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Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres

​EMACT Member Groups


A common thread theatre company

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214 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01702
508-834-4682

acommonthreadtheatre.org
​info@acommonthreadtheatre.org 
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Jaimee Banks (President)
The purpose of A Common Thread Theatre Company is to foster, promote, and increase the public knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in the Greater Boston area through theatre. Furthermore, to provide for the training and education of actors, directors and others involved in theater productions by providing an opportunity to demonstrate and improve their skills through participation in theatrical productions.

Acme Theater Productions Inc.

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11 Old Mill Road
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 823-0003
www.acmetheater.com
acmeactor@gmail.com

Kelsey McDonough (President)

Founded in 1992, Acme Theater is a group of highly skilled artists who love theater and work together to bring the performing arts to the stage. Whether actor, director, designer or production staff, our volunteers share a common passion for presenting live theater to our local and regional audiences. Acme mission is to be inclusive of all talents and ideas, and produce a variety of thoughtful works. Through various means, we find ways to eliminate barriers to the cost of attendance to historically underfunded members of our audience. In addition to 4 mainstage productions per year, Acme hosts the Acme Improv Company, and  fosters the creativity of playwrights by hosting Acme's nationally renowned New Works Winter Festival of new plays.

applause academy

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21 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
​(508) 828-8942

https://www.applauseacademyma.com/#/
millerk@applauseacademyma.com
Timothy Krief (President)
We ignite children's passion for the performing arts by introducing them to both the onstage performing and backstage technical aspects of musical theatre. We are building the next generation of strong, confident & kindhearted performers in a safe, non-competitive & inclusive environment. ​

arlington friends of the drama

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22 Academy St
Arlington, MA 02476-6436
​(781) 646-5922

afdtheatre.org
info@afdtheatre.org

David Warnock (President)
Arlington Friends of the Drama, now known as AFD Theatre, was founded in 1923 and is one of the ten oldest continually operating community theatre groups in the country. We now live in the former St. John's Episcopal Church, which we extensively updated and made handicap-accessible. 
With justified pride we can say that AFD Theatre is among the finest area playhouses for actors, directors, production designers and audiences to produce and enjoy live theatre.

Ashland Community theater

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311 Pleasant Street
Ashland, MA 01721
​(508) 944-8187
ashlandcommunitytheater.com
​ashlandcommunitytheater@gmail.com 

Joe White (President)
Ashland Community Theater's mission is to:
 Be an open group that accepts and welcomes all people who are interested  in being part of Theater, Film and Community;
Produce two quality theater productions per year that entertain, enrich, and educate Ashland, MA and its surrounding communities;
Partner with WACA-TV to produce film and video projects that that entertain, enrich, and educate Ashland, MA and its  surrounding communities;
Afford an opportunity for adults and teens interested in acting, directing, writing, and stage work;
Encourage the creation of original material revolving around social issues and values pertinent to our lives and community;
Provide a creative outlet for community building and involvement.

Break a leg theater works

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13 Olde Stage Shop Village
Marshfield, MA 02050
​(781) 424-3105
www.breakalegtheater.com
info@breakalegtheater.com
Drew Ford (President)
We are committed to developing and nurturing the young talent of the South Shore and preparing for success in theater arts. We foster collaboration among professional artists and youth to create exceptional learning and theatrical experiences. We offer one-day Master Classes taught by New York and Boston professionals to address various aspects of the theater business. We also offer  Musical Theater Workshops for children and teens.

burlington players

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PO Box 433
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 229-2649
www.Burlingtonplayers.com
info@burlingtonplayers.com
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Robert Hallisey (President)

The Burlington Players are an adult, all volunteer theater group open to those age 18 and over, and new members are always welcome. Experience in performing or in technical theater is welcome, but we also have an apprentice system for anyone who wants to learn. There's fun and entertainment for everyone!


calliope productions, Inc.

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150 Main Street, PO Box 150
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-6887
www.calliopeproductions.org
calliope@calliopeproductions.org

David Ludt (President)
Calliope Productions is a non-profit cultural institution, incorporated in Massachusetts, dedicated to the presentation of affordable, high-quality theatrical performances and to providing performance opportunities and instruction for adults and youth in the central Massachusetts region.

Canton Community Theatre

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19 Blackman Road
Canton, MA 02021
​(617) 852-4532
​cantoncommunitytheatre.org
cantoncommunitytheatre@gmail.com

Renee Hanscom (President)
The Canton Community Theatre was organized for the benefit of members of the community to provide education, entertainment and exposure to cultural experiences. The objective for the organization is to become a resource for both the residents and businesses of the greater Canton area and to enrich the cultural depth and education of the community at large. The Canton Community Theatre strives to encourage community based cultural development and creative expression, as well as to provide entertainment for the community as a whole.

city on a hill arts

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70 Foster Road
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 906-5081
www.cityonahillarts.org
director@cityonahillarts.org

Debbie Moylan (President)
City on a Hill Arts exists to develop and deploy the God-given gifts in each and every one of us.  Through the various disciplines, we will nurture a love for the creative as well as the Creator, and  foster a positive and encouraging environment to explore our artistic side.
City on a Hill (COH) is a community-focused, multidisciplinary ministry for the development and production of artistic expressions that foster consideration of and critical engagement with our culture, the arts and matters of faith. COH was established to promote the development of God-given talent, to engage culture through creative means, and to foster deeply spiritual responses, all the while bringing honor to God through artistic perspectives.

City on a Hill has at its core a three-fold mission: 
1.     to promote artistic creations that honor and glorify God
2.     share messages of hope
3.     inspire our community to a more caring response. 

