The Youngstown Playhouse, based in the former industrial center of Youngstown, Ohio, is one of the nation's oldest and most respected community theaters.
Early years
The Youngstown Playhouse traces its origins to February 16, 1927, when several local drama organizations formed a single organization called the Youngstown Players. With the support of local civic leaders, the group eventually secured its own building. The Youngstown Playhouse was initially housed in a renovated 19th-century barn. In 1940, supporters of the Playhouse raised $30,000 to build a new facility. Instead, the money was used to renovate a vacant movie house for live theater. Two years later, the Playhouse christened its new location with a production of "Camille of Roaring Camp".
Transformation
During World War II, the Youngstown Playhouse raised its artistic standards considerably. Under the artistic direction of Broadway director Arthur Sircom, the Playhouse became known as a training ground for professional actors. Local theatrical figures who gained experience at the Youngstown Playhouse included the late dramatic screen actress Elizabeth Hartman. In 1959, the Playhouse moved to a new two-theater building on Glenwood Avenue.
Stambaugh Auditorium management to take over operations at Youngstown Playhouse
Monday afternoon, Matt Pagac, executive director of Stambaugh Auditorium, said he and his 31 person management team are now in charge of operating The Youngstown Playhouse.
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published: 08 Feb 2022
The Youngstown Playhouse
We explore the history of the Youngstown Playhouse, America’s oldest ongoing community theater.
Bringing the Drama Since 1924
published: 06 Oct 2016
The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Youngstown Playhouse 1996
I directed this Youth Theater production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, choreography from Bonnie Noll. I was honored to be selected to direct the youth theater program for two years at The Youngstown Playhouse, one of America's oldest continuously operating community theaters (since 1924). While in that position, I involved a record 600 youth in productions, more than doubled attendance and revenue, and directed a musical production (Jack and the Beanstalk) that still holds the venue's all-time box office record including 30 sold-out school peformances.
published: 16 Jan 2022
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The Youngstown Playhouse: Your Community Theatre
For nearly 100 years, The Youngstown Playhouse has been your community theatre.
We have helped the Mahoning Valley through many difficult times, including the Great Depression, Black Monday, and the Great Recession. Following the pandemic, theatre will be needed more than ever before, and we intend to play a leading role in healing our community.
Help position us for a brighter future by giving today at www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com
Monday afternoon, Matt Pagac, executive director of Stambaugh Auditorium, said he and his 31 person management team are now in charge of operating The Youngstow...
Monday afternoon, Matt Pagac, executive director of Stambaugh Auditorium, said he and his 31 person management team are now in charge of operating The Youngstown Playhouse.
Stay informed about Youngstown news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow WKBN on our website:
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Monday afternoon, Matt Pagac, executive director of Stambaugh Auditorium, said he and his 31 person management team are now in charge of operating The Youngstown Playhouse.
Stay informed about Youngstown news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow WKBN on our website:
https://www.wkbn.com?ipid=youtubehp
I directed this Youth Theater production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, choreography from Bonnie Noll. I was honored to be selected to direct the youth theater p...
I directed this Youth Theater production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, choreography from Bonnie Noll. I was honored to be selected to direct the youth theater program for two years at The Youngstown Playhouse, one of America's oldest continuously operating community theaters (since 1924). While in that position, I involved a record 600 youth in productions, more than doubled attendance and revenue, and directed a musical production (Jack and the Beanstalk) that still holds the venue's all-time box office record including 30 sold-out school peformances.
I directed this Youth Theater production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, choreography from Bonnie Noll. I was honored to be selected to direct the youth theater program for two years at The Youngstown Playhouse, one of America's oldest continuously operating community theaters (since 1924). While in that position, I involved a record 600 youth in productions, more than doubled attendance and revenue, and directed a musical production (Jack and the Beanstalk) that still holds the venue's all-time box office record including 30 sold-out school peformances.
For nearly 100 years, The Youngstown Playhouse has been your community theatre.
We have helped the Mahoning Valley through many difficult times, including the G...
For nearly 100 years, The Youngstown Playhouse has been your community theatre.
We have helped the Mahoning Valley through many difficult times, including the Great Depression, Black Monday, and the Great Recession. Following the pandemic, theatre will be needed more than ever before, and we intend to play a leading role in healing our community.
