Past Productions

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Happy Time Explosion Show

Sketch comedy at the Ware Center!

April 27, 28, and 29 at 9 p.m.

The return of Happy Time Explosion Show to the Lancaster stage.

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24 Hour Plays

Wood Stove House and Creative Works bring you a special night of experimental theater! Six writers, six directors, at least twenty actors and a production team will write, rehearse and perform six ten-minute plays in a 24 hour period. The process to create the six plays will start Friday evening, November 4, with writers choosing … Continue reading

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Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform Festival

Join the Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform for their annual festival. This year the amazing writers of our own county are presenting five plays over four nights. All plays will be at the Fulton Theatre’s Michael Mitchell Clubhouse, located at 18 N Water Street (right behind the Fulton Theatre.) And admission is FREE. It begins on Thursday, … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Mobile Art Gallery

Look for the Second Annual Mobile Art Gallery in downtown Lancaster, walking your way on First Friday, October 7th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. All artwork is for sale! To view photos from last year’s Mobile Art Gallery click here.

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Christmas Play Auditions

Creative Works of Lancaster is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Christmas on Mars, a dark comedy by Harry Kondoleon.  A character list, synopsis and sample pages of the play can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/42jb3rh. The performances will take place December 15th-18th, 2011 in the Millersville University-Lancaster building, 42 North Prince Street in Lancaster.  … Continue reading

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‘That Day In September’ – Sept. 10 at First UMC in Lancaster

“Countless heroes emerged from the chaos of Sept. 11, and by selflessly sharing his story, Van Why must be counted among their number.” — Los Angeles Times “The ground-level experience of one frightened man. And we’re right there with him.” — The Washington Post Creative Works of Lancaster will be presenting That Day in September, … Continue reading

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‘Arms and the Man’ Draws 400 to Musser Park

Creative Works of Lancaster’s production of George Bernard Shaw’s comedy, “Arms and the Man,” drew more than 400 people to Musser Park over three performances this past weekend. Even inclement weather during the final performance, on Saturday, did not discourage people from coming to the outdoor venue. While the audience of 400 included many of … Continue reading

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Works in the Park – this August!

Creative Works needs your help to present George Bernard Shaw’s ARMS AND THE MAN Free to the public as part of our new Works in the Park project! Accessible, quality artistic events are crucial to community development. Research suggests that exposure to the arts correlates with more active engagement in civic, religious, and political activities—regardless of … Continue reading

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George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man – Calling All Actors

Calling all actors! Creative Works of Lancaster is holding auditions for its upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man. The performances will take place on August 11th, 12th & 13th, 2011 in Lancaster’s Musser Park as part of Creative Works’ new Works in the Park project.  Rehearsals will be held on weekday … Continue reading

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The SockFather

The Sockfather Trailer from Jeff Lynch on Vimeo. The Sockfather was performed by Creative Works of Lancaster on Sunday, June 12th, 2011 at Lancaster Dispensing Company. Three shows were held at – 4, 6, and 8p.m – with a total of 256 people in attendance. Written by Chet Williamson Directed by Lydia Brubaker Puppets by Lydia … Continue reading

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New Play Readings – Friday, June 3

The Lancaster Dramatists’ Platform will present New Play Readings on Friday, June 3rd at 9:00 PM in the Binns Room of Millersville University – Lancaster, 42 N. Prince Street in Lancaster.  Please note this is a new location for the Platform. As First Friday is winding down, join the Platform for a presentation of new … Continue reading

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Waiting for Lefty – Free Play Reading

Tuesday, May 10 · 7:30pm – 9:30pm This 1935 drama by Clifford Odets is composed of a series of connected scenes about a group of taxicab drivers contemplating a labor strike. Stymied by their bosses, their own union leadership and even their families, the workers struggle to make their voices heard. Though written 75 years … Continue reading

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Yule Laugh: An Evening of Holiday Comedies

Around 250 people attended our production of holiday comedies over four nights in December. Thursday, December 16 through Sunday, December 19 Shows at 8 p.m. It’s the week before Christmas! Laugh harder than you’ve laughed this year! Read about “Yule Laugh” in the Intelligencer Journal! Among the short works presented will be: Not a Creature … Continue reading