Recognizing that Art is one of the many facets of our Creator, COH seeks to engage our culture through
1.     education and development
2.     fine and performing arts events
3.     service to our community,

Thereby we will explore and respond to what it means to be human in the 21st century. COH fosters meaningful appreciation for, fruitful conversation about, and imaginative expression of thoughtful creations of art that speak truth about God’s world and ourselves.

Colonial Chorus Players

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P.O. Box 443
1249 Main Street
Reading, MA 01867

(781) 944-9780
www.ccp1961.org
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info@ccp1961.org

Tom Coffin (President)
Colonial Chorus Players is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing an exceptional theater experience to communities north of Boston. ​Colonial Chorus Players produces three to four musicals and plays a year, presenting in spaces ranging from the cozy Old Hose House to larger stages at local middle or high schools.

Concord players

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51 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
​(508) 843-9817
www.concordplayers.org
treasurer@concordplayers.org
Jay Newlon (President)
The Concord Players trace their history to 1856 and the Concord Dramatic Union, which Louisa May Alcott helped to found. In 1872, the Union became the Concord Dramatic Club, and, ultimately, in 1919, the Concord Players. In 1921, the Players added the stage with fly space, scene dock, storage facilities, and Green Room to the town-owned building at 51 Walden Street, then used also as an armory.
In 1972, the Players joined with the Concord Orchestra and the Concord Band to form the Friends of the Performing Arts in Concord (FOPAC), and the town of Concord agreed to allow this organization to refurbish 51 Walden as a performing arts center. In addition to a music stage for the band and orchestra, a ballet studio was built to house day and evening classes for both children and adults. In 1975, 51 Walden was designated as a "Permanent Bicentennial Memorial."
The Players are proud of their continuous record of presenting quality theatre to the citizens of Concord and the surrounding communities. Three major productions are mounted each season.
The purpose of our organization is to produce and perform quality theatre for the citizens of Concord and the surrounding communities. We encourage the participation of people with an interest in technical theatre, as well as in performing.

dramaticallY incorrect theater group & dance company

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9 Central Street #301
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 490-7834
https://www.ditgdc.org
info@ditgdc.org
Paul Gymziak (President)
Dramatically Incorrect Theater Group & Dance Company promotes young and old artists through good amateur community theater productions, while maintaining the dignity and standards of the theater community.

Dramatically Incorrect  nurtures and encourages all artists and provides a space where they can thrive, grow, take risks and make bold choices. We do not turn away students or participants due to their inability to pay. We are here to encourage, enliven and support our community.

dunstable theater collaborative

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617 Groton Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
(617) 320-9761
https://www.dunstabletheater.org
info@dunstabletheater.org
Jon Swift (President)
Dunstable Theater Collaborative is a 100% volunteer non-profit arts organization based in Dunstable, MA. We are a community theater who takes the word “community” very seriously, filling the roles of actors, directors, producers, managers, musicians, and crew with people from Dunstable and surrounding towns. We also attempt to keep the cost of our tickets lower than the industry standard in order to bring the entire community together around theater, regardless of means.

enter stage left theater

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98 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 435-9222
https://www.hopartscenter.org/enter-stage-left-theater/about-esl
rich@enterstagelefttheater.org
Kelly Grill (President)​
Established in 2006, Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL) is the resident theater of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. In addition to providing quality theater education for people of all ages, ESL produces up to 12 productions every year. Each season brings a wide-array of theater options to local MetroWest audiences looking for a great affordable theater experience. The majority of ESL productions take place in the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ new state-of-the-art Delbridge Family Performance Space.

Auditions for ESL’s plays and musicals take place year-round for older teens and adults. Information is regularly updated on the audition page.
ESL also produces children’s workshops in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. Registration for these popular classes fill-up fast, so early registration is recommended.

eventide theatre company

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PO Box 2020
Dennis, MA 02638
(508) 233-2148
www.EventideArts.org
info@eventidearts.org
Susan Martin (President)
Eventide produces three full stage productions per season, and sponsors both songwriting and playwriting competitions. The songwriting contest features a performance and the playwriting contest features two staged readings. “We provide an encouraging, supportive environment for actors, songwriters and playwrights leading to excellent, creative, and thought-provoking performances that stimulate and educate Cape audiences of all ages.”

The Gertrude Lawrence Stage, Eventide’s home, was built and named in 1954 in memory of famed stage actress Gertrude Lawrence. Lawrence, wife to Richard Aldrich, a producer/director of the Dennis Playhouse, lived in Dennis when not performing and was active around town and at the DUC. Eventide Theatre Company has sponsored issue-oriented cultural events and performances by local artists since former Dennis Union Church  music director, Noel Tipton, founded the group in 1998. His goal was to bring concerts, plays and arts-related lectures to Dennis using the performance space, the Gertrude Lawrence Stage, at the Dennis Union Church fellowship hall.

Eventide Theatre Company has since become separate in all respects from the church as an incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 artistic company. The Company maintains a close relationship with and is indebted to the Dennis Union Church for allowing it to rent the space. Eventide Theatre Company has, over the years, upgraded the stage curtains, the lighting and sound systems and recently teamed up with the Dennis Union Church to purchase comfortable upholstered armchairs for the Fellowship Hall/Gertrude Lawrence Stage performances.

GREATER WORCESTER OPERA

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330 Lancaster Street
West Boylston, MA, 01583
(508) 930-7062
greaterworcesteropera.org
contact@greaterworcesteropera.org
​Elaine Crane (President)
Greater Worcester Opera (formerly known as Worcester Opera Works) is a regional opera company based in Central Massachusetts.  A not-for-profit organization, GWO produces mainstage opera, concerts, touring opera for students, and a variety of other musical events utilizing the talents of the area's finest professionally trained singers and musicians.
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Greater Worcester Opera was founded in 2003 by singers formerly associated with Salisbury Lyric Opera Company, with a two-fold mission of opera performance and education.   Led by Executive Director Elaine Crane, GWO performs mainstage operas, concerts, and other musical events as well as producing touring operas for students.  Please see below for a detailed listing of our various endeavors. 

