community theater

NOUN

neighborhood theater

Synonyms

WEAK

amateur theater community playhouse little theater neighborhood playhouse summer playhouse

Example Sentences

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Madigan was born in Chicago on September 11, 1950 to a journalist father and a mother who worked as an administrative assistant and did community theater in her spare time.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

The lovely, funny “American Classic,” premiering Sunday on MGM+, is a love letter to theater, community and community theater.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

My band teacher and head of the drama department were also adult participants in the community theater program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

That community theater production lit a flame in him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

Last night, Hannah drove me to the community theater where my mom was setting up so that I could have my entire wardrobe approved.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy