community theater

noun

: the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater for enjoyment and not as a job

He's done school plays and community theater.

a community theater group/production

: the plays produced by community theater

She spends her free time acting in community theater.

: a small theater where community theater is performed

performing at the local community theater

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This community theater lives in a circa 1895 Pennsylvania Railroad freight station and puts on comedies, dramas, and other entertainment throughout the year. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 There’s just a bit of a community theater feel to the whole thing. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Jim Mathews, who died this summer at age 77, performed in community theater productions near his San Mateo home. —

Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024 In The South Experience The Arts Catch A Show With more than 100 years of shows under its belt, this community theater has deep roots in Florence. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for community theater

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