Community theater in Annapolis, MD

5 theaters in Annapolis, Maryland. 9 shows playing or coming up, 3 open auditions, 5 camps and classes, 6 crew calls.

Now playing in Annapolis

  1. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson

    The Colonial Players of Annapolis

    Play

    A playful, spooky comic adaptation of Washington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel and the Headless Horseman.

    Dates
    Fri Oct 23, 8pm
    Sat Oct 24, 8pm
    Sun Oct 25, 2pm
    Thu Oct 29, 8pm
    7 more datesFri Oct 30, 8pm
    Sat Oct 31, 8pm
    Sun Nov 1, 2pm
    Thu Nov 5, 8pm
    Fri Nov 6, 8pm
    Sat Nov 7, 8pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2pm
    Where
    The Colonial Players, 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $28 adults; $23 seniors 65+, students, active military (includes $2 fee)
    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  2. Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    MusicalFamily friendly

    Youth production of the stage version of Disney's Frozen, following Anna, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf on a quest to find Queen Elsa.

    Dates
    Oct 30 to Nov 15. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $20 adults (13-64); $18 youth 0-12, seniors 65+, active military; $16 groups of 10+

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

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

    Joe Landry

    Compass Rose Theater

    Play

    Radio play adaptation of Frank Capra's film about George Bailey reflecting on his life on Christmas Eve.

    Dates
    Nov 20 to Dec 5. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Live Arts Studio, Annapolis Mall, 2002 Annapolis Rd, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $15 to $55

    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 Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Barbara Robinson

    The Colonial Players of Annapolis

    PlayFamily friendly

    The unruly Herdman kids take over a church Christmas pageant, turning chaos into comedy and a heartfelt retelling of the Nativity.

    Dates
    Wed Dec 2, 7:30pm
    Thu Dec 3, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 4, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 5, 2pm
    10 more datesSat Dec 5, 5pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Sun Dec 6, 5pm
    Wed Dec 9, 7:30pm
    Thu Dec 10, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 11, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 12, 2pm
    Sat Dec 12, 5pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    Sun Dec 13, 5pm
    Where
    The Colonial Players, 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $28 adults; $23 seniors 65+, students, active military (includes $2 fee)
    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  5. Almost, Maine

    Jonathan Cariani

    Compass Rose Theater

    Play

    On a winter night under the northern lights, residents of a remote Maine town fall in and out of love in unexpected ways.

    Dates
    Jan 15 to Feb 7. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Live Arts Maryland studio, 2002 Annapolis Rd, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $15 to $55

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Sep 26

  6. When the Hurlyburly's Done

    Richard Nelson

    The Colonial Players of Annapolis

    Play

    Drama about a traveling Ukrainian theatre troupe in 1920 staging Ukraine's first Macbeth amid war and loss.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 15, 8pm
    Sat Jan 16, 8pm
    Sun Jan 17, 2pm
    Thu Jan 21, 8pm
    7 more datesFri Jan 22, 8pm
    Sat Jan 23, 8pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2pm
    Thu Jan 28, 8pm
    Fri Jan 29, 8pm
    Sat Jan 30, 8pm
    Sun Jan 31, 2pm
    Where
    The Colonial Players, 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $28 adults; $23 seniors 65+, students, active military (includes $2 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

  7. Peter Pan and Wendy

    Lauren Gunderson

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    PlayFamily friendly

    A reimagined Peter Pan in which budding scientist Wendy Darling leaves finishing school for adventure in Neverland.

    Dates
    Feb 12 to Feb 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $20 adults (13-64); $18 youth 0-12, seniors 65+, active military; $16 groups of 10+

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  8. Godspell

    John-Michael Tebelak (concept); Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics)

    Compass Rose Theater

    Musical

    Stephen Schwartz's musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, a tale of friendship, loyalty and love.

    Dates
    Mar 5 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Maryland Hall, Bowen Theater, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD
    Tickets
    $15 to $55

    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

  9. Honk! JR

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    MusicalFamily friendly

    A musical about being different: the duckling Ugly is teased by the other farm animals, sets off on an adventure of self-discovery, outwits a hungry Cat, and learns that being different is a wonderful thing. Special events include post-show backstage tours and Q&A sessions, a Relaxed Performance, an ASL Interpreted Performance, and Kids Night Out events.

