Getting Communities Unite Through the Community Theatre
♫ Monday, May 4th, 2009Community theatre is basically a theatre that is run by a particular community. Community theatres usually perform a variety of theatrical productions, ranging from dance theatre, to musical theatre to children’s theatre. For the most part, participants in community theatres are amateur actors and performers, although sometimes professionals participate as well. Over all, the existence of community theatres around the world is a fun way to get communities working together.
Now, most theatres around the world are community theatres. The definition of community theatre is a theatre that puts on shows that will entertain or benefit the community.
In the early years, community theatres were even funded by the government, but when shows became too political, government funding was stopped. Community theatres of today are a little different than the old “little theatres,” as most simply want to infuse a little culture into the lives of the local citizens. In many cases, these theatres are run by colleges and their theatre departments. These productions are often free of charge, or charge very little money to pay for costumes and other incidental expenses.
Many also encourage the participation of children and other young people to let them develop theatrical skills, as well as to keep them busy so that they do not choose to get into trouble. Theatre is seen as a wholesome activity for young people to be involved with, and the fact that a production takes a lot of hard work and dedication is good as well.
It is always exciting to learn the history of something you are interested in. Learning the history of community theatre is exciting as well, as they are definitely an innovative and exciting way to get community members working together. Additionally, for those who aspire to become professional actors and to one day secure a part in a national theatre production, it is an exciting venue to learn and develop theatrical skills.
