2025 Schedule & Tickets

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Wednesday, September 3

The CATBaret Tale of Prince Snowflake

6:00, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($5)

Cat magician. Magician cat.

The Actor’s Nightmare

7:30-8:30, Rockfish Public House (Free!)
Imagine — you are an actor. It is the opening night of your starring role. There's only one problem: you don't know your lines. Actually, you don't know if you've even heard of that play!

Thursday, September 4

Meant to Be?

6:00-7:30, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($5)
Experience the ultimate comedy showdown! Join us for a hilarious gameshow hosted by the legendary Mickey Cucchiella and featuring couples who are already in too deep! You won't believe what they'll do next! Get ready for non-stop laughter, unexpected twists, and a night full of unforgettable moments. Don't miss out on the fun!

Hippie and Frenchie

6:00-6:30, Rockfish Public House (Free!)
Hippie and Frenchie is an improv comedy duo from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Drawing from an audience suggestion of an unusual place for a first encounter, we perform a series of interlocking scenes filled with heart and wit.

Facts

7:00-7:30, Rockfish Public House (Free!)
FACTS is musical improv duo that creates on-the-spot (mostly) heartwarming stories that culminate with weird (musical) morals.

White Rose One Acts

7:00-8:30, The Hangar at New York Wire Works ($10)
White Rose Theatrics presents an entertaining evening of classic one-act plays, in the time-honored tradition of America’s Little Theater movement of the early twentieth century. Three short plays will be performed, with a common theme of “the war within and between the sexes,” from 1888 to 1934. The plays: “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov, “The Reckoning” by Percival Wilde, and “Roman Fever’ by Edith Wharton.

Shakespeare Under the Sea: Troilus and Cressida

7:00-8:30, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts ($10)
What happens when you imagine Shakespeare under the Sea? Join OrangeMite for its penultimate play of the 39-play Shakespearean canon, Troilus and Cressida–one of the Bard’s fringiest plays–set in an underwater kingdom at the Fringe Festival! We tell the story of the Trojan War, microplastics, and the existential battle for the health of our oceans and our planet. OrangeMite presents this eco-drama with experienced Shakespearean actors, plastic Greek warriors, and cute ocean puppets–did we also mention live music? There’s never been anything like it.

ImprovScape

8:00-9:00, Rockfish Public House ($5)
ImprovScape brings improv to the arts community! Each show, a specially designed cast of Highwire's improvisers meet with a local artist. We interview them, see their work, and turn their art, inspirations, history, and commentary into hilarious improv!

Friday, September 5

Shakespeare Under the Sea: Troilus and Cressida

6:00-7:30, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts ($10)
What happens when you imagine Shakespeare under the Sea? Join OrangeMite for its penultimate play of the 39-play Shakespearean canon, Troilus and Cressida–one of the Bard’s fringiest plays–set in an underwater kingdom at the Fringe Festival! We tell the story of the Trojan War, microplastics, and the existential battle for the health of our oceans and our planet. OrangeMite presents this eco-drama with experienced Shakespearean actors, plastic Greek warriors, and cute ocean puppets–did we also mention live music? There’s never been anything like it.

The Waiting Room

6:00-7:00, The Grotto Commons ($10)
Welcome to The Waiting Room, an immersive site-specific experience where the audience checks in with the host, fills out intake forms, receives a number, is given a pair of headphones to listen to their choice of three audio tracks, and waits for their number to be called. And waits. And waits.

White Rose One Acts

6:00-7:30, The Hangar at New York Wire Works ($10)
White Rose Theatrics presents an entertaining evening of classic one-act plays, in the time-honored tradition of America’s Little Theater movement of the early twentieth century. Three short plays will be performed, with a common theme of “the war within and between the sexes,” from 1888 to 1934. The plays: “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov, “The Reckoning” by Percival Wilde, and “Roman Fever’ by Edith Wharton.

Lots of Improv

6:00-7:00, Rockfish Public House ($5)
A grab bag of improv comedy, featuring short-form improv games, a long-form improv set, and other (special) improv formats! Come watch as the Baltimore-based improv team "Plot Twist" enriches your evening with a bunch of different types of improv. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll get to enjoy some people being goofy just for you. There will be several self-contained improv games, a series of interconnected improv scenes, and some special improv formats involving music and the audience. It's not just some improv, it's Lots Of Improv!

Being Somebody

6:30-8:30, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
BEING SOMEBODY is a unique and inspiring new show starring an extraordinary 89-year-old Jewish psychologist/executive coach (vibrant and still working) alongside his talented recording artist/writer/performer daughter. Together, through storytelling, music, and movement, they take the audience on a nostalgic journey back in time to growing up in Brooklyn in the 1940s, 50s, and 1970s, evoking laughter, tears, and heartfelt memories of those moments that matter most and make us who we are. It is a real-life father/daughter tale of love, family, and hope with universal themes that speak to us all. Audiences of every age love this show as it reminds us of our lives growing up and those values we still hold near and dear.

