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.

PACA Playwriting Showcase
1505 State Street, Floor 2, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
January 16, 2020 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 17, 2020 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm

January 18, 2020 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
PACA Playwriting Showcase

Playwriting Showcase: Staged readings of 3 in-progress productions developed in PACA's Playwright Program

Take the Survey

Thursday, January 16th
"All in what you're used to" by Gary McEnery

Friday, January 17th
"Goals of Care" by Lisa Simonian


Saturday, January 18th
"Arnot" by Julie Whan


All staged readings are free and open to the public and begin at 7:00pm

Some adult material.
Q & A following each reading and refreshments provided.
Paid for in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Erie Arts and Culture.

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