ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

​HISTORY

Harmony Theater began in 1994 as a performing arts collaborative for adults with disabilities, a population who needed community interaction activities.  A steering committee of professionals and volunteers came together with a common goal to create a performing arts program, proven to:

• encourage positive self image and social interaction 

• exercise creativity, imagination, and expression.   

This committee was made up of individuals with extensive experience in their fields of special education and human services.  The list of esteemed organizations includes Gwynedd-Mercy College, Indian Creek Foundation, Montgomery County College, Developmental Enterprises Corporation, St. Joseph's University, the YMCA of Ambler, local school districts,  and other service providers and county government offices.

A year of diligent work from the committee, student volunteers, community volunteers, family members, and of course the 30 actors culminated in the first  Harmony Theater production, Highlights from the Wizard of Oz, on May 6, 1995 on the campus of Gwynedd-Mercy College (now a University). 

In 2012, Harmony Theater, Inc. became an independent non-profit organization and currently holds rehearsals and  performances at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Rt 202, Lower Gwynedd, PA.

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MISSION 

POINTS OF PRIDE

VISION 

    We strive to create, support, and offer opportunities for adults with disabilities
to participate in performing arts activities
as an avenue for self-expression, social
interaction and community connection. 

VALUES

• Embrace and drive change through
  the performing arts

• Create fun and encourage individuality

• Inspire a creative, compassionate,
  and adventurous environment

• Uphold open and honest relationships
  with communication

• Nurture positive team and family spirit

• Be passionate and professional

• Pursue continued success and growth

We are celebrating
25 years
on stage!

     Harmony actors are FANTASTIC!
     Our theater productions are improved by
artistic, technical, and stage enhancements!
     We purchased a professional stage and ramp!

     We have increased our community presence
and impact!

     Our retention rate for actors, directors, and board members is incredible!

     We have expanded our revenue streams in varied and innovative ways!

   We envision Harmony Theater as a
community theater space that would
use the arts as a connection between
this population and the surrounding
community. The space would include
a store front that would serve the
public and financially support the
theater activities.           
   Harmony Theater Inc. would provide employment opportunities for all
community members of all abilities. 
Ultimately, Harmony Theater would
provide social and economic prospects
for this population in a safe and
supportive environment that maximizes
the well-being of each person.

LEADERSHIP

ADMINISTRATION

BOARD MEMBERS

JACKIE MULLOCK​

     Executive Director

JEN BASMAJIAN

     General Manager

GAIL BEIGEL

     Family Representative
 

BOB IMMERMAN, Chair

     Centennial School District

MIKE CZEKNER, Treasurer

     Peaceful Living

     Catholic Human Services
     Archdiocese of Philadelphia

JODI JACOBY, Corresponding Secretary

     Bryn Mawr College

     Alzheimer’s Support

JONATHAN O'DWYER, Compliance Officer

     Abbot Downing

BARRY DOUGHERTY, Artistic Director

     North Penn School District

     Keith Valley Music Theatre

ERIN MONAGHAN, Information Director

     Hatboro-Horsham School District

JAMES WOODRIT, Actor Representative

     Behavior People

SUSAN GALLAGHER, Volunteer Representative

     Gwynedd Mercy University

LINDA UNANGST, Facility Liaison

     Methacton School District

     Church of the Messiah

     PSEA

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 Our board members, administrators, directing staff, and volunteers are compassionate dedicated professionals, community members, and students representing the arts, human services, education, technical, legal, business, and accounting fields. 

SHEILA DARDEN, Member at Large

     Developmental Enterprises Corporation

     Higher Ground Church International

CAROL KRAMER, Member at Large

     Coldwell Banker - Hearthside

CATHERINE CLARK, Founder,1993-2019

JOHN LANCASTER, Member Emeritus

CYNTHIA LOUDEN, Member Emerita

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James Woodrit - Actor Representative

Susan Gallagher- Volunteer Representative