Community theater in Marietta, OH

Now playing in Marietta

1. OpensOct 24

   The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

   The Company at the Valley Gem

   Play

   The Company presents a Halloween dinner theatre adaptation of the Sleepy Hollow tale during a riverboat cruise.

   Dates

   Sat Oct 24, 6pm
   Fri Oct 30, 6pm
   Sat Oct 31, 6pm

   Where

   Valley Gem Sternwheeler or Major/Riviera, boarding at 601 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $49 adults, $47 seniors, $39 children ages 3-12; under 3 free

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

2. OpensNov 14

   The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

   Don Quinn, adapted from C.S. Lewis

   The Company at the Valley Gem

   Play

   The Company's fall dinner theatre production adapts the story of four children entering Narnia.

   Dates

   Sat Nov 14, 6pm
   Fri Nov 20, 6pm
   Sat Nov 21, 6pm

   Where

   Valley Gem Sternwheeler or Major/Riviera, boarding at 601 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $49 adults, $47 seniors, $39 children ages 3-12; reservations required

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

3. One week onlyNov 20 to 22

   The Hobbit

   Patricia Gray, adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   Play

   The Youth Players stage Bilbo Baggins's journey with a company of dwarves.

   Dates

   Fri Nov 20, 7pm
   Sat Nov 21, 7pm
   Sun Nov 22, 3pm

   Where

   Players Theatre, 229 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $13

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

4. OpensDec 5

   Christmas Musical Event

   The Company at the Valley Gem

   Musical

   An as-yet-untitled holiday musical inspired by a Christmas film, presented with a dinner cruise.

   Dates

   Sat Dec 5, 6pm
   Fri Dec 11, 6pm
   Sat Dec 12, 6pm
   Sat Dec 19, 6pm

   Where

   Valley Gem Sternwheeler or Major/Riviera, boarding at 601 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $49 adults, $47 seniors, $39 children ages 3-12

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

5. OpensJan 8

   Spider's Web

   Agatha Christie

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   Play

   A diplomat's wife tries to conceal a body before her husband and a guest arrive in this murder mystery.

   Dates

   Fri Jan 8, 7:30pm
   Sat Jan 9, 7:30pm
   Fri Jan 15, 7:30pm
   Sat Jan 16, 7:30pm
   Sun Jan 17, 3pm

   Where

   Players Theatre, 229 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $15

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

6. OpensJan 23

   Great Expectations

   The Company at the Valley Gem

   Play

   A one-act stage adaptation of the Dickens story accompanies a buffet dinner aboard the riverboat.

   Dates

   Sat Jan 23, 5pm
   Fri Jan 29, 6pm
   Sat Jan 30, 5pm

   Where

   Valley Gem Sternwheeler or Major/Riviera, boarding at 601 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $49 adults, $47 seniors, $39 children ages 3-12

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

7. OpensMar 5

   The Giver

   Eric Coble, adapted from Lois Lowry

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   Play

   A young boy assigned to preserve his community's memories discovers what its orderly life has hidden.

   Dates

   Fri Mar 5, 7:30pm
   Sat Mar 6, 7:30pm
   Fri Mar 12, 7:30pm
   Sat Mar 13, 7:30pm
   Sun Mar 14, 3pm

   Where

   Players Theatre, 229 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $15

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

8. OpensApr 30

   Heathers: The Musical

   Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   Musical

   Veronica Sawyer's struggle with her high-school clique takes a dark turn when she meets the new student J.D.

   Dates

   Fri Apr 30, 7:30pm
   Sat May 1, 7:30pm
   Fri May 7, 7:30pm
   Sat May 8, 7:30pm
   Sun May 9, 7:30pm

   Where

   Players Theatre, 229 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $18

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

9. OpensJun 18

   The Glass Menagerie

   Tennessee Williams

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   Play

   The Wingfield family's hopes and frustrations collide as Amanda tries to secure a future for her daughter Laura.

   Dates

   Fri Jun 18, 7:30pm
   Sat Jun 19, 7:30pm
   Fri Jun 25, 7:30pm
   Sat Jun 26, 7:30pm
   Sun Jun 27, 3pm

   Where

   Players Theatre, 229 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Tickets

   $15

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   Checked against the theater's site on Wed Oct 21

Auditions in Marietta

1. Sun Nov 29 +2 more

   The Giver

   Eric Coble, adapted from Lois Lowry

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   PlayYouth & adults

   When

   Sun Nov 29, 7pm
   Mon Nov 30, 7pm
   Tue Dec 1, 7pm

   Where

   MOVP Annex, 227 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750

   Roles

   Jonas, The Giver, Mother, Father, Lily, Chief Elder, Rosemary, Asher, Fiona, Larissa, two announcers and non-speaking extras. Character ages span children through older adults; the stated ages are approximate character ages.

   Ages

   Youth, teens and adults

   Prepare

   Read as directed, follow the directors' instructions, bring a prepared joke, and be ready to use an announcer voice and heightened acting. The company asks auditioners to complete its audition form. Call 740-228-1531 if unable to attend.

   Rehearsals

   First rehearsal January 10, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.; rehearsals generally Sunday through Thursday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cast members are asked to have lines memorized before the first rehearsal.

   Performs

   March 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14, 2027

   Note: The linked detailed audition DOCX repeatedly misprints 2027 for its November/December auditions, but November 29 is a Sunday and December 1 a Tuesday in 2026, and the show plays March 2027. The website gives the dates without a year. The 2026 audition year is inferred from matching weekdays and the season chronology.

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   Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

2. Sun Jan 24 +2 more

   Heathers: The Musical

   Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe

   Mid-Ohio Valley Players

   MusicalYouth & adults

   When

   Sun Jan 24, 7pm
   Mon Jan 25, 7pm
   Tue Jan 26, 7pm

   Where

   Location to be announced by Mid-Ohio Valley Players in Marietta, OH

   Roles

   Veronica and J.D. require actors 18 or older. Ages 14-15 are eligible only for ensemble; ages 16-17 may read for ensemble and speaking roles other than Veronica and J.D. The notice lists the Heathers, Martha, Ram, Kurt, parents and other supporting roles with vocal ranges.

   Ages

   14 and older; ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

   Callbacks

   January 26, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. includes people called back from the January 24 youth audition.

   Performs

   April 30, May 1, 7, 8 and 9, 2027

   Note: January 24 is for ages 14-17, January 25 for ages 18+, and January 26 for ages 18+ plus invited youth callbacks. The producer says the location is TBD, so no street address or venue ZIP is assigned. Audition preparation was not yet posted. The year is inferred from the 2026-27 season and matching Sunday-Tuesday weekdays.

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   Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Oct 21

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