Community theater in Paducah, KY

2 theaters in Paducah, Kentucky. 10 shows playing or coming up, 4 open auditions, 1 crew call.

Now playing in Paducah

  1. The Crucible

    Arthur Miller

    Market House Theatre

    PlayNot for kids

    The producer says the Salem witch-trial drama is generally best suited to teens and adults. The listed 15-minute-offset options include on-stage seating.

    Dates
    Thu Oct 22, 7pm
    Thu Oct 22, 7:15pm
    Fri Oct 23, 7pm
    Fri Oct 23, 7:15pm
    12 more datesSat Oct 24, 7pm
    Sat Oct 24, 7:15pm
    Sun Oct 25, 2:15pm
    Sun Oct 25, 2:30pm
    Thu Oct 29, 7pm
    Thu Oct 29, 7:15pm
    Fri Oct 30, 7pm
    Fri Oct 30, 7:15pm
    Sat Oct 31, 7pm
    Sat Oct 31, 7:15pm
    Sun Nov 1, 2:15pm
    Sun Nov 1, 2:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  2. The Hundred Dresses

    Mary Hall Surface; based on the novel by Eleanor Estes

    Market House Theatre

    Play

    A youth-series adaptation of Eleanor Estes' novel about bullying and courage.

    Dates
    Thu Nov 12, 7pm
    Fri Nov 13, 7pm
    Sat Nov 14, 2:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  3. It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    Joe Landry (adaptation)

    Market House Theatre

    Play

    A live radio-play adaptation of the holiday story.

    Dates
    Thu Dec 3, 7:15pm
    Fri Dec 4, 7:15pm
    Sat Dec 5, 7:15pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2:30pm
    8 more datesThu Dec 10, 7:15pm
    Fri Dec 11, 7:15pm
    Sat Dec 12, 7:15pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2:30pm
    Thu Dec 17, 7:15pm
    Fri Dec 18, 7:15pm
    Sat Dec 19, 7:15pm
    Sun Dec 20, 2:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  4. PlayTime presents The Mitten

    Market House Theatre

    PlayFamily friendly

    Interactive participatory theatre for young children and families, with singing, role-playing and Clubhouse actors.

    Dates
    Thu Jan 14, 10am
    Fri Jan 15, 10am
    Sat Jan 16, 1pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  5. Goodbye Steve

    Scott Dossett (book, music and lyrics)

    Market House Theatre

    Musical

    A honky-tonk murder mystery dinner theatre show with live music.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 5, 6:30pm
    Sat Feb 6, 6:30pm
    Fri Feb 12, 6:30pm
    Sat Feb 13, 6:30pm
    2 more datesFri Feb 19, 6:30pm
    Sat Feb 20, 6:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  6. Disney's Newsies JR.

    Alan Menken (music), Jack Feldman (lyrics), Harvey Fierstein (book)

    Market House Theatre

    Musical

    Youth Series production.

    Dates
    Thu Feb 25, 7pm
    Fri Feb 26, 7pm
    Sat Feb 27, 2:30pm
    Sun Feb 28, 2:30pm
    4 more datesThu Mar 4, 7pm
    Fri Mar 5, 7pm
    Sat Mar 6, 2:30pm
    Sun Mar 7, 2:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  7. PlayTime presents The Three Little Pigs

    Market House Theatre

    PlayFamily friendly

    Interactive participatory theatre for young children and families, with singing, role-playing and Clubhouse actors.

    Dates
    Thu Mar 11, 10am
    Fri Mar 12, 10am
    Sat Mar 13, 1pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  8. Our Town

    Thornton Wilder

    Market House Theatre

    Play

    Thornton Wilder's play about the lives of two families in Grover's Corners.

