Our Town Auditions

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Audition Flyer
Audition Form

Community Theatre of Howell invites you to audition for Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Our Town— a heartfelt reflection on love, life, and the beauty found in everyday moments.

Performances:
🎭 February 13–15 & 20–22, 2026

Audition Dates:
📅 Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕡 Check-in begins at 6:30 PM | Auditions 7–9 PM
📍 Howell High School Freshman Campus (1400 W. Grand River, Howell, MI)

About the Show:
With humor, tenderness, and a touch of heartbreak, Our Town celebrates the ordinary wonders of daily life in the small town of Grover’s Corners. Through the eyes of Emily and George, it reminds us to cherish the moments that matter most.

Who Can Audition:
Ages 11 and up are welcome. No prior experience required—just enthusiasm, commitment, and a love for storytelling. You do not need to be a CTH member to audition (membership required if cast).

Audition Details:

  • Only one audition date required.

  • No memorization is required for auditions; cold readings and a short miming exercise will be included.

  • Please bring a completed Audition Form and a small photo.

  • Be prepared to list all conflicts between November 20, 2025 – February 22, 2026.

  • No conflicts allowed January 26 – February 22, 2026 (unless approved by the director).

2026-27 Season Director Search

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Community Theatre of Howell Director Search for the 2026-27 season
Application form (Docx)
APPLICATION FORM (PDF)

Although our CTH 40th Anniversary Season for 2025-26 is just getting underway with the all-time classic The Wizard of Oz, it is not too soon to be thinking ahead to 2026-27. We at CTH are very appreciative of your contributions of time and talent in the past, and invite you to once again help us to build another season that we can all be proud of. 

We welcome all submissions as we realize that to do their best work directors must be passionate about their project. If helpful, a complete list of past productions by the Community Theatre of Howell is available. Please note that if we have not reviewed the script you propose in the past, we will ask the Director Search Committee to do a formal review to get additional perspective on how it could fit into our season and our organization. We are eager to assist you in any way possible by access to our extensive script library, arranging with royalty houses to obtain perusal materials for musicals, providing reports on various works prepared by our Script Evaluation Committee, or in any other capacity which might be helpful. You can also let us know if you’d like to be informed about upcoming new licensing releases, as we get regular notifications from the royalty houses as well as independent playwrites.

We already have Anne of Green Gables in place for our 2026 Fall Musical as an extension of our 40th Anniversary Celebration, so we will be looking for additional titles to complete our season. Below is a synopsis of what a typical season would look like for us.

Mainstage Productions

These are selected in order to be compatible with our primary venue, a 400-seat auditorium with good technical features but limited wing space. Typically, this portion of our season is comprised of a musical performed in November with 12-14 weeks allowed for rehearsal time, a Play in February with about 10-12 weeks for rehearsal, our School Show which is a youth production of about one hour in length performed in March for local schools which must meet some curriculum criteria to garner district support, and a play or musical in the spring.  We may also offer the opportunity of at least one additional production which may be either a play or musical based on director interest and facility availability. All proposals will need to demonstrate, at least, a breakeven budget.

Also, please note that folks that have not yet directed for CTH, need to serve as assistant director, stage manager or direct a black box for us before they can direct a mainstage show.

Black Box Series

These are intended to be offered when our main facility is typically dark and may be performed either in our Green Room, an offsite location, or possibly on our main stage with a modified seating arrangement. These are presented with minimal set, costuming and budget, an expected audience size of 25-60 and modest admission cost. This series is intended to allow the opportunity to present works of high artistic or entertainment value, but which might have limited audience appeal.

WCTH Radio Series

These are additional offerings of classic radio shows which are presented about two weeks prior to our mainstage productions at no charge. 

Applicants in all categories (except the WCTH Radio Hour) must submit their proposals to the Director Search Committee. There is an application form (in 3 formats) attached below that needs to be thoroughly completed and returned with your theatrical resume. Our application deadline is December 15, 2025. The Directors Search will review applications and hold interviews beginning in January and complete evaluations by early March. A recommendation will be made to the Board of Directors at the April 2026 Board of Directors Meeting.

