About the Playhouse

Sixty years ago a half dozen dedicated individuals formed a theater group which held its first performance in a church parish hall, and subsequently in the old Civic Center on the site of the present City Library. The theater has evolved from these humble beginnings to its present day facility featuring an impressive plant which seats an audience of 238 people.

The Playhouse is a non-profit cultural and educational organization which is administered by a Board of Governors. The Board hires the professional staff, which includes the Artistic & Design Directors and the Executive Director, who is in charge of administration and sales as well as Box Office personnel. The Theater's policy of hiring professionals who have extensive experience in inspiring and molding promising talent, has served to establish the enduring record it holds as one of the most successful community theaters in the country.

Productions and Casting

Each production is the product of the involvement of a diverse cross-section of community members represented by doctors, lawyers, businessmen, students, carpenters and writers of widely varying ages. Lighting and sound effects, set construction and costuming are handled by willing and eager-to-learn volunteers. The By-Laws of The Playhouse prohibit any form of compensation to its performers, all of whom are cast as a result of open auditions.

Benefactors and Contributors

The Theater is funded from ticket sales and membership contributions. From time to time, donations are received from major benefactors, which help the Playhouse adhere to its strict policy of avoiding operating deficits.

Community Outreach Programs

In keeping with its role as a serving member, the Playhouse has extended its community outreach by presenting learning opportunities in acting and musical performance instruction for all age groups. One such program The Locomotion Theater provides interactive performances for elementary school children several times each year.