Oak Ridge Playhouse

Oak Ridge Playhouse Since 1943, one of the oldest continually-operational community theatres in the Southeast — and the Official State Community Theatre of Tennessee.

Announcing the cast for COME FROM AWAY!Dann B. Black - BOB and othersClarissa Feldt - DIANE and othersMark Fricke* - CLA...
05/22/2026

Announcing the cast for COME FROM AWAY!

Dann B. Black - BOB and others
Clarissa Feldt - DIANE and others
Mark Fricke* - CLAUDE and others
Clark Herd - KEVIN T. and others
Gavin Koentop* - KEVIN J. and others
Patrick Minton* - DOUG and others
Megan Mortenson* - JANICE and others
Jennifer Pagnard* - BEULAH and others
Brooke Premo - BONNIE and others
Heath Trentham* - OZ and others
Carly Rawlings - BEVERLEY and others
Tim Reynolds - NICK and others
Tuesday Reynolds - ANNETTE and others
Jon Zierden - GARTH and others

*Oak Ridge Playhouse debut

Still seeking actors for HANNAH & OTHERS and ALI & OTHERS.
Hannah - African American female 30s-50s
Ali - Middle Eastern male 20s-50s
Please send resume & headshot to [email protected]

We had a wonderful turn out to these auditions. Thank you to everyone who auditioned.

Tickets on sale June 8th at www.orplayhouse.com/tickets

The 84th Season is officially calling your name! 📣Season Subscriptions are NOW ON SALE. The best way to ensure you get t...
05/22/2026

The 84th Season is officially calling your name! 📣

Season Subscriptions are NOW ON SALE. The best way to ensure you get to see all of our shows is by purchasing season tickets today. Secure your seats for all 5 of our incredible mainstage shows, including Come From Away, The Dining Room, The Holiday Variety Hour - and a half, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, and Greater Tuna.

Why subscribe?
✅ Pick your favorite seats before they’re gone.
✅ Zero Ticket Fees: We’ve waived ticket fees any extra tickets you buy for friends and family!
✅ Extra Savings: Get a discounted rate on additional single tickets all season long.
✅ Free and easy exchanges.
✅ A complimentary bottle of water at every show!
🎭 Support the Junior Playhouse!

Want even more theatre in your life?
You can add a Junior Playhouse Subscription to your 84th Season package. This includes tickets to both of our upcoming JP shows: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Tale of Red Riding Hood.

🎟️ Get yours here: orplayhouse.com/seasontickets/

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Reminder for all Class of 2026 Junior Playhouse students — applications for the 2025–2026 Marguerite Blake Junior Playho...
05/20/2026

Reminder for all Class of 2026 Junior Playhouse students — applications for the 2025–2026 Marguerite Blake Junior Playhouse Scholarship are due THIS FRIDAY, May 22 at 11:59 PM!

Each year, Oak Ridge Playhouse awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who has shown dedication to Junior Playhouse, teamwork, and the arts.

If Junior Playhouse has been an important part of your journey, we encourage you to apply and share your story.

APPLY NOW! orplayhouse.com/scholarship

🇺🇸✨ Holiday Box Office Hours ✨🇺🇸As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, here’s a quick look at when our Box Office will be...
05/18/2026

🇺🇸✨ Holiday Box Office Hours ✨🇺🇸

As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, here’s a quick look at when our Box Office will be open!

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕛 Open | 12 PM – 5 PM

📅 Wednesday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 26
❌ Closed for the holiday

📅 Wednesday, May 27
🕛 Open | 12 PM – 5 PM

Even while the Box Office is closed, season tickets can still be purchased online anytime at orplayhouse.com/seasontickets

The 84th Season is officially calling your name! 📣Season Subscriptions are NOW ON SALE. The best way to ensure you get t...
05/15/2026

The 84th Season is officially calling your name! 📣

Season Subscriptions are NOW ON SALE. The best way to ensure you get to see all of our shows is by purchasing season tickets today. Secure your seats for all 5 of our incredible mainstage shows, including Come From Away, The Dining Room, The Holiday Variety Hour - and a half, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, and Greater Tuna.

