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About the Carlisle Theatre
Located in the heart of Carlisle, the historic Carlisle Theatre has been referred to as “the gem of downtown”.
The Carlisle Theatre is one of the principal forces behind the revitalization of downtown Carlisle. Established in 1939, renovated in 1993, we remain Carlisle’s downtown source for entertainment. The Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center presents musical concerts, performances, films, live theatrical productions, and programming for children and families.
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✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Hayden Johnston (John Hinckley) is thrilled to be participating in his second mainstage production with Players on High. He has a long history of performing in opera and musical theater and was most recently seen on stage this past December as George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Play and in the Love Stinks! cabaret in February. Off the stage, Hayden is in his first year at Penn State Dickinson Law. He hopes that you enjoy the show and that it is Worthy of Your Love!
Anna Palese (Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme) is so excited to be back with Players on High and joining this incredible cast and crew as Squeaky Fromme! She has previously been seen on stage at the Carlisle Theatre in School of Rock (Patty Di Marco) and Anne of Green Gables (Prissy Andrews/Choreographer) and behind the scenes as the Director of Songs for a New World. Her other recent credits include Hello, Dolly! at Susquehanna Stage (Ensemble) along with several choreography credits at Mechanicsburg Recreation Theatre Camp and Mechanicsburg Middle School. Anna would like to thank her friends and family for all their support through this whole process! ... See MoreSee Less
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✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Galen Work (Percussion) Galen has played professionally for nearly 200 musical theater productions across the country, including national tours and television specials. He has performed with the Lancaster Symphony, the Hershey Symphony, the Lancaster Opera Workshop, and the Corpus Christi Symphony. He has a Masters in Music Teaching and a Bachelors in Music Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. The majority of his career was spent in senior administrative positions at Rutgers University, Wilmington College, and Vassar College.
Sara Bartlett Schmehl (Woodwind) studied at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA receiving a BS in Music and a BS in Music Education (1986). While there, she studied saxophone with David Bilger, clarinet with Dr. Robert Rose, and piano with Dr. Dennis Sweigart. Additionally, she has had the opportunity to enhance her saxophone skills through summer workshops with Sigurd Rascher and Audrey Cupples. She completed an MEd in Gifted Education with a specialization in Fine Arts (1990), and a second MEd in Elementary Education (1997), both through Millersville University, and achieved certification as a National Board Certified teacher (2020). During her public education career of 34 years she taught elementary general music and choir for ten years in the Annville-Cleona School District and for eight years in the Carlisle Area School District. The remainder of her teaching career was spent teaching 4th and 5th grade string lessons for two years, and fourteen years as Middle School Orchestra Director in the Carlisle Area School District before retiring in 2024. She enjoyed writing and arranging music for her school ensembles, and two of her original compositions for string orchestra were recognized in the Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association Composition Program in 2021 and 2022. Sara’s involvement in musical theater spans over four decades and includes roles on the stage, playing woodwinds and piano in pit orchestras, and serving as music director/pit conductor with a variety of schools and community theater groups. Currently, Sara serves as the part-time Director of Music at the Dillsburg campus of Trinity Lutheran: Camp Hill/Dillsburg, and plays with Carlisle Town Band, where she serves on the board in the role of secretary. During summers, she enjoys playing with the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band, and attending Band Camp for Adult Musicians. She is also a performing member of Carlisle Musical Arts Club performing in solo recitals several times a year. When not busy making music, she enjoys reading, walking, yoga and travel. ... See MoreSee Less
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✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Lindy Mack (Music Director/Pit Conductor) is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger and conductor who has been performing and recording music since he was a teenager. Lindy's endeavors have taken him all around the U.S. and internationally. Currently, he serves as Musical Director, arranger and keyboardist for the award-winning Unforgettable Big Band in York, PA. He is thrilled to return to the Carlisle Theatre to conduct Stephen Sondheim's musical, "Assassins," and his band will be returning to the Carlisle Theatre in May for an encore presentation of "You Can't Do That With A Big Band." He has worked with numerous local theater musical productions and recently won the 2025 Broadway World Award for Sound Design.
