Below is a staged, virtual reading of Act One of Cheryl L. West’s BEFORE IT HITS HOME, a groundbreaking play that examines the impact of HIV across Black communities. Hosted by the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Awareness Society (IDEAS) at Commonwealth Theatre Center. IDEAS at CTC is a group where people can learn from and…

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CTC Update – March 26 Organization UpdateConservatory  •  Outreach  •  PerformancesDonate •  CTC Online Organization Update First and foremost, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. As we collectively navigate these unprecedented times, we want you to know that CTC cares deeply about your health and happiness and is committed to using our…

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Cancellations and Postponements at CTC  March 12 – March 27 Commonwealth Theatre Center cares deeply about the safety of our patrons, artists, staff, and the general public. Our top priority, at this time, is to adhere to governmental and local guidelines put in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  We are working in…

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A Streetcar Named Desire By Tennessee WilliamsDirected by Hallie DizdarevicFeaturing CTC’s Professional Company A Streetcar Named Desire performances scheduled for March 12 – March 29 are postponed.  CTC is looking into possibly adding performances April 2-11. Many factors will enter into that decision, especially the status of COVID-19 in our community and the recommendations of state & local officials,…

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Commonwealth Theatre Center Announces an Open Call for  A Streetcar Named Desire  By Tennessee Williams  Director: Hallie Dizdarevic  Audition Date:  Monday, December 9th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Auditions will be held at Commonwealth Theatre Center: 1123 Payne Street Louisville KY, 40204  Auditioning actors should bring a head shot and resume and prepare a contemporary monologue.…

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June 1st is Commonwealth Theatre Center’s annual Acting Up fundraiser event, a night of play for grown-@$$ people to check the whole adulting act at the door. Acting Up! (with a Twist) A Night of Play for Grown-@$$ People   Saturday June 1, 2019, 7:00–10:00pmat Commonwealth Theatre Center1123 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40204   Live…

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Commonwealth Theatre Center Announces an Open Call for: Cabaret book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Director/Choreographer: Seth Lieber Musical Director: John Austin Clark Audition Dates: November 4 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. November 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Both dates at Commonwealth Theatre Center 1123 Payne Street,…

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Welcome new and prospective students and parents! You’re invited to look behind the curtain of one of the top theatre training programs in the nation and see firsthand the excellence of our programs for young people ages 5-18 — from novices to pre-professionals. Classes are offered at our main facility on Payne Street and new…

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Free Workshop, Free Lunch, Free Ticket Join Commonwealth Theatre Center for a FREE one-hour workshop and information session about our upcoming adult acting classes. No prior acting experience necessary, and all ages 18 and over are welcome. Workshop is NOVEMBER 18, 12:30-1:30 pm followed by FREE lunch & FREE ticket to the 2:00 pm performance of regional premiere…

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We’re offering classes for adults of all ages! Classes begin March 2nd and run through April 27, with meetings Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 at Walden Theatre. There will be no class on April 6th (everyone gets a break during Spring Break! Here’s a breakdown of the skill areas covered by this new program: Ballroom dance and…

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