We are very much looking forward to working with you.

Thank you,

Gil Bazil

Chair, CTH Director Search

Step Into the Golden Age of Radio! 🎙️

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Ad for WCTH Radio Hour auditions: Monday September 22, 6:30 pm

Do you have a flair for storytelling? Love the charm of old-time radio? Community Theatre of Howell invites you to audition for the next WCTH Radio Hour, bringing the magic of the Golden Age of Radio to life with two captivating episodes:

Dimension X – “The Parade”
How would you feel when a long anticipated, and much promoted fun and exciting event, suddenly turns out to be not what you expect, but yet, exactly what you were told?  Share in the anticipation and shock with another visit to the next “Dimension X” world.

Jack Benny – “The Gang Visits Orson Welles”
How will the crew from the Jack Benny show react to meeting the Master of suspense and thrills, Orson Welles himself?  Join us and listen to the hilarious events that ensue.

This unique theatrical experience combines live voice acting, sound effects, and timeless scripts—all performed in front of an audience.

Audition Details

📅 Monday, September 22, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Community Theatre of Howell Choir Room

Performance Dates

  • Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM (CTH stage)

  • Monday, November 3, 2025 (off-site performance)

Roles Available

We are seeking:

  • 5–8 Voice Actors

  • 1–2 Foley Artists (live and recorded sound effects)

Voice Actor Requirements:

  • Ages 13+

  • Able to read fluently and perform multiple roles

  • Strong timing and pacing while reading aloud

  • Scripts in hand—no memorization required

  • Be ready to showcase any accents or unique voices at auditions

  • Scripts are not provided in advance

Foley Artist Requirements:

  • Comfortable creating live sound effects or using recorded sound effects and music to enhance the performance atmosphere

Rehearsal Schedule

  • Low-commitment roles – meet once per week until show week

  • Rehearsals: Every Thursday

  • Required dress rehearsal: Saturday, October 25, 2025

  • You do not have to be a CTH member to audition, but all cast members must become members upon selection

More Chances to Join the Fun!

If you can’t make this audition, don’t worry—two more WCTH Radio Hour shows are coming up:

  • Auditions: December 15, 2025 & March 9, 2026

  • Performances: February 1, 2026 & April 26, 2026

Annual Meeting

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Join us for Community Theatre of Howell's Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 16, at 10 am. It's a great opportunity to learn about our accomplishments over the past year and our exciting plans for the future. If you can't attend, an electronic copy of the Annual Report will be linked on this page after the meeting. Don't miss this chance to stay informed and connected with our theater community!

When: Saturday, August 16 — 10 am
Where: Howell Freshman Campus (1400 W Grand River Ave)

Mean Girls Jr. Cast List – Session 2

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We were all so impressed with everyone’s auditions! Not only are you all very talented, but you also showed us that you’re ready to have fun! Thank you for sharing your skills and joy with us. It wasn’t easy to make some of these decisions, but we know this will be a great experience.

Regardless of your role in this show, you are an important member of the cast, and we are so excited to work with each one of you to bring this show to life! In addition to your named role, please expect to be in crowd scenes as students, debate team members, party guests, etc. These parts will be assigned at camp. Not all named roles are speaking roles. Please learn the ensemble songs!

Your work starts now! If you have lines, please start memorizing–we expect you to be off-book on day one. Everyone needs to start listening to the music and learning the words. All of the music is in the folder in BAND.