    Dates
    May 14 to May 23. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
    Tickets
    $20 adults (ages 13-64); $18 youth (ages 0-12), seniors (65+) and active military with ID; $16 group rate for 10 or more at the same performance

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

Auditions in Annapolis

  1. When the Hurlyburly's Done

    Richard Nelson

    The Colonial Players of Annapolis

    In 5 daysPlayAdults 18+
    When
    Sun Oct 25, 2pm–5pm
    Mon Oct 26, 7pm–10pm
    Where
    The Colonial Players Annex, 2134 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD 21401
    Roles
    6 women, all roles open: Valentina F (20-30), Lyubov F (30-40), Vira F (20-30), Bronia F (30-40), Maria F (20-30), Olena F (20-30). Valentina, Vira and Bronia require strong dance ability; piano preferred for Maria.
    Ages
    Character ranges 20s to 40s (appearance and temperament, not actor age)
    Prepare
    Cold readings from the script and selected scenes from Chekhov's The Three Sisters; no monologue. Bring completed Actor Audition Form, resume or list of experience, headshot (or photo taken at sign-in), and conflicts Oct 28, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027. Valentina, Vira, Bronia: learn a short dance sequence. Sign-in opens a half hour before start.
    Callbacks
    Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, by invitation
    Rehearsals
    Conflicts after January 3 may impact casting; performance conflicts cannot be accommodated. Director Stacy Kessler (hurlyburly@thecolonialplayers.org).
    Performs
    January 15 to 31, 2027 (Thu/Fri/Sat 8 PM, Sun 2 PM) at 108 East Street, Annapolis
    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Sep 26

  2. Godspell (2012 edition)

    John Michael Tebelak (book)

    Compass Rose Theater

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Sat Oct 31, 9am–1pm
    Sun Nov 1, 5pm–8pm
    Where
    Annapolis, MD
    Roles
    Jesus (G#4-Db3; multiple solos); John the Baptist/Judas (E4-C3); Nick (D5-B2); Telly (C4-G2; sings 'All Good Gifts'); George (E5-G3); Anna Maria (C#5-G#3); Lindsay (C#6-G#3); Uzo (B4-A3); Morgan (F5-E3); Celisse (A5-A3). All characters other than Jesus have at least one vocal-lead song. All roles open to all actors regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical ability unless the story specifies. Directed by Tracy Adler; musical direction by Dave Cunniff; vocal direction by Barrett Johnson.
    Ages
    Actors 18+
    Prepare
    Submit the online Audition Submission Form (https://forms.gle/S4EAtiMtR1qtgkUi8) by 11:59 PM on October 24 with a 90-second video of a song from the show, resume and current headshot. Sides provided online for in-person auditions.
    Callbacks
    Possible callback Wednesday, 2026-11-04
    Rehearsals
    Usually 2-3 nights/week and weekend dates (days or evenings), except holidays. Tech week: March 1 mandatory.
    Performs
    2027-03-05 to 2027-03-21 (weekends: evenings and matinees; possible start one week earlier and extension of 1-2 weeks depending on sales)

    Note: In-person auditions are by invitation only after online submission (deadline October 24). Page omits the year for audition dates, deadline and callback; assumed 2026 (weekdays Saturday Oct 31, Sunday Nov 1, Wednesday Nov 4 match).

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Fri Oct 9

  3. Honk! JR

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    MusicalYouth
    When
    Sat Jan 9, 10am–1pm
    Sun Jan 10, 10am–1pm
    Mon Jan 11, 6pm–9pm
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
    Prepare
    Sign up for a specific audition time slot and fill out the audition form online before arriving. Auditions are managed through the StageWise app. Submit all potential conflicts at the time of your audition.
    Callbacks
    If needed: January 13, 18:00-21:00
    Rehearsals
    Rehearsals run February 28 to May 6, 2027, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:00-21:00 and Sundays 13:00-17:00 (subject to change). Tech week is May 9-13, 2027. No more than 3 absences from regular rehearsals. Tech week and all performances are mandatory.
    Performs
    May 14-23, 2027

    Note: The page gives no year for the audition and callback dates. I used the next upcoming dates (January 2027), which fit the 2027 rehearsal schedule. The page prints the January 9 and 10 time as '10 .m.-1 p.m.', which I read as 10:00-13:00. No sign-up link is posted yet, and the page gives no ages for this show; CTA's general audition range for mainstage shows is 8-18.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 3

Camps and classes

  1. School's Out Workshop: Monster Mash

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    WorkshopYouth
    About
    Halloween-themed day of group acting, a song, theatre games, crafts and an end-of-day performance for family.
    Ages
    5-10
    Dates
    Oct 26 to Oct 26
    Schedule
    Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Cost
    $120 plus $20 annual registration and processing fee
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
    Sign up
    events.ticketleap.com/…
    Full details ↗

  2. School's Out Workshop: Heroes vs. Villains

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    WorkshopYouth
    About
    Two-day acting, singing, dance and prop-making workshop building an original good-versus-evil showcase.
    Ages
    8-14
    Dates
    Nov 2 to Nov 3
    Schedule
    Monday November 2 and Tuesday November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; performance November 3 at 4:00 PM
    Cost
    $120 plus $20 annual registration and processing fee
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
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  3. Production Intensive Workshop: Disney's Camp Rock The Musical

