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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.




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First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

Next to Normal



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.

Review: HALF BAKED at Hanover Little Theatre
Review: HALF BAKED at Hanover Little Theatre
November 11, 2023

The stellar cast and crew at Hanover Little Theatre bring the characters to life and keep the audience laughing. Barninger and his cast and crew give a great performance of Half Baked, highlighting the comedy, and teasing out the subtleties in the relationships between the characters.

Review: RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Review: RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
November 5, 2023

Even though some of the language and jokes in the script are definitely cringe-worthy today, the performance of Run for Your Wife at Oyster Mill Playhouse is genuinely funny, and audiences that enjoy a fast-paced, well-acted farce will have an enjoyable evening.

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Theatre Harrisburg
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Theatre Harrisburg
November 4, 2023

Every aspect of this production is beautifully designed. This cast brings the people of Anatevka to life. Their harmonies are gorgeous, and they execute the choreography with precision and grace. Theater Harrisburg’s Fiddler on the Roof is a production you do not want to miss. It is filled not only with talent, but with heart.

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
October 22, 2023

This performance of Young Frankenstein by the cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics is one you won’t want to miss. It is hilarious and heart-warming.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
October 20, 2023

The story itself is delightful, surprising the audience with wonderful twists in an unique, original interpretation of Beauty & the Beast. It is a joy to see actors of all ages taking the stage together and putting their hearts and souls into their performance, and this is precisely what audiences will experience at TAFE’s Beauty & the Beast.

Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
October 15, 2023

As with many of Miller’s plays, the success of The Crucible depends on the strength of the cast. The cast at Carlisle Theatre does not disappoint—they deliver an intense performance that really dives into the tumultuous emotions of the characters. This hard-hitting, beautifully designed, and well-acted production is one you won’t want to miss.

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
October 14, 2023

Every single member of the ensemble performs with full commitment and intensity. This production of Jekyll & Hyde The Musical is, in a word, entrancing. If it were not sold out, this reviewer would see it over and over again.

Review: THE EXORCIST At Open Stage
Review: THE EXORCIST At Open Stage
October 9, 2023

If you are looking for spine-tingling, bone-chilling, hair-raising special effects, this production of The Exorcist does not disappoint. Audiences who love classic horror should not miss out on this production of The Exorcist at Open Stage.

Review: I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH at Gamut Theatre
Review: I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH at Gamut Theatre
October 8, 2023

I Don’t Speak Spanish, an original play by local playwright, actor, and director David Ramón Zayas, is a beautiful, thoughtful exploration of the many layers that make up our lives. The actors weave together a story that the audience won’t soon forget. I Don’t Speak Spanish is an impactful, important play that audiences need to experience.

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
October 7, 2023

Every single actor in this cast has wonderful stage presence, drawing the audience in with their intense and emotional performances.

Interview: Dale Obermark And Caitlin Sams of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Interview: Dale Obermark And Caitlin Sams of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
September 17, 2023

This show, which features songs by the tropical rock legend Jimmy Buffett, is pure and simple fun, and audiences can catch at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre September 22nd through November 11th. Dale Obermark, who plays Tully, and Caitlin Sams, who portrays Rachel, share their experience with Escape to Margaritaville.

Review: SPACE ODDITY: A CELEBRATION OF DAVID BOWIE at Open Stage
Review: SPACE ODDITY: A CELEBRATION OF DAVID BOWIE at Open Stage
September 10, 2023

Song after song, these performers pull out all the stops. Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage is a powerful, high-energy show that will have audiences ready to dance in the aisles.

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Gettysburg Community Theatre
September 10, 2023

Overall, this production was just plain fun. The cast brings so much joy to the stage that the audience cannot help but smile. This show is appropriate for audiences of all ages! Invite your family and friends for a fun and heart-warming shows and support your local community theatre!

Review: A ROCK SAILS BY at Theatre Harrisburg
Review: A ROCK SAILS BY at Theatre Harrisburg
September 9, 2023

This production of A Rock Sails By one hundred percent deserves the standing ovation it received on opening night. The script is smart, witty, and relatable. The stellar cast and talented production team at Theatre Harrisburg create a beautiful, engaging, and thought-provoking experience for the audience.

Interview: Aliza Bardfield And Matt Golden of SEPTEMBER AT OYSTER MILL at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Interview: Aliza Bardfield And Matt Golden of SEPTEMBER AT OYSTER MILL at Oyster Mill Playhouse
September 5, 2023

Oyster Mill Playhouse recently announced the cancelation of their September production of Nunsense. The board decided instead to fill the September schedule with a variety of performances featuring a host of talented local actors. Aliza Bardfield and Matt Golden spoke with BroadwayWorld about this change in programming.

Review: SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
September 3, 2023

Audiences can enjoy this madcap romp through Hollywood at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg under the direction of Patrice Whitson through September 17th. If you are looking for an evening of fun and laughter, join the cast and crew of Shakespeare in Hollywood at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg.

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
August 19, 2023

Overall, the cast delivers a charming, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable performance.



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