community theater

noun

US

1

: the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater for enjoyment and not as a job

He's done school plays and community theater.

a community theater group/production

2

: the plays produced by community theater

She spends her free time acting in community theater.

3

: a small theater where community theater is performed

performing at the local community theater

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Campy, self-aware, and extremely fun for kids and adults alike, the show has enjoyed a long life thanks to the beloved 1986 film adaptation, paired with endless revivals, tours, and community theater productions over the last four decades. —Keaton Bell, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023