Most of the artists who perform with GWO are professionally trained singers who attended various conservatories and music programs in the area, and then settled down locally to make their homes in New England.  Our company combines the excellent training of the classical music world, with the spirit of community theatre, resulting in a company of committed and talented artists who work collaboratively together to create beautiful art in our own community.

hingham civic music theatre

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14 Brewster Road 
Hingham, MA 02043
617-686-8340
hcmt.org
hinghamcivicmusictheatre@gmail.com
Stephanie Baker (President)
Our Mission: To play, to teach, to grow

Hingham Civic Music Theatre has been entertaining audiences since 1948 and serving as an outlet for the wonderfully talented people who have graced our stage. 

Our purpose is to bring live musical theatre to the South Shore and surrounding communities at affordable prices, to provide a venue for local thespians to learn, practice, and display their skills, and a learning experience in all aspects of theatre.

HOckomock area ymca theatre institute

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40 Balcom Street 
Mansfield, MA 02910
508-964-2088
hockymca.org
theatre@hockymca.org
Julie Paolino (President)
The Hockomock Area YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Mansfield Arts and Education Center offers theatre education for two age groups; the Broad-Y Academy for students aged 7 through 14, and the Theatre Institute for High Schoolers. All of our classes, productions, workshops, camps, and cabarets emphasize compassion for others, the ability to improvise and problem solve, how to cope with rejection and support your fellow cast-members, that being brave pays off, and that success doesn’t come without hard work. And we learn how to sing, dance, and act along the way!

holly chin vocal studio

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11 South Main Street 
Natick, MA 01760
508-816-1201
www.hollychin.com
hollychinvocals@gmail.com
Holly Chin (President)
My studio is nestled just between the Rt 27 and Rt 30 crossing in Wayland, MA. Although I am trained in many genres of music, my area of expertise is in musical theater. I am also the director of my own theater business in Natick and Wayland. I believe that health and integrity of the voice should always be at the forefront of vocal training. With that in place comes the good stuff!!  I enjoy tailoring lessons to each individual as we all have such unique voices and styles. Along with prepping my students technically, for their auditions, college, performances and more. I am available for skype lessons as well as in studio.

hovey players

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9 Spring Street 
Waltham, MA 02454
508-748-1266
hoveyplayers.com
board@hoveyplayers.com
Jennifer Shea (President)
​Hovey Players was established in 1936. Located in the basement of the D'Angio Building in Waltham, Massachusetts, the 52 seat Abbott Memorial Theater is among the most intimate performance spaces in New England. We produce four shows per season featuring a full range of plays including comedies, dramas, and musicals. Hovey Players is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theaters (EMACT).  We celebrate the performing arts and artists throughout New England and more directly in the Waltham and Boston area.

Established in 1936, the "Dramatists" produced their first play Are You Intruding.  They were invited by the Hovey Memorial Society to use its newly-constructed 1,300 seat hall taking up permanent residence becoming Hovey Players. In 1945-46 we recorded 100 members.  Season ticket holders of 500 grew to 900 (season tickets $2.40, plays $.90 each, musicals $1.50 each). Ushers wore formal dress; the curtain speech was followed by the Star Spangled Banner.  In April1946, for Victor Herbert's Sweethearts, we altered our rules holding open auditions. In 1952, the Hovey Memorial Society sold the building to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1507.  High rent, disrepair, and television changed the economics of live theatre. We performed in churches, schools (including Lexington Jr. H.S.), the Boys & Girls Club, and small halls for 20 yrs.  The basement of 740 Main St became our workshop.  The IBEW was sold to SGI International in 1998. 

Marblehead little theatre

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12 School Street 
Marblehead, MA 01945
781-631-9697
www.mltlive.org
info@mltlive.org
​Julie Menard (President)
The spark of inspiration that was to become Marblehead Little Theatre (MLT) started in 1955 by members of the drama committee of the Marblehead Woman’s Club. The group led by visionary Terry Hale ignited the imagination of actors and directors in and around Marblehead to tackle bigger and better things. Six decades later, it has proven to be one of the oldest community theatre groups in New England as well as one of the few to have continually produced shows each year.
Read HERE the history of MLT, view a chronological list of productions, examine over 100 show posters past show poster, and learn about the transformation of the old central fire stations into the current MLT Theatre.
Marblehead Little Theatre is a registered 501c.3 not for profit corporation led by an all volunteer board of directors. Each director is the head of at least one sub-committee that oversees administrative function of the theater and its productions.
MLT relies on the greater community for support both financially and with actors, directors and production staff.
Most productions hold open auditions with audition notices posted at https://www.mltlive.com/audition-call/
If you are interested in producing, directing or joining any of the administrative committees, please feel free to contact us at info@mltlive.org

Marion art center theater

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80 Pleasant Street 
Marion, MA 02738
508-748-1266
marionartcenter.org/theatre
marionartcenter@gmail.com
​Jodi Stevens (President)
The Marion Art Center, a not-for-profit organization, has been serving the community since 1957. Its mission is to promote the visual and performing arts. The Marion Art Center is comprised of two galleries, a small theater, and a studio.
The Center offers a full schedule of classes in art, music, dance, and theater arts year round to both children and adults.

