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Andrea Stephenson

Andrea Stephenson

Andrea Stephenson’s love of music and theatre was nurtured by her parents. She started performing as a singer and actor in elementary school, and her passion for the performing arts grew throughout the years. As a psychology student at Juniata College, Andrea performed with a touring choir and founded a Musical Theatre Club. It was during this time that she explored life behind the scenes as a stage manager and as a director. After a bit of a theatre drought while getting her Ph.D. in Philosophy, Andrea returned to central PA and jumped into the community theatre scene at The Belmont Theatre in York. Since then, she has become involved in shows at Gettysburg Community Theatre, Hanover Little Theatre, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, and Theatre Harrisburg.

Along with appearing on stage, Andrea has stage managed and directed multiple shows over the last ten years. Her favorite acting experiences include portraying Florence in The Odd Couple (Female Version), Sister James in Doubt, and Vivian Snustad in The Church Basement Ladies. She has directed over 15 shows; among her directing credits are Sex Please, We're SixtyGirls' WeekendRing of Fire; Love, Sex, and the IRS; Charlie Brown Christmas; Polyester; Drinking Habits; and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. In her non-theatre life, Andrea works as an optician. She loves writing reviews under the careful supervision of her cats.




LEARN MORE ABOUT Andrea Stephenson

First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

Next to Normal



MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Open Stage
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Open Stage
February 16, 2025

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a hard-hitting, emotional story that explores the deepest questions of human life—questions of freedom, love, and identity. It is a story that deserves thoughtful attention.

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
February 9, 2025

Million Dollar Quartet is a high-energy show with an all-star cast. Visit keystonetheatrics.com for more information and get your tickets before its too late.

Review: THE TIME MACHINE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: THE TIME MACHINE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
February 9, 2025

Anyone who loves science fiction, history, and romance will fall in love with Michael D. Fox’s The Time Machine. The Time Machine is a lovely and magical show for audiences of all ages. Catch this production through February 16th.

Interview: Josh Glacken And Robbie Harrison of MURDER FOR TWO at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Interview: Josh Glacken And Robbie Harrison of MURDER FOR TWO at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
January 15, 2025

This hilarious musical whodunit features just two actors who sing and play the piano on stage as Marcus, the detective, attempts to solve the mystery with the “help” of The Suspects. Actors Josh Glacken and Robbie Harrison share their experience with this zany show.

Review: 'NIGHT, MOTHER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Review: 'NIGHT, MOTHER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
January 12, 2025

These actors tackle the difficult themes in this play with wonderful authenticity. Their pacing and line delivery are perfect, keeping the show moving while allowing the audience space to breathe and take it in.

Review: LOVE FROM A STRANGER at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Review: LOVE FROM A STRANGER at Oyster Mill Playhouse
January 11, 2025

The audience is completely captivated by these actors and the way their characters transform over the course of the performance. To say much more will give away too much of this mystery’s twists and turns, so visit oystermillplayhouse.com to get your tickets before it sells out!

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Open Stage
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Open Stage
December 23, 2024

The heart and soul that this cast and crew put into the 25th year of A Christmas Carol at Open Stage is a testament to the staying power of the show itself as well as to the magic that Open Stage creates with every production.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
December 8, 2024

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again.

Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
December 1, 2024

The cast, crew, and creative team of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg present a show that is full of heart and hope, bringing light, life, and warmth to the stage.

Review: A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre
Review: A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre
November 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre?

Interview: Piper Sobon of WHITE CHRISTMAS AND FROZEN, JR at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Interview: Piper Sobon of WHITE CHRISTMAS AND FROZEN, JR at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
November 15, 2024

Piper Sobon shares her experience acting in White Christmas and Disney's Frozen, Jr. at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Harrisburg
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Harrisburg
November 11, 2024

Into the Woods is one of this reviewer’s favorite shows, and the caliber of talent, intensity of emotion, and connections among the cast members make this production stand out.

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Gamut Theatre
Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Gamut Theatre
November 4, 2024

The Pirates of Penzance at Gamut is fun, energetic, and hilarious. The voices are lovely, and the singers and orchestra make the challenging music sound easy. For an uplifting evening of laughter and joy, get your tickets for The Pirates of Penzance!

Review: MISERY at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
Review: MISERY at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
October 27, 2024

Throughout the production, the lights, sound, props, and projections are beautifully designed, illustrating not only the mood of the scene, but also the passing of time. Overall, the cast handles this intense thriller well, keeping audiences at the edge of their seats.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre
October 27, 2024

The set is perfectly creepy, and the lighting, complete with candles hanging from the ceiling, sets the mood. While the entire cast brings an energetic and exciting performance, the Phantoms really bring the show to life. Overall, the cast and crew of The Rocky Horror Show at GCT is sure to be an audience favorite!

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Open Stage
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Open Stage
October 20, 2024

Ride the Cyclone is a fascinating exploration of the dichotomy between what we project to the world and who we really are, what makes life worth living, and the importance of memory. It’s the perfect show for spooky season, and the perfect show for Open Stage.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
October 20, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors is a show that continues to capture the audience’s imagination, and with stunning choreography and stellar acting, this production at Keystone Theatrics does not disappoint.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
October 13, 2024

Every element of this production is crafted to heighten the suspense of this intense murder mystery. If you enjoy psychological mysteries with the kind of twists that will have you questioning what you think you know, get your tickets for Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s Dial M for Murder.

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Gettysburg Community Theatre
October 13, 2024

Each of these actors has clearly thought carefully about their character’s personality and history, crafting their posture, gait, gestures, and expressions to bring out their character’s quirks. The Mousetrap is a delightfully twisty mystery that will keep audiences guessing right up to the very end.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
October 6, 2024

Carlisle Theatre stages To Kill a Mockingbird with an emphasis on understanding the past, to inform the present and, more importantly, to work to create a more just and equitable future.



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