gathered into one area and all food and gifts have been removed. * Dance floors are only permitted if you are renting one. They do not allow anything directly on the floor with tape or glue. Vinyl flooring or anything directly on the floor is not permitted. * They do have restricted items and they will share those with you in your contract. * You will be provided with free access to a social table app to design the room to meet your configuration and they will ensure the tables are setup to meet your specification's. It was the best! We highly recommend this beautiful and vintage venue neatly tucked in the Strip District. We hope that our tips provided can help others in their event planning. Thank you Pittsburgh Opera team! Our reception was an absolute dream!

My husband and I had the opportunity to see Florencia en el Amazonas this past Sunday. Neither of…read moreus had ever been to the Opera before so we really didn't know what to expect. I'm happy to say that the performance exceeded my expectations. It was very easy to pick up our tickets at the box office before the show. Upon entering the Benedum we went to see where our seats were. We were in Orchestra Right Center Row R. They were great seats as it was very easy to read the subtitles at the top of the screen. The performance was well rehearsed and kind of funny in parts. I loved how they made me feel like the boat was actually moving through water on the stage. The orchestra was great and probably never gets enough credit for their hard work. For my first trip to the Opera, I would say it was a success. Great job Pittsburgh Opera!

We attended, for our first time here, the excellent local production of "The Shark is Broken." Not…read moreonly did we enjoy the performance, but we were pleasantly surprised by the nice facilities, and the professionalism of the theater staff (especially when we made a special request, and we were accommodated with no problems). Tickets were easy to purchase online, and there was easy parking too . . . Cheers!

I came to see Small Engine Repair, and I was blow away by barebones productions. The theater is a…read morevery intimate space; there are only about four or five rows of seats, and the front row is on the very edge of the stage. The audience reaches their seats by walking through the stage, which really helps set the mood. The cast was fantastic, as was the work of the crew; the entire audience was very emotionally involved with the play. I can't wait to return to watch other productions!

Came here to see the Marvelous Wonderettes this past week- what a treat this was! The talent of…read morethese actors is off the charts, and you can tell how much work they put into every performance! The seating is small and intimate , probably not room for more than 50, so everywhere you sit you will have a great view of the show! The parking can get a little tricky, but there are shuttles if you park on the streets in Carnegie, and even if you can't figure out the shuttle schedule or if none are being offered the night of your ticket, it's just a short walk up the hill from Main Street! The next time I come to a show here I'll be sure to plan dinner and a drink at 131 East before or after ! So glad I got to experience this local performance stage !

Saw Avenue Q here, first time seeing a show. Only $18 and plentiful free parking in the area. They…read moredid a very good job, and don't charge any bogus ticketing fees for online tickets either. The Music Hall here is patterned after the Carnegie Music Hall in New York. It kind of looks like it, but the acoustics don't seem to be that great.. I sat near the back and at some point it was hard to hear. But overall, location (especially for people near Pittsburgh airport area), price and convenience can't be beat... I will be back.

What an awesome organization to have in Pittsburgh! First,…read morethey put on incredible professional shows. They do several a year at the Byham and also have some at their headquarters in the West End. They also have several children's productions every year and while it is obvious physically that they are student performers, the quality is top notch. They also have a wonderful educational component. They offer classes throughout the school year (everything from dance to musical theater and even audition techniques). They offer both evening and weekend class options. PMT also hosts annual summer camps that start fairly young and run through the high school years. One of the great things about their camps is that they are four weeks long (three weeks of a standard camp day, one week of tech week). Many kids need consistency in the summer and this is one of the few summer camp options that offers is. The instructors are all wonderful with the kids and everything is well organized with efficient and plentiful communication. The only slight downside is that parking can be a challenge when attending something at their West End location. There is a municipal lot down the street and plenty of street parking, but you may need to park a few blocks away, so prepare in advance for that. Highly recommend them for taking in a show or participating in their classes or camps!

The acting is top notch! We went to see waitress over the weekend and the show was breathtaking…read more The reason I'm giving it three stars is too full... Even though we were quite early for the show, there was no one around, directing us in terms of where to park and it was quite confusing, being that we had never been there before. We ended up getting very turned around and Wound up 3 miles away from the theater again after passing it... That's our fault, but still better signage would be helpful. The other reason is that, as somebody with a visual impairment, the theater is quite hard to navigate. There is incredibly little space in between each row of seats, and as somebody with a vision impairment, and being plus sized, that can be a very big challenge when it comes to navigating during the appropriate times during our visit. Again, though, those are just our experiences with the venue... This rating does not at all reflect the performance, because it was 10 stars if that is an option! The venue is beautiful and it's definitely a piece of beautiful Pittsburgh history. Just a few touchups could be made! Keep doing amazing things, PMT!

Just saw "Funny Money" last night. If you need a laugh see this play. The cast is just perfect with…read moretheir timing and performances. Wonderful fun night out! The show ends this weekend so make plans to see this wonderful comedy!