Mass Art sCenter (formerly mmas)

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888 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 339-2922
massartscenter.org
ken@massartscenter.org
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Ken Butler (President)
​The Mass Arts Center (formerly MMAS) provides a cultural home for artists, audiences, and aspiring performers of all ages. At our core is a rich schedule of theater productions, performing arts education, art exhibits, and live entertainment. The synergy of these offerings honors individual artistic interests through diverse creative opportunities.
It all started with (now Executive Director) Ken Butler and a few friends throwing $8 and a dream into a coffee can and forming a small theater company in 1993 known as the Mansfield Music & Arts Society (MMAS). Since then, hundreds of artists and volunteers have worked tirelessly to embrace their original vision of providing a home for the arts in southeastern Massachusetts.
In late 2020 The Mass Arts Center moved from 377 North Main St., into a larger, now renovated property at 888 South Main St. in Mansfield.
Today, the organization is known as The Mass Arts Center and operates at 888 South Main Street with three branches of the organization: The Reservoir Stage, the Morini Art Gallery, and The Academy at Mass Arts. The organization seeks to provide a wide array of education, programs, performances, and opportunities for both aspiring and experienced performers, artists, and patrons from across the region.

massasoit Theatre company

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1 Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02360
(508) 588-9100
massasoit.edu/boxoffice
mrocheteau@massasoit.mass.edu
Mark Rocheteau (President)

nashoba players

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Westford Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 844-2001
nashobaplayers.org
doogcoop@gmail.com
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Douglas Cooper (President)
We are a volunteer, non-profit community theatre group serving audiences alike for over 40 years along the Northern Massachusetts/Southern New Hampshire border. Open to people of all levels of experience, the Nashoba Players typically produces 3 shows a year.
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Performing at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts (PCA), our audiences, cast members, and production crews come from a large circle of communities along the MA/NH border including Westford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Lowell, Dracut, Groton, Ayer, Littleton, Pepperell, Dunstable, Acton, Shirley, Nashua, Marlboro, Berlin, Hudson, Melrose, Boston, Arlington, Harvard, Boxboro, Leominster, Lunenburg, Townsend and Tyngsboro..

Needham Community Theatre

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PO Box 920242
Needham, MA 02492-0003

(617) 943-6715
needhamtheatre.org
needhamcommunitytheatre@gmail.com

​Kathy Magni (President)
Now entering our 62nd season, Needham Community Theatre NCT is a non-profit organization with a membership of your friends and neighbors from Needham and surrounding communities. We welcome everyone with an interest in music, theatre, and community service to join us onstage, backstage or in the audience. Theatre experience is not required. We traditionally do two shows per year - a musical in the fall and a drama or comedy in the spring. Please consider joining our play reading committee!
One of our goals is to promote interest and education in the dramatic arts. In support of this goal, NCT provides scholarship awards to two graduating seniors from Needham High School each year. NCT also remembers that Community is our middle name, and has a tradition of giving to the community that has taken many forms, such as the donation of the band shell to the Park and Recreation Commission and the donation of stage equipment and curtain for the Carleton Auditorium at Newman Elementary School. Our most precious resources are our members who volunteer their time, advice and assistance to other community groups in their theatrical endeavors.
Through the generous support of our members and audiences, we continue our tradition of bringing high quality arts and entertainment to our community.

New Players Theatre Guild

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15 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
​(978) 345-6570

nptg.org
nptg.org@gmail.com

Nancy King (President)
New Players Theatre Guild's goal is to foster and promote an active interest in community theater. It is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to participate in the joy of creating quality theater for the Montachusett area audiences. NPTG presents small to medium-scale musical productions and musical reviews for the public as well as straight plays. New Players Theatre Guild was founded in 1975 and varies in membership size, but has, at times grown to a membership of over 120 people. The group is managed by a Board of Directors, elected yearly by the membership, as well as several committees that carry out the various activities of the organization.

NORTON Community theatre

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PO Box 343
Norton, MA 02766
508-285-4049
nortonsingers.com
info@nortonsongers.org

Anna McReynolds (President)
The Norton Singers, have been entertaining audiences since 1945 bringing such classics as Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, and Oklahoma to local community theatre fans. Our group’s primary purpose is to bring live, quality, affordable theatre productions to the local community.

off kendrick inc

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106 Burt Street
Norton, MA 02766
857-205-4985
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https://www.offkendrik.com/
ec@offkendrick.com​
Jayanta Mukherjee (President)
   We are a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization serving South-Asian community of Boston/New England area through Art, Theater and Storytelling for today and tomorrow. Most of our Theatrical Productions are original plays written and performed in Bengali. Super-captions in English are incorporated for non-Bengali audiences as and when logistics permit. ​
    We also present a Story telling event called Voices, every year and now every 3 months with a virtual slam. Modeled after 'The Moth Radio Hour' from Public Radio, 'Voices' curates stories from the South Asian community, loosely themed on immigrant experiences.
    We regularly organize Theater workshops to learn about various forms, techniques and contents of theater and storytelling. We also provide a platform for various theater groups/personalities, social activists and young leaders to talk about their work and express their thoughts.

open door theater

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PO Box 2553
Acton, MA 01720
​​978-337-0574
opendoortheater.org
opendoortheater@gmail.com​

Sam Gould (President)
​Open Door Theater of Acton is a non-profit, family-oriented, accessible community theater company that has been creating learning experiences through theater for adults, children, and people with disabilities since it was founded in 1980. The Open Door philosophy is that when you offer a positive theater experience, with this mix of people, they learn a lot about themselves and how to get along with each other.

Open Door Theater is located in Acton, Massachusetts, where we produce one large-scale (usually musical) theatrical show every year. Our cast size can be as high as 100 people, and our crew as large if not larger. Our organization is about bringing together a community of theater people who want to have fun and enjoy each other as we rehearse and perform. We are a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization whose theater productions depend upon family involvement both on-stage and off-stage. Our casts and crews draw adults and children from around the Acton area: Concord, Boxboro, Littleton, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Maynard, Westford, Sudbury, etc.


