Welcome to the Community Players Theatre

Community Players is a charitable, nonprofit theatrical organization dedicated to the idea that live theater enhances the quality of life for our audiences, our participants, and the community.

Our mission is to produce classic and contemporary dramas, comedies, and musicals; to provide a place where the citizens of the Bloomington-Normal area, of all ages and incomes, can experience high quality live theater; to offer a home where a diverse group of theatrical artists can learn and develop their craft.

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News — Archives

  • Apply for CPT's Board of Governors! Several Positions Up for Election in 2025

    Published on 02/16/2025

    CPT Board of Governors Elections Several positions on our Board of Governors are up for election at this year's annual meeting, being held Tuesday, April 29th! The list of positions up for election are: - Vice President (4 Year Term) - Secretary - Box Office - Marketing - Lights, Sound, & Effects - Costumes - Fundraising Unless otherwise stated, all positions are two-year terms.

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  • Apply as a Staff Member for our 103rd Season

    Published on 01/25/2025

    103rd Season Staff Applications are Now Open! Staff applications for our 103rd season are now available! Please head to THIS LINK to submit your applications.   For all questions, please reach out to our playreading chair Ashleigh ([email protected])

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  • Announcing the Cast of A Christmas Story, The Musical

    Published on 09/12/2024

    Congratulations to the cast of A Christmas Story, The Musical! Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! Cast List Ralphie - Khaleesi Elder Narrator - Jeff Ready Randy - Brayden Wait The Old Man - Bobby Brennan Mother - Miki Meyers Miss Shields - Juliet Wright Schwartz - Jackson Champ Flick - Jace Hoffman Scut Farkus - Jack Eddleman Grover Dill - Jordan Bruder Santa - Phil Hoffman Ensemble Olivia Arington Ellie Birky Lyric Borkholder Maggie Borkholder Riley Christian Eva Coffman Marnie Donlick Blain Forsythe-Daily Cory Gaff Diane Gunz Kennedy Harcharik Mark Harcharik Phil Hoffman Reid Kelly Kate Litwiller Tatiana Martinez Nora McKinney Myron Mintz Jr.

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  • Announcing the cast of James and the Giant Peach

    Published on 07/17/2024

    Congratulations to everyone cast in James and the Giant Peach, and thank you to everyone who came out to audition! Cast List James - Cory Gaff Grasshopper - Jeffrey Burke Centipede - Jake Marshall Ladybird - Jill McNiff Miss Spider - Kendra Baca Earthworm - Logan Ehresman Aunt Spiker - Allison Carter Aunt Sponge - Brooke Moonan Ensemble & Featured Roles: Holiday Alcozar Xavier Arriaga Kennedy Harcharik Mark Harcharik Lisa M.

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We are proud to be voted the #1 Best Live Theatre Venue by the Bloomington-Normal community for 6 years!

1st Place: Best Live Theatre Venue 2021
1st Place: Best Live Theatre Venue 2021
1st Place: Best Live Theatre Venue 2020
1st Place: Best Live Theatre Venue 2019
1st Place: Best Live Theatre Venue 2018
1st Place: Best Live Theatre Venue 2017