This will serve as the archive page for R-ACT's 2026 season. Posters and information will be added as the season progresses.
We're excited to share a wonderful year of theater with you!
We're excited to share a wonderful year of theater with you!
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SEASON STARTER - February 2026
An evening of short plays written and directed by Eric J. McAnallen |
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Winter Show - March 2026
Murder Under the Big Top An Interactive Murder Mystery written and directed by Larry Spinnenweber The Schnitzel Brothers Circus has entertained children of all ages for generations, but the last Schnitzel brother has passed on to the Big Top in the sky. He did not leave a will, and unless an heir can be found, the circus’ assets will be turned over to the state and it will be sold. As if this weren’t tragic enough, a murder has been committed on the circus midway. Is this the end of the Most Mediocre Show on Earth? Click here to learn more about our original interactive Spinnenweber Murder Mysteries. |
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Spring Show - May 2025
Gruesome Playground Injuries A dark comedy by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Hannah Dearborn Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. |
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Summer Show - August 2026
Hartburn Hotel A melodrama by Whitney Ryan Garrity, directed by Tom Abbott Faced with losing the Last Chance Inn once again, Ma and Pa Culpepper turn to glamorous Sahara Hartburn. Sahara pays off their loan with money from a "well-heeled admirer" and promptly takes over the inn. Transformed into the Hartburn Hotel, the place becomes a residence for young ladies with a "no men allowed upstairs" policy. Sahara schemes to find a scandal that will give her new venture some publicity, and finds it when the new schoolteacher, Polly Sincere, is paid a visit by her dapper and devoted boyfriend, Jasper Jones - in her room! To escape, Jasper dresses as a girl and poses as "Jasmine Sincere," Polly's sister. Complications arise when a visiting sheriff falls for "Jasmine" and "her" sudden disappearance leads Sahara to accuse Polly of murder! An attempt to clear Polly's name, an outrageous chase, and the search for a bank robber all conspire to bring the play to a surprising - and side-splitting - conclusion. |
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Fall Show - October 2026
The Pillowman A horror written by Martin McDonagh, directed by Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, THE PILLOWMAN centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. CONTENT WARNING: Profanity, Violence, Disturbing themes |
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Annual LIVE Holiday Radio Play
December 2026 Exact play title TBD Since 1999, R-ACT Theatre Productions' annual holiday radio show has been a cherished tradition in the Beaver County arts community. Performed the first full weekend of December, this one-weekend-only event serves as R-ACT's final production of each season. R-ACT radio shows transport audiences back to the Golden Age of radio with live performances of classic scripts from the 1930s–1950s or original works inspired by the era. Staying true to the style of vintage radio, actors perform live at microphones with scripts in hand, while practical Foley sound effects are created in real time to bring the stories to life. Without the visual elements of costumes or sets, the focus is entirely on the art of voice acting and sound, offering a unique and engaging experience for audiences who watch the magic of radio unfold on stage. Adding to the nostalgic charm, the shows feature live commercials written for sponsors or fictional commercials inspired by authentic advertisements from radio’s golden years. Click here to learn more about our annual charity holiday radio shows. |
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2026 R-ACTors
As shows are cast, actors will be listed here. We hope you'll join us on stage in 2026! *Denotes new R-ACTors. All other actors have performed with R-ACT prior to 2026.
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