Community theater in Independence, MO

3 theaters in Independence, Missouri. 4 shows playing or coming up, 5 open auditions, 1 crew call.

Now playing in Independence

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

    City Theatre of Independence

    Play

    A live radio play of the holiday classic, staged on the Independence Square with a director-led community cast.

    Dates
    Dec 3 to Dec 5. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Independence Square, Independence, MO 64050
    Tickets
    $10 general admission ($11.35 with fees)

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 2

  2. Robin and Bear

    Chase Matlock (adapted from A. A. Milne)

    Children's Performing Theatre

    Play

    A new stage tribute to A. A. Milne in which Christopher Robin's toys, including Pooh, Piglet and Tigger, come to life in the Hundred Acre Wood, performed by a cast of ages 5 to 15.

    Dates
    Fri Dec 4, 7pm
    Sat Dec 5, 7pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Fri Dec 11, 7pm
    2 more datesSat Dec 12, 7pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Tickets
    $10 adult; $8 senior; $5 child (ages 12 and under) per the company's 2026 pricing

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  3. Death By Chocolate

    Paul Freed

    City Theatre of Independence

    Play

    A fast, funny whodunit set in a health spa where every guest has a motive and the dessert is suspicious. Opens the company's Season 48.

    Dates
    Apr 2 to Apr 10. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050

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  4. Sweeney Todd

    City Theatre of Independence

    Musical

    The company's June 2027 musical, Sondheim's thriller about a vengeful barber (credits not posted on the site).

    Dates
    Jun 5 to Jun 13. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Tickets
    $16 general admission; $13 senior or student (before fees)

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Auditions in Independence

  1. Death By Chocolate

    City Theatre of Independence

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Feb 1
    Tue Feb 2
    Wed Feb 3
    Thu Feb 4
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Performs
    April 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2027

    Note: Dates from the company's season section; start and end times, roles and audition format not posted. The company says auditions are open to performers from across the Kansas City area and no experience is required.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Fri Oct 2

  2. Sweeney Todd

    City Theatre of Independence

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Mar 29
    Tue Mar 30
    Wed Mar 31
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Performs
    June 4 to 13, 2027

    Note: Dates from the company's season section; start and end times, roles and audition format not posted. The company says auditions are open to performers from across the Kansas City area and no experience is required.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Fri Oct 2

  3. The Comedy of Errors

    City Theatre of Independence

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Jun 7
    Tue Jun 8
    Wed Jun 9
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Performs
    August 2027

    Note: Dates from the company's season section; start and end times, roles and audition format not posted. The company says auditions are open to performers from across the Kansas City area and no experience is required.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Fri Oct 2

  4. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

    City Theatre of Independence

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Aug 9
    Tue Aug 10
    Wed Aug 11
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Performs
    October 8 to 16, 2027

    Note: Dates from the company's season section; start and end times, roles and audition format not posted. The company says auditions are open to performers from across the Kansas City area and no experience is required.

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    Checked against the theater's notice on Fri Oct 2

  5. The Game's Afoot

    City Theatre of Independence

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Aug 30
    Tue Aug 31
    Wed Sep 1
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Performs
    October 29 to November 6, 2027

    Note: Dates from the company's season section; start and end times, roles and audition format not posted. The company says auditions are open to performers from across the Kansas City area and no experience is required.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Fri Oct 2

Crew calls

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

    City Theatre of Independence

    The job
    Invites volunteers for box office, concessions and front of house, and backstage help with sets, costumes, props, lighting, sound, stage management and crew; also accepts proposals from directors and designers.
    Where
    Powerhouse Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
    Respond
    information@citytheatreofindependence.org; 816-370-6654; volunteer form at https://citytheatreindependence.ludus.com/volunteering.php
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Theaters in Independence

Children's Performing Theatre

youth theater

A youth theater for ages 5 to 15, in partnership with Independence Parks and Recreation, performing in the Powerhouse Theatre at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center. It runs a spring class series and a summer showcase, and is part of the Powerhouse Theatre Foundation.

Robin and Bear opens Dec 4

Website
childrensperformingtheatre.weebly.com ↗
Auditions
childrensperformingtheatre.weebly.com/… ↗
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City Theatre of Independence

Producing plays and musicals since 1980 in the Powerhouse Theatre at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, with open auditions for every show. It is one of three companies under the Powerhouse Theatre Foundation.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play opens Dec 3 · 2 more shows coming up · 5 open auditions · 1 crew call

Website
citytheatreofindependence.org ↗
Auditions
citytheatreofindependence.org/#auditions ↗
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Encore Theatre

An Independence community theater for mature adults since 1987, performing comedies and lighter material in the Powerhouse Theatre at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center. It is part of the Powerhouse Theatre Foundation.

Nothing announced right now

Website
encoretheatreofindepmo.weebly.com ↗
Recently
My Three Angels (Oct 2 to Oct 11)
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