Help position us for a brighter future by giving today at www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com
For nearly 100 years, The Youngstown Playhouse has been your community theatre.
We have helped the Mahoning Valley through many difficult times, including the Great Depression, Black Monday, and the Great Recession. Following the pandemic, theatre will be needed more than ever before, and we intend to play a leading role in healing our community.
Help position us for a brighter future by giving today at www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com
Monday afternoon, Matt Pagac, executive director of Stambaugh Auditorium, said he and his 31 person management team are now in charge of operating The Youngstown Playhouse.
Stay informed about Youngstown news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow WKBN on our website:
https://www.wkbn.com?ipid=youtubehp
I directed this Youth Theater production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, choreography from Bonnie Noll. I was honored to be selected to direct the youth theater program for two years at The Youngstown Playhouse, one of America's oldest continuously operating community theaters (since 1924). While in that position, I involved a record 600 youth in productions, more than doubled attendance and revenue, and directed a musical production (Jack and the Beanstalk) that still holds the venue's all-time box office record including 30 sold-out school peformances.
For nearly 100 years, The Youngstown Playhouse has been your community theatre.
We have helped the Mahoning Valley through many difficult times, including the Great Depression, Black Monday, and the Great Recession. Following the pandemic, theatre will be needed more than ever before, and we intend to play a leading role in healing our community.
Help position us for a brighter future by giving today at www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com
The Youngstown Playhouse, based in the former industrial center of Youngstown, Ohio, is one of the nation's oldest and most respected community theaters.
Early years
The Youngstown Playhouse traces its origins to February 16, 1927, when several local drama organizations formed a single organization called the Youngstown Players. With the support of local civic leaders, the group eventually secured its own building. The Youngstown Playhouse was initially housed in a renovated 19th-century barn. In 1940, supporters of the Playhouse raised $30,000 to build a new facility. Instead, the money was used to renovate a vacant movie house for live theater. Two years later, the Playhouse christened its new location with a production of "Camille of Roaring Camp".
Transformation
During World War II, the Youngstown Playhouse raised its artistic standards considerably. Under the artistic direction of Broadway director Arthur Sircom, the Playhouse became known as a training ground for professional actors. Local theatrical figures who gained experience at the Youngstown Playhouse included the late dramatic screen actress Elizabeth Hartman. In 1959, the Playhouse moved to a new two-theater building on Glenwood Avenue.
There’s legislation that could keep us from doing this show at places like the Youngstown Playhouse ... Sunday at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, and 8 p.m.
It has built a reputation for quality musical theater, both in big houses like the Youngstown Playhouse and by making big musicals work in an intimate space like Hopewell... Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.
YOUNGSTOWN — In a matter of months, several new homes will fill a small street on the South Side... Three homes will be built on each side of the street, which is in the shadow of Mill Creek Park and the Youngstown Playhouse.
Youngstown Playhouse presents a different kind of “ThanksgivingPlay,” one that casts a critical eye at those old-school Thanksgiving pageants and takes satirical jabs at those who try and fail to correct the story.
Suite 150 Youngstown, OH 44503 with the name of the donor’s chosen agency fund in the memo line ... Inspiring Minds Youngstown Inc ... Scarvell Youth TheatreEndowment Fund (The Youngstown Playhouse) ... Kiwanis Club of Youngstown Endowment Fund.
The musical, which is being co-directed by Brooke Nobbs and Jude Mikulich, is being presented by the Oakland Center for the Arts and the Youngstown Playhouse on the Playhouse’s main stage for four performances Nov.
YOUNGSTOWN — Millennial TheatreCompany’s “Little Shop of ... Mushnik when Youngstown Playhouse staged “Little Shop” last year, and he continued his mastery of the role here.
So it was a good way to pivot to save the slot.” ... It should be familiar to local audiences as well with both Youngstown Playhouse and Youngstown State University staging it since 2021 ... WHAT ... WHEN ... 3 ... HopewellTheatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown ... .
The Youngstown Playhouse will provide 6,000 free tickets for students and families for performances during its 100th anniversary season through a new program called “Hearts for the Arts.”.
The Carole KingMusical” to open its centennial season in August, Youngstown Playhouse certainly didn’t decide to scale back for the follow up ... Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown.
Youngstown Playhouse asked her to direct the show as part of its centennial season ... Playhouse over the past several years,” Wason said ... Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown.