Community theater in Providence, RI

12 theaters in Providence, Rhode Island. 16 shows playing or coming up, 26 camps and classes.

Now playing in Providence

  1. Friday Night Live

    Everett

    OtherFamily friendly

    Everett's monthly improv comedy night with skits and longform by Everett artists and live keyboard music, on the first Friday of each month through May.

    Dates
    Nov 6 to May 7. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Everett Stage, 9 Duncan Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
    Tickets
    $5, no one turned away for lack of funds

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  2. Sigmund

    Brian Mulhern

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Play

    The newest work by Rhode Island playwright Brian Mulhern.

    Dates
    Thu Nov 12, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 14, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2pm
    Where
    Academy Players of RI, 180 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909
    Tickets
    $20 and $25

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 18

  3. The Theater People on Huxley Street

    Lenny Schwartz

    Daydream Theatre Company

    Play

    A new horror-themed play about an aspiring actress who joins a local theater and discovers it is a satanic coven. Written and directed by Lenny Schwartz.

    Dates
    Thu Nov 12
    Fri Nov 13
    Sat Nov 14
    Thu Nov 19
    2 more datesFri Nov 20
    Sat Nov 21
    Where
    Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence, RI 02909

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  4. What Do You Do with an Idea? (PALS fall showcase)

    Studio Playground

    PlayFamily friendly

    Children ages 7-11 in the free Performing Arts in Libraries class adapt a picture book into a play using physical acting and improvisation, and perform it for the public.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 13, 5pm
    Where
    Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904
    Tickets
    $10 suggested donation per person (supports the scholarship fund)

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  5. ant'ny claus: A Dysfunctional Family Christmas

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Play

    On Christmas Eve, Santa's not-so-little little brother waits for the call to take the reins of the sleigh.

    Dates
    Wed Dec 2, 7:30pm
    Thu Dec 3, 7:30pm
    Fri Dec 4, 7:30pm
    Sat Dec 5, 7:30pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Where
    Academy Players of RI, 180 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909
    Tickets
    $25 and $20

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 18

  6. Catch Me If You Can

    Terrence McNally (book), Marc Shaiman (music), Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (lyrics)

    The Players

    Musical

    The Players stage the musical comedy about teenage con man Frank Abagnale Jr. and the FBI agent who chases him. Directed by Greg Geer.

    Dates
    Dec 3 to Dec 20. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    The Players at the Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

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  7. La Cuesta Magica

    Luis Dantes Castillo

    Teatro ECAS

    MusicalFamily friendly

    A holiday musical with songs and dances from Latin America in which five lost little brothers search for toys to share with children everywhere and meet Santa Claus, the Three Wise Men and La Vieja Belen.

    Dates
    Fri Dec 4, 7pm
    Sat Dec 5, 10:30am
    Where
    Teatro ECAS, 679 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  8. The Odd Couple

    Neil Simon

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Play

    The classic comedy about the neat Felix Ungar and the slovenly Oscar Madison as new roommates.

    Dates
    Thu Jan 7, 7:30pm
    Fri Jan 8, 7:30pm
    Sat Jan 9, 7:30pm
    Sun Jan 10, 2pm
    Where
    Academy Players of RI, 180 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909
    Tickets
    $25 and $20

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 18

  9. H*tler's Tasters

    Michelle Kholos Brooks

    The Players

    Play

    A dark comedy about the young German women forced to taste Hitler's meals, based on true events. Directed by Lynne Collinson.

    Dates
    Jan 21 to Jan 31. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    The Players at the Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  10. Aladdin Kids

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Musical

    A youth edition of the Disney musical about the street rat who becomes a prince.

    Dates
    Sat Jan 23, 7pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2pm
    Where
    Academy Players of RI, 180 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909
    Tickets
    $20

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  11. Clue

    Sandy Rustin

    The Players

    Play

    A farcical murder mystery based on the film and board game, set in Mr. Boddy's mansion. Directed by Elizabeth Peterson and Jeff Davis.

    Dates
    Mar 11 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    The Players at the Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  12. You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

    Clark Gesner

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Musical

    Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang explore life's questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework and sing songs.

