Commonweal Theatre Company

06/16/2026

Thanks to everyone who, on Sunday, attended our free playreading of Witch by Jen Silverman!

It was a riveting reading with a wonderfully engaging conversation to follow.

In the photos: Adrienne Sweeney, John B. Nicol, Amanda Byars, Abraham Islas, Matthew James Ralph, Jeremy van Meter, and Isabella Anastasia Leigh. (📷: Leon van Eck)

06/15/2026

Only 10 performances remain for our poignant lakeside charmer:

NO WAKE
by Erica Berman
directed by Isabella Anastasia Leigh

Also worth noting: there are only 3 more matinees. These performances are very popular, so don't miss out!

Visit our website for more details, performance schedule, and tickets.

📷: Amanda Byars and Hal Cropp; Peterson Creative Photography & Design.

06/12/2026

Our next free playreading is this Sunday (6/14) at 6 pm!

Join us for
WITCH
by Jen Silverman
directed by Isabella Anastasia Leigh

Featuring: Amanda Byars, Abraham Islas, John B. Nicol, Matthew James Ralph, Adrienne Sweeney, and Jeremy van Meter.

While the reading is free, RSVP. Email [email protected] or call (800) 657-7025.

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.

06/11/2026

Becky's grumpy about the gloomy, rainy day in Lanesboro.
Cheer her up when you attend Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help!

You could even see it tonight (6/11) at 7:30 pm.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
by Katie Forgette
directed by Katie Lupica
a retro coming-of-age comedy playing now through September 5

For more info and our full schedule, visit CommonwealTheatre.org

📷: Elisabeth Meyer; Peterson Creative Photography & Design.

06/06/2026

It's the most rhubarb-ful time of the year!

Did you know Lanesboro is the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota?
The whole town is celebrating with the 22nd annual Rhubarb Festival!
Saturday, June 6 from 10 am—2 pm at Sylvan Park.

We're looking forward to celebrating before we gear up for a double-feature at the Commonweal:

No Wake at 1:30 p.m.
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 7:30 p.m.

In the meantime, enjoy some playful rhubarb photo fun from our recent productions, and let's get ready to RHUBARB!

Box Office: (800) 657-7025
[email protected]
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Original photos by Peterson Creative Photography and Design.
Featuring: Stela Burdt (The Half-Life of Marie Curie); Betti Battocletti (The Angel Next Door); Lizzy Andretta and Cody Beyer (Lone Star Spirits); Laurie Roberts and Eric Bunge (King Lear); Jeremy van Meter and John B. Nicol (A Sherlock Carol).

06/05/2026

We cherish every single person who spends time at the Commonweal.

Today, we want to shine a light on our remarkable season pass holders in particular. They make up a new record-breaking number of season passes in Commonweal history!

1462, to be exact.
(The previous season pass record in 2020 with 1,457 total.)

Read more about it in our latest blog post.

We're beaming with gratitude for your commitment to the Commonweal. In 2020 (before the pandemic), we had a record-breaking number of season pass holders in the company’s history: 1,457, to be exact.But this week, you helped us achieve a major milestone by busting that record! As of writing, we cu...

06/04/2026

It's nearly time for another Encore Sunday!

Join us after the 1:30 pm matinee of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on June 7. Members of the cast and other company artists would love to visit with you! Complimentary beverages are also provided.

📷: Tim Sailer

06/04/2026

Another free playreading is coming up!

Join us for Witch by Jen Silverman.
Sunday, June 14 at 6 pm.

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.

Featuring: Amanda Byars, Abraham Islas, John B. Nicol, Matthew James Ralph, Adrienne Sweeney, and Jeremy van Meter. Directed by Isabella Anastasia Leigh.

While the reading is free, let us know you’re attending. Email [email protected] or call (800) 657-7025.

Contains adult subject matter.

06/01/2026

“The play shared a needed reminder to lead life with curiosity and openness. The play showed the real life-changing magic that can happen when you have that mindset.”
-Audience member, KM

No Wake
by Erica Berman
directed by Isabella Anastasia Leigh

Now playing at the Commonweal Theatre through July 4—and now on Monday nights!

📷: Amanda Byars and Hal Cropp; Peterson Creative Photography & Design.

05/29/2026

NO WAKE is back!

Erica Berman's tender lakeside dramedy is back on stage through July 4.

Heed the call of the loon when you visit CommonwealTheatre.org

📷: Amanda Byars and Hal Cropp; Peterson Creative Photography & Design.