Pentucket Players

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9 Hunters Run Place
​Haverhill, MA 01832
​978-521-9259
pentucketplayers.org
info@pentucketplayers.org​

Anjelica Jeffreys (President)
Pentucket Players Inc. is a non-profit community theatre organization dedicated to bringing quality live theatrical entertainment for and by the community. Founded in 1994, the group has produced over 50 musicals, comedies, and dramas.  We are a welcoming organization that endeavors to celebrate diversity while showcasing our inter-generational membership. In addition to our mainstage and workshop productions, presented at the Haverhill City Hall Auditorium, Pentucket Players performs a summer production at the beautiful tent pavilion at Bradford Country Club.

Quannapowitt Players

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​55 Hopkins Street
Reading, MA 01867-3917
​781-942-2212
qptheater.com
boxoffice@qptheater.com

Donna Corbett
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​The Quannapowitt Players have been producing quality community theater productions since 1938. QP started in the Wakefield YMCA. When the troupe had to find a new home they started the Quannapowitt Players, taking the name from the lake between the two communities where they lived. QP purchased the little red school house in Reading during the 1950s and converted it into a black-box theater by 1970. It has intimate seating for 140 patrons with full handicap facilities and lobby after a major renovation in 2008. QP is an all-volunteer membership of thespians and patrons who enjoy four shows each season. Productions range from comedy to tragedy, and include contemporary and classic plays. QP also produces Fundraisers like Suburban Holidays New Play Festival. Quannapowitt Players, Inc. is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres EMACT, the American Association of Community Theatres AACT, and StageSource. QP has received many nominations and theater awards since its inception, from the Greater Boston One Act Festival in the 1950s, to the New England Theatre Conference NETC Festival to the current EMACT DASH Program.

riverside theatre works

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45 Fairmount Avenue
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(646) 319-9572

rtwboston.org
pj@rtwboston.org

PJ Terranova (President)
OUR STORY
Three decades ago, Marietta Phinney, a music teacher in Hyde Park’s Readville neighborhood, realized that local children weren’t getting enough exposure to the arts. So in her backyard she created Riverside Theatre Works, named for the running brook beside her house.​
Riverside grew quickly, but those early years were hard. One night, Ms. Phinney sat in her kitchen with a cup of tea, wondering how to go on. Then she read the tagline on her Salada tea bag: “Only those who see the invisible can do the impossible.”​
Those encouraging words became Ms. Phinney’s slogan, shared with each new generation of Riverside students. Today, Riverside Theatre Works is a mainstay of Hyde Park and the surrounding area, offering quality productions, musical theater training, and community outreach. Riverside alumni have appeared on Broadway, in national tours, and on stages around Boston. Many return to Riverside, their “second home,” to sing, dance, teach, and inspire the next crop of young performers.​

OUR VENUE

A rare community theater with a proscenium stage - and the only live theater venue in Hyde Park - Riverside is located in the historic French’s Opera House in Logan Square. Our 14,000 square foot facility features a 156-seat opera house, a spacious dance studio and rehearsal space, a scene shop, a lounge, and several meeting and rehearsal rooms. ​
We host several main stage theatrical performances every year, from all-youth productions to family-friendly shows to challenging plays and musicals aimed at adults. We also host recitals, meetings, fundraisers, and community gatherings, making us a key attraction and connector for the entire neighborhood.

OUR MISSION​
To have all aspects of Riverside Theatre Works reflect the cultural, social, and economic diversity of our community​
To offer a broad range of programs that help children become more confident and develop better life skills​
To make theatre programs affordable and accessible through financial assistance​
To proactively partner with community youth organizations​
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To establish and sustain contacts with community agencies that serve economically disadvantaged children and families in neighborhood

roundabout productions

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1 Shady Way
Norfolk, MA 02056
(508) 507-8762

www.roundaboutproductions.org
roundaboutproductions@outlook.com

Lori Beck (President)

Shirleyarts!

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P.O. Box 49
2 Shaker Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-4513

www.shirleyarts.info
mmarcinkewicz@shirleyarts.info
Meredith Marcinkewicz (President)
Starting in 1989, I had a group called Shirley Children’s Theater. We were based mostly at the Lura A. White School and in later years, supported by the PTA. We performed plays, concerts, and musicals at various locations around Shirley. We purchased a portable sound system for use at LAW and on the road. We purchased new curtains for that stage and new bumper pads for the wall next to the stage, as well as a custom-made piano cover.
In the spring of 2004, the Children’s Theater was the first group to perform in the new Shirley Middle School auditorium. In support of the new space, I committed to raising money to purchase the sound equipment for the auditorium.
I very soon realized that I had the chance to offer performing opportunities for adults as well as children, and I could not do it alone. By the fall of 2004 a group of supporters who became our charter members came up with a name, set our goals, wrote our by-laws, and ShirleyArts! became a non-profit corporation. All of SCT’s assets were transferred to the new organization. Over the years, Shirley Children’s Theater and ShirleyArts! have purchased curtains, light instruments, lamps for the instruments, industrial fans, keyboard dust covers, storage shelves, and other needed equipment.
We continued to do shows with children, and continued to do the Christmas concerts which benefited local charities, and a fall concert which benefited the First Parish Meetinghouse. Adults and children from throughout the region began to take part in our activities.
In 2005 we produced our first teen play in the new auditorium and worked with Shirley Middle School students to take part in Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild activities. We also paid to bring professional performances to school students and we sponsored fund-raising concerts.
In 2006 we did our first adult play while continuing a full schedule of other activities.
In 2009 we produced our first full-length family musical – “Wizard of Oz.” We also had our first Music and Movement Class for Kindergarten and First Grade Students. We charged an average of $3 per hour for such classes and always had scholarship money available for those who could not afford the participation fee.
Since that time, ShirleyArts! has continued to do the Christmas Concert benefits, family musicals, a summer children’s musical, music and movement classes, and other activities. 
From the beginning, we have purchased percussion instruments like tambourines and bongos for use with children’s classes and adult performances. We received a grant to purchase ten ukuleles and have sponsored classes for children and jam sessions for teens and adults. We provided electronic keyboards that can be used in each school building and other locations as needed.
For several years, we were able to store costumes, props, and set pieces at the old Hazen Library. When that building was sold, we were able to rent storage space at Phoenix Park. We are thankful to be allowed to use the (now) Ayer-Shirley Regional Middle School auditorium and music room for performances, classes, and temporary storage. We are happy to loan costumes, props, and set pieces to ASRMS and Lura A. White schools, as well as local theater groups.
One new activity in recent years has been tap dance classes which we hope to offer again when we can access an appropriate space. We hope to add more classes for movement and voice, as well as visual arts, in the future.
We have an application form for anyone who would like to apply to lead an activity or take part in a certain kind of activity. Please join us in bringing arts education and enjoyment to the community.