    Dates
    Thu Mar 25, 7:30pm
    Fri Mar 26, 7:30pm
    Sat Mar 27, 7:30pm
    Sun Mar 28, 2pm
    5 more datesThu Apr 1, 7:30pm
    Fri Apr 2, 7:30pm
    Sat Apr 3, 7:30pm
    Sun Apr 4, 2pm
    Sun Apr 11
    Where
    Academy Players of RI, 180 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909
    Tickets
    $28 and $23

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 18

  13. A Bronx Tale

    Chazz Palminteri (book), Alan Menken (music), Glenn Slater (lyrics)

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Musical

    A streetwise musical set on the stoops of the 1960s Bronx.

    Dates
    Thu May 6, 7:30pm
    Fri May 7, 7:30pm
    Sat May 8, 7:30pm
    Sun May 9, 2pm
    4 more datesThu May 13, 7:30pm
    Fri May 14, 7:30pm
    Sat May 15, 7:30pm
    Sun May 16, 2pm
    Where
    Academy Players of RI, 180 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909
    Tickets
    $35 and $30

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 18

  14. How To Transcend A Happy Marriage

    Sarah Ruhl

    The Players

    Play

    Two married couples invite a polyamorous woman and her two partners to a New Year's Eve party in a play about the limits of monogamy and friendship. Directed by Kelli Noonan.

    Dates
    May 6 to May 16. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    The Players at the Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  15. What Do You Do with a Problem? (PALS spring showcase, Mt. Pleasant)

    Studio Playground

    Play

    Children ages 7-11 in the free Performing Arts in Libraries class adapt a children's book into a play using physical acting and improvisation, staged in a temporary theater built in the library.

    Dates
    Thu May 13, 5pm
    Where
    Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
    Tickets
    $10 suggested donation (supports the scholarship fund)

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

  16. What Do You Do with a Problem? (PALS spring showcase, Wanskuck)

    Studio Playground

    Play

    Children ages 7-11 in the free Performing Arts in Libraries class adapt a children's book into a play using physical acting and improvisation, staged in a temporary theater built in the library.

    Dates
    Fri May 14, 5pm
    Where
    Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904
    Tickets
    $10 suggested donation (supports the scholarship fund)

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    Checked against the theater's site on Fri Oct 9

Camps and classes

  1. Introduction to Acting (adults, fall 2026)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Eight-week introductory acting class (exercises, monologues, scene study, physical presence, character development) taught by Rodney Witherspoon II. Limit 12 students. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Nov 10 to Dec 29
    Schedule
    Tuesdays, 7 pm to 9 pm, Nov 10 - Dec 29, 2026 (eight classes)
    Cost
    $300
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    Register through the adult classes page; education@trinityrep.com
    Full details ↗

  2. Introduction to Performance (adults, winter 2026-27)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Eight-week class on basic acting and performance technique (connecting with a partner, character, improvisation, voice and movement) taught by Jackie Davis. Limit 12 students. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Nov 18 to Jan 6
    Schedule
    Wednesdays, 7 pm to 9 pm, Nov 18, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027 (eight classes)
    Cost
    $300
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    Register through the adult classes page; education@trinityrep.com
    Full details ↗

  3. Audition Techniques (adults, online)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Eight-week online course on resumes, headshots, self-tapes and monologue and scene work for auditions, taught by Jihan Haddad. Limit 12.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Dec 7 to Jan 25
    Schedule
    Mondays, 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Dec 7, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027 (eight weeks, online)
    Cost
    $225
    Where
    Online
    Sign up
    Register through the adult classes page; education@trinityrep.com
    Full details ↗

  4. Everett School: free performing arts classes (dance and acting)

    Everett

    ClassYouth & adults
    About
    Everett School offers free classes in the performing arts (dance, acting and performance) taught by members of Everett Company; the school year began September 14, 2026. The home page says 'Everett School is in session! Register today for classes', so registration is open while classes run. The page does not print an age range, class days or times.
    Schedule
    School-year classes, began September 14, 2026; days and times not printed
    Cost
    Free
    Where
    Everett Company Stage and School, 9 Duncan Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
    Sign up
    Online registration form linked from https://www.everettri.org/school-1
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  5. The Theater Explosion! (grades 8-9, winter and spring 2027)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassYouth
    About
    16-week course on playwriting, acting methods, musical theater, improv, audition technique and scene study with an emphasis on contemporary works by BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and female playwrights; ends in a cabaret showcase. Led by Jordan Butterfield. Email education@trinityrep.com for permission to register. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Grades 8-9
    Dates
    Jan 7 to May 6
    Schedule
    Thursdays, 4 pm to 6 pm, Jan 7 - May 6, 2027
    Cost
    $400
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    Email education@trinityrep.com for permission; a registration link follows acceptance
    Full details ↗

  6. Nailing the Dance (adult musical theatre dance workshop)

    Trinity Rep Education

    WorkshopAdults 18+
    About
    Two-hour workshop on musical theatre dance repertoire and keeping up in a dance room, led by resident company member Taavon Gamble; intermediate dance experience recommended. Three sessions (Sun Jan 10, Sat Mar 6, Sat Jun 12, 2027, 10 am to 12 pm); register for one or all. $50 per session. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Jan 10 to Jun 12
    Schedule
    Sun, Jan 10, 2027, 10 am to 12 pm (also Sat Mar 6 and Sat Jun 12, 2027)
    Cost
    $50 per session
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    Register through the adult classes page; education@trinityrep.com
    Full details ↗

  7. Storytelling & Play (winter 2027)

    Studio Playground

    ClassYouth
    About
    Playful introduction to acting using voice, body and imagination, storytelling and song; ends with a brief performance for friends and family. Scholarships available. Storytelling & Play has no class Feb 13 and Feb 20 (other classes' skip dates are not checked).
    Ages
    Ages 4-5
    Dates
    Jan 30 to Mar 27
    Schedule
    Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 am, Jan 30 - Mar 27, 2027 (7 classes)
    Cost
    $195 (7 classes)
    Where
    Rhode Island School for the Deaf, 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
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  8. Comedy Hour (winter 2027)

    Studio Playground

    ClassYouth
    About
    Acting class built on movement, clowning and playful improvisation; ends with a brief performance for friends and family. Scholarships available. Storytelling & Play has no class Feb 13 and Feb 20 (other classes' skip dates are not checked).
    Ages
    Ages 6-7
    Dates
    Jan 30 to Mar 27
    Schedule
    Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Jan 30 - Mar 27, 2027 (7 classes)
    Cost
    $195 (7 classes)
    Where
    Rhode Island School for the Deaf, 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

  9. Play Creation (winter 2027)

    Studio Playground

    ClassYouth
    About
    Students create a short play with original characters through physical acting and improvisation; ends with a brief performance for friends and family. Scholarships available. Storytelling & Play has no class Feb 13 and Feb 20 (other classes' skip dates are not checked).
    Ages
    Ages 8-10
    Dates
    Jan 30 to Mar 27
    Schedule
    Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 pm, Jan 30 - Mar 27, 2027 (7 classes)
    Cost
    $195 (7 classes)
    Where
    Rhode Island School for the Deaf, 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

  10. Acting for Stage & Screen (winter 2027)

    Studio Playground

    ClassYouth
    About
    Acting class based in movement and physical theater for older kids. Scholarships available. Storytelling & Play has no class Feb 13 and Feb 20 (other classes' skip dates are not checked).
    Ages
    Ages 10-12
    Dates
    Jan 30 to Mar 27
    Schedule
    Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 pm, Jan 30 - Mar 27, 2027 (7 classes)
    Cost
    $195 (7 classes)
    Where
    Rhode Island School for the Deaf, 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

  11. Playcation (grades 5-9), winter vacation week play camp

    Trinity Rep Education

    CampYouth
    About
    Students rehearse, stage and perform an original family-friendly play, The Big Blue Bug's Clues by Jordan Butterfield, in one week; everyone who registers is cast (older students get priority). Limit 20. Led by Jordan Butterfield. Performance on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 19 at Barker Playhouse. $50 non-refundable deposit; financial aid available.
    Ages
    Grades 5-9
    Dates
    Feb 15 to Feb 19
    Schedule
    Mon-Fri, Feb 15-19, 2027, 9 am to 4 pm
    Cost
    $475
    Where
    Final performance at Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903; class location not printed on the page
    Sign up
    trinityrep.coursestorm.com/…
    Full details ↗

