Community theater in Venice, FL

Venice Theatre is the community theater we list in Venice, Florida. 10 shows playing or coming up, 6 open auditions, 4 camps and classes, 3 crew calls.

About Venice Theatre

A large community theater founded in 1950 with about 1,300 volunteers, running the main building, Raymond Center Theatre and Pinkerton Theatre (Stage II). It has an education department, youth and senior troupes and SummerStock.

Website
venicetheatre.org ↗
Auditions
venicetheatre.org/audition ↗
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We last checked their website on October 17, 2026
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Now playing and coming up

  1. Blood Relations

    Sharon Pollock

    Play

    A drama about Lizzie Borden, told by an actress looking back on the murders. Staged in the Pinkerton Theatre.

    Dates
    Tue Oct 20, 7:30pm
    Wed Oct 21, 7:30pm
    Thu Oct 22, 7:30pm
    Fri Oct 23, 7:30pm
    8 more datesSat Oct 24, 7:30pm
    Sun Oct 25, 2pm
    Tue Oct 27, 7:30pm
    Wed Oct 28, 7:30pm
    Thu Oct 29, 7:30pm
    Fri Oct 30, 7:30pm
    Sat Oct 31, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 1, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre (Stage II), 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $40; College Students and Current Educators $30; Youth (Child-High School) $19

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  2. Freaky Friday

    Mary Rodgers (novel), Bridget Carpenter (book), Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (music and lyrics)

    Musical

    A mother and daughter magically swap bodies for a chaotic day in this musical based on the Mary Rodgers novel. Staged in the Raymond Center.

    Dates
    Fri Oct 30, 7:30pm
    Sat Oct 31, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 1, 2pm
    Tue Nov 3, 7:30pm
    17 more datesWed Nov 4, 7:30pm
    Thu Nov 5, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 6, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2pm
    Tue Nov 10, 7:30pm
    Wed Nov 11, 7:30pm
    Thu Nov 12, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 14, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2pm
    Tue Nov 17, 7:30pm
    Wed Nov 18, 7:30pm
    Thu Nov 19, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 20, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 21, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 22, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Raymond Center Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $40; College Students and Current Educators $30; Youth (Child-High School) $19
    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  3. August: Osage County

    Tracy Letts

    PlayNot for kids

    Tracy Letts' dark family comedy about the Weston clan gathering after a disappearance. The three-act play starts at 7 p.m. with two short intermissions.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 20, 7pm
    Sat Nov 21, 7pm
    Sun Nov 22, 2pm
    Tue Nov 24, 7pm
    13 more datesSun Nov 29, 2pm
    Tue Dec 1, 7pm
    Wed Dec 2, 7pm
    Thu Dec 3, 7pm
    Fri Dec 4, 7pm
    Sat Dec 5, 2pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Tue Dec 8, 7pm
    Wed Dec 9, 7pm
    Thu Dec 10, 7pm
    Fri Dec 11, 7pm
    Sat Dec 12, 7pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre (Stage II), 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $40; College Students and Current Educators $30; Youth (Child-High School) $19

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  4. A Christmas Carol

    Scott Keys (book and lyrics), E. Suzan Ott (music), adapted from Charles Dickens

    Musical

    A musical adaptation of the Dickens holiday story in the Raymond Center, with assigned seating.

    Dates
    Wed Dec 9, 7:30pm
    Thu Dec 10, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 11, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 12, 2pm
    11 more datesSat Dec 12, 7:30pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    Tue Dec 15, 7:30pm
    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
    Mon Dec 21, 7:30pm
    Tue Dec 22, 7:30pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Raymond Center Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $35; College Students and Current Educators $26
    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  5. Catfish Moon

