Who We Are & What We Do
We are a small community theater nestled in the heart of Birdsboro, PA. Since opening our doors in 2015, we have provided top-notch entertainment to our community and surrounding areas.
Mission
1st Street Players uplifts the community through imaginative theatrical productions and transformative educational programming. We strive to foster a safe space for artists and audiences to connect, collaborate, and create.
Vision
To use theatre to empower individuals and revitalize the community.
Core Values
Artistic Excellence
We believe theater is a beautiful art form. We produce high-quality work and hold ourselves to the highest artistic standards.
Innovation
We believe in pushing boundaries and taking risks. We believe theater can exist anywhere and there are millions of ways to tell a story. We encourage our artists to think outside the box and challenge our audiences to embrace new modes of storytelling.
Inclusion
We believe theater is for everyone, people of all abilities, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
Education
We believe education is a lifelong process. We view each production as an opportunity to grow and learn as individuals and as a community.
Social Responsibility
We believe theater can be revolutionary. We are committed to using theater to cultivate empathy, open minds, and affect change within the community.
Collaboration
We believe collaboration is the cornerstone of the theatrical process. We value the contributions and efforts of all team members.
Our Team
Kayt Davis
House Manager
Bill Leech
Shop Manager
Julia Weaver
Marketing Coordinator
Molly O'Brien
Marketing Coordinator
Liz Setzler
Marketing Coordinator
Sarah Geiger
Education Coordinator
Ed Carr
Fundraising Coordinator
Deanne Leech
Artistic Director
Nate Patton
Managing Director
Alicia Brisbois
Technical Director
Grace Patton
Production Manager
Our Board of Directors
Steve Daniels | President
Rob Tilley | Vice President
Jerry Rawson | Treasurer
Dee Leech | Artistic Director
Nate Patton | Managing Director
Taylor Murray | Secretary, Membership
Kayt Davis | Board Member
David Lingenfelter | Board Member
Nicole Napolitano | Board Member