Curtain Comes Down Forever On Cranberry Theater Group

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — After 42 years, the Comtra Theatre has turned off the floodlights. The community theater group announced on its website that it has shut down for good.

"Unfortunately, we can no longer sustain the operational costs and demands required to maintain our operations.," a message on the group's website stated.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported us throughout the years, including loyal audiences, dedicated volunteers, talented actors, directors, musicians, costumers, set builders, choreographers, and many others who have contributed to our theatre."

Comtra was founded in 1983 by Marie Teets and takes its name from theater’s comedy and tragedy masks.

According to the website, the original theater group performed in a tent set up in a parking lot and eventually moved to an old barn along Route 19. The barn was renovated into a theatre in the round, allowing guests to sit on all sides.