Playact Theatre

🎭 Professional-quality theatre for all ages in NWI & beyond. Building confident performers & storytellers through shows, training, and community.

Playact Theatre is Northwest Indiana’s home for professional-quality theatre experiences for all ages. Based in the heart of NWI and serving regional audiences, we produce plays and musicals that inspire, entertain, and connect our community. Our mission is simple: build confident performers and powerful storytellers. Whether you’re stepping on stage for the first time or adding to years of experi

ence, we provide the training, guidance, and opportunities to grow your skills and shine in the spotlight. From large-scale productions to intimate performances, acting classes to voice lessons, our programs are designed to meet every performer where they are. We combine professional-level production values with a supportive, creative environment—helping our actors go from shy to showstopper, fast. Each season, we offer:

Mainstage Productions – Professional-quality plays and musicals

Training Programs – Acting, voice, dance, and technical theatre classes

Community Engagement – Outreach, workshops, and partnerships that bring theatre to new audiences

Join us as an audience member, performer, volunteer, or supporter, and be part of a thriving arts community right here in Northwest Indiana.

09/02/2026

🎭 WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE A PLAYACT REHEARSAL?

A little learning, a lot of creating, and yes, a LOT of fun.

Our kids are learning choreography, working on scenes, trying new things, and figuring it all out together.

Because our classes are about more than putting on a show. They’re about building confidence, finding your voice, working as a team, and discovering how much fun theatre can be.

Take a peek inside!

09/01/2026

BIG FISH AUDITIONS!

Playact Theatre is casting BIG FISH, our December MainStage production, and we want to see what you bring to the story.

AUDITIONS
September 19 & 21
📍 Playact Theatre | Crown Point

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or ready to take the stage for the first time, this is your chance to become part of a story about family, imagination, and the stories we tell.

All audition details, requirements & registration info can be found at:
playact.org

08/30/2026

You don’t have to be a kid to Playact. 🎭

The stage is for everyone.

From teens discovering their voice, to college performers finding their next challenge, to adults who simply love being part of a great story, there’s a place for you at Playact.

We’ve seen it happen on our stage again and again. ✨

And there’s another story waiting to be told…
🐟 BIG FISH is coming to Playact.
Auditions are September 19 & 21.

Maybe this is your time to step into the story.

You don’t have to be a kid to PlayAct. You just have to be ready to take the stage.

08/28/2026

🎭 EVERY GREAT STORY HAS A FIRST ACT.

Give your young performer a place to play, imagine, create, and build confidence through the magic of theatre! ✨

FIRST ACT
🎭 Kindergarten–3rd Grade
📅 Fridays at 5:00 PM

No auditions. No pressure. Just theatre, creativity, and FUN!

✨ Is your child ready? Classes start September 11th.
Register at playact.org

08/26/2026

Some stories are too big to be true.
But they’re too good not to tell. 🎣

BIG FISH is coming to Playact!

✨ December 4–6, 2026
🎭 Auditions: September 19 & 21

A story of family, imagination, and the legends we carry with us.

Get ready. Something BIG is coming.

08/25/2026

This is Playact. 🎭

It’s the lights coming up. The music starting. The first note, the last bow, and everything in between.

It’s young artists discovering what they’re capable of. It’s artists being challenged, supported, and trusted to grow. It’s a community that makes room for everyone.

We’re building confident artists through high-quality theatre, meaningful education, and a community where everyone belongs.

This is where creativity is taken seriously. Where voices are valued. Where the process matters just as much as the performance.

This is Playact.
And we’re just getting started. ✨

08/24/2026

ADULT TAP IS BACK THIS FALL!

Looking for a fun way to get moving and do something just for you?

Adult Tap at Playact starts September 2 at our brand-new studio!

Whether you tapped years ago, have some recent experience, or just want to get back into dance, this class is welcoming, fun, and low-pressure.

Wednesdays
Adults 18+
New Playact Studio on Route 30, between Deep River Waterpark and Albanese Candy Factory

No performance pressure. Just come dance, have fun, and make some noise!

Grab a friend and join us this fall.

Register today:
https://playact.org/dance-classes-fall-2026/

08/23/2026

✨ WHY DANCE AT PLAYACT? ✨

Dance isn’t just about learning choreography. For young performers, dance training builds skills that show up everywhere, from the rehearsal room to the audition room. 🎭💃

At PlayAct, dance helps performers:

Build Confidence
Step into the room with more confidence, presence, and trust in yourself.

Develop Technique
Learn the fundamentals of movement, musicality, coordination, and performance that help you become a stronger, more versatile performer.

Become a Better Performer
Dance teaches you how to use your body, connect with music, take direction, and bring choreography to life.

Feel More Prepared for Auditions
Dance training helps take some of the guesswork out of auditions. You’ll be more comfortable picking up choreography quickly and showing what you can do.

Grow Beyond the Stage
Discipline, focus, teamwork, perseverance, and confidence are skills that stay with you long after the music stops.

Whether dance is your favorite part of performing or the part that makes you a little nervous, there’s a place for you at PlayAct. 💙

Come move with us.

08/19/2026

WHICH PLAYACT PROGRAM FITS YOU?
There’s a place for every age, every experience level, and every kind of performer at PlayAct! 💙

⭐ FIRST ACT | K–3
A playful introduction to theatre through games, movement, storytelling, and imagination.

✨ FIND YOUR SPOTLIGHT | Grades 4–8
Build confidence and explore theatre skills without the pressure of a performance.

🎭 MINI COMPANY: SHINE ON! | K–3
Create, rehearse, and perform an original musical designed especially for our youngest performers.

🎬 KIDS COMPANY: STAR POWER | Grades 3–5
Develop performance skills while bringing an exciting musical to life onstage.

🎭 YOUTH COMPANY: ROMEO 7 JULIET | Grades 6–9
Take theatre skills further with bigger roles, advanced training, and full-scale productions.

💃 DANCE CLASSES | Kids–Adults
Broadway Dance Technique, Broadway Dance Combo, and Adult Tap for all experience levels.

🏆 THESPIAN TROUPE | Grades 6–12
Connect with a national theatre community, earn Thespian points, and grow as a theatre artist and leader.

From your very first theatre game to your next big role, PlayAct is here to help you learn, create, connect, and find your spotlight. ✨

JOIN US THIS FALL!
Registration is open now.
PLAYACT.ORG

08/17/2026

FALL IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE! ✨

New season. New classes. NEW ADVENTURES.

Whether your child is discovering theatre for the first time, building confidence, sharpening their performance skills, or ready to dance their way into the spotlight, Playact has something for them! 💙

🎭 FIRST ACT | K–3
🌟 FIND YOUR SPOTLIGHT | Grades 4–8
✨ MINI & KIDS COMPANY | Young Performers
🎬 TEEN COMPANY | Teens
💃 DANCE WITH MOLLY | Kids–Adults
🏆 THESPIAN TROUPE | Grades 6–12
🎤 PRIVATE LESSONS | All Ages

From theatre games to full productions, Broadway dance to Shakespeare, there’s a whole world waiting to be explored.

✨ JOIN US THIS FALL!

Come find your people. Find your passion. Find your spotlight.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

Explore all of our Fall 2026 offerings and find the perfect fit at Playact Theatre.
PLAYACT.ORG

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Crown Point, IN

Telephone

+12198412266

Website

http://www.playact.org/

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