Gamut Theatre Group
Private
Gamut Theatre Group is a Harrisburg nonprofit theatre formed in 2001 from the merger of Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre and Harrisburg Shakespeare Company. Through Gamut Theatre Academy it runs 15-20 classes and camps a year for close to 500 students, including a week-long Popcorn Hat Camp focused on acting, improv, teamwork and confidence. Programs run from its theatre at 15 North 4th Street, and scholarships are available for families needing financial assistance.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Gamut Theatre Group directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Tj ThomasMy wife and I came here for the first time to see King Lear and we were blown away! We knew about Gamut Theatre because we had seen them put on the Shakespeare in the Park shows but this was our first time seeing a show in their theatre. The acting, the stage direction, the fight scenes, the choreography, the music, everything was just brilliant! I once read a comment online that said that the reason people don't like Shakespeare is because Shakespeare isn't just meant to be read but to be experienced and felt, and that couldn't have been clearer than watching this performance. You could feel the emotion and you understood what was going on even if you didn't understand. Everyone should be proud for what they accomplished. Gamut Theatre is a gem in Harrisburg!
★★★★★Kyle ManningWonderful local theater. Brings plays both old and knew to the stage with a diverse cast of wonderful actors. A shining star in Harrisburg's cultural firmament and a treasure of the city.
★★★★★Eugenia Russell HargroveThis is my first time attending a performance at the Gamut Theatre Group. Tonight, I saw Hyena Skits Sketch Comedy Show's debut ensemble, which was primarily written and directed by Dujuan Dixon. The evening featured ten different comedy skits, all pleasantly funny. It's great to see talent in an area that highlights their passions and creativity. If you missed the debut of Hyena Skits Sketch Comedy Show, mark your calendars for additional performances on June 7 and June 28. Tickets are available online through Eventbrite. Cocktails are available for purchase, and a closed container is provided for you to return to your seat. Parking is not a problem in the evening since most shows start at 8:00 p.m. and parking is free after 5:00 p.m. You can even park in the state employees' designated spaces without being ticketed.
★★★★★Rachael Benion(📢 Obligatory Disclaimer: This was a hosted review, which means we got to see the show for free in exchange for our honest opinions. Spoiler alert: Our opinion is that it was absolutely fantastic.) The Chaos Before the Curtain Let’s set the scene: I, your ever-prepared mother of five, missed my exit and found myself peeling off the highway with mere minutes to spare. The kids? Half-asleep, warm, cozy, and utterly unwilling to be yanked from their Macaroni VAN nests. But there was no time for feelings. “LEAVE YOUR COATS, WE’RE LATE!” I bellowed, ushering four tiny, shivering childsicles (child-popsicles, for the uninformed) across the sidewalk and into the warmth of Gamut Theatre with an entrance that can only be described as dramatic. We slid into our seats with a whole two minutes to spare, just in time for the Popcorn Hat Players to kick off The Golden Goose—a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud retelling of the classic fairytale, complete with plenty of audience participation, hilarious improv, and the kind of slapstick humor that had my kids absolutely losing their minds. Born for the Stage (Or At Least the Front Row) From the moment the show began, Ridley (6, M) and River (3, F) were locked in. These two were born for the stage, and the constant audience interaction had them riveted. They were pointing, calling out, belly-laughing, and participating like it was their own personal Broadway debut. And then there was Roland (10, M)—my too-cool-for-everything eldest—who shocked us all by VOLUNTEERING to be part of the show. That’s right. The kid who side-eyes anything remotely “kid-ish” hopped right up on stage. If that’s not a Popcorn Hat Players endorsement, I don’t know what is. Encore at Home: Featuring a Stuffed Unicorn The fun didn’t stop at the theatre doors. After the show, Ridley and River spent the rest of the day reenacting the entire performance—with a stuffed unicorn standing in for the titular goose. There was dramatic running, proclamations of “Don’t touch the goose, or you won’t get loose!” and an impromptu chase sequence through my living room that resulted in a couch cushion being declared a “castle.” Honestly, Popcorn Hat Players should start paying them for their post-show promotions. We’ll Be Back—Again and Again! After this absolute blast of a performance, we are officially hooked.
★★★★★Rene JohnsonWe took my 7 year old granddaughter and she laughed so much. The Popcorn Hat Players understand what kids think is funny and how to entertain them. The show was less than an hour which is great for a kid's attention span. Highly recommend