SMYLE Stage

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113 Rogers Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 364-0255

smylestage.com
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smylestage@gmail.com

Susan LoChirco-ONeil (President)

SMYLE Stage is committed to presenting a live theatre experience that informs, instructs, and inspires individuals both on and off the stage.
We are a community theatre group geared towards ages 12 to 24 (at the discretion of the director) depending on the piece. All of our artists, volunteers, sponsors and patrons are treated with our most sacred words; “Passion, Joy, Respect, Honesty, Leadership, Growth, Fun, Art, and Entertainment”
Our environment is one of Professionalism, Collaboration, Learning, Enjoyment and Fun.
Young people who participate in SMYLE Stage productions develop talents they possess naturally. These same young artists are allowed to nurture talents and interests through provided opportunities within the entire theatrical process.
Life is a joyous explosion of fun, freedom and SMYLEs. Come work with us and experience the fun!

Square one players

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33 Clews Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 669-7750
www.squareoneplayers.com
info@squareoneplayers.com
Joanne Smith (President)
Our mission is to provide a venue to promote and support the performing and cultural arts in Central Massachusetts.  The goal of the Square One Players is to provide a quality and economical live theater program that is all inclusive and of course, have a little fun along the way. We strive to open opportunities to anyone who wishes to participate in the art of theater. We hope that one and all will feel welcome to participate either by viewing or taking part in our theater shows. ​
Come join us and be ready to be entertained!

stage 284

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284 Bay Road
Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4818
https://communityhouse.org/stage-284/
katie@communityhouse.org
Katie Clarke (President)
The Community House is dedicated to enrichment through arts and events that promote togetherness and strengthen the community. The Community House is a place where everyone is welcome. For 100 years, TCH has connected our community through enrichment programming and special events. 

stageworks inc.

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34 Wentworth Avenue
Lowell, MA 01462
(978) 728-9150
https://www.stageworksarts.org
info@stageworksarts.org
Matthew Valeri (President)
StageWorks was created to bring quality arts to the communities of North Worcester County and the surrounding areas. StageWorks is incorporated under under 503(c) not for profit status with the mission of delivering performance arts to the public and forwarding cultural enrichment. 

sudbury savoyards

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PO Box 762
Sudbury, MA 01776
(781) 369-5992
sudburysavoyards.org
info@sudburysavoyards.org
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Graham Daley (President)
The Sudbury Savoyards are a community theater organization founded in 1961 in Sudbury, Massachusetts that specializes in the light operas (“operettas”) composed by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. As of June 2016, the Sudbury Savoyards became an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We believe that in community theater, the “community” part and the “theater” part are equally important. We are one of the few theater companies in New England that performs all the works of Gilbert & Sullivan as “Theater on a Grand Scale” – with a large chorus, full orchestra, and full staging, costuming, and lights. These productions feature a chorus open to all who wish to participate, while our leads are selected through competitive auditions. We perform one large scale G&S show a year, in winter. We produce a smaller-scale, usually non-musical comedy or light drama in the summer, and occasionally produce concerts and smaller outreach events.

Tcan players

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14 Summer Street
Natick, MA 01760
617-647-0097
https://www.natickarts.org/tcan-players
info@tcanplayers.org
Jeannie Baycroft (President)
TCAN provides a cultural center to the MetroWest Boston region, where national and emerging artists present performances, literary events, and art exhibitions in an environment that brings together individuals and families, children and seniors. Classes in music and theatre are held for students of all ages.
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We believe the arts are essential to a complete human experience and to the creation of a vibrant, healthy community.
TCAN serves the MetroWest region by increasing opportunities to experience, participate in, and learn about the arts. To this end, TCAN strives to present arts programs of the highest standard that are available to everyone.
TCAN dedicates its resources to providing community access to diverse arts programs, reducing barriers to attendance, and building appreciation through arts education.

the cannon theatre

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28 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
978-448-2108
https://www.thecannontheatre.org/
bamici@thecannontheatre.org
Matt Foster (President)
The mission of The Cannon Theatre is to serve the community by offering a wide range of theatrical experiences and productions that benefit and entertain.  We welcome audiences and artists of all ages to learn and grow in a fun, collaborative environment.

The footlight club

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7A Eliot Street 
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-3200
footlight.org
artisticplanning@footlight.org
Liz Bean (President)
The Footlight Club is America’s oldest community theater and has produced performances every year since 1877. The Footlight Club’s members have sustained the organization's mission:
To present the best in non-professional theater to a broad-based audience, and to preserve and maintain Eliot Hall as a community resource.

Throughout its long history The Footlight Club has been part of the cultural fabric of Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods. We welcome the opportunity to partner with local businesses and nonprofit organizations whenever possible. In addition to its full season of plays and musicals, The Footlight Club is committed to preserving Eliot Hall, a resource which is so much a part of its community. The Hall is undergoing a long-term renovation as its members and friends in the community return it to its former magnificence and improve safety and comfort for our members and patrons.