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    WorkshopYouth
    About
    Intermediate-advanced production workshop with placement auditions, vocals and choreography, culminating in two public performances; includes show shirt and two tickets.
    Ages
    8-14
    Dates
    Nov 14 to Mar 13
    Schedule
    Saturdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, November 14, 2026 to March 6, 2027; performances Friday March 12 at 7:00 PM and Saturday March 13 at 11:00 AM
    Cost
    $630 plus $20 annual registration
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
    Sign up
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  4. Broadway Bound: 3-Day Musical Theatre Intensive

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    CampYouth
    About
    Three-day singing, dancing and acting intensive ending in a live performance; teaching artists Marie Harrison and Jason Kimmell.
    Ages
    8-14 and 12-18
    Dates
    Nov 23 to Nov 25
    Schedule
    Monday November 23 to Wednesday November 25, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; performance November 25 at 4:00 PM
    Cost
    $350 plus $20 annual registration and processing fee
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
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    Full details ↗

  5. Spotlights and Shadows

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    CampYouth
    About
    Three-day teen acting intensive rehearsing a one-act play, performed off-book on the final day.
    Ages
    12-18
    Dates
    Dec 28 to Dec 30
    Schedule
    Monday December 28 to Wednesday December 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; performance December 30 at 4:00 PM
    Cost
    $350 plus $20 annual registration and processing fee
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
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    Full details ↗

Crew calls

  1. Set building, Costumes, Hair & makeup, Run crew / stagehands, Front of house, Other

    Children's Theatre of Annapolis

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteers sought for set-building, costumes, makeup, stage crew, box office, ushering, facility upkeep, photography and more; ages 12+ without a parent, background check required for 18+.
    Where
    Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD
    Respond
    volunteers@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org
    Full notice ↗

  2. Stage management, Set design

    for Almost, Maine

    Compass Rose Theater

    The job
    Stage Manager and Set Designer needed for Almost, Maine; designers, directors, stage managers and crew may also send resumes for future productions.
    When
    Through Feb 7
    Time
    Production runs January 15 to February 7, 2027; rehearsals usually 2 to 3 nights per week plus weekends
    Where
    Annapolis, MD
    Respond
    office@compassrosetheater.org
    Full notice ↗

  3. Set building, Run crew / stagehands, Front of house, Other

    Compass Rose Theater

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteers welcome for publicity, box office, ushering, graphic arts, social media, educational outreach, set building and some backstage work.
    Where
    Annapolis, MD
    Respond
    410-980-6662 or office@compassrosetheater.org
    Full notice ↗

  4. Set design, Stage management, Run crew / stagehands, Other

    Compass Rose Theater

    The job
    Designers, directors, stage managers, and production crew are encouraged to submit resumes for future productions.
    Where
    Annapolis, MD
    Respond
    office@compassrosetheater.org
    Full notice ↗

  5. Set design, Stage management, Other

    for Future productions

    Compass Rose Theater

    The job
    Designers, directors, stage managers, and production crew are encouraged to submit resumes for future productions.
    Where
    Annapolis, MD
    Respond
    office@compassrosetheater.org
    Full notice ↗

  6. Set building, Scenic painting, Costumes, Props, Lighting, Front of house, Other

    The Colonial Players of Annapolis

    Volunteer
    The job
    Standing call for volunteers: set decoration and construction, costume and props assistants, lighting technicians, ushers, box office, audition greeters, publicity and facilities help.
    Time
    Varies; ushers about four hours for one performance per show, box office about two hours
    Where
    108 East Street and Annex at 2134 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD
    Respond
    Contact form (topic Volunteering) or hr@thecolonialplayers.org
    Full notice ↗

Theaters in Annapolis

Children's Theatre of Annapolis

youth theater

A youth theater with its own theater on Bay Head Road, holding mainstage auditions for ages 8 to 18 and offering classes for ages 5 to 18.

Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical opens Oct 30 · 2 more shows coming up · 1 open audition · 5 camps and classes · 1 crew call

Website
childrenstheatreofannapolis.org ↗
Auditions
childrenstheatreofannapolis.org/… ↗
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SPOOKYFEST (Oct 17)
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Compass Rose Theater

semi-professional theater company

A company performing at Live Arts Studio at Annapolis Mall and at Maryland Hall, which also runs classes for all ages.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play opens Nov 20 · 2 more shows coming up · 1 open audition · 4 crew calls

Website
compassrosetheater.org ↗
Auditions
compassrosetheater.org/auditions ↗
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sep 18 to Oct 4)
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The Colonial Players of Annapolis

A theater in the round in downtown Annapolis, producing community theater since 1949, with open casting.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow opens Oct 23 · 2 more shows coming up · 1 open audition · 1 crew call

Website
thecolonialplayers.org ↗
Auditions
thecolonialplayers.org/auditions ↗
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Our Town (Sep 26 to Oct 3)
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The Talent Machine Company

youth theater

A nonprofit youth musical theater company for ages 7 to 18, with summer shows at AACC, a December holiday show and a Penguin Project show for performers with disabilities.

Nothing announced right now

Website
talentmachine.com ↗
Auditions
talentmachine.com/auditions-2 ↗
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