Born Greg

7:30-8:30, The Grotto Commons ($5)
Born Greg is about stand-up comedian Max Kaczor whose legal name was, for a mere 24 hours, “Greg.” Max takes a look at what his life has become, and imagines what it could've been if he were Greg instead. Through a story that weaves between his childhood antics, odd family quirks, and dramatic life experiences, Max brings the audience on a journey of what it means to be Born Greg.

Betty Whitecastle: Red White and Pink

7:30-8:30, Rockfish Public House ($10)
Join Betty Whitecastle as she takes a Red, White, and Pink CABARET ROAD TRIP across America! An hour of music and comedy celebrating our country and our diversity! 

The Stackhouse Presents a Super Spectacular Variety Show Extravaganza: Part Two, the Sequel

8:00-11:00, The Valencia Ballroom ($10)
Join your hostesses, sible sible and tragedy stackhouse, for a night full of entertainment, burlesque, drag, live music, side show, and more!

Drunk History: York Edition

8:30-10:00, The Hangar at New York Wire Works ($10)
A live, tipsy retelling of historic tales about York.

Meant to Be?

9:00-10:30, The Grotto Commons ($5)
Experience the ultimate comedy showdown! Join us for a hilarious gameshow hosted by the legendary Mickey Cucchiella and featuring couples who are already in too deep! You won't believe what they'll do next! Get ready for non-stop laughter, unexpected twists, and a night full of unforgettable moments. Don't miss out on the fun!

Lancaster Improv Players

9:00-10:30, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
Lancaster Improv Players perform both improv games like Whose Line Is It Anyway as well as fully improvised scenes to create a whole new world right in front of the audience.

BMore Funny Live!

9:00-10:30, Rockfish Public House ($15)
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as Bmore Funny Entertainment brings you the best stand-up comedy in Baltimore! Our lineup of top-tier comedians delivers sharp wit, hilarious stories, and unpredictable punchlines that will keep you laughing all night long. Whether you’re a fan of clever one-liners, outrageous observations, or gut-busting personal tales, this show has something for everyone. So grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of pure comedy.

Saturday, September 6

Law and Order: Special Improv Unit

2:00-3:15 and 6:00-7:15, Rockfish Public House ($15)

Duh-DUN! America's longest running procedural as you've never seen it before: IMPROVISED! Michael Harris and the hilarious actors of MidAtlantic Improv return with Law & Order SIU. It’s a full episode of the original Law & Order, fully improvised. Rather than headlines, this show is ripped from the suggestions of the audience creating a never seen before, never to be seen again comedic murder investigation. Every aspect of the Law & Order formula is used from the discovery of the victim (played by a volunteer) to a tough but fair lieutenant to attorneys playing on the ethical edge to a final verdict decided by the audience.

Core Memory / Array

2:00-3:00, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
“Core Memory” is the multimedia project of brothers McKinley and Harrison Foster. Through the synthesis of electronic music and live, acoustic instruments, McKinley creates introspective music characterized as “cinematic lofi,” while Harrison creates audio-responsive visuals for live performance. They released their first full-length album, “Align,” in 2021 as a concept album about what keeps us grounded. Utilizing spoken word and a variety of guitar, synth and lofi elements, the album paints a picture about finding balance and going from drowning to floating. "Array" is their latest release, often featuring strings and acoustic instruments to find a human connection between the electronic elements on the EP. With artwork taken from a drawing of the brothers’ childhood home, "Array" explores themes of nostalgia, growing up, and the experiences that shape an individual. 

Being Somebody

3:30-5:00, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
BEING SOMEBODY is a unique and inspiring new show starring an extraordinary 89-year-old Jewish psychologist/executive coach (vibrant and still working) alongside his talented recording artist/writer/performer daughter. Together, through storytelling, music, and movement, they take the audience on a nostalgic journey back in time to growing up in Brooklyn in the 1940s, 50s, and 1970s, evoking laughter, tears, and heartfelt memories of those moments that matter most and make us who we are. It is a real-life father/daughter tale of love, family, and hope with universal themes that speak to us all. Audiences of every age love this show as it reminds us of our lives growing up and those values we still hold near and dear.

Lewis Learns Your Future

3:30-4:15, Rockfish Public House ($10)
One audience member will receive a live tarot card reading from the "future phantom." Based on this reading, the Brooklyn-based improv team Lewis will do a performance based on the reading to help flesh out the audience member's potential future. This show combines the occult with hilarious improv comedy!

The Waiting Room

4:00-5:00, The Grotto Commons ($10)
Welcome to The Waiting Room, an immersive site-specific experience where the audience checks in with the host, fills out intake forms, receives a number, is given a pair of headphones to listen to their choice of three audio tracks, and waits for their number to be called. And waits. And waits.

Los Complicados: Latino Improv

4:00-5:00, The Hangar at New York Wire Works ($5)
Los Complicados is the First Latino improv group in the Central PA region! Bringing you improv in English, Spanglish, and un poquito de Spanish.

The Actor’s Nightmare

4:30-5:30, Rockfish Public House (Free!)
Imagine — you are an actor. It is the opening night of your starring role. There's only one problem: you don't know your lines. Actually, you don't know if you've even heard of that play!

Would I Lie to You?