​THE LEXINGTON PLAYERS OF NEW ENGLAND

307 Mercer Lane
Windsor, CT 06095
781-910-8114

ssjoneslex@aol.com
Sylvester Jones (President)

The Misfit Artist Company

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31 Atlantic Ave
Wilmington, MA 01887
​(508) 843-3847
misfitartists.org
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stephanie@misfitartists.org
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Stephanie Morey-Barry (President)
The Misfit Artist Company is dedicated to being a space in which artists of all ages can reach their greatest creative potential in a welcoming and safe environment where everyone is equally cherished and valued.

​THE UN-COMMON THEATRE COMPANY

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P.O. Box 161 
Mansfield, MA 02067
(978) 729-42847
uncommontheatre.org
admin@uncommontheatre.org

Adina Barnett (President)
Since 1980, The Un-Common Theatre Company has provided a high quality, inclusive, and collaborative theatrical learning experience for children, teens and young adults. We create a safe environment to develop confidence, self-esteem, teamwork, and effective life skills through the theatrical arts. We offer professionally guided performance opportunities for first grade through college age, and for our older kids, there is also the ability to participate in backstage and technical activities, as well as direction and choreography.
We typically put up four or five musicals or plays per season, each for a different age range, and our Improv Soup improvisational comedy troupe performs monthly. All of Un-Common’s productions are cast on merit through an open audition process, and we are constantly striving to offer the highest quality experience for our performers, crew and audiences. We offer Audition and Callback Workshops for those who are new to the audition process or want to improve their auditioning skills. 
The Un-Common Theatre Company is a volunteer organization which relies upon parents, guardians, friends, and community members to help with costuming, set building and painting, props, backstage crew, publicity, and the many other activities that go on behind the scenes. Joining our community is a great way to enrich young lives, to share in a fun experience with your kids, and for everyone to make lifelong friends and find a home.
Our casts are made up of kids and adults from dozens of towns in Massachusetts such as: Abington, Attleboro, Bellingham, Berkley, Canton, Dedham, Easton, East Bridgewater, Foxboro, Framingham, Franklin, Hingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lexington, Mansfield, Middleboro, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Milton, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Raynham, Sharon, Stoughton, Sudbury, Walpole, Watertown, West Bridgewater, Westborough, Westwood and Wrentham; and Rhode Island towns including Cranston, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence and Rumford.

Theater uncorked

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11 Monroe Drive
Acton, MA 01720
​(978) 549-7354
theateruncorked.org
theateruncorked@gmail.com
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Shana Dirik (President)
Theater UnCorked is a Non-Union theater company that occasionally has guest contracts available. All non-union actors are paid a stipend
Formed in 2018 by Shana Dirik a 40 year theater actress from the Boston area. It rehearses in Acton, Harvard and Sudbury Mass before moving it’s tech and productions into Calderwood Plaza and the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Come play with us!

Theatre@First

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13 Park Avenue
West Somerville, MA 02144

(781) 526-0436
theatreatfirst.org
info@theatreatfirst.org

Beckie Hunter (President)
​Theatre@First is an all-volunteer community theatre based in Somerville, MA. Founded in 2003, we fill a vital niche in the vibrant Davis Square arts scene. We draw upon the talents and support of individuals and organizations throughout the community to provide opportunities for our participants and audiences to experience quality live theatre in a variety of local venues.

Theatre At The Mount

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444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440-1378
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(978) 630-9162
mwcc.edu/tam
g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu

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Gail Steele (President)
​For more than 35 years, Theatre at the Mount has been Central Massachusetts’ premier regional theatre, presenting high quality entertainment at affordable prices. TAM’s season consists of five full-scale musicals and plays, a spring children’s show for young people and a fall touring production performed at local elementary schools. Additionally, TAM offers Summer Drama Camp Programs for children and teens and sponsors the TAMY Awards program, celebrating excellence in high school musicals. Season tickets packages, dinner theatre options and backstage tours for groups are also available.

theatre company of saugus

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PO Box 1058
Saugus, MA 10906
(781) 816-7019
https://tcsaugus.org/
tcsaugus@gmail.com
Larry Segel (President)
https://tcsaugus.org/https://tcsaugus.org/
The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) is the community theatre group serving Saugus, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. Founded in 1968 as the “Town-Criers”, we incorporated in 1990 as a not-for-profit corporation. We are a registered non-profit organization with tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) status. 
Our mission statement is “To foster and promote an appreciation of the theatre arts and to stimulate production of living theatre for the entertainment and cultural enrichment of the community.” We currently have about 100 members and do 3-5 productions each year.
TCS is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres (EMACT).  TCS has at times been a member of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT), and the New England Theatre Conference (NETC).  TCS is a member of StageSource.


theatre group of millis

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71 Key Street
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 333-8275

www.millistheatre.org
karen.motekaitis@outlook.com
Karen Motekaitis (President)
In early 1993, Millis resident Rya Lory offered an acting class through the Millis Recreation Department.  Ms. Lory had a strong background in theater and dramatic arts in New York, and had recently moved to the Boston area, settling in Millis.​ Her original goal was for the student/actors to present script readings on stage.  However, the amateur actors exceeded her goals, and presented their first play in November of 1993 — Neil Simon's comedy “Plaza Suite,” which incidentally was a sell out!!!
​Since 1995, the Millis Theatre Group has become a non-profit community theater membership organization, which produces a fall and spring play each year.​​ In 1992, the theater group formed a partnership with Millis Middle and High School, where the group volunteers production of an annual spring musical with the schools.

Theatre iii

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250 Central Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 263-9070

theatreiii.org
treasurer@theatre3.org
​Alison Walters-Short (President)
Theatre III is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the performing arts through education and high-quality, reasonably priced performances for the entertainment of the residents of surrounding communities.

