community theater
Neighborhood amateur productions
Community theater is amateur theatrical performance, typically by local volunteers rather than paid professionals.
The term also refers to the organizations and venues that host such productions.
Community theater emphasizes participation and accessibility over polish: She got her start in community theater before moving to Broadway.
The British spelling is community theatre.
- local talentSkilled residents nearby
- stage managerTheater's behind-scenes coordinator
- volunteer crewWorkers serving without compensation
- dress rehearsalComplete practice performance
- break a legTheatrical good luck phrase
rehearsal · set design · director · stage · board of directors · membership drives · actor · civic pride · costume designer · talkbacks · fundraising · local traditions · playwright · ticket sales · packed house · blocking · script · props
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- dramaTV drama, acting, television drama, drama school, playwright
- amateur mediahome movies, home videos, family videos, DIY videos, student films
- amateur theateramateur dramatics, drama clubs, high school drama, school plays, summer stock
- amateursamateur, hobbyist, nonprofessional, dabbler, novice
- arts educationart class, art education, arts curriculum, art appreciation, dance class
community theaterBroadway
Manhattan theatrical district
professional theater · West End · commercial theater · repertory theater · off-Broadway
community theaterBroadway
Manhattan theatrical district
Lincoln Center · Sydney Opera House · Royal Shakespeare Company · world premiere · theatrical spectacle