Manager: Rose Pearson and Bill Newberry, Producers
Circle Theatre is best known for its premieres of contemporary plays by today's outstanding playwrights. This professional regional theatre presents a year-round season of innovative live theatre in an intimate 125-seat setting. The Theatre is located in the basement of the historic Sanger Building. Valet parking is available.
Upcoming Productions:
ChesapeakeMay 29 - June 28Blessing's "doggy tale" about a struggling performance artist, a conservative southern politician and a Chesapeake Bay retriever is as profound as the journey is entertaining. (adult content)
Unnecessary FarceJuly 24 - August 23Deadly bagpipes, a bumbling mayor, incompetent cops and a series of crooks all converge in a hotel room where a repressed accountant is about to trap an embezzler. To crack the case, the cops must overcome their fear of the dark, guns, enclosed spaces and the opposite sex. (Adult content)
Dex & Julie Sittin' in a TreeSeptember 18 - October 18When a celebrity lawyer travels to his alma mater to collect an award, he stays at the secluded home of a former girlfriend. Memories are rich and things heat up fast. Filled with surprising twists, this sexy new play is a must for anyone who has fantasized about a different outcome with a former love. (Adult content, language)
Children's Scientology PageantNovember 20 - December 20The story of L. Ron Hubbard's meteoric rise from science fiction writer to leader of a New Age religious empire is re-enacted in this cheeky "unauthorized" rock musical. A cast of jubilant children portray L. Ron Hubbard, Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and the evil alien Xenu, against the backdrop of a traditional nativity pageant. (Suitable for 12+)
Showtimes:Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.Fridays at 8:00 p.m.Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Circle Theatre Box Office opens one hour before show times.
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