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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



Review: EMMA! A POP MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: EMMA! A POP MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
April 20, 2024

These young actors perform with an enthusiasm and dedication that will have audiences laughing, clapping, and singing along. Any time young actors take the stage with passion and joy, the audience cannot help but feel it, too

Review: CINDERELLA at Gamut Theatre's Young Acting Company
Review: CINDERELLA at Gamut Theatre's Young Acting Company
April 13, 2024

The play is immensely creative, combining comedic dialogue with emotional moments and the beautiful message that being kind and not judging others is more important than wealth, looks, and being proper. To see these young performers bringing a classic fairy tale to life with such joy and passion is inspiring and heartwarming.

Interview: Tricia Corcoran of RAGTIME at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Interview: Tricia Corcoran of RAGTIME at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
April 9, 2024

Ragtime, based on the 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow, premiered in Toronto in 1996 before opening on Broadway in 1998. The musical, by Terrance McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, tells the story of the United States in the early 20th century, focusing on the experiences and tensions that existed (and still exist) between different groups of people. It is a beautiful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking show, and audiences can experience it on stage at Dutch Apple through May 12th. Tricia Corcoran, who portrays Emma Goldman, spoke with BroadwayWorld about this production of Ragtime.

Review: RUMORS at Carlisle Theatre
Review: RUMORS at Carlisle Theatre
March 13, 2024

The Players on High at Carlisle Theatre, under the leadership of director Ben Greenberg with artistic director/acting coach Ashley Byerts and comedy coach Catie MO, presents Neil Simon's Rumors, March 15-24.

Review: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Review: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Oyster Mill Playhouse
March 10, 2024

This cast of courageous women is dynamite. Every single actor pours her whole heart into the performance, bringing energy and passion to the stage. The team at Oyster Mill Playhouse approaches the material with sensitivity, bringing validation to the experiences of women and giving voice to those experiences,

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
March 9, 2024

Gettysburg Community Theatre’s The Glass Menagerie is poignant, heartfelt, and gorgeous. The cast works together wonderfully, giving a nuanced and touching performance.

Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at Hanover Little Theatre
Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at Hanover Little Theatre
March 3, 2024

Hanover Little Theatre’s production of The Hallelujah Girls will have audience’s laughing and cheering as they become invested in the lives of the characters. The show opens on March 8th, and tickets will go fast, so visit hanoverlittletheatre.com to get your tickets before it’s too late!

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Open Stage
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Open Stage
February 25, 2024

Landon and Barkdoll’s powerful performances as Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd drive the action forward and catch the audience up in the action and emotion of the story. The skillful vocals and heartfelt performances of the cast at Open Stage make this production of Sweeney Todd one you won’t want to miss.

Interview: Ford Haeuser of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Interview: Ford Haeuser of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
February 24, 2024

They may be mysterious and spooky and all together ooky, but they’re coming to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre February 23-March 30. The Addams Family musical comedy first hit Broadway in 2010. Ford Haeuser, the choreographer for this production, shared some insights into this kooky family.

Review: THE JACKSON ROOMING HOUSE: MUSIC'S RESTING PLACE at Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre
Review: THE JACKSON ROOMING HOUSE: MUSIC'S RESTING PLACE at Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre
February 11, 2024

This production is a beautiful, joyful, soulful exploration of music, history, and hope for the future. The Jackson Rooming House: Music’s Resting Place is a show that will have audience’s tapping their toes, clapping, and singing along. The cast and crew bring this story to life in an unique and heart-warming way.

Review: THE PROM at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Review: THE PROM at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
February 10, 2024

One of the best aspects of this production, though, is the choreography by Brady Bennett. The choreography is carefully crafted to fit each character, emotion, and song, and the cast performs it with joy and precision. The Prom is an emotional and uplifting musical filled with hope.

Review: CABARET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: CABARET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
February 3, 2024

One of the most impressive aspects of this performance of Cabaret is the choreography, designed by Chad-Alan Carr with assistant choreographer Debbie Williams. This historically and culturally important and emotionally hard-hitting musical runs through February 11th at Gettysburg Community Theatre.

Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
January 28, 2024

Lost in Yonkers is a complex and difficult show, and the team at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has put together a strong production team and a cast that clearly has worked hard to bring this story to life.

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg
January 27, 2024

The entire cast, orchestra, and production team of Next to Normal at Theatre Harrisburg thoroughly deserve the standing ovation they received opening night. They tackle the tough themes in the show with compassion and heart.

Interview: Victor And Kelly Legarreta of THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Interview: Victor And Kelly Legarreta of THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
January 19, 2024

Escape the winter weather and join the cast and crew at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for The Mousetrap! This deliciously complex murder mystery by Agatha Christie is directed by Victor Legarreta. Victor and his wife, Kelly, who plays Mrs. Boyle in the production, share their experiences with BroadwayWorld.

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
January 13, 2024

The cast works well together, drawing the audience’s attention to first one suspect then another throughout the performance. The cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse present a terrific performance of And Then There Were None, filled with mystery and suspense. Opportunities to see this play at Oyster Mill are slim, as many performances are almost sold out!

Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
December 4, 2023

Every single actor on the stage at GCT puts their whole heart and soul into this production. Just like Rudolph’s nose, these actors shine brightly on stage, lifting the spirits of every single person in the audience.

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
November 26, 2023

Who’s Holiday reminds us that, while life may not go the way we imagined, we can still find joy, love, friendship, and hope. The team at Open Stage steps up their game year after year with this adults-only holiday production. Audiences will laugh and cry as they spend some time with Cindy Lou Who in her trailer on the top of Mount Crumpit.

Review: ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Review: ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
November 26, 2023

One Christmas at Evergreen Mall is a witty, emotional, heartfelt holiday play. The cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg brings the characters to life in a relatable way.

Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Gamut Theatre Group
Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Gamut Theatre Group
November 18, 2023

Gamut’s production sparkles with energy, humor, and talent.






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