Vicki Mack (Woodwind) Vicki is a retired pediatrician who has been playing and performing music since early childhood. She has played with the Keystone Concert Band and the West Shore Symphony. Currently she plays flute and piccolo in the Singer Band of Mechanicsburg and the Carlisle Town Band. She is the founder and president of Cumberland Flutes, central Pennsylvania’s largest flute choir. She participated in FlutesUSA, which performed at the Alba International Music Festival in Alba, Italy between 2015 and 2019. She has been performing in musical pit orchestras since high school and recently played in Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, and The Little Mermaid. She enjoys skiing, gardening and swimming. ... See MoreSee Less
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✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
JD Gopi (Tech Assist/Stage Hand) cannot keep pretending he thinks theatre is lame, as he has now lurked in the shadows of the Carlisle Theatre for A Steampunk Christmas Carol, Sylvia, School of Rock, Dracula, It’s A Wonderful Life, The Time of Your Life, and now Assassins. When he isn’t keeping backstage left under control, JD enjoys playing video games with his friends, soccer, and giving his little sister Lena a hard time. Congratulations to the cast and crew of Assassins on a great show. ... See MoreSee Less
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JD is always a welcome sight at the theatre, diligently working behind-the-scenes to keep things running smoothly. A soft-spoken young man, he tolerates the actors' backstage antics with a smile and is always willing to jump in where needed. Whether communicating with the tech booth or helping with scene changes on stage, JD is professional, quick to respond, and consistent in his efforts. We're lucky to have him on our crew!
✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Dave Lang (Proprietors) is excited to be one of the crazies in this wonderful show. This is his 22nd performance with Players on High. He has also performed locally at Hershey Area Playhouse, Upstart Arts, Forge Theater, Gettysburg Community Theater, The Micro Theatre at Broadway Tavern, and Lebanon Community Theater. Dave enjoys competitive ping-pong, restoring classic arcade cabinets, and playing board games. He studies vocal performance at Roger Lentz Studios.
Owen Mechling (Proprietor) Owen started theatre in High School and has spread to community theatre. This is Owen’s first show with Players on High. Some of his other roles in performances include The Addams Family Susquehannock HS (Gomez), Spongebob the Musical Acts Of Kindness Theatre (Larry the Lobster), Hello Dolly, and Hunchback of Notre Dame at The Belmont Theatre. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our two Proprietors bring such fantastic energy to the show! Even when not the focus of a song, these two stay in character and always give the audience something to enjoy on the sidelines 🤩 I've known Dave Lang for nearly as long as I've been doing theatre, having worked with him in several productions at Carlisle Theatre. He's an inspiration as a performer and offers support to others as an experienced actor and vocalist. Especially during this show, Dave's made me smile on more than one occasion when he sensed how nervous I was to go on stage. And I'll never forget our backstage silent serenading of each other during "Unworthy of Your Love" 🥰 Owen Mechling is new to our theatre and has been an absolute pleasure to work with! After hearing him perform "Razzle Dazzle" at auditions, it was no surprise that they asked him to lend his talent to the role of Proprietor. Owen is also incredibly supportive of his fellow cast members and has grown as a performer during his time in "Assassins." I look forward to working with him again in the future!
Once Upon A Pointe Shoe by Elizabeth Earle Drinks
Performances: July 10 & 11
Auditions: May 4th 6-8pm
May 5th - invite only callbacks
Carlisle Theatre Collective, 42 W. High Street
What to Prepare/Expect:
- Cold Reads from Script
To book an audition, please email [email protected]
Once Upon a Pointe Shoe is a collection of four reimagined romantic ballets, given a voice and retold as never before. New plot twists transform the tales of Swan Lake, Giselle, La Sylphide and The Nutcracker into dramadies that explore the many facets of love, what love truly is, and what it is not. ... See MoreSee Less
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Carlisle Theatre this may be a stupid question, but is this only open to ballet dancers?
✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Annie Hart (American) is so ecstatic to be returning to Carlisle Theatre! She was last seen on this stage as a Conjouring Dancer in "The Crucible." Some of her favorite past credits include Woman in Bed/ Stage Manager in "Jeffrey," Ophelia/Alfred in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern...," Audrey in "Leading Ladies" at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, the Ensemble of "Puffs...," and Dentist Patient/ Puppeteer/ Crew in "Little Shop of Horrors" at Allenberry Playhouse. Annie would like to thank the cast and crew and her friends and family for all of their love and constant support. She'd also like to thank her incredible husband Charles for convincing her to audition for this show the day after their wedding!
