About Chambersburg Community Theatre
Chambersburg Community Theatre, Inc. (CCT) is the resident theatre company of the Capitol Theatre, where we perform, rehearse and have our office located at 159 S. Main St. #3, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Learn more about the Historic Capitol Theatre at www.thecapitoltheatre.org.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Chambersburg Community Theatre to entertain, educate and enrich our community through live theater.
Live Community Theatre Since 1954
In November 1954, a small group of aspiring actors met at the home of Libby Bowers to start a community theatre in Chambersburg. They opened with a one-show season, producing “The Male Animal”.
Since that simple beginning, a lot has happened in Chambersburg Community Theatre. We incorporated in 1960, gained non-profit status in 1974 and appeared in at least five different auditoriums. After moving from Central Jr. High School to the Rosedale Theatre, to Faust Jr. High School and back to Central, then to the Capitol Theatre, and then to Wilson College, we are very happy to have settled back into the Capitol Theatre for the past 30 years.
We’ve produced dramas – Shadowlands, The Diary of Anne Frank, Our Town, The Robe, Death of A Salesman & The Glass Menagerie – musicals – Cinderella, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, The Secret Garden and all of the Nunsense series – mysteries – The Mousetrap, Victoria’s House, Death Trap – and comedies Arsenic & Old Lace, The Odd Couple, Rumors, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever & A Christmas Story; we’ve produced popular plays and originals by local playwrights – Laughter From The Porch and Dad Burn It.
Memberships & Associations
We are a proud member of the Downtown Business Council, American Association of Community Theatres and PA Association of Community Theatres.
Silver Whistle 1955
Annie Get Your Gun 1962
Policies
Chambersburg Community Theatre, Inc.
Non-Discrimination Policy (11.2.23)
Chambersburg Community Theatre (CCT) is committed to providing an environment for our
employees, volunteers, board members, performers, students, and patrons that is free of
discrimination. In pursuit of a culture that commits to professionalism, diversity, accessibility,
inclusivity, and comfort, CCT will insist on the compliance of the following policy by all
individuals affiliated with the organization:
Chambersburg Community Theatre does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of
racial identity, gender identity, age, skin color, nationality, religion, disability, marital
status, miliary status, or sexual orientation. Chambersburg Community Theatre will not
tolerate discrimination by or toward anyone involved with our organization.
Individuals who believe they have been subjected to discrimination by another individual
associated with Chambersburg Community Theatre should bring their complaint immediately to
any of the following individuals: (1) Managing Director, (2) President of the Board of Directors,
or (3) Vice President of the Board of Directors.
If it is determined that discrimination has taken place, immediate and appropriate action will be
taken by the Board of Directors.
Chambersburg Community Theatre, Inc.
Sexual Misconduct Policy (11.2.23)
Chambersburg Community Theatre (CCT) is committed to providing an environment for our
employees, volunteers, board members, performers, students, and patrons that is free of
harassment or sexual misconduct. In pursuit of a culture that commits to professionalism,
diversity, accessibility, inclusivity, and comfort, CCT will insist on the compliance of the
following policy by all individuals affiliated with the organization:
Sexual harassment or misconduct is illegal and will not be tolerated by Chambersburg
Community Theatre. Any retaliation against an individual who has reported sexual
harassment or cooperated in an investigation of sexual harassment or misconduct is also
illegal and will not be tolerated.
Individuals who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment or misconduct by another
individual associated with Chambersburg Community Theatre should bring their complaint
immediately to any of the following individuals: (1) Managing Director, (2) President of the
Board of Directors, or (3) Vice President of the Board of Directors.
CCT takes allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct seriously and will promptly take
action to ensure the harassment stops immediately and that appropriate action is taken.
If the complaint is particularly egregious or there is a perceived immediate danger to anyone, law
enforcement shall be notified immediately.
Chambersburg Community Theatre Board of Directors and Managing Director will cooperate
with local law enforcement with any investigation regarding sexual harassment or misconduct
against a participant of CCT.
Sexual Harassment Defined
“Sexual harassment” is defined as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
(a) submission to or rejection of such advances, requests, or conduct is made either explicitly or
implicitly a term or condition of participation with CCT or as a basis for participation with CCT,
or
(b) such advances, requests, or conduct have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with an individual’s performance or participation by creating an intimidating, hostile,
humiliating, or sexually offensive environment.
The legal definition of sexual harassment is broad. In addition to the above examples, other
sexually oriented conduct, whether it is intended or not, that is unwelcome and has the effect of
creating an environment that is hostile, offensive, intimidating, or humiliating to male or female
participants may also constitute sexual harassment or misconduct.
While it is not possible to list all those additional circumstances that may constitute sexual
harassment, the following are some examples of conduct which would be considered sexual
assault, harassment, or misconduct depending on the severity of each individual incident:
• Unwelcome sexual advances—whether they involve physical touching or not.
• Sexual epithets, jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding
one’s sex life, comment on an individual’s body, or comment about an individual’s
sexual activity, deficiencies, or prowess.
• Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or cartoons.
• Unwelcome leering, whistling, brushing against the body, sexual gestures, or
suggestive or insulting comments.
• Inquiries into one’s sexual experiences.
• Discussion of one’s sexual activities.
Support Your Local Community Theatre
We depend on the generosity and interest of our beloved community. We are a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, meaning we rely on donations and sponsorships to keep doing what we love.