Community theater in Ocala, FL

2 theaters in Ocala, Florida. 5 shows playing or coming up, 1 open audition, 1 camp or class.

Now playing in Ocala

  1. The Thanksgiving Play

    Larissa FastHorse

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    PlayNot for kids

    A satirical comedy about well-meaning teaching artists trying to stage a politically correct Thanksgiving pageant. The Civic rates it PG-13.

    Dates
    Thu Oct 29, 7:30pm
    Fri Oct 30, 7:30pm
    Sat Oct 31, 2pm
    Sat Oct 31, 7:30pm
    11 more datesSun Nov 1, 2pm
    Thu Nov 5, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 6, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 7, 2pm
    Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2pm
    Thu Nov 12, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 14, 2pm
    Sat Nov 14, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2pm
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Tickets
    $35 to $40 adults and $17 to $20 ages 18 and younger depending on seating section, plus a $1 admin fee and card processing fee

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Sep 30

  2. A Christmas Carol

    Greg Thompson, adapted from Charles Dickens

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    PlayFamily friendly

    A traditional retelling of Dickens' ghost story with favorite songs of the season. Rated G.

    Dates
    Wed Dec 9, 7:30pm
    Thu Dec 10, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 11, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 12, 2pm
    8 more datesSat Dec 12, 7:30pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    Wed Dec 16, 7:30pm
    Thu Dec 17, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 18, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 19, 2pm
    Sat Dec 19, 7:30pm
    Sun Dec 20, 2pm
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Tickets
    $35 to $40 adults and $17 to $20 ages 18 and younger depending on seating section, plus a $1 admin fee and card processing fee

    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. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

    Joe DiPietro (book and lyrics), Jimmy Roberts (music)

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    MusicalNot for kids

    A musical comedy revue of scenes about dating, marriage, family and romance. The Civic rates it PG-13.

    Dates
    Thu Jan 28, 7:30pm
    Fri Jan 29, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 30, 2pm
    Sat Jan 30, 7:30pm
    11 more datesSun Jan 31, 2pm
    Thu Feb 4, 7:30pm
    Fri Feb 5, 7:30pm
    Sat Feb 6, 2pm
    Sat Feb 6, 7:30pm
    Sun Feb 7, 2pm
    Thu Feb 11, 7:30pm
    Fri Feb 12, 7:30pm
    Sat Feb 13, 2pm
    Sat Feb 13, 7:30pm
    Sun Feb 14, 2pm
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Tickets
    $35 to $40 adults and $17 to $20 ages 18 and younger depending on seating section, plus a $1 admin fee and card processing fee

    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

  4. The 39 Steps

    Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan and the Hitchcock film

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    Play

    A fast-paced comic spy thriller in which four actors play more than 150 characters. Rated PG by the theatre.

    Dates
    Thu Mar 11, 7:30pm
    Fri Mar 12, 7:30pm
    Sat Mar 13, 2pm
    Sat Mar 13, 7:30pm
    11 more datesSun Mar 14, 2pm
    Thu Mar 18, 7:30pm
    Fri Mar 19, 7:30pm
    Sat Mar 20, 2pm
    Sat Mar 20, 7:30pm
    Sun Mar 21, 2pm
    Thu Mar 25, 7:30pm
    Fri Mar 26, 7:30pm
    Sat Mar 27, 2pm
    Sat Mar 27, 7:30pm
    Sun Mar 28, 2pm
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Tickets
    $35 to $40 adults and $17 to $20 ages 18 and younger depending on seating section, plus a $1 admin fee and card processing fee

    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. Disney's The Little Mermaid

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

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    MusicalFamily friendly

    Disney's stage musical about Ariel the mermaid, billed by the theatre as a family-friendly show for all ages. Rated G.

    Dates
    Thu Apr 29, 7:30pm
    Fri Apr 30, 7:30pm
    Sat May 1, 2pm
    Sat May 1, 7:30pm
    11 more datesSun May 2, 2pm
    Thu May 6, 7:30pm
    Fri May 7, 7:30pm
    Sat May 8, 2pm
    Sat May 8, 7:30pm
    Sun May 9, 2pm
    Thu May 13, 7:30pm
    Fri May 14, 7:30pm
    Sat May 15, 2pm
    Sat May 15, 7:30pm
    Sun May 16, 2pm
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Tickets
    $35 to $40 adults and $17 to $20 ages 18 and younger depending on seating section, plus a $1 admin fee and card processing fee

    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 in Ocala

  1. Season 76 auditions (specific shows not confirmed; likely I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and/or The 39 Steps)

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    TodayAdults 18+
    When
    Tue Oct 20
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Prepare
    Registration required in advance (per the theatre's home page). Details are published in the Civic's Cue Sheet e-mail notice.

    Note: Seen only as a search-index snippet of the thecivic.org home page ('auditions for the 2026-27 season October 19-20, register now'); the site's audition page is behind a bot challenge and could not be read, so shows, times and requirements are unverified. October 19-20, 2026 fall on a Monday and Tuesday, matching the Civic's usual Monday/Tuesday audition pattern. Call (352) 236-2274.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Sep 26

Camps and classes

  1. Encores! volunteer performing troupe

    Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Volunteer comedy-and-song troupe (formerly the Golden Troupers) that rehearses at The Civic and tours Marion County performing free 50-minute shows for nonprofit groups; ongoing, join by contacting the theatre.
    Ages
    16 and up
    Schedule
    Every other Monday, 12:00 to 2:00 pm, September through May (2026-27 season)
    Where
    Ocala Civic Theatre, Appleton Cultural Center, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
    Sign up
    Call (352) 236-2274 ext. 102
    Full details ↗

Theaters in Ocala

Community Stages

youth theater

A nonprofit theater arts program founded by Terry LeCompte and in residence at Chelsea Art Center. Youth troupes, homeschool players, family classes and adult ensembles give free community performances around Marion County, with no-audition casting.

Nothing announced right now

Website
joyfuldrama.com/community-stages ↗
Checked
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Ocala Civic Theatre (The Civic)

Founded in 1950 in the Appleton Cultural Center, Ocala Civic Theatre is a community theater with a mainstage season of six shows, summer youth productions, The Academy classes and the Encores! touring troupe for ages 16 and up.

The Thanksgiving Play opens Oct 29 · 4 more shows coming up · 1 open audition · 1 camp or class

Website
thecivic.org ↗
Auditions
thecivic.org/auditions ↗
Checked
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