Charles Corritore, business manager, an Erie native, graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended Gannon University as an accounting major. He joined the Playhouse staff in 1974 after fulfilling his duties in the Navy. Prior to his association with the Playhouse, he served as bookkeeper at Chaffee's Appliances, proof operator at Union Bank and business manager/choreographer for the Village Dinner Theatre. Charlie's first experience at the Erie Playhouse was onstage in the chorus of Sweet Charity. His favorite shows include Falsettos, The Normal Heart, My One and Only, Grand Hotel, and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. His favorite director and/or choreographic duties include A Chorus Line, Evita, and Wit.
Charlie’s passion for writing has come alive in the Playhouse premieres of Jane Eyre, Santa Claus: the Musical and Beauty and the Beast, (the Youtheatre production). He's also written mysteries for the murder/mystery performance troupe, Mayhem, Inc. And most recently, Charlie wrote the book and lyrics for the Christmas show, Christmas Wishes, at the Riverside Inn in Cambridge Springs.
He's the proud grandfather of granddaughters, Casey and twins, Emma and Haley!