About
The Alsedek Theatre School is a training program dedicated to developing students' skills, knowledge, and appreciation of the process of acting and the making of theatre.
Our School
It's a process.
Open Stage Studio/School, now The Alsedek Theatre School, was founded in 1985, one year before the theatre began producing plays. Embracing the philosophical mission of the theatre, and the belief that acting is a skill learned through study and practice, The Alsedek Theatre School places the process and method of acting over product.
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It's a skill.
We are about creating better actors (and people) through our classes and workshops. Our programs are academic and rigorous, and we continue to offer and expand our year-round classes for adults and students from grades K-12. Our curriculum is tied to national and Pennsylvania standards in arts education, and our staff are certified teachers and theatre professionals.
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More than classes.
In addition to classes, The Alsedek Theatre School offers outreach programs, student matinees for daytime school field trips, and post-performance talkbacks. We are proud of our school and would love to show you in person. To visit us, please contact Brianna Dow by email or 717-232-6736. We look forward to meeting you.


Anne L. Alsedek
Our History
Founded by Education Director Emeritus Anne L. Alsedek in 1985 as the Open Stage Studio/School, The Alsedek Theatre School is dedicated to bringing the best of theatre education to the capital city.
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Our Mission
The Alsedek Theatre School is a training program dedicated to developing students' skills, knowledge, and appreciation of the process of acting and the making of theatre.