CHARACTER — CAMPER

Cady Heron — Eden Preuss

Regina George — Laney Cain

Janis Sarkisian — Michael Cunliffe

Damian Hubbard — Matthew Hutchinson 

Karen Smith — Morgan Zerbe

Gretchen Wieners — Harlow Alverson 

Ms. Norbury — Emma Thacker  

Kevin Gnapoor — Jack Neely 

Aaron Samuels — Grayson Wilcox 

Mrs. George — Serena Marchant 

Mr. Duvall — Elliott Limbers

Mrs. Heron — Fiona Sparks

Taylor — Julia Parker 

Caitlyn — Faye Curton 

Rachel — Reese Fauer 

Sonja Acquino — Malia Lemke 

French Teacher — Savannah Baldwin 

Coach Carr — Keenan Spitler 

Glenn Cocco — Lucy Fairbanks 

Shane Oman — Peyton Bunch 

Dawn — Madi Odom 

Grace — Aurorah French 

Lizzie — Norah Sanford 

Alexis — Ava Stoner 

Madison — Amelia Gross 

Sophie — Vivian Smiddy 

Alyssa — Lauren Archey 

Teary Girl — Hannah Russell 

Martin — Luxe DaSilva 

Tony — Allie Hegle 

Mathletes Moderator — Lilliam Wolf 

Marymount Captain — Ramona Ellis 

Marymount 1 — Kai Hincka 

Marymount 2 — Samantha DiMeo 

Marymount 3 — Reese Sanford 

Caroline Krafft — Aly Messer 

Jason — Emma Fazekas 

Mike — Avaya Caverly 

Sarah — Ryan Boyle-Roth 

Elijah — Aubrey Darabos

Linda — Kaelyn Nunnally

Dance Team

Avaya Caverly

Aurorah French

Reese Fauer

Allie Hegle

Madi Odom

Julia Parker

Norah Sanford

Emma Thacker

Mean Girls Jr. Cast List – Session 1

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We were all so impressed at auditions! Not only are you all very talented, you showed us that you’re ready to have fun! Thank you for sharing your skills and joy with us. It wasn’t easy to make some of these decisions, but we know this will be a great experience.

Regardless of your role in this show, you are an important member of the cast, and we are so excited to work with each and every one of you to bring this show to life! In addition to your named role, please expect to be in crowd scenes as students, debate team members, party guests, etc. These parts will be assigned at camp.

Your work starts now! If you have lines, please start memorizing–we expect you to be off-book on day one. Everyone needs to start listening to the music and learning the words. All of the music is in the folder in BAND.

CHARACTER — CAMPER

Cady Heron — Alyssa Williams
Regina George — Lucy Gee
Janis Sarkisian — Leah Thelander
Damian Hubbard — Miles Vohwinkle
Karen Smith — Lilly Thomas
Gretchen Wieners — Elisabeth Koenders
Ms. Norbury — Melody Madden
Kevin Gnapoor — Sophia Siders
Aaron Samuels — Zander Voth
Mrs. George — Ruthie Borashko
Mr. Duvall — Ben Smith
Mrs. Heron — Rylynn Buswell
Taylor — Ella Pinter
Caitlyn — Avery Kanaar
Rachel — Isabel Haney
Sonja Acquino — Riley Allen
French Teacher — Kaedyn Smith
Coach Carr — Ava Villareal
Glenn Cocco — Jenna Pepperman
Shane Oman — Juliette Brookhouse
Dawn — Sadie Hoyle
Grace — Hazel Molloy
Lizzie — Brynn Wilson
Alexis — Macy Zann
Madison — Scarlett Ulman
Sophie — Morgan Cahill
Alyssa — Faith Hinds
Teary Girl — Ryan Hills
Martin — Madelyn Buckley
Tony — Penelope Brown
Mathletes Moderator — Norah Barrow
Marymount Captain — Temperance Bogos
Marymount 1 — Claire McDonald
Marymount 2 — Ivy Holmes
Marymount 3 — Megan Rhudy
Caroline Krafft — Eva Baumstark
Jason — Lily Butterfield

Dance Team:

Sophia Siders
Ruthie Borashko
Ella Pinter
Avery Kanaar
Isabel Haney
Riley Allen
Penelope Brown
Megan Rhudy

Aristocats Kids Cast List – AM 2 Camp

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Thomas O’Malley — Zander Hall

