WELCOME TO FORGE THEATRE

​Forge Theatre brings high-quality, year-round live theatrical entertainment to the Phoenixville community. Located at 241 First Avenue in Phoenixville, Forge offers a season of five productions a year. Our ongoing mission is to enrich and entertain our community by providing a superior theatre experience.​​

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PROMISES, PROMISES
June 6-7, 13-15*, 20-22*, 2025

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​We are still looking for actors to fill 4 additional roles. Contact Director, Tom Yenchik, at [email protected] to express interest in the following roles:
Dobitch – TBA      Eichelberger – TBA
Kirkeby – TBA       Vanderhof - TBA​

AUDITION DETAILS

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Book by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David
Based on the screenplay The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick
Directed by Tom Yenchick, Music Direction by Denise Wisneski
Play Summary:
In New York City in the 1960s, an ambitious accountant named Chuck Baxter lends out his apartment to his supervisors, who need a discreet place for illicit afternoon rendezvous. Miserable and exploited, Chuck finds a beacon of hope in coworker Fran, who is trapped in a romantic predicament of her own. The bittersweet romantic comedy features a groundbreaking contemporary score from composer Burt Bacharach. The score includes the blockbuster hit “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” plus “Knowing When To Leave,” “Turkey Lurkey Time,” “Whoever You Are,” and the title song.
Promises, Promises is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm.

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Congratulations to the Cast of Promises, Promises!

Chuck Baxter – Michael Kuhlman
Fran Kubelik – Amanda Frangoulis
J.D. Sheldrake – Rob Geils
Dr. Dreyfuss – Harley Diamond
Marge MacDougall – Donna Dougherty
Sylvia/Miss Della Hoya – Katie VanNewkirk
Ginger/Miss Polansky – Delia Maledonado
Vivien/Miss Wong – Rowin Badinger
Ensemble:
Nurse/Hostess - Rosie Alleva
Sharon - Kavita Ayyar
Patsy/Mrs. Sheldrake - Evelyn Dudonis
Kathy - Ava Keller -
Olson - Sarah Lemore
Barbara - Colleen Lucchesi
Doctor/ Waiter - David Moyer

Production Staff for Promises, Promises
Director/Chreographer – Tom Yenchick
Musical Director – Denise Wisneski
Asst. Director – Jeff Sherman
Producer – Christa Wisneski

ANNOUNCING OUR 64th SEASON
​2025-2026

Click for 2025-26 Season Information!

Season Tickets, Memberships, Individual Tickets
are on sale now! 
Please note, evening shows start at 7:30 pm and matinees start
​at 2 pm in our 2025-2026 season.

Ticket Information

DONATIONS

If you would like to make a donation to Forge Theatre you may now do this online through our ticketing platform, Ludus. 
Click here to donate!
Purchase a Theatre Chair or make a donation to The Brian Schwartz or Hal Holzer Memorial fund on this page.

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We always need help to run the box office and assist with Hospitality. Volunteers receive our eternal gratitude and a comp ticket to the production for which you have volunteered. Volunteer Signups for The Play that Goes Wrong are now available.

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THEATRE ETIQUETTE

When arriving at the theatre:​
Please leave yourself plenty of time to find parking and to arrive at the theatre in time for curtain. 
​LATECOMERS WILL BE SEATED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOUSE MANAGER.
Parking:
When you visit the theatre, please observe our “Good Neighbor Policy” by NOT PARKING on First Avenue or St. John's Church on Gay Street. Parking is available at the large church lot at Washington and Main Streets. Please put the Parking Pass portion of your ticket on your dashboard so the church knows you are a patron.