GETTYSBURG COMMUNITY THEATRE EXPRESSES ITS MISSION YEAR-ROUND THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SUCH AS, AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, AND THE PENGUIN PROJECT, WHICH PAIRS PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITH PEER MENTORS TO EXPERIENCE THEATRE TOGETHER. GETTYSBURG COMMUNITY THEATRE ALSO PRODUCES AT LEAST 70 PERFORMANCES PER YEAR THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN AS A PERFORMER, CREW VOLUNTEER, OR AUDIENCE MEMBER. BY PROVIDING THESE VOLUNTEER, EDUCATIONAL, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, PARTICIPANTS GAIN CONFIDENCE, DISCOVER NEW TALENTS, AND POLISH THEIR PERFORMING AND SOCIAL SKILLS.
