Community theater in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland Community Theatre is the community theater we list in Lakeland, Florida. 9 shows playing or coming up, 7 open auditions, 1 crew call.

About Lakeland Community Theatre

A community theater at the Lake Mirror Center with six Main Stage shows a season, the Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth, The Edge stage-read series, and youth classes and camps.

Website
lakelandcommunitytheatre.com ↗
Auditions
lakelandcommunitytheatre.com/… ↗
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We last checked their website on October 20, 2026
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Now playing and coming up

  1. Lunar Eclipse

    Donna Hoke

    PlayNot for kids

    Stage reading in The Edge series: a long-married Kentucky farm couple watches a lunar eclipse and reflects on their life together.

    Dates
    Wed Oct 21, 7:30pm
    Thu Oct 22, 7:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $15

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    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  2. Misery

    William Goldman (adapted from the Stephen King novel)

    PlayNot for kids

    Stage version of Stephen King's psychological thriller about a novelist held captive by his self-described number one fan.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 6, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2pm
    Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
    2 more datesSat Nov 14, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $30 adult, $28 senior (55+), $24 student (17 and under)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  3. Disney's Frozen

    Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (music and lyrics), Jennifer Lee (book)

    Musical

    Main Stage musical of the Disney story of sisters Anna and Elsa and the eternal winter over Arendelle.

    Dates
    Fri Dec 11, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 12, 2pm
    Sat Dec 12, 7:30pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    5 more datesThu Dec 17, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 18, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 19, 2pm
    Sat Dec 19, 7:30pm
    Sun Dec 20, 2pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $30 adult, $28 senior (55+), $24 student (17 and under), $20 children 12 and under (for Frozen, Finding Neverland and The Little Mermaid)

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  4. Trolls JR.

    Based on the DreamWorks Animation films

    Musical

    Youth theatre musical following the ever-optimistic Trolls and the gloomy Bergens. Field trip matinees can be booked.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 15, 6:30pm
    Sat Jan 16, 10:30am
    Sat Jan 16, 6:30pm
    Sun Jan 17, 2pm
    4 more datesFri Jan 22, 6:30pm
    Sat Jan 23, 10:30am
    Sat Jan 23, 6:30pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $15 adult, $12 child (12 and under)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  5. Finding Neverland

    Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy (music and lyrics), James Graham (book)

    Musical

    Main Stage musical about playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired Peter Pan.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 19, 7:30pm
    Sat Feb 20, 2pm
    Sat Feb 20, 7:30pm
    Sun Feb 21, 2pm
    5 more datesThu Feb 25, 7:30pm
    Fri Feb 26, 7:30pm
    Sat Feb 27, 2pm
    Sat Feb 27, 7:30pm
    Sun Feb 28, 2pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $30 adult, $28 senior (55+), $24 student (17 and under), $20 children 12 and under (for Frozen, Finding Neverland and The Little Mermaid)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  6. The Remains

    Ken Urban

    PlayNot for kids

    Stage reading in The Edge series about a married couple sharing life-changing news with family over dinner.

    Dates
    Wed Mar 17, 7:30pm
    Thu Mar 18, 7:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $15

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  7. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

    Robert L. Freedman (book and lyrics), Steven Lutvak (music and lyrics)

    Musical

    Main Stage musical comedy about a low-born heir who plots to dispose of the eight relatives ahead of him in line for an earldom.

    Dates
    Fri Apr 9, 7:30pm
    Sat Apr 10, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 11, 2pm
    Fri Apr 16, 7:30pm
    2 more datesSat Apr 17, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 18, 2pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $30 adult, $28 senior (55+), $24 student (17 and under)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  8. Waiting for Godot

    Samuel Beckett

    Play

    Stage reading in The Edge series of Beckett's absurdist classic about two men waiting for someone who never arrives.

    Dates
    Wed May 19, 7:30pm
    Thu May 20, 7:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $15

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  9. Shrek The Musical JR.

    David Lindsay-Abaire (book and lyrics), Jeanine Tesori (music)

    MusicalFamily friendly

    Youth theatre musical based on the DreamWorks film about an ogre, a donkey and a princess. Field trip matinees can be booked.

