On Stage

Three productions a year, a summer camp for young performers, and this year a gala to mark fifty seasons. The stage has not gone dark since 1976.

A Washington Community Theater production on stage

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Six performances this October, and an evening fifty years in the making.

Artwork for The Shawshank Redemption at Washington Community Theater

The Shawshank Redemption

October 9–11 & 16–18, 2026

Hope can survive even behind prison walls. Follow Andy Dufresne's remarkable journey of friendship, perseverance and hope as he navigates life inside Shawshank Prison — a gripping drama about the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest of places.

Adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill & Dave Johns. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

Content advisory: frequent strong language; depictions of violence, suicide and murder; implied nudity and sexual assault. Recommended for mature audiences.

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50th Anniversary Golden Gala

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 6:00 pm

An evening honoring the volunteers, performers and supporters who have made this theater a community tradition since 1976. Hors d'œuvres and desserts by Café Dodici, a cash bar, live entertainment and commemorative gifts.

  • Golden Ticket – $50

    Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of community theater! Your Golden Ticket includes delicious hors d'œuvres and dessert, access to the cash bar, commemorative gifts, and an entertaining live show featuring performances from throughout our history. Celebrate the past, present, and future of Washington Community Theater with us!

  • Show Ticket – $20

    Enjoy an evening of entertainment celebrating 50 years of Washington Community Theater. This ticket includes admission to the anniversary show and a delicious dessert. Cash bar available for purchase.

  • Student Ticket (Ages 15 & Under) – $15

    Perfect for our younger theater fans! This ticket includes admission to the Washington Community Theater 50th Anniversary show and a delicious dessert. Valid for guests ages 15 and under.

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Halloween (1978)

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:30 pm · Doors open 7:00

One night only: the original 1978 Halloween on the big screen in McCleery Auditorium. Tickets are $10, online or at the door, and concessions will be open.

Rated R · Must be 17 or accompanied by an adult

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The 2026 Season

Fifty years of community theater, marked with three mainstage productions. Season passes are offered when each new season is announced — call the box office to ask.

  1. 01

    Grumpy Old Men: The Musical

    March 2026

    Musical

    Closed

  2. 02

    Meet Me in St. Louis

    June 2026

    Musical

    Closed

  3. 03

    The Shawshank Redemption

    October 9–11 & 16–18, 2026

    Drama

    On sale

  4. 04

    50th Anniversary Golden Gala

    Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 6:00 pm

    Celebration

    On sale

  5. 05

    Halloween (1978) — one-night film screening

    Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:30 pm

    Film

    On sale

Auditions are open to everyone — no experience required. Follow the theater on Facebook or call (319) 653-5175 for audition dates.

Calendar of Events

Everything happening at the Washington Community Center — our productions, auditions, rehearsals, and events hosted by other local groups.

Tickets for events hosted by other organizations are sold by those groups — some at the door, some through their own presales.

Plays are $15. Musicals are $20. Students pay less.

Buy online in a minute, call the box office at (319) 653-5175, or pay at the door on performance nights.

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