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I Believe in Community, Education and Inclusivity. How can YOU get involved? Become a part of the Steel River Family and Believe in Theater that Transforms. Join us at YOUR Community Theater all year long.

I Believe in Community – There is something very special going on at 245 East High Street in Pottstown, PA that brings together the transformative power of the performing arts with the much needed economic growth of downtown and it is called Steel River Playhouse. You should support Steel River because it touches so many lives in a productive way. Your support allows you to make a positive change in our community and you can see it as an investment in the future of our children and all residents of this historic Pennsylvania town.

Did you know that Steel River…

  • Reaches approximately 2000 area children per year, many of whom are under served or at risk. And that the scholarship program ensures that no child is turned away for not having the economic means to pay for the lesson, camp or workshop.
  • Offers private instruction in voice, acting, piano, guitar, flute and trumpet all taught by professional artists holding advanced degrees from the country’s most prestigious universities.
  • Brings 1,000 Pottstown School District students to the theater every year at no charge to them or their school.
  • Created a special annual program collaboration for the Olivet Boys and Girls club to introduce the art of playwriting.
  • Assesses its educational program achievement in accordance with published Pennsylvania mandates and guidelines.
  • Offers summer camp in July/August. And makes scholarships available to camp.
  • Is a “Gateway” arts organization that welcomes and introduces amateur community members to the world of professional theater by allowing them to work under the guidance of a staff of professional artists.
  • Employs professional choreographers, actors, directors, singers, musicians and technical designers for each and every show.
  • Produces over 110 individual performances every year.
  • Presents fully staged plays, jazz ensembles, choirs, opera and comedy improvisation throughout the season.
  • Brings over ten thousand ticket buyers to High Street every year that patronize local businesses.
  • Employs a staff of professional arts administrators.

When you support Steel River you make it possible for under-served children to experience the arts, expand their world view and grow confidence and capability. You make it possible for area businesses and restaurants to thrive with visiting, theater going patrons. You make it possible for community members to gather together with a sense of pride in a world class performing arts facility.

When you support Steel River you support Pottstown and its most valuable asset: its people. Won’t you join us?

I Believe in Education – SRP is considered a leader in Theatrical Arts Training for the tri-county area and beyond. Come and tour the facility to learn about our abundant programs, newly configured for 2019 Education Department and consider making a donation to help expand our programs this year. At SRP we service children as young as 1.5 years all the way through our seniors with our Senior Follies Program. We produce a Theater for Young Audience Production annually which is also performed privately for free for over 1000 under privileged youth from the local school district. We have an ongoing educational program through iSuccess at the Pottstown Middle School, free of charge to the students who are enrolled, as well as an annual workshop for 10 weeks at the Olivet Boys and Girls Club in Pottstown. This is all in addition to our yearly classes, performance and production workshops, summer camps and Broadway Intensives taught by leading Professionals. Bring a friend to the theater who has never been and learn which program is right for you! Or consider making a donation to help continue to build our outstanding outreach initiatives and Education department. Contact Stacey Michaud Education Outreach Manager for more information today.

I Believe in Inclusivity – At Steel River Playhouse we are a family. We are dedicated artists who believe in the talents of everyone to help create works of art together as a community. All walks of life are welcome, all abilities are welcome. If you are a theater veteran or if you have never been on stage, we welcome you to be involved at Steel River Playhouse. All genders, sexual orientations, those who identify as non-binary, educational backgrounds, professions, disabilities, and varying interests are encouraged and welcomed at Steel River Playhouse. If you audition, work as a designer, teach a class, direct a production, usher for a show, attend our productions, or lend a hand to keep our vision alive – we need you! Volunteerism is our life blood – please consider lending your talents today. You can contact info@steelriver.org to let us know how YOU would like to be more involved in SRP. Finally, this holiday give those you love the gift that can transform. Simply spread the word to let EVERYONE in the community know all there is to offer at Steel River Playhouse.

We Believe in Theater that Transforms

Theater that transforms the way we see each other. The way we see the world. We produce shows that bring people together and spark conversation about our relationships with one another and the world around us. Transform your appreciation of theatrical arts, transform your outlook on the world, transform your view of fellow community members. Join us at YOUR Community theater all season long!

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