  12. Playcation Jr. (grades 1-4), winter vacation week camp

    Trinity Rep Education

    CampYouth
    About
    Young students invent original short plays in groups, make props and perform for family and friends on the last day at Barker Playhouse. Limit 20 (eight in grades 1-2, 12 in grades 3-4). Led by Emma Becker. Extended day available for $100 more.
    Ages
    Grades 1-4
    Dates
    Feb 15 to Feb 19
    Schedule
    Mon-Fri, Feb 15-19, 2027, 9 am to 2 pm
    Cost
    $350 (extended day +$100)
    Where
    Final performance at Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903; class location not printed on the page
    Sign up
    trinityrep.coursestorm.com/…
    Full details ↗

  13. Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS), Wanskuck Library, winter-spring 2027

    Studio Playground

    ClassYouth
    About
    Free program with Community Libraries of Providence: students adapt a children's book into a play through physical acting and improvisation and perform it in the library. Space is limited and registration is required.
    Ages
    Ages 7-11
    Dates
    Feb 22 to May 10
    Schedule
    Mondays, 4:00-5:15 pm, Feb 22 - May 10, 2027 (no class Apr 19); public performance Friday, May 14 at 5:00 pm
    Cost
    Free
    Where
    Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/…
    Full details ↗

  14. Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS), Mt. Pleasant Library, winter-spring 2027

    Studio Playground

    ClassYouth
    About
    Free program with Community Libraries of Providence: students adapt a children's book into a play through physical acting and improvisation and perform it in the library. Space is limited and registration is required.
    Ages
    Ages 7-11
    Dates
    Feb 23 to May 11
    Schedule
    Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15 pm, Feb 23 - May 11, 2027 (no class Apr 20); public performance Thursday, May 13 at 5:00 pm
    Cost
    Free
    Where
    Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/…
    Full details ↗

  15. Young Actors Studio, Grades K-1 (spring 2027)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassYouth
    About
    Process-based acting class for all experience levels (scene study, playwriting, collaborative creation, improvisation) taught by Emma Becker; ends with a small informal sharing for family and friends. $50 non-refundable deposit; financial aid and payment plans available. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Grades K-1
    Dates
    Mar 2 to May 11
    Schedule
    Tuesdays, 4:15 pm-5:15 pm, Mar 2 - May 11, 2027 (10 weeks)
    Cost
    $250
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    trinityrep.coursestorm.com/…
    Full details ↗

  16. Young Actors Studio, Grades 2-4 (spring 2027)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassYouth
    About
    Process-based acting class for all experience levels (scene study, playwriting, collaborative creation, improvisation) taught by Emma Becker; ends with a small informal sharing for family and friends. $50 non-refundable deposit; financial aid and payment plans available. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Grades 2-4
    Dates
    Mar 2 to May 11
    Schedule
    Tuesdays, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Mar 2 - May 11, 2027 (10 weeks, no class Apr 20)
    Cost
    $250
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    trinityrep.coursestorm.com/…
    Full details ↗

  17. Young Actors Studio, Grades 5-7 (spring 2027)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassYouth
    About
    Process-based acting class for all experience levels (scene study, playwriting, collaborative creation, improvisation) taught by Kafui Glover; ends with a small informal sharing for family and friends. $50 non-refundable deposit; financial aid and payment plans available. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Grades 5-7
    Dates
    Mar 3 to May 19
    Schedule
    Wednesdays, 4:15 pm-5:15 pm, Mar 3 - May 19, 2027 (10 weeks, no class Apr 21)
    Cost
    $250
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    trinityrep.coursestorm.com/…
    Full details ↗

  18. Young Actors Studio, Grades 8-12 (spring 2027)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassYouth
    About
    Process-based acting class for all experience levels (scene study, playwriting, collaborative creation, improvisation) taught by Kafui Glover; ends with a small informal sharing for family and friends. $50 non-refundable deposit; financial aid and payment plans available. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed. The page prints 'Mar. 3 - May 19, 2026' for this class; 2027 is used because the heading says Spring 2027 and the weekdays match 2027.
    Ages
    Grades 8-12
    Dates
    Mar 3 to May 19
    Schedule
    Wednesdays, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Mar 3 - May 19, 2027 (10 weeks, no class Apr 21)
    Cost
    $250
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    trinityrep.coursestorm.com/…
    Full details ↗

