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.