Frozen: a look back at Arendelle.
Disney's Frozen closed August 2 after two weekends at the Eichelberger. Thank you to the cast, crew, volunteers, sponsors, and audiences who made AOK's return to the stage possible.
Drew Derreth
Acts of Kindness Theatre Company mourns the passing of our dear friend and fellow performer, Drew Derreth.
Drew brought warmth, humor, generosity, and heart to every rehearsal, performance, and cast he joined. AOK audiences will remember him as Henry Etches in Titanic, George Banks in Mary Poppins, and Joseph Pulitzer in Newsies.
The stage was brighter because of Drew. His laughter, artistry, kindness, and love of theatre will remain part of our company's story long after the final curtain.
Thank you, Drew, for sharing your remarkable gifts with us. May your final curtain call be met with endless applause.
Chris Glatfelter
Acts of Kindness Theatre Company remembers Chris Glatfelter with deep gratitude for her years of leadership, encouragement, and care for the arts in Adams County.
Chris helped create room for artists, students, volunteers, and community groups to gather and make meaningful work. We are honored to carry a little of that spirit forward every time this community comes together for a show.
Built by people who love the stage.
AOK brings performers, musicians, builders, artists, families, and volunteers together to make full-scale theatre with a purpose beyond opening night.
The work is the magic.
Sets get painted. Costumes get stitched. Music gets learned. Families pitch in. By opening night, all those hands become one show.
Local talent
AOK gives local performers, musicians, dancers, designers, crew members, and volunteers a place to stretch their skills close to home. Each production creates room for experienced artists, returning alumni, new faces, and families who want to help make something memorable together.
Community benefit
From the beginning, the company has paired performance with purpose. Ticket sales, sponsorships, and volunteer energy help support productions that bring people together while giving back to organizations and causes throughout Hanover and Adams County.
Photo Gallery
Moments from Acts of Kindness productions, rehearsals, performances, and cast memories.
Watch AOK in motion.
Video features and performance coverage from Acts of Kindness productions.
Production history
A growing look back at AOK productions and community milestones.
From the archives | 2008
The AOK Players brought stories to life for kids.
Acts of Kindness founded the AOK Players in 2005. The group was made up of high school students and performers who were passionate about acting and storytelling.
They took popular children's books, read the stories aloud, and turned them into short skits with improvised scenes, playful characters, and room for the audience to imagine along.
Some early performances happened outside the Eichelberger under the old oak tree, when the group was known as the Eichelberger Children's Troupe. The AOK Players also performed at Guthrie Memorial Library, schools, community events, and theatre spaces across Hanover and Adams County.
Each player had a signature color: shirt, overalls, and matching Chucks. Members changed over time, but that bright, storybook spirit stayed with the group.
There is always a place to help.
Full-scale musical theatre takes performers, builders, ushers, painters, parents, musicians, sponsors, and steady hands behind the scenes.
Volunteer
Interested in helping with a future AOK production? Email aoktheatreco@gmail.com or message AOK online.
Support AOK year-round
Gifts through PASTA, Parents Association Supporting Theater Arts, help fund future productions and local youth theatre throughout the year.
Explore the rental room
Costumes, props, and scenic pieces from AOK productions are available to help bring another stage to life.
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