Welcome!
The Old Academy Players is a non-profit community theater established in 1923 and located in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Our home is the charming, historic Old Academy building, where Grace Kelly and Robert Prosky began their acting careers!
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Old Academy Players is thrilled to continue Old Academy Players At Home.
During these unprecedented times, all live performances and entertainment have taken an unexpected pause. In response to this, Old Academy Players has turned to its robust archive of original works to try and bridge this gap in live programming.
The second production to be shared on our YouTube channel is the world premiere of Nancy Frick’s Waiting for the Fat Lady, directed by Nancy Frick and Charlotte Higgins. To view this production, go to Old Academy Players on YouTube starting at or after 8pm on Friday, May 29th, 2020.
Stay tuned for the next OLD ACADEMY PLAYERS AT HOME production!
Current Production
Wedding Band
Our 526th Production
An unsparing tale about the consequences of a decade-long romance between a black seamstress and a white baker in South Carolina in 1918.
Directed by Carla Childs
September 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th; October 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2020
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Box office: 215–843-1109
Tickets $20.00
Upcoming Productions & Events
Imagine…
Imagine introducing your child to music, movement and acting skills!
Learn more about our Children’s Arts Program.
Imagine scheduling a private performance just for your family, your friends or your group!
Learn more about Theater Parties.
Imagine getting involved at the Old Academy Players as an actor, stage hand, usher or more!
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Address
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Box office: 215–843-1109