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 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 Judy Weinberg (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.
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.
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 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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PO Box 343
Ashburnham, MA 01430 (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.
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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PO Box 443
1249 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 (781) 944-9780 www.ccp1961.org colonialchorusplayers@gmail.com Heather Hamilton (President) |
Colonial Chorus Players is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing exceptional musical theatre to communities north of Boston. Colonial Chorus Players produces two to three musicals a year, presenting in spaces ranging from The Old Hose House to the stage at Reading Memorial High School.
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.
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.
curtain call theatre
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182 Commercial Street
PO Box 850204 Braintree, MA 02185 (781) 258-1689 https://www.curtaincallbraintree.org/ toniruscio@gmail.com Toni Ruscio (President) |
Curtain Call Theatre was established in June 1962, when a core group of local performers from various little theatre groups united to perform Oklahoma! Our purpose has always been to provide a medium for members to develop their creative talents through experience in the field of theater.
Curtain Call Theatre’s mission is to entertain, inspire and challenge audiences by producing innovative and thought-provoking theatre of the highest caliber. For 56 years, we’ve brought quality, affordable theater to the local community and, in so doing, created a tight-knit theatre family. Our hope is that all artists and patrons new to our theatre will feel welcomed and supported and join our seasoned supporters in calling Curtain Call Theatre their “home away from home.”
As Curtain Call Theatre continues to grow and thrive, we hope to cultivate a more diverse community in the coming seasons. We will engage with the next generation of theatre artists and patrons by providing arts education programs that promote creativity, learning and leadership. We will become more involved in our surrounding communities and support small businesses, like ourselves. We will be more environmentally conscious by reducing the amount of paper we use, continuing to recycle packaging from our concessions and by recycling more of the materials we use to design our sets and costumes. And, finally, our ultimate long-term goal is to continue to grow and remain a vital part of our own community and, on a larger scale, the theatre world.
Curtain Call Theatre’s mission is to entertain, inspire and challenge audiences by producing innovative and thought-provoking theatre of the highest caliber. For 56 years, we’ve brought quality, affordable theater to the local community and, in so doing, created a tight-knit theatre family. Our hope is that all artists and patrons new to our theatre will feel welcomed and supported and join our seasoned supporters in calling Curtain Call Theatre their “home away from home.”
As Curtain Call Theatre continues to grow and thrive, we hope to cultivate a more diverse community in the coming seasons. We will engage with the next generation of theatre artists and patrons by providing arts education programs that promote creativity, learning and leadership. We will become more involved in our surrounding communities and support small businesses, like ourselves. We will be more environmentally conscious by reducing the amount of paper we use, continuing to recycle packaging from our concessions and by recycling more of the materials we use to design our sets and costumes. And, finally, our ultimate long-term goal is to continue to grow and remain a vital part of our own community and, on a larger scale, the theatre world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ellen Spadorcia (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.
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!
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!
hovey players
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9 Spring Street
Waltham, MA 02454 508-748-1266 hoveyplayers.com board@hoveyplayers.com Kristen Datolli (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.
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
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.
The Center offers a full schedule of classes in art, music, dance, and theater arts year round to both children and adults.
MassArtsCenter (formerly mmas)
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888 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048 (508) 339-2922 massartscenter.org ken@massartscenter.org 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.
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.
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 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.
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..
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.
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 SINGERS
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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 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.
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.
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 J. Mark Baumhardt (President) |
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
To establish and sustain contacts with community agencies that serve economically disadvantaged children and families in neighborhood
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
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 |
SMYLE Stage
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113 Rogers Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876 (978) 364-0255 smylestage.com 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!
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!
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.
sudbury savoyards
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PO Box 762
Sudbury, MA 01776 (781) 369-5992 sudburysavoyards.org info@sudburysavoyards.org 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.
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.
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
The Misfit Artist Company
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31 Atlantic Ave
Wilmington, MA 01887 (508) 843-3847 misfitartists.org stephanie@misfitartists.org 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.
Theater uncorked
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11 Monroe Drive
Acton, MA 01720 (978) 549-7354 theateruncorked.org theateruncorked@gmail.com 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!
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 (978) 630-9162 mwcc.edu/tam g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu 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.
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.
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 Linda Minkoff (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.
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.
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 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 Peter Bradley (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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.