GTG is a dynamic theatre company with consistent outreach to its community in artistic and educational arenas. They consistently uphold their mission of keeping classical stories alive and well. The company has a proven track record of financial stewardship, having ended every year of their existence "in the black." GTG performs for tens of thousands of young people every year with hilarious children's theatre shows that educate, stimulate young imaginations and entertain. Additionally, they reach thousands of adults with energetic mainstage productions of Shakespeare and otehr classics. They have consistently kept their ticket prices far more affordable than most regional theatre companies. Beyond affordable is their annual "Free Shakespeare in the Park" show, which performs in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA and attracts thousands of audience members who might have no other opportunity to experience live Shakespeare or live theatre. The amount of time the company devotes to educational outreach is remarkable. Every full-time staff member has a critical role in the Theatre School program and every staff member is involved in educational outreach efforts, which include residencies, workshops and school touring performances. For many years now GTG has partnered with local, regional and national funding partners to deliver educational outreach to students at various schools in urban Harrisburg, bringing theatre experiences to economically disadvantaged youth. All of this is made more impressive when one realizes that the company does all of this with a skeleton crew of full-time Core Company Actors (who perform, teach, and do everything else required to keep the company humming and solvent) and on something of a shoestring budget. Also impressive are their shows, which are consistently excellent productions featuring energetic acting ensembles and vibrant interpretations of classic plays. One of GTG's Educational Outreach programs is called "Theatre Alive!" Truly, this growing company keeps theatre fresh, exciting, generous to its community, and very much ALIVE.
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Theater
Mission: Gamut Theatre Group is the combined Theatre Company of Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre and Harrisburg Shakespeare Company. Our mission is to tell classic stories in new and exciting ways. We are dedicated to producing classic tales for the entertainment and enlightenment of children and adults alike. The mission of Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre is to utilize professional artists to provide quality theatre to children of all backgrounds and their families. Our goal is to create scenically minimal, performance-oriented productions that entertain and inspire. Our commitment is to combine traditional stories with contemporary humor in order to create original shows that are universally accessible, affordable and appealing. The mission of Harrisburg Shakespeare Company is to present quality, professional theatrical productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and other thematically classic works for the cultural enrichment of Pennsylvania’s Capital Region. Our pledge is to produce innovative, accessible theatre and to provide a community outreach program that educates, entertains and challenges.
Target demographics: Adults, Children, and Youth from all over Central Pennsylvania and beyond
Geographic areas served: Central Pennsylvania