  19. Beginning Acting (adults, spring 2027)

    Trinity Rep Education

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Eight-week beginner class on presence, voice and movement, improvisation, clowning and scene study, ending in monologue presentations; taught by Jenna Lea Scott. Limit 12 students. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Mar 3 to Apr 21
    Schedule
    Wednesdays, 7 pm to 9 pm, Mar 3 - Apr 21, 2027 (eight classes)
    Cost
    $300
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    Register through the adult classes page; education@trinityrep.com
    Full details ↗

  20. Acting the Song (adult workshop)

    Trinity Rep Education

    WorkshopAdults 18+
    About
    Three-hour workshop on acting through song with Rachael Warren; bring a 16-bar cut and sheet music; all experience levels. Class location is not printed on the page; Trinity Rep's home at 201 Washington Street is assumed.
    Ages
    Adults
    Dates
    Apr 10 to Apr 10
    Schedule
    Sat, Apr 10, 2027, 10 am to 1 pm
    Cost
    $75
    Where
    Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 (assumed: the page prints no class location)
    Sign up
    Register through the adult classes page; education@trinityrep.com
    Full details ↗

  21. Theater Camp in Lincoln Woods State Park, 2027 (ages 5-12)

    Studio Playground

    CampYouth
    About
    Weekly outdoor theater camp: theater games, arts and crafts and a Craft & Create program, ending each week with an outdoor performance in the park. Each session is offered separately and students may sign up for several. Second session: Aug 16-20, 2027 (late summer). Registration opens January 2, 2027; the price is not posted yet (2026 price was $475 per week). The camp page itself still says session dates are to be announced; the dates come from the studio's home page.
    Ages
    Ages 5-12
    Dates
    Jun 28 to Aug 20
    Schedule
    Early summer session June 28 - July 1, 2027; late summer session Aug 16-20, 2027 (daily hours not posted for 2027; 2026 days ran 8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
    Where
    Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/…
    Full details ↗

  22. Teen Acting Intensive (ages 12-17), July 2027

    Studio Playground

    WorkshopYouth
    About
    Short intensive on scene study, audition technique and physical acting. Registration opens January 2, 2027; the price is not posted yet (2026 price was $145 for 3 sessions).
    Ages
    Ages 12-17
    Dates
    Jul 6 to Jul 9
    Schedule
    July 6-9, 2027 (daily hours not posted for 2027)
    Where
    Providence, RI (2027 venue not stated; the 2026 intensive met at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, 188 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909)
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

  23. Play Creation Camp (ages 5-10), session 1: My Ship Crashed Again

    Studio Playground

    CampYouth
    About
    Providence half-day theater camp where kids build characters and an original play through movement and improvisation, ending in a performance. Registration opens January 2, 2027; the price is not posted yet (2026 price was $275 for the 2026 week, 9 am to 12 pm).
    Ages
    Ages 5-10
    Dates
    Jul 12 to Jul 16
    Schedule
    2027-07-12 to 2027-07-16 (Mon-Fri; 2027 hours not posted)
    Where
    Providence, RI (2027 venue not stated; the 2026 camp met at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, 188 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909)
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

  24. One-Act Play Company (ages 12-17), July 2027

    Studio Playground

    CampYouth
    About
    Two-week teen play company listed on the studio's home page with no further detail posted. Registration opens January 2, 2027; price, hours and venue are not posted yet.
    Ages
    Ages 12-17
    Dates
    Jul 19 to Jul 30
    Schedule
    July 19-30, 2027 (daily hours not posted)
    Where
    Providence, RI (venue not stated)
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

