Theatre-Driven History Programs for Special Needs Students Supported by Funding from The WHAS Crusade for Children Commonwealth Theatre Center received a grant from The WHAS Crusade for Children for the 2018/19 school year in the amount of $5,000 to support programs benefiting young people at Louisville schools that specialize in… read more →
In September, The Duke Energy Foundation with added support from The Hazel and Walter T. Bales Foundation generously supported a series of student matinée performances September 25-28 of Commonwealth Theatre Center’s The Ugly Duckling at the Ogle Center on the campus of Indiana University Southeast. Thanks to The Duke Energy Foundation’s commitment to… read more →
Commonwealth Theatre Center has been proud to partner with Heuser Hearing and Language Academy to bring two early childhood programs to the remarkable, energetic kids they serve. This two-part commitment, part of Arts for Kosair Kids® and made possible thanks to generous support from Kosair Charities in association with the Fund for the Arts, transports kids aged 3-6 years old—many… read more →
Please join CTC in welcoming Dr. Janna Segal of UofL’s Theatre Arts Department for a special pre-show presentation about Ancient Greek Theatre. Presentation will be under 20 minutes and will put the themes, theatrical devices, and emergence of Greek Theatre into context for this heartbreaking, powerful play. January 27 Presentation… read more →
See the show that over 60 schools throughout Kentuckiana have been loving this fall right here at Commonwealth Theatre Center! November 11 @ 10:30am RED RIDING HOOD: A Vaudeville Romp music/lyrics/book by Geraldine Ann Snyder directed by Mera Kathryn Corlett, music directed by Bob Ramsey Set in Louisville in the 1920s, Red… read more →
Educator Evening Reception + a performance of the regional premiere play Welcome to Wandaland by Ifa Bayeza. Please join us for a lively evening connecting with friends and colleagues and enjoying a remarkable new play. And with this reception, we’re very proud to welcome Wandaland playwright Ifa Bayeza to Louisville! Friday November 17 Reception at 6:00pm… read more →
Educator Evening Reception + Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” at Commonwealth Theatre Center Please join us for a lively evening connecting with friends and colleagues and enjoying a play featuring our professional company of actors alongside young actors of the Walden Theatre Conservatory. Thursday October 19 Reception at 6:00pm The Crucible… read more →
Educator Appreciation FREE reception & tickets to a play School is underway, and these first few weeks can be a stress for educators. So let us treat you to a night out! You’re invited to join us and other teachers/administrators for a free pre-show reception and a free ticket to our season-opening… read more →