Independent Arts News Reporting Public is Welcome to Shop ‘Props & Frocks’ sale at Bucks County Playhouse
Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Pictured Above: Bucks County Playhouse Cast from “Leader of the Pack.” Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA & EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ
The open to the public sale event, will feature new and used clothes, shoes, and accessories from hit Playhouse Shows this November 8th & 9th
New Hope, PA – Bucks County Playhouse is hosting its third annual costume sale, Props and Frocks, on Saturday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale, which is open to the public, will feature new and used clothes, shoes, and accessories from hit Playhouse Shows.
The Props & Frocks sale, which will be held in the historic Bill Harris and Jay Manas Playhouse Barn just in front of the Playhouse, features a variety of clothing and accessories for all genders and all ages. The sale has something for everyone: antique dresses, business wear, everyday items, and outfits perfect for a night out. Plus, a host of dance shoes for those looking to embark on a new habit.
“It’s my pleasure to coordinate this annual sale for the Playhouse,” says Sally Weisman, event coordinator and Playhouse Board Member. “As someone who sits in the audience and thinks how much I’d love to wear some of the outfits I see on stage, this sale is the perfect opportunity to have some fun while raising funds for the nonprofit Playhouse. Come on in and see us – you won’t leave empty-handed!”
Potential customers are invited to follow the Playhouse’s social media for photos of some of the clothing and costumes expected to be available for sale. Specialty items will include items that were used in recent Playhouse productions that you may recognize.
“We hope you will join us for this special opportunity to support the Playhouse,” says Nicole Hackmann, Executive Director at Bucks County Playhouse. “The sale is especially important as we clear our shelves to welcome in the 2026 Season. Many thanks to the Bucks County Playhouse Board Members for their work on this fundraiser. We hope it will become an annual festivity!”
Goods will be available for sale starting at just $2. Donations will be accepted via cash or credit card. The Playhouse invites community theaters, educational theater programs, and schools to visit the sale with upcoming productions in mind. The sale will take place at the Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn at 52 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA 18938.
ABOUT BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE
Bucks County Playhouse, steeped in theatrical history dating to its 1939 founding by a roster of theatrical royalty, is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its 2012 reopening and restoration. With more than 75,000 patrons each year, the Playhouse continues to help lead the economic resurgence of New Hope and the surrounding community. In 2014, Tony Award-winning producers Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman and Josh Fiedler assumed leadership of the Playhouse, helping it reclaim its reputation for attracting top-tier Broadway and Hollywood talent. Productions of “Company,” starring Justin Guarini, and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” were named to The Wall Street Journal’s Best of Theatre list in 2015. In 2018, the Journal again recognized the Playhouse — and Artistic Associate Hunter Foster — for its acclaimed production of “42nd Street.” The following year, the publication hailed the Playhouse as “one of the best regional theaters on the East Coast.” Box-office records have been repeatedly broken by signature productions including “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” “Steel Magnolias” (directed by Marsha Mason), “Million Dollar Quartet,” “42nd Street” and “Guys and Dolls” (all directed by Foster), as well as “Mamma Mia!” (directed by Artistic Associate John Tartaglia and choreographed by Shannon Lewis). A brief pause during the pandemic did not diminish the theater’s momentum. Bucks County Playhouse continued producing onstage and onscreen throughout 2020, culminating in a live summer season in 2021 that welcomed an increasing number of first-time audience members. The 2023 season featured standouts such as Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick … Boom!” (directed by Artistic Associate Eric Rosen, who returned in 2024 to helm the audience and critics’ favorite “Anastasia: The Musical”), “The Bridges of Madison County,” directed by Foster, and “The Rocky Horror Show,” starring Frankie Grande. Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” became the highest-grossing show in Playhouse history. In 2024, more than 40% of the audience were first-time attendees, drawn to record-breaking productions of “Grease!” and “Anastasia: The Musical.” The Playhouse continues to attract top creative teams — artists who relish the chance to work on the historic stage where Grace Kelly, Robert Redford and Jessica Walter began their careers.
