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On the Mainstage
February 9 - June 15
Carlisle Theatre presents
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March 19 @ 7:00 pm
Players on High presents presents
March 21 @ 7:30 pm
Carlisle Theatre presents
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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.
The Theatre is also available for corporate events and meetings, community events, weddings, and much, much more!
Jessie Buckley brought home the Oscar for “Best Actress” last night for her role in Hamnet! Come see the last 2 showings of the film sponsored by Shakespeare: Page to Stage:
Tonight @ 7:00PM
Tuesday @ 7:00PM
[Please note that the final two showings will be captioned. All Sunday showings for all films will be captioned on Sundays, and any additional day as noted so that all may enjoy the art of film.] ... See MoreSee Less
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Hollywood on High:
Double Feature Oscars Sunday
🎞️ 2:00PM - Sentimental Value
2026 Oscars Film Series
🎞️ 7:00M - Hamnet (3 showings remain!)
2026 Oscars Film Series
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🎥 🎤While we are sold out for two on stage performances, we are excited to bring a virtual opportunity for those who couldn’t snag a seat or from afar. Want to offer a donation while you watch tonight? Any amount helps us continue blackbox theatre opportunities for our community: www.carlisletheatre.org/donate ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m watching from South Carolina
🎥 🎤While we are sold out for two on stage performances, we are excited to bring a virtual opportunity for those who couldn’t snag a seat or from afar. Join us at 7pm on our page for a live stream of “Stories of Seasons”. Want to offer a donation while you watch tonight? Any amount helps us continue blackbox theatre opportunities for our community: www.carlisletheatre.org/donate
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“Every life has a defining season—a moment where the path diverges and everything changes. Join us for an intimate evening of storytelling featuring 11 local voices from our community. Since October, these storytellers have been immersed in a dedicated writer’s workshop, meticulously crafting true, personal narratives of transformation. Hosted by TEDx speaker coach Tara Sollman, Stories of Seasons explores pivotal moments that reshaped these individuals' lives. Join us for a powerful evening that celebrates the courage and vulnerability of the human experience through the power of the spoken word.”
[Live streaming opportunity provided by Cody Myers.] ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ Artist Spotlight: Hadley D’Esopo as Harry
"The Time of Your Life," by William Saroyan
Final Show Today @ 2PM! | Directed by R.J. Lesch
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Read the review by Andrea Stephenson of BroadwayWorld: www.broadwayworld.com/central-pa/article/Review-THE-TIME-OF-YOUR-LIFE-at-Carlisle-Theatre-Players...
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Beautifully said, Hadley. Harry is a bright light in the show, much like you are a bright light in the spaces you occupy! It's been such a joy to watch Harry come to life!
Go Hadley!!!
OMG I KNOW HER!!!
Los CoMpLiCaDoS
Friday, March 20 @ 7:30PM
Ticket: carlisletheatre.showare.com/LosCoMpLiCaDoS
"Los Complicados is a high-energy, bilingual (Spanish/English) improv ensemble that brings bold, heart-centered comedy to the stage through the lens of the Latine experience.The troupe is the first Latino improv ensemble in Pennsylvania, using improvisation as a tool for cultural reclamation, connection, and collective joy.
Their fast-paced, ensemble-driven performances explore identity, career, love, familia, cultural fusion, and the everyday hilarity of being Latine in the U.S. Blending monologue-inspired storytelling with interactive improv, Los Complicados creates a shared experience that is both hilarious and deeply resonant—where laughter becomes a bridge across language and lived experience.
The ensemble has been featured on Good Day PA, WGAL/MSNBC, The Burg, and La Voz Latina, and performs regularly at theaters, festivals, and community events. In September 2025, they performed alongside Tito Puente Jr. during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with the Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LACC) in Harrisburg, PA, an electric collaboration highlighting their commitment to cultural celebration and high-impact performance.
Whether on stage at a theater or energizing a conference room, Los Complicados delivers dynamic, inclusive, audience-engaged comedy that honors storytelling, representation, and the joy of coming together through laughter." ... See MoreSee Less
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PERRA PUTA LOCA BRUJA:
A Latina’s Reclamation Journey by Vanessa Codorniu
Sponsored by Carlisle Theatre & Latino Connection
Run Time: 75 min + Q&A with Artist after show!
Thursday, March 19 @ 7:00PM
"One mouthy mujer. A thousand ancestors. All the fire. This isn’t just a show, it’s an ancestral reckoning. In this ritual-infused solo performance, Vanessa Codorniu transforms four incendiary archetypes: Perra, Puta, Loca,and Bruja (Bitch, Whore, Crazy, Witch) as represented by her ancestors into a live theatrical journey through identity, lineage, and reclamation.
