Man accused of stealing over $50K from community theatre, local nonprofit

WASHINGTON, Pa. — A former treasurer for a local community theater is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars, forcing the organization to cancel its 2026 season.

Police say Andrew Mours, 35, of Washington, who also performed as a stage actor with the Washington Community Theatre, turned himself in on Wednesday at a magistrate’s office.

Investigators allege Mours stole more than $40,000 from the theater between May and December of 2025 and used the money for personal expenses, including gambling.

The financial loss has had a significant impact.

The theater says it has temporarily suspended operations for the remainder of the 2026 season, canceling “Legally Blonde” at Washington Park this summer and “The Full Monty” at 19 North Main in November.

Police say Mours is also accused of taking nearly $15,000 from another local nonprofit, Teetotal Initiative, which supports people in sobriety and recovery.

In a statement, Teetotal Initiative said it immediately removed Mours from its board and revoked his access to all financial accounts after learning of the situation. The organization says he acknowledged making unauthorized withdrawals, and it has a full record of those transactions.

Teetotal Initiative says it has since engaged legal counsel and is implementing stronger financial controls, including third-party bookkeeping oversight, to prevent future incidents.

Despite the setback, the Washington Community Theatre is working to recover.

Instead of its typical Broadway-style productions, the theater will host a dinner theater fundraiser at Washington Park on June 26 and 27, with the goal of raising enough money to support a full 2027 season. Additional fundraising events are also being planned in partnership with Hickory’s Old Schoolhouse Players in August and 19 North on Main in November.

The board says the community response has been strong.

“For more than 50 years, WCT has been sustained by the passion, generosity, and dedication of this community,” the statement reads. “While this moment is heartbreaking, the Board remains committed to accountability, transparency, and rebuilding the theater.”

Anyone interested in supporting the theater can visit wctheatre.org.

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