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Community Theatre VS School Theatre \u2013 What to Expect & How to Choose<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by: Ella Embry<\/p>\n

October\u00a015th 2019<\/p>\n<\/font>

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\u00a0Only have the time for one show during the school year? Both the local community theatre and your school are putting up some great shows. But how do you pick which one to do? Here are some of the critical features of Community and School theatres along with pros and cons to help you choose!<\/p>\n

The number one way to pick between school and community theatre is the show! If being in a production of Hamlet, no matter where it is is a must for you, then the production of Guys and Dolls going on at your school would not be as tempting. What if the local community theatre is putting up The Crucible and your school is putting up A Streetcar Named Desire. Allowing you to struggle as to whether you d rather play Marry Warren or Stella Kowalski? You could try to do both, but then you would not be giving either role the attention it deserves. There\u2019s no one right answer to school show vs. community theatre, but there are some things you can consider to help you make the best choice for you.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s consider some of the critical features of them both.<\/p>\n

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Community theatres are wonderfully specific to their region and community, so every one of them has their own flair and way of doing things! There are a few things you can expect in a community theatre show. For example, a diverse cast with a variety of ages and backgrounds, actors playing their age and type, and lots of classic pieces and musicals.
\nCommunity theatres have open call auditions so you\u2019ll see all sorts of ages and levels of experience coming in to audition. Because of this diversity, actors often play their age and type during the shows. It makes more sense to cast a 46-year-old to play Judge Danforth in The Crucible than it would a 16-year-old requiring heavy age makeup. Since community theatres rely on donations and sponsorships, they often choose their season based on what they know will bring in big audiences. You\u2019ll see shows like Annie as a part of their season far more often than you\u2019ll see shows like The Wolves. Here are some of the pros and cons of choosing to do community theatre:<\/p>\n

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