THINGS TO DO IN ERIE, PA
Plays, concerts, dance performances, art exhibitions, workshops, classes, and more...the arts live at PACA. From modern classics to contemporary hits, to works by local playwrights, PACA is Erie's home for theatre with an edge.
PACA not only produces our own events but we also act as a host venue for other organization's artistic endeavors. By opening our doors and sharing our resources we give these groups the ability to present their work in a professional and exciting atmosphere.
December 7, 2019 @ 8:00pm - 10:00pm
"A funny musical about a very bad day."
52 Pickup, a new one-woman show written and performed by Katie Nixon, explores the coping process after trauma. Through the lens of a sexual assault, the main character goes through the stages of grief with her trauma while trying piece her life together in hopes to function normally again. Original text, music, and choreography come together to show how trauma affects social interactions, the body, and brain.
There is some very brief and painless audience participation along with new songs for piano and guitar jam sessions. Funny, hopeful, and emotional, this play portrays a journey that finds beauty from pain. Be ready for those laughs because Nixon uses humor to show that there is no singular way of dealing with trauma. Join Nixon for a night of laughing, crying, and healing.
The Ottawa Fringe Festival awarded Nixon with the award for Outstanding Solo Performance for 52 Pickup in 2019.
Doors: 7:30pm | Curtain: 8:00pm | $15 Admission | BYOB w/ ID
Upcoming Theatrical Productions
Decision Height
By Meredith Dayna Levi
Directed by JR Fabin
April 2024
Getting Out
By Marsha Norman
Directed by Betsy Butoryak
May 2024
Special Events
Closer Than Ever
Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.
Directed by Craig Schneider
July 2024