    Laddy Sartin

    Play

    A dramedy by Laddy Sartin set in the Deep South. Staged in the Raymond Center, Tuesday to Saturday evenings with Sunday matinees.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 15, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 16, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 17, 2pm
    Tue Jan 19, 7:30pm
    17 more datesWed Jan 20, 7:30pm
    Thu Jan 21, 7:30pm
    Fri Jan 22, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 23, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2pm
    Tue Jan 26, 7:30pm
    Wed Jan 27, 7:30pm
    Thu Jan 28, 7:30pm
    Fri Jan 29, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 30, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 31, 2pm
    Tue Feb 2, 7:30pm
    Wed Feb 3, 7:30pm
    Thu Feb 4, 7:30pm
    Fri Feb 5, 7:30pm
    Sat Feb 6, 7:30pm
    Sun Feb 7, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Raymond Center Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $40; College Students and Current Educators $30; Youth (Child-High School) $19
    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  6. Blood of the Lamb

    Arlene Hutton

    Play

    A drama by Arlene Hutton staged in the Pinkerton Theatre with general admission seating.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 22, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 23, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2pm
    Tue Jan 26, 7:30pm
    11 more datesWed Jan 27, 7:30pm
    Thu Jan 28, 7:30pm
    Fri Jan 29, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 30, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 31, 2pm
    Tue Feb 2, 7:30pm
    Wed Feb 3, 7:30pm
    Thu Feb 4, 7:30pm
    Fri Feb 5, 7:30pm
    Sat Feb 6, 7:30pm
    Sun Feb 7, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre (Stage II), 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $40; College Students and Current Educators $30; Youth (Child-High School) $19
    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  7. Kinky Boots

    Harvey Fierstein (book), Cyndi Lauper (music and lyrics)

    Musical

    The Tony-winning musical about a struggling shoe factory and a drag performer, directed by Brad Wages.

    Dates
    Feb 19 to Mar 14. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  8. Tuck Everlasting

    Claudia Shear and Tim Federle (book), Chris Miller (music), Nathan Tysen (lyrics), based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt

    Musical

    A musical about a girl who meets a family that never ages. Staged in the Raymond Center with assigned seating.

    Dates
    Fri Apr 2, 7:30pm
    Sat Apr 3, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 4, 2pm
    Tue Apr 6, 7:30pm
    11 more datesWed Apr 7, 7:30pm
    Thu Apr 8, 7:30pm
    Fri Apr 9, 7:30pm
    Sat Apr 10, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 11, 2pm
    Tue Apr 13, 7:30pm
    Wed Apr 14, 7:30pm
    Thu Apr 15, 7:30pm
    Fri Apr 16, 7:30pm
    Sat Apr 17, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 18, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Raymond Center Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $35; College Students and Current Educators $26
    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  9. Come From Away

    Irene Sankoff and David Hein

    Musical

    The musical about the townspeople of Gander who sheltered stranded airline passengers after September 11, co-directed by Kathy Pingel and Ron Ziegler.

    Dates
    Apr 16 to May 9. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

  10. The Taming of the Shrew

    William Shakespeare

    Play

    Shakespeare's comedy of courtship, directed by Murray Chase, in the Pinkerton Theatre with general admission seating.

    Dates
    Fri Apr 23, 7:30pm
    Sat Apr 24, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 25, 2pm
    Tue Apr 27, 7:30pm
    17 more datesWed Apr 28, 7:30pm
    Thu Apr 29, 7:30pm
    Fri Apr 30, 7:30pm
    Sat May 1, 7:30pm
    Sun May 2, 2pm
    Tue May 4, 7:30pm
    Wed May 5, 7:30pm
    Thu May 6, 7:30pm
    Fri May 7, 7:30pm
    Sat May 8, 7:30pm
    Sun May 9, 2pm
    Tue May 11, 7:30pm
    Wed May 12, 7:30pm
    Thu May 13, 7:30pm
    Fri May 14, 7:30pm
    Sat May 15, 7:30pm
    Sun May 16, 2pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre (Stage II), 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Tickets
    Adult/Seniors $35; College Students and Current Educators $26; Youth (Child-High School) $19
    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Tue Sep 29

