Community Theater In Madison County, IN

One of the oldest self-supporting community
theatres in Indiana.

Entertaining Anderson, Indiana and the surrounding communities for over 50 years.

With an emphasis on community, we promote thoughtful dramas, thrilling musicals, and side-splitting comedies. Our shows are selected to be timely and meaningful and our off-season events are designed to be unique and engaging.

Learn more about our theatre and it’s history.

Upcoming 2026 Performances

  • Wizard of Oz

    Wizard of Oz


    When: April 17 - 26 - Fri - Sun

    Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:30pm

    The Wizard of Oz is a beloved musical based on L. Frank Baum’s book and the famous 1939 film, featuring iconic songs like "Over the Rainbow" by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg, it follows Dorothy's journey with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion to the Emerald City. The magical tale of friendship, courage, and finding your way home. 

    Production Team
    Director: Chelsea Reining
    Musical Director: Cheryl Pasquale

  • 12 Angry Jurors

    When: May 29 - June 7 - Fri - Sun

    Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:30pm

    12 Angry Jurors is a gripping courtroom drama following a group of jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a young defendant. Set entirely in a jury room, the play unfolds as one juror challenges the others to look beyond assumptions and confront their own biases. What begins as a seemingly straightforward verdict becomes a powerful exploration of justice, integrity, and the impact of reasonable doubt.

    Production Team
    Directors: Garrett Ogle-Short & Ted Jacobs

  • Tuck Everlasting

    When: July 31 - Aug 9 - Fri - Sun

    Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:30pm

    Tuck Everlasting is a sweeping musical based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, featuring a score by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen. It follows young Winnie Foster as she discovers a mysterious family with a secret to eternal life, leading her to question what it truly means to live. This heartfelt story explores love, time, and the beauty of choosing a life that is fleeting, but full.

    Production Team
    Director: Kayla Cange

  • Play On

    When: Sept 11 - 20 - Fri - Sun

    Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:30pm

    Play On! is a fast-paced backstage comedy by Rick Abbot that follows a chaotic community theatre production as everything that can go wrong… does. As opening night approaches, missed cues, forgotten lines, and technical mishaps spiral out of control, turning rehearsals into a hilarious disaster. A playful love letter to theatre itself, Play On! is packed with sharp wit, physical comedy, and the unpredictable magic of live performance.

    Production Team
    Director: Brian Shetterly

  • Something Rotten!

    When: Nov 6 - 15 - Fri - Sun

    Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:30pm

    Something Rotten! is a high-energy musical comedy set in the Renaissance, with music and lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. It follows the Bottom brothers—struggling playwrights desperate to outshine the wildly popular William Shakespeare—as they set out to create the world’s very first musical. Packed with outrageous humor, show-stopping numbers, and clever nods to Broadway, it’s a joyful celebration of theatre and the pursuit of artistic success.

    Production Team
    Director: Rick Vale

Upcoming Auditions

  • 12 Angry Jurors Auditions

    12 Angry Jurors Auditions

    Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre is holding auditions for Twelve Angry Jurors, directed by Ted Jacobs and Garrett Ogle-Short.

    Audition Dates:
    Saturday, April 18 | 2:00–5:00 PM
    Sunday, April 19 | 2:00–5:00 PM

    Audition Location:
    The Alley Theatre
    Central Christian Church
    923 Jackson St
    Anderson, Indiana

    (Please note: auditions will NOT be held at Mainstage Theatre.)

    Auditions will be held one-on-one.

  • Tuck Everlasting Auditions

    Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre is holding auditions for Tuck Everlasting: The Musical for ages 7+ (families encouraged) directed by Kayla Cange.

    Audition Dates:
    Saturday, May 30 | 2:00–5:00 PM
    Sunday, May 31 | 2:00–5:00 PM
    Callbacks / Dance Team:
    Sunday, May 31 | 6:00 PM

    Location:
    The Alley Theatre Company
    923 Jackson St, Anderson, IN

    (Please note: auditions will not be held at Mainstage Theatre.)

    Please Prepare:
    16 bars of a song + movement (bring track)

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