Open Stage Employee Directory
Performing ArtsPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Open Stage of Harrisburg is a regional professional performing arts organization that operates a theatre and educational programs to present diverse, thought-provoking works in intimate settings. The company supports a resident company of artists and offers a full season of plays and musicals, along with educational activities for children and adults, leveraging The Alsedek Theatre School to provide ongoing training. Its activities aim to engage audiences and students in the Harrisburg area through live performances and school programs, including a school-day matinee series and community events such as the annual Capital 10-Miler - A Run for the Arts. Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the organization has a long-standing presence in the regional arts scene since its founding in 1985 by Donald Alsedek, Anne Alsedek, and Marianne Fischer, and has adapted to changing circumstances by incorporating virtual experiences during health crises and resuming in-person programming when possible. In addition to its theatre offerings, Open Stage maintains an educational mission and a year-round presence in the performing arts community. The organization’s work positions it within the regional theatre sector as a venue and training hub that serves both audiences and aspiring artists.