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Recent Performances:

The Strasburg Railroad

My 2025 contract! Come and ride a historic train and see a show.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

A Motif for Murder: Feb. 15th-Sep. 7th, 2025

A murder mystery on a first class train car, Fridays-Sundays. Dark, mysterious, and full of thrilling twists and turns. Come to the retirement party of Miles Bishop and see if you can figure out whodunit!

I play Ginger Gold: a silent film actress who holds a grudge. Is she a murderess? You’ll have to come see to find out!

A Tribute to Vaudeville: Mar. 27th-Aug. 31st, 2025

Performed on the train platform Thursday mornings-Sunday mornings. Full of music from the 20s & 30s and featuring performers from the era: Jimmy Durante, Ella Fitzgerald, Al Jolson, and The Boswell Sisters.

As well as understudying Martha Boswell, I wrote the script between the songs and music directed this production!

A Day Out With Thomas: Jun. & Sep., 2025

Performed on the train platform on specific dates (see “special events” link below). A tribute to Thomas the Tank Engine on his 80th anniversary! Dance along with us as we party to Thomas & Friends songs and celebrate your favorite steam engine!

I am a primary performer and music directed this show!

The Wild Bunch: July 5th-Aug. 31st, 2025

A one-of-a-kind stunt show performed on AND off the train. When Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch take it upon themselves to rob the patrons of The Strasburg Women’s Auxilary Charity Auction, two members of law enforcement, disguised as Pinkerton agents, take it upon themselves to stop these ruffians from getting away and traveling to Mexico!

I understudy Agent Hattie Lawton, and learned extensive fight choreography for this production!

See more special events & purchase tickets HERE: https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/

(Please reach out to me for more specific dates/information and if you are interested in comp tickets.)

Reviews

From a review of Susquehanna Stage’s Anything Goes:

“Gracious Mattson delivers perhaps the most flawless vocal performance of the evening. Her beautiful tone and perfect pitch complement her portrayal of Hope, bringing a sense of authenticity to the character.”

(see full review HERE)