City Theatre of Independence

Staging a better community for over forty years, now featuring five exciting live productions and our annual Playwright Festival of new works, Simply Staged.

Experience the Creation of Live Entertainment

We provide an equal opportunity to engage in every aspect of live theatre.

Experience the Creation of Live Entertainment!

We provide an equal opportunity to engage in every aspect of live theatre.

Play a Part, Onstage or Off

Every production and event produced by CTI is the result of amazing volunteers coming together to create an exciting adventure!

Play a Part, Onstage or Off

Every production and event produced by CTI is the result of amazing volunteers coming together to create an exciting adventure!

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It may be intermission at the Powerhouse Theatre, but City Theatre is STILL going strong!

The Sermon Center has re-opened, with safety precautions in place. Masks are required and your temperature checked upon entering.

Announcing “A Selection of Shorts!”

On November 7th at noon in the new Liberty Lounge (located behind the Liberty Square Association at 108 S. Liberty Street), CTI will host a presentation of five one-act plays. Bring the seating of your choice. Safety precautions will be followed.

NOTE: Keep an eye on our newsletter, the CALLBOARD! We will keep you updated on everything City Theatre.

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Featured Shows

What’s New at CTI

Dancing in the Cloud

CTI VIRTUAL CHOREOGRAPHY 101
with Sophie Yancey

Saturday, January 23, 2021 – 10 AM – 12 PM
Via Zoom
$40.00 Non-members / $35 Members
Expectations and Etiquette
Preparation for Dance Auditions
Basics
ChoreoBlocking
6-8 Counts of Choreography
Mock Dance Audition

“I Don’t Need an Acting Class”

A virtual workshop with Milton Justice

Academy and Emmy Award winner and celebrated acting teacher Based on his book of the same name, this workshop seeks to demystify the craft of acting while answering the question, “Why take an acting class?”