Across two stages, we are proud to provide the Buxmont region with performing arts programming for all ages. On our Main Stage, we produce a professional five-show subscription season with Actors Equity Association union actors. Each July, we present our Summer Series, a co-production with a local professional company or artist.
On the Project Stage, we offer several Comedy Nights throughout the year, featuring three regional acts each evening. Our New Work series develops one new play or musical each year, culminating in a staged reading or full production, depending on the needs of the project.
Montgomery Theater is proud to have been nominated for multiple Barrymore awards, including a win for Best Ensemble of a Musical for The Musical of Musicals.
Our Education Programs provide professional experience to students of all ages.
- Montgomery Theater, Too offers a two-show family-friendly series performed by young actors ages 12-18. Students audition for this special tuition-free program, and the performances are open to all ages.
- Our Young Actors Workshop offers winter class and summer camps. Winter classes focus on special topics such as stage combat, and the summer camps focus on a short-form musical, developing skills in acting, choreography, and music. Scholarships are available for our classes.
- We offer limited internships throughout the year to anyone interested in developing their professional theater acumen. Applications are on a rolling basis.
photos by Bill D'Agostino
Mission:
Montgomery Theater is an intimate professional theater dedicated to enriching our region by producing modern plays, musicals, and American classics; offering educational programs for local youth; and ensuring equitable access to the performing arts.
Vision:
We will be a creative haven that continues to raise the artistic standard for professional theater in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We will serve the story by honoring the playwright’s words and intentions, serve the artists and students by fulfilling their creative passions, and serve the audience by challenging and entertaining them.
Values:
✔ Access: Provide equitable access to the performing arts.
✔ Belonging: Foster a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and identities.
✔ Community: Connect our family of artists with the people of our region.
✔ Education: Teach life skills through theatrical opportunities.
✔ Excellence: Maintain a professional level of performance and instruction.
Montgomery Theater was founded in 1993 by Tom Quinn and Hope deFrenes. Hope and Tom wanted to create a space to produce high-quality, professional theater in Montgomery County.
The three overlapping arches of our logo represent our intentions to serve the play by telling the story well, serve the artists by fulfilling their creative passions, and serve the audience by challenging and entertaining them.
The structure that houses Montgomery Theater was once the Souderton firehouse. This turn-of-the-century building was purchased by the Souderton Borough, which ensured that Montgomery Theater could be in the center of town. This spearheaded the revitalization of the Souderton-Telford communities.
On April 30, 1993, Montgomery Theater Project took occupancy of the lower level of the firehouse, transforming the old banquet hall and senior center into a 70-seat theater, and opening Jonathan Daly’s “The William” on June 10 of that year.
In 2002, the main floor of the structure, formerly the engine room, was renovated into a professional 122-seat theater called the Main Stage. The top floor now serves as rehearsal space, dressing room facilities, a green room, offices, and storage space for props and costumes.
In May of 2011, Montgomery Theater was thrilled celebrated its 100th production, the play “Hail Mary” by Tom Dudzick.
Every year, Montgomery Theater stages five productions on its 122 seat Main Stage. On its lower-level 75-seat Project Stage, we present two children’s productions, educational programs for adults and children, Comedy Nights, and experimental theater.