NEXT UP: “You Can’t Take It with You”
A show that tells the story of a love affair between Tony Kirby Jr., son of a wealthy banker, and Alice Sycamore, a young woman from an eccentric but loving family. The Sycamore family is a collection of quirky individuals, including Grandpa Martin, who lives a carefree life despite his family's financial struggles. When Tony proposes, Alice is faced with the challenge of introducing her family to the snobbish Kirbys, leading to a clash of lifestyles and values. The play explores themes of wealth, family, and the pursuit of happiness, with a humorous and heartwarming portrayal of the Sycamore family's eccentricities.
The Stage as a Playground
Arena Fair Theatre strives to create a positive, memorable experience for both audience and performers.
We welcome both seasoned and new performers of all ages.
2025 Season
Our 15th season might be our most ambitious yet! We think there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy this year.
TICK, TICK, BOOM!
directed by Brian White
This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a live band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster.
Dates: Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2025
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
directed by Cat Hodge
The "Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin' in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin' in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.
Auditions in April / performances late-June 2025
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Tickets on Sale SOON!)
directed by Chris Crawford
One of the most popular and successful plays of modern times, You Can’t Take It With You is Kaufman and Hart’s hilarious, delightful portrait of a charmingly eccentric family. The show originally opened on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on December 14, 1936. A smash hit, the show ran for 838 performances and returned to Broadway five times, most recently in 2014.
September 5-7, 2025
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
directed by David Hejmanowski
When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and is sure to be a theatrical experience like no other.
Performances late October, 2025
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Consider bringing your whole family to participate in a show!
Additionally, we are always looking for folks interested in backstage operations such as curtain, props, sound….etc.