5:00-6:00, the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
Can YOU tell which comedian is telling a lie? Get your internal lie detector tuned and ready for the laugh-out-loud fun that is “Would I Lie To You?”, based on the popular BBC game show. Two teams of comedians face off in a tournament of truth and lies. One contestant tells a short story. It is up to the other contestants, and the audience, to determine if it is completely true or totally false. Get ready for an evening of quick-witted humor, tall-tales, and playful banter.

Born Greg

6:00-7:00, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts ($5)
Born Greg is about stand-up comedian Max Kaczor whose legal name was, for a mere 24 hours, “Greg.” Max takes a look at what his life has become, and imagines what it could've been if he were Greg instead. Through a story that weaves between his childhood antics, odd family quirks, and dramatic life experiences, Max brings the audience on a journey of what it means to be Born Greg.

Sible & Derri’s Cabaret Soiree

7:00-9:30, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
What will be an unforgettable evening of cabaret in the heart of York City, where decadence meets debauchery! Led by the dynamic duo of Sible and Derriere, immerse yourself in a world of glamour and mischief. Experience dazzling performances by talented drag queens, singing, lip syncing, maybe even more. You’ll be guided through your evening by two drag queens keeping themselves on time with an hourglass clock. Very vintage, very playful, volatile pinups. Expect the unexpected as we blur the lines between performer and audience. Casual evening vibes with silly fun goofy queens of York PA. 

ERNEST

7:30-8:30, Rockfish Public House ($10)
Ernest is an improv duo working together to create characters, relationships and worlds in an instant. Think of a play being written, rehearsed and performed all at once. It's comedy. It's theatre. It's entirely made-up in front of an audience.

Mortified

8:00-9:30, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts ($20)
Adults sharing the embarrassing things they created as kids (old diaries, letters, lyrics & more) in front of total strangers.

Shakespeare on the Rocks: Romeo & Juliet

8:00-10:30, The Valencia Ballroom ($20)
Enjoy an evening of Shakespeare on the Rocks, where our actors have the pleasure of attempting to perform the Bard's works while a little (or more) tipsy. Comedy? Tragedy? A little of both! Crowd participation is expected and enjoyed.

Sunday, September 7

Eye Speak Rhyme

12:30-2:30, The Hangar at New York Wire Works (Free!)
Spoken Word and Music Poetry Showcase with themes and Open Mic Opportunities

Core Memory / Array

1:00-2:00, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
“Core Memory” is the multimedia project of brothers McKinley and Harrison Foster. Through the synthesis of electronic music and live, acoustic instruments, McKinley creates introspective music characterized as “cinematic lofi,” while Harrison creates audio-responsive visuals for live performance. They released their first full-length album, “Align,” in 2021 as a concept album about what keeps us grounded. Utilizing spoken word and a variety of guitar, synth and lofi elements, the album paints a picture about finding balance and going from drowning to floating. "Array" is their latest release, often featuring strings and acoustic instruments to find a human connection between the electronic elements on the EP. With artwork taken from a drawing of the brothers’ childhood home, "Array" explores themes of nostalgia, growing up, and the experiences that shape an individual. 

ImprovScape

2:00-3:00, Rockfish Public House ($5)
ImprovScape brings improv to the arts community! Each show, a specially designed cast of Highwire's improvisers meet with a local artist. We interview them, see their work, and turn their art, inspirations, history, and commentary into hilarious improv!

Perra Puta Loca Bruja: A Latina’s Reclamation Journey

3:00-4:00, The Rainbow Grill at the Valencia Ballroom ($10)
A one-woman show by a Latina Bruja and healer: a deeply personal and empowering journey that blends my Latina heritage with spiritual awakening. Through storytelling, movement, and spoken word, I explore the intersection of identity, culture, and spirituality, celebrating the strength and resilience of my roots. The show draws on traditions, folklore, reclaiming personal power and healing through ancestral connection while living in NYC and PA. 

Whose Scene is it Anyway? by Senior Mints

3:30-4:45, Rockfish Public House ($15)
Get ready for fast-paced, high-energy comedy as Senior Mints Comedy brings you Whose Scene Is It Anyway?!—a completely unscripted show where everything is made up on the spot! Inspired by the hit TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, our talented cast performs quick-witted, audience-driven improv games that guarantee big laughs and unpredictable moments.

From hilarious character switch-ups to outrageous on-the-fly musicals, no two shows are ever the same—because YOU help shape the scenes! Come be part of the fun, throw out your best (or worst) suggestions, and watch as we turn them into comedy gold.

Fat Freddy’s Fried Chicken Funeral

4:30-6:30, The Hangar at New York Wire Works ($15)
Have you ever been to a Black Funeral? What about a talent show mixed with a murder mystery? Well, FFFCF is all of the above!! Come join us for a ruckus of a good time!!! Fat Freddy’s Fried Chicken Funeral is a look at a black funeral, the multicultural, LGBTQ+ community who comes to grieve, and the man who has way too many ex-wives, too many stepkids, and too many people who want his money, fortune, and, most importantly, the recipe to his delicious fried chicken. This is an interactive show for the whole family but geared towards the adults in the audience.