Spoon River Anthology: Voices from the Grave
Spoon River Anthology: Voices from the Grave is a unique and haunting theatrical experience based on the classic collection of poems by American writer Edgar...
About the Theatre
TheatreFor is a paid non-equity theatre company committed to creating a healthy and inclusive space for artists of all races, cultures, ages, and backgrounds. We present new shows by local writers and classics in our intimate 55-seat theatre.Upcoming Shows
A Divine, Divine Comedy, Comedy
Danny, guided by his pal Virgil, embarks on a road trip through the afterlife to reach his perfect love, Triss, who had rescued him but...
Review: New Tampa Players Presents ANNIE at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
A wonderful production that provides a heavy dose of optimism that's needed now more than ever!…
Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Schoolhouse Rock Live! delivered a cheerful rush of childhood memories with standout acting, singing and lively choreography. The cast’s energy made every familiar song feel fresh again. It was pure nostalgia wrapped in a bright, polished summer production.…
Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER
Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes. It ran its first inception at Berkley Rep in 2009, before transferring to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Beginning previews in March of 2010, before having its offical opening date of April 20,2010…
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Green Day's Rocking AMERICAN IDIOT at the Jaeb
What did our critic, Peter Nason, think of Jobsite Theater's Rocking Production of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT?…
Review: Tampa Rep Presents Ken Ludwig's Endearing DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at the Shimberg Playhouse
It's like a war-themed version of Love Letters, both characters brought to life by superb performances by Cameron Kubly and Katie Davis.…
Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa's COME FROM AWAY at the Shimberg Playhouse
In a coup for MAD Theatre of Tampa, their company is the first community theatre in Florida to present this incredibly moving and heartfelt musical.…
Review: RENT at Carrollwood Players Theatre
The performances, the vocals, the intimacy of the space, all of it hit me in the best way. It felt honest and alive, and I walked out really glad I saw it. Celebrate Pride Month with RENT, a production that honors LGBTQ+ lives and the power of standing together.…
Review: Jonathan Larson's RENT at the Carrollwood Players
Director David Valdez guides a wonderful production of this famous but flawed musical.…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK MUSICAL at Straz Center
Prepare to cry. The Notebook musical was quietly powerful, beautifully performed, emotionally shattering, and enriched by thoughtful new creative choices that deepen the story without distracting from it.…
Review: JOB-SIDE PRODUCTIONS RESURRECTED WITH CROUCH’S I, BANQUO at Job-Side Productions Jobsite
British Playwright Tim Crouch has tackled the tale of Macbeth’s friend and ultimate cohort with I, Banquo, a 40-minute one-man tour-de-force that is a dramatic retelling of the famous Scottish Play from the perspective of Banquo’s Ghost. …
Past Shows
War Virgin
War Virgin by Laura Westley is a bold, funny, and deeply personal coming-of-age memoir
You May Have 6 by DC Cathro
When an ominous voice commands Roger to choose six people, he calls out the first six that come to mind. Little does he know, he’ll...
Something Fishy by Marcia Kash & Douglas E. Hughes
A crazy farce
Love Letters by A.R. Gurney
A Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama, Love Letters is about two lifelong friends and the letters they exchange. Andrew and Melissa, both born into wealth and position, begin...
FeaturedHo, Ho, Hope, Peace, Love, & Laughter
Oh come, all ye faithful, light the menorah, trim the tree, and hang the holly, ivy, and mistletoe! It’s time for the TheatreFor Holiday Show
ComedyHoliday Show
FeaturedClone
A mixture of dark comedy, drama, and tension.
FeaturedThe Picture of Dorian Gray
Based on the philosophical fiction and gothic horror novel by Oscar Wilde, this play revolves around a portrait of a young man of questionable character,...
FeaturedThe Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of WindsorWhat do you get when you mix Shakespeare’s classic comedy with ‘80s sitcom flair? Resident Shakespearean scholar Dee O’Brien delivers her...
Comedy
FeaturedRed Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins
She didn’t mince words. She lit fires. Molly Ivins knew that free speech isn’t granted — it’s protected. And she used hers like a blowtorch.
Meteor Shower
Steve Martin's Meteor Shower is a hilariously unpredictable comedy about marriage, mayhem, and meteors. Expect witty dialogue, cosmic chaos, and laugh-out-loud surprises!
A Lighter Shade of Noir
A Lighter Shade of Noir, is an evening of 8 short plays celebrating the noir genre of theatre, some dark, some light, with characters ranging...
The Complete History of America (abridged)
The Complete History of America (abridged) condenses 600+ years of American history into 90 minutes of pure comedic chaos. Whether it’s the Revolutionary War, the...
Venus in Fur
Would YOU dare disappoint a Goddess??? Experience the sharp humor, sizzling chemistry, and a healthy dose of the unexpected with David Ives' Venus in Fur
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Predictor Powerstories Theatre @Stageworks Theatre (7/17-7/26) |
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Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts (7/09-7/26) |
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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Carrollwood Cultural Center (7/17-7/26) |
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The Last Unicorn The Tampa Fringe Theatre (8/13-8/23) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center (11/19-11/19) |
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Wicked Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (2/03-2/28) |
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Damn Yankees Eight O'Clock Theatre (2/26-3/07) |
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Come From Away Eight O'Clock Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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O.A.R. at St Augustine Amphitheatre St Augustine Amphitheatre (11/14-11/14) |
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The Gods of Comedy Carrollwood Players Theatre (8/14-8/30) |