Why subscribe?
✅ Pick your favorite seats before they’re gone.
✅ Zero Ticket Fees: We’ve waived ticket fees any extra tickets you buy for friends and family!
✅ Extra Savings: Get a discounted rate on additional single tickets all season long.
✅ Free and easy exchanges.
✅ A complimentary bottle of water at every show!

🎭 Support the Junior Playhouse!
Want even more theatre in your life? You can add a Junior Playhouse Subscription to your 84th Season package. This includes tickets to both of our upcoming JP shows: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Tale of Red Riding Hood.

🎟️ Get yours here: orplayhouse.com/seasontickets/

See less

Don’t forget — auditions for COME FROM AWAY are this Saturday and upcoming Monday!Only 9 audition slots remain for Satur...
05/13/2026

Don’t forget — auditions for COME FROM AWAY are this Saturday and upcoming Monday!

Only 9 audition slots remain for Saturday, May 16. Audition slots for Monday, May 18 are FULL. However, if you were unable to sign up for your preferred audition date, you are still welcome to attend auditions. Those with scheduled audition slots will be seen first, but we will see walk-ins as quickly as possible.

COME FROM AWAY tells a global story through a richly diverse group of characters, and we’re especially excited to welcome performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds into the audition room as we build this company.

Don’t wait for the schedule to fill completely — sign up today at orplayhouse.com/auditions

The Final Bow for Season 83!And just like that, the final curtain has closed on our 83rd season of continuous operations...
05/13/2026

The Final Bow for Season 83!

And just like that, the final curtain has closed on our 83rd season of continuous operations!

A massive thank you to the talented casts, dedicated crews, musicians, volunteers, and artistic staff who put in the work to share these stories with our community. This season’s success is a direct result of your incredible passion and hard work.

To our wonderful patrons, donors, sponsors, and partners: thank you for being the best audience we could ask for. Your support keeps the spirit of community theatre thriving here in East Tennessee.

Get ready—Season 84 kicks off this July, and we can’t wait to welcome you back!

(Images by Eric L. Smith © E. L. Smith Graphix)

The deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 Marguerite Blake Junior Playhouse Scholarship is Friday, May 22, at 11:59 PM.Oak...
05/12/2026

The deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 Marguerite Blake Junior Playhouse Scholarship is Friday, May 22, at 11:59 PM.

Oak Ridge Playhouse is proud to offer this $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a strong commitment to teamwork and the arts through our Junior Playhouse productions.

Application Requirements:

List of activities and honors outside the Playhouse

Summary of experience and participation within the Playhouse

A written essay regarding the impact Junior Playhouse has had on your life

If you or someone you know is a graduating senior involved with our programs, please ensure the application is submitted before the deadline.

Apply online: orplayhouse.com/scholarship/

That’s a wrap on The Cottage!A huge thank you to everyone who made this production possible—our cast, crew, designers, v...
05/11/2026

That’s a wrap on The Cottage!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this production possible—our cast, crew, designers, volunteers, and everyone behind the scenes who gave their time and hard work to this show.

And thank you to our audiences for laughing with us, supporting local theatre, and spending part of your weekend at the playhouse. We’re grateful for every person who came out to see it.

See you at the next curtain call.

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One last look from the light booth. ✨While the audience is laughing out front, there’s a whole team behind the scenes ca...
05/10/2026

One last look from the light booth. ✨

While the audience is laughing out front, there’s a whole team behind the scenes calling cues, running lights, and making every moment of THE COTTAGE land just right. This view never gets old.

Today is your final chance to catch the comedy everyone has been talking about. Don’t miss the chaos, the secrets, the slamming doors, and the nonstop laughs one last time.

Final performance today at 2PM!

Get tickets now: orplayhouse.com/tickets

Address

227 Broadway Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN
37830

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18654829999

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