    Dates
    Fri Jun 11, 6:30pm
    Sat Jun 12, 10:30am
    Sat Jun 12, 6:30pm
    Sun Jun 13, 2pm
    4 more datesFri Jun 18, 6:30pm
    Sat Jun 19, 10:30am
    Sat Jun 19, 6:30pm
    Sun Jun 20, 2pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Tickets
    $15 adult, $12 child (12 and under)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

Auditions

  1. Trolls JR.

    Based on the DreamWorks Animation films

    MusicalYouth
    When
    Sat Nov 14, 10am
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    8 to 18
    Prepare
    Schedule an audition time. Bring sheet music and sing a one-minute cut of a song (accompanist provided, no recorded tracks); be prepared to learn choreography.
    Callbacks
    November 15, 2026
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    January 15 to 24, 2027

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form. Start time from the theatre's event calendar; auditions are by scheduled time slot.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

  2. Finding Neverland

    Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy (music and lyrics), James Graham (book)

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Nov 30, 6:30pm
    Tue Dec 1, 6:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    16 to 65+ unless otherwise specified
    Prepare
    All roles open. Bring sheet music and sing 16 bars (fully memorized, no songs from the show); accompanist provided, no recorded tracks or a cappella. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing to learn a dance combination.
    Callbacks
    December 2, 2026
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    February 19 to 28, 2027

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

  3. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

    Robert L. Freedman (book and lyrics), Steven Lutvak (music and lyrics)

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Feb 15, 6:30pm
    Tue Feb 16, 6:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    16 to 65+ unless otherwise specified
    Prepare
    All roles open. Bring sheet music and sing 16 bars (fully memorized, no songs from the show); accompanist provided, no recorded tracks or a cappella. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing to learn a dance combination.
    Callbacks
    TBA
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    April 9 to 18, 2027

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

  4. The Remains

    Ken Urban

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Tue Feb 23, 6:30pm
    Thu Feb 25
    Thu Feb 25, 6:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    18+
    Prepare
    No monologue; cold reading from the script. Submit the audition form (from autumnmlct@gmail.com) before 5pm on audition day.
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    March 17 and 18, 2027 (stage reading)

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

  5. Shrek The Musical JR.

    David Lindsay-Abaire (book and lyrics), Jeanine Tesori (music)

    MusicalYouth
    When
    Sat Apr 10, 9am
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    8 to 18
    Prepare
    Schedule an audition time. Bring sheet music and sing a one-minute cut of a song (accompanist provided, no recorded tracks); be prepared to learn choreography.
    Callbacks
    TBA
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    June 11 to 20, 2027

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form. Start time from the theatre's event calendar; auditions are by scheduled time slot.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

  6. Waiting for Godot

    Samuel Beckett

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Apr 19, 6:30pm
    Tue Apr 20
    Tue Apr 20, 6:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    18+
    Prepare
    No monologue; cold reading from the script. Submit the audition form (from autumnmlct@gmail.com) before 5pm on audition day.
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    May 19 and 20, 2027 (stage reading)

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

  7. Disney's The Little Mermaid

    Alan Menken (music), Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater (lyrics), Doug Wright (book)

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Apr 26, 6:30pm
    Tue Apr 27, 6:30pm
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Roles
    All roles are open to audition.
    Ages
    16 to 65+ unless otherwise specified
    Prepare
    All roles open. Bring sheet music and sing 16 bars (fully memorized, no songs from the show); accompanist provided, no recorded tracks or a cappella. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing to learn a dance combination.
    Callbacks
    TBA
    Rehearsals
    Must be available for all performances.
    Performs
    July 16 to 25, 2027

    Note: Audition date may change as the date gets closer (theatre's note). Registration opens 1 to 2 weeks before; email autumnmLCT@gmail.com for the audition form.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Tue Oct 20

Crew calls

  1. Set building, Costumes, Props, Lighting, Run crew / stagehands, Musicians / pit, Front of house

    Volunteer
    The job
    Seeks volunteers for set building (weekdays 10 to 5 with the Technical Director), costumes, props, fly and run crew, light hangs and board/spot operation, musicians, plus ushers, greeters, concessions, box office and parking.
    Time
    Backstage crew: the weekend before opening, a week of evening tech/dress rehearsals, 3 to 4 hours per performance and strike; set and costume help as much time as you can spare; front of house about 1 hour before each performance.
    Where
    Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Respond
    Volunteer form on the page; Box Office (863) 603-7529, BoxOfficeLCT@gmail.com
    Full notice ↗

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