Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Season
Winter season announced
The panto returns in December, followed by a spring comedy. Audition dates inside.
Community theatre under the marquee since 1998
Every seat has a story.
An all-volunteer theatre putting on four shows a year — on stage, backstage, and front of house, everyone’s welcome. (This is a fictional demonstration site.)
- Serving since 1998
- Sampleville and area
Mark your calendar
Events at a glance
Winter show auditions
Monday, November 9, 2026 · 7:00 pm
Mainstage
Cold reads provided — just bring yourself.
Holiday Panto opening night
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 7:30 pm
Mainstage
Our beloved annual panto. Tickets at the box office.
Set build Saturday
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 10:00 am
The shop
Paint, hammers, and pizza at noon.
Plan your month
Monthly calendar
Print this page and put the calendar on your fridge, or add it to the calendar on your phone or computer.
November 2026
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9Winter show auditions · 7:00 pm | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15Set build Saturday · 10:00 am | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 |
4shows a year
120volunteers on and off stage
9,000seats filled last season
Figures as of October 2026.
Something for everyone
Programs
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Mainstage company
Audition for our four-show season — no experience needed, training included.
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Backstage crew
Sets, lights, sound, costumes — learn it all from our old hands.
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Front of house
Greet, seat, and run the concession on show nights.
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News and updates
From our community
“I auditioned on a dare. Two seasons later I can’t imagine winters without this place.”
— A company member, 2026
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- Costumes
- Usher
- Light and sound
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