The Civic Theater Project
A Civic Theater Project production is far more than a performance; every step in the creation process– from writing to rehearsing, volunteer cooking to set construction, acting to attending– is an opportunity for engagement and connection across cultural divides.
Our next big production is underway
This fall we are mounting our own adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”.
Tickets are now live! Stop into The Civic during open hours, to buy your tickets, or click here to buy online.
Like all of our productions, it will feature a HUGE cast, including pros, locals, youth, musicians and first time performers, plus a feast for the audience!
The show will be on the main stage at the Highland Center for the Arts on December 12-15. Auditions will be held in late September. On October 9 there will be an informational meeting after the Wednesday supper for anyone who is interested in helping with the set, tech, or other backstage needs.
As always, we are trying to keep the ticket prices as low as possible, so to that end we will be running a “Small-Potato-Big-Turkey” fundraiser until Thanksgiving. No amount is too small! Click Here to make a donation.
The Civic Theater Project
When we talk about Civic Theater, we mean theater in the broadest sense of the word – a homemade carnival, a live-action automaton, an original dinner theater performance. The common thread of our theater projects is that they involve, entertain, reflect, and contribute to the community in which we live.
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A Civic Theater Project production is far more than a performance; every step in the creation process– from writing to rehearsing, volunteer cooking to set construction, acting to attending– is an opportunity for engagement and connection across cultural divides.
While community theaters traditionally produce pre-existing “professional” plays, Civic productions are made from the town. They are set in the region where they are performed, and are written by and for people who live there. Where many theaters serve audiences who have the cultural capital needed to attend, the Civic actively connects with unlikely theater goers. Success is measured not by press recognition or awards but by the diversity and engagement of our attendees.
Our wider volunteer crew is massive, as we invite and include community participation at every step in the process. These volunteers come from all walks of life, offering a rich variety of professional and lived experiences.
READY TO JOIN THE TROUPE?
Contact us to help with the next big show or event. No experience necessary, all skill sets welcome.
Up Next!
Our small team of writers has begun to work on writing the next BIG show, set to premiere soon. Sign up for our mailing list to stay in the loop!