Duchess — Pepper Rowley

Edgar — Harrison Kane

Toulouse — Camryn Karber

Berlioz — Theo Smiddy

Marie — Reagan Bowman

Roquefort — Rosalie Kane

Madame — Gisselle Pellegrin

General Napoleon — Charlotte Simon

Private Lafayette — Parker Smith

Vichy — Jackson Chaplin

Soisse — Corbin Kostin

Amelia — Amaya Hagelthorn

Abigail — Piper Beisel

Scat Cat — Nora Syck

Alley Cat (Hep) — Maya Kanaar

Alley Cat (Mad) — Katharine Gray

Alley Cat (Slick) — Ellyana Thomas

Alley Cat (Wacky) — Zetty Voth

 

Alley Cats (Ensemble)

Aliya Ainsworth

Haven Carnahan

Emerson Chambers

Maya Cherry

Cooper Cherry

Madelyn Collar

Millie Gaugier

Caitriona Gray

Milena Johnson

Endeson Meinke

Maya McGowan

Abigail McLean

Aria Miras

Ruby Roy

Remi Shalfeieff

Cece Simon

Madelynn Smith

Madilyn Stewart

Lizzy Strong

Owen Syck

Ariella Turco

Ellie Wagenknecht

Harvey Wagenknecht

Aristocats Kids Cast List – PM Camp

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Thomas O’Malley — Avery Huffman

Duchess — Stella Richard

Edgar — Lucy Braham

Toulouse — Asher Marton

Berlioz — Milo Leisk

Marie — Sophia Gronski

Roquefort — Emma Honey

Madame — Evelyn Halkey

General Napoleon — Ava Anderson

Private Lafayette — Lydia Mann

Vichy — Kaylee Hamm

Soisse — Owen DeVore

Amelia — Nora Powrozek

Abigail — Natalie Banning

Scat Cat — Charlotte Payne

Alley Cat (Hep) — Asciana Shaieb

Alley Cat (Mad) — Nora Still

Alley Cat (Slick) — Ava Decker

Alley Cat (Wacky) — Kelsi Reynolds

 

Alley Cats (Ensemble)

Emma Odom                          Thea Shelton                          Scarlett Anderson

Cora DeVore                           Olive Hutchins                        Sutton Steckroth

Daphne Hagler                       Nora Simon                            Ruth Dollman-Jersey

Amelia Huffman                     Clara Smith                             Josie Livine

Lillian Thompson                   Kira Reynolds                         Harper Dymond

Abigail Iverson                       Addison Martin                      Mila Dymond

Ava Johncox                           Finley Kennedy                     

Aristocats Kids Cast List – AM 1 Camp

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Thomas O’Malley — Claire Babcock

Duchess — Emme Bowers

Edgar — Axel Starkey

Toulouse — Miles Welty

Berlioz — Aaron Tolentino

Marie — Avani Guy

Roquefort — Livi Bowers

Madame — Nora McGrath

General Napoleon — Lucas Baumstark

Private Lafayette — Lulu Chabot

Vichy — Oliver Smith

Soisse — Kelsey Matthysse

Amelia — Lena Kerekes

Abigail — Adison VanSlyke

Scat Cat — Elena Hiramanek

Alley Cat (Hep) — Sam LaLonde

Alley Cat (Mad) — Josephine Stevens

Alley Cat (Slick) — Gemma Marcinkowski

Alley Cat (Wacky) — Bahle Gronseth

 

Alley Cats (Ensemble)

Evie Chabot                            Paula Dochitcu                       Audrey Dore

Lacey Mattysse                      Makayla Dorchak                   Elouise Carpenter

Emmarie Grant                       Maverick Dreher                    Isabel Popovczak

Kenli Guy                                Cora Brooks                            Jacob Rhudy  

Alex Nagel                              Scarlett Fedewa                     Ben Grimes

Lucia Nagel                             Quincy Copeland                   Charlie Van Huffel

Chelsea Drouillard                 Eny Holmes                             Heidi Van Huffel

Community Theatre of Howell Proudly Announces 40th Anniversary 2025-2026 Season

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The Community Theatre of Howell is thrilled to unveil our 40th Anniversary Season — a celebration of storytelling, community, and four decades of unforgettable theatre! From beloved classics to exciting new events, this season is packed with something for everyone. Join us as we honor our past and step boldly into the next act of CTH’s journey!

