Community theater in Waterloo, IA

Waterloo Community Playhouse is the community theater we list in Waterloo, Iowa. 8 shows playing or coming up, 3 camps and classes, 1 crew call.

About Waterloo Community Playhouse

One company with the adult Waterloo Community Playhouse and the youth Black Hawk Children's Theatre, presenting a season at the Hope Martin Theatre and McElroy Studio Theatre, youth classes and an audition-based youth ensemble. Auditions are open with no experience required.

Website
wcpbhct.org ↗
Auditions
wcpbhct.org/auditions ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on October 17, 2026
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  1. The Mel Brooks' Musical: Young Frankenstein

    Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan

    Musical

    Mel Brooks' stage comedy about Frederick Frankenstein inheriting his grandfather's Transylvania castle. A joint production of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Waterloo Community Playhouse, Cedar Falls Community Theatre and the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony.

    Dates
    Fri Oct 23, 7pm
    Sat Oct 24, 2pm
    Sun Oct 25, 2pm
    Where
    Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
    Tickets
    Tickets start at $19

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  2. Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

    Musical

    The stage version of the Disney film follows sisters Elsa and Anna as Elsa's icy powers trap the kingdom of Arendelle in winter.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 20, 7pm
    Sat Nov 21, 2pm
    Sun Nov 22, 2pm
    Sat Nov 28, 2pm
    5 more datesSun Nov 29, 2pm
    Thu Dec 3, 7pm
    Fri Dec 4, 7pm
    Sat Dec 5, 2pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Where
    Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    Adults $25; children $10; student rush $15 (box office only)

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  3. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)

    Michael Carleton, Jim Fitzgerald and John K. Alvarez

    Play

    A comedy that starts as a staging of A Christmas Carol and spirals into sendups of every beloved holiday classic.

    Dates
    Wed Dec 16, 7pm
    Thu Dec 17, 7pm
    Fri Dec 18, 7pm
    Sat Dec 19, 2pm
    Sun Dec 20, 2pm
    Where
    McElroy Studio Theatre, Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    Adults $20; children $10; student rush $15

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  4. Disney's The Lion King JR.

    Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi (book); Elton John and Tim Rice (music and lyrics)

    Musical

    The youth edition of the Disney musical follows Simba as he returns home to take responsibility for the Pride Lands. Cast by audition for the Black Hawk Children's Theatre.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 22, 7pm
    Sat Jan 23, 2pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2pm
    Fri Jan 29, 7pm
    2 more datesSat Jan 30, 2pm
    Sun Jan 31, 2pm
    Where
    Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    Adults $15; children $10

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  5. Next Generation Theatre Artists

    Middle school students with Black Hawk Children's Theatre

    Other

    Middle school students from Waterloo Community Schools write, rehearse and perform a short production with Black Hawk Children's Theatre mentors.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 5, 7pm
    Sat Feb 6, 2pm
    Where
    Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    All seats $5

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  6. Come From Away

    Irene Sankoff and David Hein

    Musical

    The musical tells the true story of the town of Gander, Newfoundland, which took in thousands of stranded air travelers after September 11, 2001.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 26, 7pm
    Sat Feb 27, 2pm
    Sun Feb 28, 2pm
    Thu Mar 4, 7pm
    3 more datesFri Mar 5, 7pm
    Sat Mar 6, 2pm
    Sun Mar 7, 2pm
    Where
    Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    Adults $25; children $10; student rush $15 (box office only)

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  7. The Mousetrap

    Agatha Christie

    Play

    A classic whodunit in which strangers snowed into a country guesthouse learn a murderer is among them.

    Dates
    Fri Apr 2, 7pm
    Sat Apr 3, 2pm
    Sun Apr 4, 2pm
    Thu Apr 8, 7pm
    3 more datesFri Apr 9, 7pm
    Sat Apr 10, 2pm
    Sun Apr 11, 2pm
    Where
    Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    Adults $20; children $10; student rush $15 (box office only)

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  8. James and the Giant Peach

    Roald Dahl (source novel)

    Play

    A stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's story of a boy who sails the ocean inside a giant peach with a crew of oversized insects.

    Dates
    Fri May 7, 7pm
    Sat May 8, 2pm
    Sun May 9, 2pm
    Fri May 14, 7pm
    Sat May 15, 2pm
    Where
    Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Tickets
    Adults $15; children $10

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

Camps and classes

  1. Frozen in Time (Fall class)

    ClassYouth
    About
    Story Drama retelling of Frozen, taught by Teaching Artist Sam Mau.
    Ages
    Ages 5-6
    Dates
    Oct 23 to Dec 4
    Schedule
    Fridays 4:30-5:15 pm, October 23 to December 4 (no class November 27)
    Cost
    $60
    Where
    Waterloo Community Playhouse / Black Hawk Children's Theatre, Waterloo, IA 50701 (the class page does not name a room; the company's studio and offices are the Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street)
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    wcpbhct.org/…
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  2. Make a Scene (Fall class)

    ClassYouth
    About
    Devised theatre, acting technique and teamwork; students create and perform their own scenes. Taught by Education Director Kendra Gliem.
    Ages
    Ages 11-15
    Dates
    Oct 28 to Dec 9
    Schedule
    Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm, October 28 to December 9 (the page also lists "no class on Monday, November 25", which is not a Wednesday)
    Cost
    $70
    Where
    Waterloo Community Playhouse / Black Hawk Children's Theatre, Waterloo, IA 50701 (the class page does not name a room; the company's studio and offices are the Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street)
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    wcpbhct.org/…
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  3. The Academy Players (Spring session)

    ClassYouth
    About
    Black Hawk Children's Theatre's audition-based training ensemble focused on technique and individual development. Join by preparing a memorized one-minute piece (no vocal music) and scheduling an audition with Kendra Gliem. The fall session began September 8 (Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 pm).
    Ages
    Ages not stated
    Dates
    Jan 19 to May 11
    Schedule
    Spring session January 19 to May 11, 2027 (meeting day and time for spring not stated; fall meets Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 pm)
    Cost
    $85 per session; $170 for the full season (September 8 to May 11, 2027)
    Where
    Waterloo Community Playhouse / Black Hawk Children's Theatre, Waterloo, IA 50701 (the class page does not name a room; the company's studio and offices are the Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street)
    Sign up
    wcpbhct.org/…
    Full details ↗

Crew calls

  1. Run crew / stagehands, Front of house

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteers help with productions (backstage), front-of-house, classes, events and behind-the-scenes projects; no experience required.
    Where
    Waterloo Community Playhouse, Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
    Respond
    wcpbhct.org/…
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