Auditions

  1. The Taming of the Shrew

    William Shakespeare

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Sat Nov 7, 1pm–5pm
    Sun Nov 8, 5pm–9pm
    Where
    Raymond Center, Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Roles
    Directed by Murray Chase. Role details not posted on the audition page.
    Prepare
    Self-taped video auditions are accepted for most shows (must arrive by the first scheduled audition day) at auditions@venicetheatre.net.
    Callbacks
    Callbacks Nov. 16, 6-10pm, Raymond Center.
    Rehearsals
    Directed by Murray Chase
    Performs
    April 23 to May 16, 2027

    Note: Venice Theatre actors are volunteers.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 17

  2. Kinky Boots

    Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Sat Nov 14, 1pm–5pm
    Sun Nov 15, 5pm–9pm
    Where
    Raymond Center, Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Roles
    Directed by Brad Wages. Role details not posted yet (details and sign-up listed as coming soon).
    Prepare
    Self-taped video auditions are accepted for most shows (must arrive by the first scheduled audition day) at auditions@venicetheatre.net.
    Callbacks
    Callbacks Nov. 21, 1-5pm; check in at the Main Building Lobby.
    Rehearsals
    Directed by Brad Wages
    Performs
    February 19 to March 14, 2027

    Note: Venice Theatre actors are volunteers.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 17

  3. Troupe in a Trunk (spring school tour)

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Wed Dec 9, 1pm–4pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Roles
    Directed by Kelly Duyn. Troupe in a Trunk tours free shows to elementary schools in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.
    Rehearsals
    Directed by Kelly Duyn
    Performs
    Spring 2027 school tour (dates not posted)

    Note: Audition location and age range not stated on the audition page; contact Kelly Duyn at KellyDuyn@VeniceTheatre.net or 941-486-8679.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 17

  4. Tuck Everlasting

    Claudia Shear, Tim Federle, Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Sun Dec 13, 5pm–9pm
    Mon Dec 14, 5pm–9pm
    Where
    Raymond Center, Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Roles
    Co-directed by Alyssa Goudy and Vanessa Russo. Role details not posted on the audition page.
    Prepare
    Self-taped video auditions are accepted for most shows (must arrive by the first scheduled audition day) at auditions@venicetheatre.net.
    Callbacks
    Callbacks Dec. 19, 1-5pm; check in at the Main Building Lobby.
    Rehearsals
    Co-directed by Alyssa Goudy & Vanessa Russo
    Performs
    April 2 to April 18, 2027

    Note: Venice Theatre actors are volunteers.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 17

  5. Come From Away

    Irene Sankoff and David Hein

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Sat Jan 9, 1pm–5pm
    Sun Jan 10, 5pm–9pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285 (check in at the Main Building Lobby)
    Roles
    Co-directed by Kathy Pingel and Ron Ziegler. Role details not posted yet.
    Prepare
    Self-taped video auditions are accepted for most shows (must arrive by the first scheduled audition day) at auditions@venicetheatre.net.
    Callbacks
    Callbacks Jan. 16, 1-5pm; location to be announced.
    Rehearsals
    Co-directed by Kathy Pingel & Ron Ziegler
    Performs
    April 16 to May 9, 2027

    Note: Venice Theatre actors are volunteers.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 17

  6. Spring Teen Improv Troupe

    PlayYouth
    When
    Sat Jan 16, 11am–12:30pm
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Roles
    Teen improv troupe ("The Teenyboppers"), directed by Daniel Dagesse.
    Ages
    Teens
    Rehearsals
    Directed by Daniel Dagesse

    Note: Age range and exact room not stated on the audition page; only the Jan. 16, 2027 slot (11am to 12:30pm) is listed.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 17