Honoring roots that trace from Africa, Indigenous lands in Argentina, Spain and NYC, Vanessa weaves equal parts humor, folklore, and embodied storytelling, Perra Puta Loca Bruja untangles the stories we’re told about women, culture, and power and weaves them back together with defiant joy and unflinching honesty.
Part memoir, part ceremony, and all heart, this work invites audiences into a shared encounter where laughter becomes clarity, and ancestral voices refuse to stay quiet."
ABOUT VANESSA:
Vanessa Codorniu is a bilingual, bicultural, first-generation Latina performer, healer, educator, and speaker who blends theater, spirituality, and cultural storytelling to create spaces for reflection, laughter, and transformation. With two decades of experience facilitating groups, teaching, and building community-centered initiatives, she supports diverse audiences through workshops, performances, and wellness programs rooted in identity, resilience, and collective healing.
She is a co-founder of Raíces Creativas / Creative Roots Collective, uplifting Latino communities in Central Pennsylvania, and the creator of Los Complicados, the first Latino improv troupe in Central PA. Through Improv-Unleashed, she leads improv-based workshops for business leadership, communication, and healing, bridging performance, applied improvisation, and culturally responsive community engagement.
Her work and voice have been featured in Good Day PA!, Primer Impacto, Univision, Telemundo, ABC, NBC, The Burg, SHAPE magazine, and various podcasts and community publications highlighting her contributions to arts, culture, and wellness. This performance launches her solo tour, which continues in New York City in April and at the Orlando and San Diego Fringe Festivals in May. ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ Artist Spotlight: Maxfield Roach as Joe
"The Time of Your Life," by William Saroyan
March 5-8 (2 more shows) | Directed by R.J. Lesch
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Read the review by Andrea Stephenson of BroadwayWorld: www.broadwayworld.com/central-pa/article/Review-THE-TIME-OF-YOUR-LIFE-at-Carlisle-Theatre-Players...
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Well done Max!
Yayyyy!!!
✨Artist Spotlights
The Time of Your Life (by William Saroyan)
February 27, 28, March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
🎟️ carlisletheatre.showare.com/TimeofYourLife
Susan Vernon (Nick’s Mother) is returning to the stage after a several-year hiatus, having performed leading and supporting roles in many local theaters. Recently, she performed in The Vagina Monologues at the Carlisle Theatre. Her favorite role was Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret. Susan has served as an officer and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Poetry Society. She helped to develop and served as an officer for the Elk County Council on the Arts. She is developing her interest in sculpting and watercolor. Susan is a retired teacher having worked for 30 years in PA schools. She is a member of the UUCV church in Boiling Springs and sings in the choir.
R. J. Lesch (Director) is delighted to be part of Carlisle Players On High. Here, R.J. has portrayed Uncle Billy in It's a Wonderful Life, Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey, Paul Sycamore in You Can’t Take It With You, Reverend Parris in The Crucible, and Renfield in Dracula. R.J. has also directed The Importance of Being Earnest (radio), QED, and (with Ashley Shade Byerts) the 2022 and 2024 stagings of A Steampunk Christmas Carol. Previously, R. J. worked with Punchinello Players in St. Paul, MN, where, among other things, he played McCarthy in his favorite play, The Time of Your Life. R.J. lives in Carlisle. He is an avid fencer and fencing coach, his specialty being sabre.
Lauren Gopi (Stage Manager) joyfully spends far too much time at the Theatre, serving as the Operations Manager, Company Manager for Players on High, and Resident Stage Manager. After living a whole other life, Lauren is now returning to her theatre roots, most recently stage managing To Kill A Mockingbird and A Steampunk Christmas Carol, show-calling Sylvia, and calling audio for School of Rock. Endless thanks to her children, Lena and JD, and especially to her husband Surag - I’ve never had more fun than I do visiting this honky tonk with you.
Scarlet Nishimoto (Assistant Director) is a proud Player on High at the Carlisle Theatre, where she has appeared in productions including Dracula and Steampunk Christmas Carol. She also performs as one of the live RPG players in Realms of Entropy’s Pest Control. Scarlet volunteers with Enchanting Adventures, a not‑for‑profit troupe providing character interactions for children with disabilities, first responders, military families, and those with health needs. Her creative reach extends to Hersheypark Dark Nights, where she has contributed both as a performer and as part of the set design team. The Time of Your Life marks her debut as an Assistant Director.
[Presented by Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre, 25/26 Mainstage Season.]
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