Charles Miller (American/Secret Service) is so happy to be back for his third production at Carlisle Theater and is so lucky to get to work with so many talented people. He is a local aspiring writer and actor who hopes to one day be in movies and television. Charles would love to give a special thank you to his beautiful wife, Annie, for her constant love and support. Along with his mother, his late father, Sam Eisenhuth, Matt Stewart, Bobby Zaccano, Mandi Hurley, Mark Myers and Kyle, The Geraci family, Aiden McBride, Josh Lebo, Bethany Butler, The Kubascos, Aaron Booth, Matthew Wilson Martin, and the rest of his theatre family. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's been an absolute honor to work with this dynamic duo in the Americans ensemble! I'd worked briefly with Charles Miller previously in "A Steampunk Christmas Carol," but getting to know his actor's ethic and experiencing his gorgeous voice this time around is such a gift. He's a steady, endearing presence both on- and off-stage, and I know I can count on him to be prepared for every scene. Thank you for bringing your talent to this show, Charles! This is my first time working with Annie Hart, but I've admired her work in shows with other theatres. Annie and I have bonded over previous challenges we've had with our singing, and I'm so grateful to have her support. Growing and learning together is the best way to build each other up while making a new friend in the process! Annie has grown her confidence significantly in these past 6 weeks, and I look forward to hearing her lovely voice soar even higher in the future!
Two of the sweetest people on this earth 🤗💕
✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Anna Forrester (Production Assistant), an eighth grader at Wilson Middle School in Carlisle, has a passion for theatre and is excited to be performing in her 8th production with Players on High! You may recognize Anna from her roles on the mainstage in The Time of Your Life, An Inspector Calls, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Steampunk Christmas Carol, & School of Rock, or in the Willy Wonka Jr. and Finding Nemo Jr. summer camps. Anna’s heartfelt dedication to the theatre is also shown in her efforts as a production assistant, student intern, set designer, props manager, and organizer for the Theatre’s most recent appearance in the 2025 Carlisle Halloween Parade. In addition to performing in every school musical available to her, Anna is President of her school’s Honors Choir and performs in the water as a member of the Cumberland Valley Synchronized Swimming Show and Competition Team, the CV Spiralettes. When Anna is not performing, she enjoys reading, baking, playing volleyball, or spending time with her family.
Tanner Holtry (Production Assistant) is a Sophomore at Big Spring High School. This is his 4th show as a Production Assistant for the Carlisle Theatre. Some of his favorite onstage credits include: Colin (The Secret Garden), The Sour Kangaroo (Seussical Jr.), Young Man Ebenezer (A Steampunk Christmas Carol), Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), and Grandpa Joe (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). In his little free time, Tanner enjoys singing in his school and church choirs, as well as spending time with his friends and family. ... See MoreSee Less
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I've had the pleasure of watching these two grow from children to teens, and it's a testament to them and the Carlisle Theatre that they keep coming back for more! When Anna first played my Cratchit daughter in "A Steampunk Christmas Carol," I told her mother that she definitely has the acting spirit and should continue pursuing it. I'm delighted to have worked with her in a number of productions since then. She is always eager to participate, whether on-stage or off, and she carries herself with a professionalism usually seen in people twice her age. I first saw Tanner as Colin in "A Secret Garden" and could tell he had something special. Tanner has also worked both on- and off-stage and has grown immensely in his confidence, character, and talent over the years. His role as the Sour Kangaroo was also one of my favorites! We're lucky to have these two young folks supporting our production of "Assassins" 🤩
✨Artist Spotlight
Assassins, presented by Players on High
April 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30PM
April 26 @ 2:00PM
Abby Moore (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be part of this stage management dream team once again. This will be her 11th show with the Players on High, having graced the stage in A Steampunk Christmas Carol (twice) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow before deciding it was more fun to dress up in all black and lurk behind the scenes. Abby has found her true passion in tech and stage management, which she has done for The Crucible, Seussical Jr., You Can't Take It With You, Columbo Calamity, A Steampunk Christmas Carol (third time’s the charm), It’s A Wonderful Life, and The Time of Your Life. Abby is a freshman in college studying Graphic Design. When she isn’t at the Theatre, Abby likes to go rock climbing, bother her siblings, and expend an enormous amount of energy on making “slay, diva baddies” a real thing. Abby would like to thank her real family for always being there when she needs them, her theatre family for making the long and exhausting nights during rehearsal much less long and exhausting, and, of course, Lauren - I want to be just like you when I grow up. ... See MoreSee Less
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SLAY DIVA BADDIE 🫰🏻
This young woman--who I met in her early teens--has become such an integral part of our backstage crew. Abby is smart, professional, ready to tackle any task given to her, and an absolute gift to our theatre. She's at ease joking around with the younger actors on set but still able to manage the myriad issues that the adult actors face. It's been a pleasure to watch her grow up with Carlisle Theatre and I hope to work with her again in the future!
It’s my 7 Nation Army dance queen 👸!!! #backstage-dance-off