🎟️ Mainstage Productions:

🎤 Special Series & Events:

🎭 CTH Summer Camp Shows:

This season is more than just a lineup — it’s a tribute to 40 years of community, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re performing on stage, working behind the scenes, or cheering from the audience, we invite you to be part of this landmark year.

Stay tuned for audition details, ticket announcements, and opportunities to celebrate all season long!

Here’s to 40 years of CTH — and to the many acts yet to come!

Summer Adventure Series Cast List

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Summer Series

A sincere Thank You to everyone who auditioned for the upcoming CTH Summer Adventure Series.  The level of talent displayed truly made casting choices EXCEPTIONALLY difficult.

We are happy to announce the cast for the 1st show in our series.

Congratulations
Around the World in 80 Days Cast!!


Carrie Henderson
Emily Parsons
Gloria Towns
Jennifer Frank
Jacob Britt
Samone Dewey
Sasha Gilders
Tim Meixner

We look forward to seeing you Thursday, May 15th @ 6:30pm at CTH for round-up! We will be covering introductions, paperwork/policies, as well as an initial read-thru of the script.

Adult Improvisation Workshop

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CTH Improv. Adult Improv Workshop. Saturday June 14, 9-1 pm. Details and sign up at www.cththeatre.org

Saturday, June 14, 2025

9 AM - 1 PM

Ages 18+

Cost: $5

Sign Up

Unleash your creativity and boost your confidence in this fun and supportive improv workshop! Designed for adults of all experience levels, this class uses games and scene work to explore the fundamentals of improvisation. You’ll learn the core rules of improv, how to build scenes collaboratively, and how to think on your feet—all while laughing and connecting with others in a safe, encouraging environment.

What to bring:

  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes—expect lots of movement!

  • Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Join us for a playful, high-energy experience where the only rule is to say "Yes, and..."

Youth Improvisation Workshop

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Improv! CTH Youth Improv Workshop. June 7, 9 am - noon. $5, ages 14-17. Limited space! Details and sign up at www.cththeatre.org

Saturday, June 7, 2025

9 AM - 12 PM

Ages 14-17

Cost: $5

Sign Up

Join us for a fun and engaging morning as we dive into the exciting world of improvisation! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of improv and discover how to apply those skills to enhance your acting. Whether you’re new to the stage or looking to sharpen your performance tools, this session is a great way to build confidence, creativity, and quick thinking. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water, as we will spend our time moving around the stage. 

Space is limited — sign up online today to reserve your spot!

Summer Adventure Series Audition Information

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AUDITION FORM
audition Sign-Up

Community Theatre of Howell is excited to announce auditions for the CTH Summer Adventure Series, featuring three classic works of high adventure: Around the World in 80 Days, Casablanca, and Treasure Island.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Tanger Outlet Mall, Unit G170, 1475 N. Burkhart Rd, Howell, MI

Monday, May 12, 2025 – 6:00-7:30 PM

We are seeking 6-10 Voice Actors, as well as 1-2 people to support audio effects. Ages 13 and up are welcome to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to read various roles from material provided during the audition, and should be prepared to demonstrate any voices or accents they think appropriate for those roles. Scripts will not be provided prior to audition.

Auditions are for membership in The CTH Adventure Suspense Series Troupe, which will support the entire series. The casting needs of each show, and the scheduling conflicts of troupe members, will determine each show’s cast.

Sign up for a time slot using the link above. Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your audition time to check in. Please bring your completed audition form, a small photo, your up-to-date calendar and a list of any scheduling conflicts between May 15, 2025 and August 17, 2025. Those who wish to audition but are unavailable on May 12 may contact the producer to determine if other audition arrangements can be made.

