POPCORN HAT PLAYER’S CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Our intentionally crafted season of Popcorn Hat Players shows includes 6 classical stories with a comedic twist in true Popcorn Hat style! All shows take place at Gamut Theatre in Downtown Harrisburg.

SAVE THE DATES FOR THE POPCORN HAT PLAYERS’ SEASON 34 SHOWS!

RAPUNZEL

FINAL SHOW : SEPTEMBER 26 AT 1:00 PM

An old couple’s dream for a child comes true when Rapunzel is born! In true fairytale fashion, a Witch steals the child and locks her away in a tower. Will the Witch keep Rapunzel forever? How will the Prince rescue Rapunzel from the tower? What happens to the old couple?  The children from the audience use their own creativity to help tell this story and to make sure that everyone lives “happily ever after!”

THE HALLOWEEN SHOW

October 14 - 31 | 2026

Join Count Fred, “Count Dracula’s Not-So-Famous Cousin,” as he tries to scare you into a terrifying Halloween.  Unfortunately, Count Fred is not all that scary and his stories seem to delight more than frighten.  In The Halloween Show, performed by Popcorn Hat Players, children help tell the story of “How Little Ghost Lost His BOO!”, and also lend a hand in solving the mystery of “The Case of the Missing Trick-Or-Treat Candy.”

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

January 20 - February 13 | 2027

Jack’s mama surely didn’t expect beans in exchange for her old cow, Betsy Lou, but when a beanstalk sprouts overnight that reaches into the clouds, little do they know what adventures await! Join Jack, the captive princess, and the Goose that lays the golden eggs as they try to escape from the Giant. Sometimes believing in magic (beans, that is) really can make all your dreams come true!

PUSS IN BOOTS

March 3 - 20 | 2027

Melvin, an earnest romantic and self-described "bad poet" wishes to court the local Princess, however, he is poor and not of her social standing. His clever cat, Puss, weaves a master plan to trick the young lady into believing that his master is actually the dashing Lord of Carabas. Much confusion and mistaken identity ensue! Will Melvin get the Princess? Will Puss save the day? Will the Princess like Melvin's bad poetry? Come and find out!

WONDER TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

May 5 - 22 | 2027

An original family comedy exploring folk tales from all over the world, featuring 4 different stories from Africa, the Middle East, Ireland, and Native America.  This multi-cultural show stresses the importance of reading and uses volunteers from the audience to add variety to the stories!

Summer Spectacular Show: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

July 7 - August 14 | 2027

The young magician, Merlin, has lost his magic, and his self-centered master has turned into a Beast!  They live a lonely life until one night two strangers, including the smart and beautiful Bonita, happen upon their castle.  Watch as the Popcorn Hat Players use music and magic to tell the classic tale of how opposites attract. Will it end happily ever after? We hope so...

SPECIAL EVENTS

Popcorn Hat En Español: Las Fábulas de Esopo

El 10 de Octubre 2026

Countdown to Noon AND Countdown to Six: HANSEL AND GRETEL

December 31 | 2026

“Can the Popcorn Hat Players come to me?” YES!

SHOWS ON TOUR FOR SEASON 34:

Rapunzel

An old couple’s dream for a child comes true when Rapunzel is born! In true fairytale fashion, a Witch steals the child and locks her away in a tower. Will the Witch keep Rapunzel forever? How will the Prince rescue Rapunzel from the tower? What happens to the old couple?  The children from the audience use their own creativity to help tell this story and to make sure that everyone lives “happily ever after!”

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