This Year ’ s Season at McKeesport Little Theater
Beauty and the Beast - Sept . 2016 12 Angry Men - Nov . 2016 Polish Joke - Mar . 2017 Anything Goes - May 2017
transferred to the fourth floor of the Elks Building in McKeesport and the show completed its run on schedule . A closed school on Walnut Street in Versailles was offered by the McKeesport School District as a new stage venue and productions continued there for one year .
In the fall of 1974 , under the presidency of Arlene Gallagher , the group purchased a closed synagogue and adjacent dwelling located at the corner of Coursin Street and Bailey Avenue in McKeesport , where the theater is still located today .
The Board of Directors started an era of growth through fundraising and extremely well-received productions that were unparalleled in the Pittsburgh area . They converted the acquired building into a complete community theater facility with seating for 175 that was as comfortable for the performers as the patrons .
By July 1983 , the assets of the organization had increased to more than $ 300,000 and consisted of the playhouse and contents , production equipment and furniture , and the adjacent dwelling , which was being used as a facility for the caretakers of the whole property .
More than 5,000 patrons contribute each year to McKeesport Little Theater . “ Numerous performers , young and old , have gone on from the MLT stage to careers or lifestyles in the theater , which is an attestation and verification of the attainment of McKeesport Little Theater ’ s goals ,” says Gerber .
The theater is run entirely by volunteers . Money is raised through subscriptions , memberships and ticket sales . The group also accepts donations and solicits advertising for
the playbills . They are currently looking for corporate sponsors for the upcoming season .
McKeesport Little Theater ’ s season consists of four shows per year plus a Juniors program for children in grades five through 12 . For the four main stage shows , two are usually plays and the other two musicals . Actors must audition for each show in which they want to perform . Rehearsals are held at the theater . Musicals normally have an 8- to 10-week rehearsal schedule , which includes musical and
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