Community Theater In Madison County, IN

One of the oldest self-supporting community
theatres in Indiana.

Entertaining Anderson, Indiana and the surrounding communities for over 50 years.

With an emphasis on community, we promote thoughtful dramas, thrilling musicals, and side-splitting comedies. Our shows are selected to be timely and meaningful and our off-season events are designed to be unique and engaging.

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Wizard of Oz Auditions

Audition Dates & Times
Saturday, January 31
Ages 5–15: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Ages 16+: 2:00–5:00 PM
Saturday, February 1
Ages 16+: 2:00–5:00 PM
Important: Anyone auditioning for the role of Dorothy must attend one of the adult audition times (ages 16+).
Callbacks (if needed):
Sunday, February 1 at 5:30 PM
Location
Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre
124 West 9th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
Production Team
Directors: Chelsea Reining & Kay Winter
Musical Director: Cheryl Pasquale
Production Dates
April 17–26
Audition Preparation
All auditioners should:
Prepare a short funny story to tell
Be ready to read from the script (sides)
Actors interested in singing roles should also prepare:
16 bars of a song of their choice
A dance audition is not required, but performers who wish to be considered for the Jitterbug scene may prepare a brief movement demonstration.

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Footloose: Youth Edition

When: February 27 & 28 and March 1

Tickets: $15
Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes! A high-energy musical about teenagers fighting for the freedom to express themselves through music and dance. When Ren McCormack moves to a small town where dancing is banned, he challenges the rules, brings the community together, and reminds everyone of the power of joy, connection, and standing up for what you believe in.
This youth production features an energetic cast, and a soundtrack packed with iconic hits, including “Footloose,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and “Almost Paradise.”
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and youthful spirit on stage

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George M. Cohan: Musical Revue (Grades K-6)

When: Saturday, February 21
Celebrate the music and legacy of Broadway legend George M. Cohan in this lively youth musical revue! This energetic production showcases young performers K-6 singing and dancing their way through some of the most patriotic and iconic songs in American musical theatre history.
Featuring favorites like “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Over There,” and “Give My Regards to Broadway,” this revue is packed with toe-tapping tunes, classic Broadway flair, and plenty of red-white-and-blue spirit.
Join us for this free community performance honoring the man who helped define American musical theatre, full of heart and history!

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Wizard of Oz

When: April 17 - 26 - Fri - Sun
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:30pm
The Wizard of Oz is a beloved musical based on L. Frank Baum’s book and the famous 1939 film, featuring iconic songs like "Over the Rainbow" by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg, it follows Dorothy's journey with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion to the Emerald City. The magical tale of friendship, courage, and finding your way home.

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