Stage 62

Stage 62 is the nonprofit theater company in residence at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie, PA. What started in Bethel Park in 1962 (and yes, that’s where the name comes from!) as an adult education theater project turned into a thriving theater company that has produced shows continuously ever since. Our season includes four productions: a show for young audiences in February and a musical or play in May, July, and November, with occasional cabarets and special events added in for good measure.

Mission
The mission of Stage 62 is to actively contribute to the cultural life of Carnegie and surrounding Pittsburgh communities by providing exceptional, affordable theatrical productions for all ages. We also pride ourselves on cultivating community-centered experiences for artists and creatives at all levels of expertise. In pursuit of our mission, we place emphasis on providing theatrical experiences that are both joyful and inclusive for all people on stage, backstage, and in our audiences.

Community
To give back to the community, each year during our fall musical we raise money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. We’re also particularly proud of our outreach to youth: many of our board members hold education-related positions that provide regular contact with students from grade school to high school in many nearby school districts. Our volunteer kids participate both on and off-stage as a vital part of our productions, where they learn skills from how to audition to basic techniques in acting, singing, and dancing; stage carpentry and set painting; setting and running lights; stage management and direction; and more.