    Dates
    Thu Apr 15, 7:15pm
    Fri Apr 16, 7:15pm
    Sat Apr 17, 7:16pm
    Sun Apr 18, 2:30pm
    8 more datesThu Apr 22, 7:15pm
    Fri Apr 23, 7:15pm
    Sat Apr 24, 7:15pm
    Sun Apr 25, 2:30pm
    Thu Apr 29, 7:15pm
    Fri Apr 30, 7:15pm
    Sat May 1, 7:15pm
    Sun May 2, 2:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  9. PlayTime presents Sleeping Beauty

    Market House Theatre

    PlayFamily friendly

    Interactive participatory theatre for young children and families, with singing, role-playing and Clubhouse actors.

    Dates
    Thu May 13, 10am
    Fri May 14, 10am
    Sat May 15, 1pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

  10. Footloose

    Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie (stage adaptation), Tom Snow (music), Dean Pitchford (lyrics)

    Market House Theatre

    Musical

    Musical about a town that bans dancing; the producer lists content notes on its show page.

    Dates
    Thu Jun 3, 7:15pm
    Fri Jun 4, 7:15pm
    Sat Jun 5, 7:15pm
    Sun Jun 6, 2:30pm
    8 more datesThu Jun 10, 7:15pm
    Fri Jun 11, 7:15pm
    Sat Jun 12, 7:15pm
    Sun Jun 13, 2:30pm
    Thu Jun 17, 7:15pm
    Fri Jun 18, 7:15pm
    Sat Jun 19, 7:15pm
    Sun Jun 20, 2:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
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    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

Auditions in Paducah

  1. Goodbye Steve

    Market House Theatre

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Nov 9, 6pm
    Tue Nov 10, 6pm
    Where
    Studio 200 Events, 209 Marine Way, Paducah, KY 42001
    Roles
    Singers, musicians, dancers and actors; named band, promoter, engineer and police roles plus ensemble.
    Prepare
    Cold-read sides supplied; vocalists prepare about 16 bars of a country or honky-tonk song with track or a cappella and a harmony line. Bring the completed audition form.
    Callbacks
    November 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
    Rehearsals
    Read-through November 16; rehearsals November 16-19, then January 1-31; tech February 1-4.
    Performs
    February 5 to 20, 2027
    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

  2. Disney's Newsies JR.

    Market House Theatre

    MusicalYouth
    When
    Mon Dec 14, 5:30pm
    Tue Dec 15, 5:30pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY 42001
    Performs
    February 25 to March 7, 2027
    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

  3. Our Town

    Market House Theatre

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Feb 22, 6pm
    Where
    April Cochran Theatre Education Building, 120 Market House Square, Paducah, KY 42001
    Prepare
    New auditionees prepare two contrasting monologues; producer also supplies sides for reading. Memorization is not required.
    Callbacks
    Selected actors return February 23 and 24, 2027 at 6:00 pm.
    Performs
    April 15 to May 2, 2027
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    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

  4. Footloose

    Market House Theatre

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Mar 29, 6pm
    Tue Mar 30, 6pm
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY 42001
    Performs
    June 3 to 20, 2027
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    Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

Crew calls

  1. Run crew / stagehands, Costumes, Set building, Props, Lighting, Sound, Stage management, Front of house

    Market House Theatre

    The job
    Open volunteer intake for production crew, costumes, scenic and props work, technical operation, stage management support, and ushering. Sign-up places volunteers on the company list for specific opportunities.
    Where
    Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square, Paducah, KY 42001
    Respond
    Volunteer sign-up form on source page; info@mhtplay.org
    Full notice ↗

Theaters in Paducah

MainStage Performing Arts Center and Theatre

youth theater

MainStage Performing Arts Center and Theatre gives students opportunities to perform in full-scale Broadway-style productions in Paducah. Its training includes musical theater, acting, voice, and improvisation, with classes designed for students at different levels of experience.

Nothing announced right now

Website
mainstageschoolofperformingarts.com ↗
Checked
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Market House Theatre

Market House Theatre produces plays and musicals with local actors and artists in Paducah. Its lineup includes a signature series, youth productions, and interactive PlayTime performances for young children and families. The company also offers theater education and holds open auditions.

The Crucible opens Oct 22 · 9 more shows coming up · 4 open auditions · 1 crew call

Website
markethousetheatre.org ↗
Auditions
markethousetheatre.org/… ↗
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