How to Use community theater in a Sentence

community theater

noun
  • The idea grew from a Vermont community theater project to Tony-winning Broadway show.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Finding a way to help Beatrice tell the story to itself became the next challenge, and so the idea of a community theater performance was born.
    Nanfu Wang, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2023
  • Then came Dickey-Stephens Park and a community theater.
    Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 11 June 2023
  • The center currently hosts a soccer program, wrestling school, and the Sky Is The Limit community theater.
    Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Davis finally got his dream part, at a community theater in 2014.
    Zachary Pincus-Roth, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • My mom performed in community theater and sometimes roped me into bit parts.
    David G. Allan, CNN, 14 May 2023
  • Campy, self-aware, and extremely fun for kids and adults alike, the show has enjoyed a long life thanks to the beloved 1986 film adaptation, paired with endless revivals, tours, and community theater productions over the last four decades.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Old Town Temecula has a historic feel and a community theater that hosts comedy shows, tribute bands, jazz concerts, and more.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Throughout his military service and his years as a salesman, Mr. Hull honed his skills as an actor, taking parts in amateur and community theater.
    Daniel E. Slotnik, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • His eventual introduction to community theater in his teens was a revelation — people making scenes for a living, eight times a week.
    Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, 29 June 2023
  • Smith said Innovation community theater aims to lower the barriers for parents and their children, as well as people with little experience, to get involved.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In addition to celebrating a legendary run, The Fantasticks became a staple of regional and community theater.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Hale Center Theatre • Utah’s durably popular community theater organization is programming year-round on its two stages.
    Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023

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