The series offers a flexible low-commitment opportunity recreate classic works of literature. Rehearsals are usually twice a week at most and troupe members are not required to participate in all shows.  Scheduling of rehearsal dates will take troupe member schedules into consideration.

A mandatory Dress Rehearsal will be scheduled on the Saturday prior to each performance.

Performances are structured as dramatic readings with script in hand; however, memorization is strongly encouraged since timing is critical to performance pacing. Speaking fluently without breaking the flow is vital to making the magic happen.

While CTH membership is not required to audition, troop members will be required to become a member. There are no additional fees.

PERFORMANCES:

The CTH Summer Adventure Series is comprised of live stage recreations of three (3) classic works.  This year’s series includes Around the World in 80 Days, Casablanca and Treasure Island.

Performances are scheduled on June 8, 2025, July 20, 2025 and August 17, 2025 at the Community Theatre of Howell at 2:00PM and run about an hour in length.

All CTH Summer Adventure Series performances are FREE!

Directed by John B. Slemp

Produced by Chris Clinton-Cali

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

WCTH Cast List

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Thanks to all the great talent that auditioned on Tuesday. You were all amazing and made our jobs very difficult. We are excited to announce this amazing cast. For those not cast, please come back and audition again! You were wonderful. Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, March 20, starting at 6:30 pm. There will be forms to fill out and we’ll have a read through of the episodes. Please let our producer, Lynda Bednarczyk, know if you cannot be at the first rehearsal (email: gregbednarczyk@comcast.net).

Thin Man Cast:

Announcer – Mitchell Ling

Nick – Kit Blackford

Nora – Louise Schroeder

Plunger – Joe Morris

Joanie/Parker – Claire Morris

Florotin – Erik Abend

Olga/Laura – Gloria Towns

Foley – Amy Andrews & Melody Madden

Life of Riley Cast:

Announcer – Louise Schroeder

Riley – Kit Blackford

Peg – Gloria Towns

Junior – Erik Abend

Babs/Mother – Claire Morris

Gillis – Joe Morris

Digger – Mitchell Ling

Foley – Amy Andrews & Melody Madden

FREE Speedy Backstage Workshop

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sign up

Open to ages 16 & up

Curious about what happens behind the scenes of a production? Want to get involved but not sure where to start? Join us for Community Theatre of Howell’s FREE Speedy Backstage Workshop!

This fast-paced, hands-on workshop will introduce you to the many essential backstage roles that bring a show to life. In just 15 minutes per station, you'll get a quick but informative overview of areas such as:
🎭 Costumes
🛋️ Props
🛠️ Set Build & Set Dress
🎧 Tech
📋 Producer & Stage Management

It’s the perfect opportunity to explore different aspects of backstage work, meet fellow theatre enthusiasts, and find your niche! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to theatre, this workshop is for you.

📅 Sign up for the workshop and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make the magic happen!

Celebrating 40 Years of CTH with Anniversary Season 2025-2026

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In 2025 and 2026, the Community Theatre of Howell will proudly celebrate 40 years of bringing high-quality theatrical entertainment to Livingston County with a special anniversary season. This milestone will feature beloved productions from our history, along with a spectacular Gala Celebration in the spring, honoring unforgettable moments from the CTH stage. Below are the planned productions, along with the years they were previously performed by CTH (performing rights pending):

The Wizard of Oz (1990, 1996, 2007) - Fall Family Musical
A Christmas Carol (2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) - December Play
Seussical Jr. (2010) - School Show
Our Town (1996) - Winter Play

The celebration continues into the fall of 2026 with Anne of Green Gables, last performed by CTH in 1999.

Alongside these treasured classics, the 2025-2026 season will also feature recent audience favorites, including The CTH Summer Series, WCTH Radio Hour, and Improv Comedy Shows.

Join us as we honor four decades of theatrical excellence and community spirit!

Auditions and show dates will be announced once performing rights are secured.