In so doing, we strive to embrace the open participation of people of all ages, to share resources, to facilitate an outlet for creative expression, and to expand the knowledge of participants in all aspects of theatre arts (performance and production) in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie.

Since its inception, Theatre III’s objective has been to provide the finest quality performances at affordable prices. We strive to make the arts accessible to as wide a range of audiences as possible, and the company can boast of over 50 years of success in this endeavor. Numerous awards and rave reviews attest to this fact. Whether a musical, comedy, or drama, Theatre III presents them all with professionalism and panache.


true repertory theatre

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222 Main Street 
Kingston, MA 02364

(781) 585-3051
truereptheatre.com
truerepertorytheatre@gmail.com

Donald Sheehan (President)
True Repertory Theatre engages, inspires, entertains and challenges audiences with theatrical productions that range from the classics to new works. We strive to produce quality and diverse work, celebrating the power of theatre to illuminate humanity. Through arts education, we train and support the next generation of theatre artists to continue the tradition of theatre excellence. True Repertory Theatre seeks to be the premiere theatrical organization in Kingston, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in the community.

Vokes Players

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97 Boston Post Road
​P.O. Box 283 
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-4034
vokesplayers.org
vokesplayers@gmail.com

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John Barrett (President)
Beatrice Herford (1868–1952) was an American actress and vaudeville performer born in England. In 1904, Herford and her friends built a small theater on her husband's property in Wayland, Massachusetts. She named it Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre, after English actress Rosina Vokes. For over 30 years, her tiny theatre was open only to her friends, leading lights of the New York and London stages, In June of 1937, a small group, organized as the Vokes Players, received the gracious and delighted permission of Beatrice Herford to use her precious theatre. Since 1937, the Vokes Players have evolved into one of the premier community theatre companies in New England, drawing many artists who work professionally in theatre elsewhere. The theatre is currently known as one of the region's preeminent local theatres. The group is made up entirely of volunteers, including the Board of Directors who are responsible for running the Players and the Theatre. Vokes Players membership is by invitation, and currently numbers more than 150. Vokes presents four major productions a year, generally including one musical, as well as various member and subscriber performances throughout the year.

Walpole Footlighters

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PO Box 189
Walpole, MA 02081-0189
(508) 668-8446

footlighters.com
ask_us@footlighters.com
Meaghan Culkeen (President)
The Walpole Footlighters began in 1924 when Frank Mansur, principal of Walpole High, called together 12 people who were already known on the local stage for their work in the teachers play or in shows put on by other organizations. Today we produce 3 shows each season, typically two plays and one musical, in our 230-seat Playhouse at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole. Auditions are open to the public.  We offer a scholarship each year to a Walpole High graduate pursuing the arts or communications.
​If you are interested in helping out, email us at ask_us@footlighters.com or stop by the theater on the weekend or before a performance.

washington street players

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PO Box 5962
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 306-1442
washingtonstreetplayers.org
info@washingtonstreetplayers.org
Karen Dinehart (President)
“Holliston boasts a full-time, active community theater group –  Washington Street Players. WSP is a not-for-profit Massachusetts corporation which has been active in the community since 1995. Each production brings new members and new friends together from Holliston as well as from neighboring communities. Everyone in WSP does everything…no one carries the exclusive designation of “actor” or “director” or “set designer”. If you look at our programs over the past years, you will see that we do what needs to be done. All positions are up for grabs with each show. We advertise for directors, designers and actors for each production, both on the Internet and in print. We think of ourselves as a true community theater….professional in our attitude and products, but in it for the fun of it!!!!”

weston friendly society

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​11 Town House Road
Weston, MA 02493
(857) 267-1880
westonfriendly.org
westonfriendlysociety@gmail.com
Rick Grenier (President)
The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts, Inc. is the second oldest theatre group in the United States, and has a rich history of putting on quality musicals for enthusiastic audiences from all over the state. The Friendly Society originated as a forum for group readings of classic books, poetry and the Bible in a small theatre on the estate of Mr. Horace Sears.The organization eventually evolved into cabaret-style performances in our beloved Weston Town Hall, a tradition we keep even today. Historically, Society membership was limited to only Weston residents connected with the First Parish Unitarian Church. Today our membership is non-sectarian, and is open to all residents of metropolitan Boston and beyond.

Despite changes in membership since 1885, the original purpose of The Friendly Society has been steadfastly maintained:

“The Friendly Society is a self-supporting, non-profit performing arts organization which promotes community service and fellowship through support of local charitable causes.”
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The Weston Friendly Society’s mission and goals are as timely now as they were in the late 1800s. Such community spirit has been exemplified by the teamwork of our dedicated casts, production staffs, crews and committees, as well as our tradition of giving to various non-profit agencies and scholarship funds. As the second oldest community theater in the country, our mission continues to be to promote theater, theater education, and local talent to surrounding communities and to provide community service and fellowship through support of local charitable sources.  

Yorick ensemble

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147 Washburn Street 
Northborough, MA 01532

(508) 864-1818
yorickensemble.com
thejoshtel@gmail.com
​​Josh Telepman (President)
Yorick Ensemble is an independent theatre company with a focus on building community through intimate productions. We believe that great theatre comes not from big budgets, but from great people. We seek to make creative, engaging, and surprising work that will enrich actors and audiences alike. 

Our artistic goals are as follows: Engage viewers; Start conversations; Change minds; Encourage creativity; Open worldviews; Spread love and spread joy.

Yorick Ensemble seeks to break the mold of tradition. We do not run on a regular season model, which allows us more freedom to allow as much thought and planning as necessary into each project, and to keep our material fresh and relevant. We are also a theatre without a home, meaning each project will be specifically developed for a particular space. 

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