About the Theatre
Community Stages is a nonprofit theatre arts organization serving North Central Florida. We share free and donation-based, family-centered performances in community spaces across Ocala — welcoming families of all shapes and sizes to experience joyful, high-quality storytelling together.
We also provide inclusive theatre training for performers of all stages and aspirations. Through classes, camps, and collaborative performance programs, we blend professional instruction with playful creativity to support skill-building, confidence, and meaningful community connection.
by Julie Gardieff - April 04, 2026
What did our critic think of THE PIN-UP GIRLS at Winter Park Playhouse?...
by Albert Gutierrez - March 30, 2026
Theater West End has once again delivered a hit with this production of COMPANY. Opening night was practically sold out, and the energy in the room reflected it – an audience eager to see how this beloved musical would unfold on the intimate Sanford stage....
by Julie Gardieff - March 22, 2026
What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bay Street Players?...
by Benoit Teves - March 10, 2026
Orlando Shakes’ production of FAT HAM is a sensory-rich, unapologetically Black, and proudly queer reimagining of Hamlet that trades Shakespearean tragedy for hard-won joy. Set against a stunningly detailed backyard cookout, Je’Shaun Jackson’s stylized performance as Juicy anchors a vivid ense...
by Julie Gardieff - February 25, 2026
Yo ho ho! Ahoy mateys! X marks the spot on this musical based on the 2013 novel by Phyllis Root. Lilly and the Pirates is about a 10 year old girl (Lilly) who has a lot of worries. When her eccentric scientist parents send her to live with a relative while they are in search of an exotic form of...
by Julie Gardieff - February 25, 2026
Tiara’s Hat Parade is based on the 2021 book written by Kelly Starling Lyons and was adapted for the stage by Paige Hernandez. It tells the story of a girl named Tiara Rose who helps her mother in her hat shop, Tracy Rose Millinery....
by Albert Gutierrez - February 21, 2026
Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own f...
by Julie Gardieff - February 18, 2026
When it comes to theater, seeing an original work is always a gamble. Yes, I know that many popular pieces of theater started as original works, but this does not mean I personally want to invest my time in it. ...
by Julie Gardieff - February 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South?...
by Benoit Teves - February 01, 2026
In a production that marries 16th-century gravitas with 21st-century urgency, Director Monica Long Tamborello finds a delicate balance between Act I’s playful hope and Act II’s harrowing descent, reminding us that while the feud is ancient, the loss of innocence remains a devastatingly contempor...
Past Shows
Community Stages presents its 3rd Annual Holiday Show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR., a reimagining of the classic story. Directed by Terry LeCompte, with music...
Community Stages Presents: Elements at PlayIn Partnership with Ocala Recreation and Parks AND The Marion County Public Library SystemA Steampunk Folktale Adventure for All Ages!Step...
Community Stages Trunk & Trek Troupe presents Christmas in Oz, a magical 45-minute musical blending holiday cheer with Oz’s unforgettable characters, heartwarming songs, and message!
Community Stages presents a Halloween-themed sing-along event at the Chelsea Art Center, featuring popular spooky tunes led by founder Terry LeCompte and accompanied by Greg...
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