One-Act Play

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

By Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White

The most enchanting characters of the book Charlotte’s Web are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship.

Presented by PCA’s Middle School One-Act Play class

PSIA One-Act Play Festival Entry

Competition Dates:  TBA

PCA Showcase: TBA

 Presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company.

Fall Play

SENSE & SENSIBILITY (Hamill)

Written by Kate Hamill
based on the novel by Jane Austen

Kate Hamill's playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne – after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

Auditions: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 for 7-12 grade
Callback Auditions: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Performance Dates:  November 5-7, 2026 in PCA’s Black Box Theatre

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (HAMILL) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com

Spring Musical

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams

Originally Produced by Edward Padula

The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll teen idol, Conrad Birdie, has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and some-time girlfriend, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on The Ed Sullivan Show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss,” and ultimately save Almalou records from going under. To cap off the performance, Birdie will give “one last kiss” to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

When Albert and Rosie head to Sweet Apple to prepare for Conrad Birdie’s arrival, things start to unravel. Kim’s father is starstruck at the thought of being on The Ed Sullivan Show with his daughter, and Kim’s new steady, Hugo gets jealous at the thought of Kim kissing Conrad on national television.

Audition packets available on November 17, 2026

Auditions:
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – 8-12 grade
Thursday, December 3, 2026 – 5-7 grade
Callback Auditions: 
Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Performance Dates:  April 8-10, 2027, at the Eisemann Center

BYE BYE BIRDIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
www.concordtheatricals.com