Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stopparddirector Jennifer Pennington November 14-23, 2019Performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday matinees at 2:00pm In this groundbreaking comedy, two fringe characters from Shakespeare’s Hamlet find themselves pulled inexorably, hilariously, through the many plots and twists of the original tragedy. Entangled… read more →
Top Girls by Caryl Churchilldirector Hallie Dizdarevicassistant director Jessica De La Rosa October 10-19, 2019Performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday matinees at 2:00pm After she’s named the first female executive at the Top Girls employment agency, the ambitious Marlene finds herself in a surreal exploration of the… read more →
CTC is proud to open the 2019/20 season with adventure. She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyendirected by Heather Burns September 19-28, 2019Performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday matinees at 2:00pm Going through the belongings of her deceased younger sister, Agnes stumbles upon a Dungeons & Dragons notebook… read more →
The Alumni Company at CTC presents Bowling for Beginners by Diana Grisantidirected by Mitchell Martin July 31-August 4Performances: July 31 & Aug 1 @ 7:30; Aug 2 & 3 @ 9:30; Aug 4 @ 7:30at Commonwealth Theatre Center1123 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40204 They train. They bowl. They attend class.… read more →
The Alumni Company at CTC presents Homefree by Lisa Loomerdirected by Mitchell Martin June 30-July 7Performances: June 30, July 5, July 6, July 7 @ 7:30at Commonwealth Theatre Center1123 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40204 Franklin, Breezy, JJ. Kicked out for being gay, for being pretty, for being nuts. Their journey… read more →
May 9-19 at CTCThree Plays by William Shakespeare The nation’s largest and longest-running Shakespeare Festival by and for young people returns May 9-19 at Commonwealth Theatre Center. Three plays, three kings, three fresh looks at familiar stories and characters – all brought to the stage by CTC’s talented directors and featuring casts… read more →
March 7-24 at CTC Cabaret book: JOE MASTEROFF / music: JOHN KANDER / lyrics: FRED EBBdirector SETH LIEBER / music director JOHN AUSTIN CLARK* sponsored by:ELIZABETH H. & JAMES R. VOYLESand LOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA “There was a cabaret, and there was a master of ceremonies, and there was a city called Berlin,… read more →
February 7-16 at CTC Young Playwrights Festival by Walden Theatre Conservatory Playwrightsproduced by Letitia Usher and Keith McGill A festival of original short plays created and developed in Walden Theatre’s playwriting workshop, celebrating the talents of student playwrights, actors, designers, and directors. This year’s plays: The Enigmatic Intervention of Gary the… read more →
February 8-17 at CTC The Trials of Robin Hood by Will Averill, directed by Meg Caudill King Richard returns from the Crusades to find a kingdom in upheaval, and he calls a trial to determine what’s happened in his absence – and who he should hold responsible. Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and… read more →
January 17-26 at CTC Almost, Maine by John Cariani directed by Charlie Sexton Falling in love is tough. Falling out of love is tough. In the mythical town of Almost, Maine, residents find themselves falling in or out of love in unusual, hilarious, and magical ways. This play of vignettes… read more →