Camps and classes

  1. Wonder Workshop #5: Monsters And Mythical Creatures (homeschool and grades K-8)

    WorkshopYouth
    About
    One-day themed theatre workshop with acting, movement and technical theatre activities, taught by Tarah Hart. Walk-ins welcomed.
    Ages
    Homeschool ages 5-7 and 8-14; Wellen Park sessions for ages 5-7, 8-14 and grades K-2 or 3-8
    Dates
    Starts Oct 26
    Schedule
    Monday, 2026-10-26: 10:30 am (homeschool 5-7, Venice Theatre), 1:00 pm (Wellen Park 5-7), 2:30 pm (8-14, both sites), 4:30 pm (Wellen Park grades K-2 or 3-8); the theater lists separate registrations per time slot
    Cost
    $25 per session
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285; or Solis Hall at Wellen Park, Venice, FL for the afternoon Wellen Park sessions
    Sign up
    Register at https://venicetheatre.coursestorm.com/browse ; questions to KellyDuyn@VeniceTheatre.net or 941-486-8679
    Full details ↗

  2. Drop-in Improv for Adults with Daniel

    WorkshopAdults 18+
    About
    Drop-in improv session for any level with new games and exercises each time, taught by Daniel Dagesse. Register by noon two days before.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Starts Oct 31
    Schedule
    Saturday, 2026-10-31 at 1:00 pm (single session)
    Cost
    $40
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Sign up
    Register at https://venicetheatre.coursestorm.com/browse ; questions to KellyDuyn@VeniceTheatre.net or 941-486-8679
    Full details ↗

  3. Wonder Workshop #6: It'S A Jungle Out There (homeschool and grades K-8)

    WorkshopYouth
    About
    One-day themed theatre workshop with acting, movement and technical theatre activities, taught by Tarah Hart. Walk-ins welcomed.
    Ages
    Homeschool ages 5-7 and 8-14; Wellen Park sessions for ages 5-7, 8-14 and grades K-2 or 3-8
    Dates
    Starts Nov 2
    Schedule
    Monday, 2026-11-02: 10:30 am (homeschool 5-7, Venice Theatre), 1:00 pm (Wellen Park 5-7), 2:30 pm (8-14, both sites), 4:30 pm (Wellen Park grades K-2 or 3-8); the theater lists separate registrations per time slot
    Cost
    $25 per session
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285; or Solis Hall at Wellen Park, Venice, FL for the afternoon Wellen Park sessions
    Sign up
    Register at https://venicetheatre.coursestorm.com/browse ; questions to KellyDuyn@VeniceTheatre.net or 941-486-8679
    Full details ↗

  4. Drop-in Improv for Adults with Daniel

    WorkshopAdults 18+
    About
    Drop-in improv session for any level with new games and exercises each time, taught by Daniel Dagesse. Register by noon two days before.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Starts Dec 5
    Schedule
    Saturday, 2026-12-05 at 10:00 am (single session)
    Cost
    $40
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Sign up
    Register at https://venicetheatre.coursestorm.com/browse ; questions to KellyDuyn@VeniceTheatre.net or 941-486-8679
    Full details ↗

Crew calls

  1. Costumes, Props, Scenic painting, Set building

    Volunteer
    The job
    Daytime production volunteers are welcome in the costume shop (sewing and alterations), props (sourcing and pulling props per show), paint crew and scene shop; no experience is needed for painting or building. About 1,300 volunteers work at the theatre.
    Time
    Costume shop Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm as available; other shops flexible
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Respond
    Madeline@VeniceTheatre.net (Volunteer Manager)
    Full notice ↗

  2. Run crew / stagehands, Front of house

    Volunteer
    The job
    Show crew handles deck work, scene changes and costume or wig changes backstage during performances (training provided); front of house volunteers greet patrons before and during shows.
    Time
    Per show, showtime shifts
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Respond
    Madeline@VeniceTheatre.net (Volunteer Manager)
    Full notice ↗

  3. Other

    The job
    Two-year Technical Theatre Apprenticeship Program for high school and college students (up to five apprentices, new apprentices accepted only in the fall); earns Florida Department of Education stage technician certification.
    Time
    20 to 25 hours per week for two years
    Where
    Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
    Respond
    SandyDavisson@VeniceTheatre.net or 941-488-1115 x224
    Full notice ↗

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