Community theater in Bloomington, IL

5 theaters in Bloomington, Illinois. 10 shows playing or coming up, 4 open auditions, 1 camp or class, 1 crew call.

Now playing in Bloomington

  1. Downtown Spirit Stroll

    Devon Lovell and Todd Wineburner

    Nomad Theatre Company

    Play

    Nomad's guided walking tour presents original short scenes inspired by lore at four downtown Bloomington locations. The company recommends ages 10 and older mainly because of the walking format.

    Dates
    Fri Oct 23, 7:30pm
    Sat Oct 24, 7:30pm
    Sun Oct 25, 2pm
    Where
    Check-in: Ensenberger Building lobby, 212 N. Center Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  2. Pippin

    Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson

    Community Players Theatre

    Musical

    Community Players stages the musical about a young prince searching for fulfillment.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 6, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2:30pm
    Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
    5 more datesSat Nov 14, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2:30pm
    Fri Nov 20, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 21, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 22, 2:30pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  3. The Pantagraph's Holiday Spectacular

    Holiday Spectacular

    Revue

    Community performers of many ages present a holiday revue at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

    Dates
    Sat Dec 5, 2pm
    Sat Dec 5, 7pm
    Sun Dec 6, 3pm
    Where
    Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  4. Barbecue

    Robert O'Hara

    Community Players Theatre

    PlayNot for kids

    Robert O'Hara's comedy follows two families at a park intervention, confronting addiction, race and family stereotypes. The own page describes strong profanity, drug use and addiction.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 8, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 9, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 10, 2:30pm
    Fri Jan 15, 7:30pm
    2 more datesSat Jan 16, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 17, 2:30pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  5. White Rabbit Red Rabbit

    Nassim Soleimanpour

    Nomad Theatre Company

    Play

    Each performance has a different actor opening the script on stage without rehearsal.

    Dates
    Jan 15 to Jan 17. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Normal Theatre, 209 W. North Street, Normal, IL 61761

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  6. Assassins

    Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman

    Community Players Theatre

    MusicalNot for kids

    Sondheim and Weidman's musical brings together people who tried or succeeded in assassinating U.S. presidents; the company calls it a show for mature audiences.

    Dates
    Fri Mar 5, 7:30pm
    Sat Mar 6, 7:30pm
    Sun Mar 7, 2:30pm
    Fri Mar 12, 7:30pm
    5 more datesSat Mar 13, 7:30pm
    Sun Mar 14, 2:30pm
    Fri Mar 19, 7:30pm
    Sat Mar 20, 7:30pm
    Sun Mar 21, 2:30pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  7. Gidion's Knot

    Nomad Theatre Company

    Play

    A mother and teacher meet after the death of a child in a site-specific classroom play.

    Dates
    Mar 12 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Heartland Community College classroom, Normal, IL 61761

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  8. She Kills Monsters

    Qui Nguyen

    Community Players Theatre

    Play

    A woman explores the fantasy world in her late sister's role-playing game notebook.

    Dates
    Fri May 7, 7:30pm
    Sat May 8, 7:30pm
    Sun May 9, 2:30pm
    Fri May 14, 7:30pm
    2 more datesSat May 15, 7:30pm
    Sun May 16, 2:30pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  9. Groundwork

    Nomad Theatre Company

    Play

    Four local playwrights create short site-specific plays for a performance at the Coffeehouse.

    Dates
    May 21 to May 30. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    The Coffeehouse, 114 E. Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  10. Disney's Frozen

    Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Jennifer Lee

    Community Players Theatre

    Musical

    Community Players stages the musical about sisters Anna and Elsa and an enduring winter in Arendelle.

    Dates
    Fri Jul 9, 7:30pm
    Sat Jul 10, 7:30pm
    Sun Jul 11, 2:30pm
    Thu Jul 15, 7:30pm
    3 more datesFri Jul 16, 7:30pm
    Sat Jul 17, 7:30pm
    Sun Jul 18, 2:30pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

Auditions in Bloomington

  1. Barbecue

    Community Players Theatre

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Nov 16, 7pm
    Tue Nov 17, 7pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
    Roles
    Two mirrored families of five, one Black and one White; all roles age 18 or older.
    Prepare
    Small groups read and work scenes for 10 to 15 minutes before presenting to directors.
    Rehearsals
    Planned Monday-Friday 6:30-9:30 pm, flexible by cast availability.
    Performs
    January 8-10 and 15-17, 2027

    Note: The show page prints a 2026 preview typo; the season and performance dates establish the 2027 run.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

  2. Assassins

    Community Players Theatre

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Jan 18, 7pm
    Tue Jan 19, 7pm
    Wed Jan 20, 7pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
    Performs
    March 5-21, 2027

    Note: 7 pm is the company's stated default unless a show page notes otherwise; specific preparation is not yet posted.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

  3. She Kills Monsters

    Community Players Theatre

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Mar 15, 7pm
    Tue Mar 16, 7pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
    Performs
    May 7-16, 2027

    Note: 7 pm is the company's stated default; roles and preparation are not yet posted.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

  4. Disney's Frozen

    Community Players Theatre

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon May 17, 7pm
    Tue May 18, 7pm
    Wed May 19, 7pm
    Where
    Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
    Performs
    July 9-25, 2027

    Note: 7 pm is the company's stated default; eligibility and role ages are not posted, so age group needs recheck.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

Camps and classes

  1. Year-round CAST membership

    Crossroads Area Student Theatre

    ClassYouth
    About
    Membership includes workshops and a fall production for all members, a winter Junior production and a spring Senior production. The company explicitly accepts new members year round.
    Ages
    Junior CAST ages 8-13; Senior CAST ages 13 through high school senior
    Schedule
    Membership year June 1-May 31; new members accepted year round
    Where
    Bloomington-Normal area; CAST does not publish a fixed class address
    Sign up
    castbn.org/join-cast
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Crew calls

  1. Run crew / stagehands, Costumes, Set building, Other

    Seedling Theatre

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteers can help backstage, assist with costumes and sets, and support performers during rehearsals and performances. No theater experience is required.
    Time
    A few hours for one show or a full season
    Where
    Seedling Theatre productions in Bloomington-Normal; current assignment venue provided after signup
    Respond
    Volunteer form at https://seedlingtheatre.org/volunteer/; hello@seedlingtheatre.org
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Theaters in Bloomington

Community Players Theatre

Community Players Theatre produces musicals and plays at its Robinhood Lane theater in Bloomington. Its youth troupe offers another way to take part, and auditions are open to local performers at any experience level.

Pippin opens Nov 6 · 4 more shows coming up · 4 open auditions

Website
communityplayers.org ↗
Auditions
communityplayers.org/… ↗
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Crossroads Area Student Theatre

youth theater

Crossroads Area Student Theatre is a faith based youth company for ages 8 through high school. Members participate in seasonal productions and year round theater activities at sites around Bloomington and Normal.

1 camp or class

Website
castbn.org ↗
Auditions
castbn.org/join-cast ↗
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Nomad Theatre Company

Nomad Theatre Company presents locally cast plays at sites around Bloomington and Normal. Its work includes location specific productions and short Detour projects at area venues.

Downtown Spirit Stroll opens Oct 23 · 3 more shows coming up

Website
nomadtheatre.org ↗
Auditions
nomadtheatre.org/upcoming-events ↗
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Seedling Theatre

Seedling Theatre creates public productions with children, teens and adults of varied abilities. The Bloomington area group also welcomes backstage volunteers and has performed at First Christian Church.

1 crew call

Website
seedlingtheatre.org ↗
Auditions
seedlingtheatre.org/theatre ↗
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