  25. Play Creation Camp (ages 5-10), session 2: Escape from the Zoo

    Studio Playground

    CampYouth
    About
    Providence half-day theater camp where kids build characters and an original play through movement and improvisation, ending in a performance. Registration opens January 2, 2027; the price is not posted yet (2026 price was $275 for the 2026 week, 9 am to 12 pm).
    Ages
    Ages 5-10
    Dates
    Aug 2 to Aug 6
    Schedule
    2027-08-02 to 2027-08-06 (Mon-Fri; 2027 hours not posted)
    Where
    Providence, RI (2027 venue not stated; the 2026 camp met at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, 188 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909)
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
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  26. Play Creation Camp (ages 5-10), session 3: Lost in a Book

    Studio Playground

    CampYouth
    About
    Providence half-day theater camp where kids build characters and an original play through movement and improvisation, ending in a performance. Registration opens January 2, 2027; the price is not posted yet (2026 price was $275 for the 2026 week, 9 am to 12 pm).
    Ages
    Ages 5-10
    Dates
    Aug 9 to Aug 13
    Schedule
    2027-08-09 to 2027-08-13 (Mon-Fri; 2027 hours not posted)
    Where
    Providence, RI (2027 venue not stated; the 2026 camp met at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, 188 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909)
    Sign up
    studioplayground.org/book-a-class
    Full details ↗

Theaters in Providence

Academy Players of Rhode Island

A community theater of about 72 years with performers aged 1 to 101, playing at its own theater on the Providence/Johnston line (Maron Cultural Arts Center). It mixes adult mainstage plays and musicals with youth casts and an education wing offering classes and workshops.

Sigmund opens Nov 12 · 5 more shows coming up

Website
academyplayersri.org ↗
Auditions
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El Salsero (Oct 15 to Oct 17)
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Daydream Theatre Company

semi-professional theater company

Founded in Providence in 2002, a company that performs at Bell Street Chapel and is an affiliate of the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble. The Arctic Playhouse grew out of it.

The Theater People on Huxley Street opens Nov 12

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Auditions
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Everett

Everett Company and its Stage, School and educational programs in Providence. The company ensemble produces original work and runs Friday Night Live, a monthly improv comedy night, and Everett School offers free youth performing-arts classes.

Friday Night Live opens Nov 6 · 1 camp or class

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everettri.org ↗
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Manton Avenue Project

youth theater

An Olneyville nonprofit where elementary and middle school students write original plays that are produced for public audiences, with tuition-free after-school programs and a summer camp.

Nothing announced right now

Website
mantonavenueproject.org ↗
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RI Shakespeare Rep

A Shakespeare company founded in 2019 by acting students, producing outdoors in Providence and at the AS220 Black Box. It accepts auditions all season from people with and without experience, wants helpers for costumes, sets and box office, and runs Shakespeare workshops and coaching.

Nothing announced right now

Website
rishakespearerep.com ↗
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Reverie Theatre Group

semi-professional theater company

A nonprofit theater company working in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts, with Providence productions at 134 Collaborative at Mathewson Street Church and Shakespeare in New Bedford each summer.

Nothing announced right now

Website
reverietheatregroup.org ↗
Auditions
reverietheatregroup.org/… ↗
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Studio Playground

youth theater

A nonprofit acting studio for kids based in clown and physical theater, with Saturday classes at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, free Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) classes with Community Libraries of Providence that end in public performances, and summer camps.

What Do You Do with an Idea? (PALS fall showcase) opens Nov 13 · 2 more shows coming up · 12 camps and classes

Website
studioplayground.org ↗
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Teatro ECAS

semi-professional theater company

New England's Latine theater company since 1997 (Educational Center for Arts and Science), producing Spanish-language plays with English supertitles in a 90-seat black box. It seeks Spanish-speaking actors year-round.

La Cuesta Magica opens Dec 4

Website
teatroecas.org ↗
Auditions
teatroecas.org/new-page ↗
Recently
La Dama Boba (Oct 9 to Oct 18)
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The Players

A community theater at the Barker Playhouse, incorporated in 1909 and calling itself America's oldest continuously running little theatre, staging four plays and one musical. Auditions are open to all, and it also runs Green Room events and workshops.

Catch Me If You Can opens Dec 3 · 3 more shows coming up

Website
playersri.org ↗
Auditions
playersri.org/auditions ↗
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