Ocala Civic Theatre

Ocala Civic Theatre North Central Florida's Best Live Theatre. Recognized as the second largest community theatre in FL and a top-20 U.S. community theatre.
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OCT has been entertaining and educating since 1950.

We're honored to announce that Ocala Civic Theatre is a Gold winner this year for Live Theatre in Best of the 352's Thin...
06/22/2026

We're honored to announce that Ocala Civic Theatre is a Gold winner this year for Live Theatre in Best of the 352's Things to Do for 2026! 🥇 Thank you to all who voted and shared your Civic pride, and thank you as always to North Central Florida Media Group for their amazing support! 🌟 We are proud to be among good company in our community... check out all the winners here:

🏆 https://bestofthe352.com/listings/

Have you seen our new Plan Your Visit page on our website? If you haven't been to the theatre yet, this will tell you al...
06/22/2026

Have you seen our new Plan Your Visit page on our website? If you haven't been to the theatre yet, this will tell you all about how to get here, the parking situation, ticket policies, accessibility, tours, merch, drinks and snacks (with prices) available at concessions, and more! Plus, we've shared several of the nearby restaurants, nightlife spots, hotels, and tourist destinations our community has to offer. It's a valuable resource even if you're a local resident. Check it out, then make your next plans to join us at The Civic!

https://thecivic.org/plan-your-visit/

We're halfway through our Sunday-night SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE, and it's back again tomorrow night. Choose ballet, tap, j...
06/20/2026

We're halfway through our Sunday-night SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE, and it's back again tomorrow night. Choose ballet, tap, jazz, all three, or any combination of them. Drop in here and there (pay as you go), just take your favorite dance style, focus on what needs the most work in your skill set... whatever you want. Step this way!

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2026
Now through July 5, 5-9 p.m.
For ages 16+

Want to become a more confident dancer? Have you taken ballet or intro to dance classes previously, but you could use a refresher on your moves and techniques? Or are you brand-new to the dance side of performing? Maybe you want to refresh your tap steps or learn tap to add it to your repertoire. Whether you’ve got upcoming auditions in mind or just want to have fun dancing, on or off the stage, look no further than this class! It’s a great six-week intensive in ballet, tap, and jazz for a wide range of skill levels.

INSTRUCTOR: Reese Evans

INTRO TO BALLET: 5-6 p.m.
TAP: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
JAZZ IT UP: 8-9 p.m.

TUITION: $10 per class/$25 per Sunday if you take all three. Please note: Class prices do not include applicable fees. A $1 administrative fee per student, per class and standard credit card processing fees will be added at checkout.

☀ LEARN MORE AND REGISTER IN ADVANCE: https://ocalacivictheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes

🌟 Have you gotten your Season 76 membership yet? Join The Civic for our 76th season! 🎭🎶 Buy a Flex Pass online now (a ni...
06/20/2026

🌟 Have you gotten your Season 76 membership yet? Join The Civic for our 76th season! 🎭🎶 Buy a Flex Pass online now (a nice Father's Day gift... hint, hint), or call the box office for a Standing Reservation. 🎁📞 All the details are below.

ARTS FOR ALL YOUTH PRODUCTIONS
🍫 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: July 10-12
📚 Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.: July 17-19

MAINSTAGE
☕ RENT: September 3-20
🦃 The Thanksgiving Play: October 30 – November 15
🎄 A Christmas Carol: December 9-20
💘 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: January 28 – February 14
🔍 The 39 Steps: March 11-28
🦀 Disney’s The Little Mermaid: April 29 – May 16

💲 A season membership gives you a discount over single-ticket prices, plus the benefit of advance reservations and additional discounts. Choose whether you’d like six, five, or three shows in your membership.

💫 Flex Pass for all SIX Mainstage shows: $210
💫 Standing Reservation or Flex Pass for FIVE Mainstage shows (excluding A Christmas Carol): $175
💫 Flex Pass for THREE Mainstage shows of your choice (excluding A Christmas Carol): $100

🎟 A Standing Reservation gives you a regular performance day and the same seats for each show, while a Flex Pass lets you decide which shows you want to see and which performance of each one you want to attend. Then, beginning July 6, you can call or visit the box office to make reservations for any or all shows in your Flex Pass membership. Members also may purchase advance tickets with their season membership at a discounted price for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr., and/or A Christmas Carol.

☎️ HOW TO PURCHASE IN PERSON/BY PHONE: Through the Civic box office at (352) 236-2274, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (must purchase Standing Reservation membership through box office)
💻 BUY A FLEX PASS ONLINE: https://ocalacivictheatre.ludus.com/passes.php

🪐 DOWNLOAD THE SEASON 76 BROCHURE:https://thecivic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Season-76-brochure-WEB-VERSION.pdf
Learn more about this season’s shows, memberships, donor benefits, seating, and more. Join The Civic today and explore all the worlds of Season 76!

Are you getting ready??? RENT auditions are less than a month away! (We've clocked it at about 34,000 minutes, give or t...
06/20/2026

Are you getting ready??? RENT auditions are less than a month away! (We've clocked it at about 34,000 minutes, give or take.) ⏰ Here's how to find out all you need to know.

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ⭐RENT⭐

PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Sunday, July 12 at 6 p.m. (optional)
AUDITIONS: Monday, July 13 or Tuesday, July 14
It is only necessary to attend one night of auditions.

⭐Reserve your spot for the pre-audition workshop and/or auditions: https://form.jotform.com/260377479431161

CALLBACKS: Wednesday, July 15
REHEARSALS: July 17 – September 2
PERFORMANCES: September 3-20

DIRECTOR: Eb Madson
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Justin Davis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Reese Evans
STAGE MANAGER: Nicole Thomas

ABOUT THE SHOW: How do you measure a year in the life? Through seasons of love. Set in the East Village of New York City, this iconic musical follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive, dream, and create under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Winner of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this passionate pop-culture phenomenon is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for no day but today. La vie Bohème!

⭐Find all the details in the Cue Sheet:https://thecivic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/May-2026-RENT-CueSheet.pdf

Don't sleep on getting your tickets! Get them now to join us next Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. for VOICES OF THE CIVIC! It ...
06/19/2026

Don't sleep on getting your tickets! Get them now to join us next Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. for VOICES OF THE CIVIC! It will be a spectacular event as the often-unsung heroes of The Civic step into the spotlight to entertain you. 🌟

You’ve seen several in the casts of our productions. Others are usually found on stage crew. Some work here as staff. But they’re all making a special appearance to showcase their passion and skill. It’s an afternoon of singing, dancing, and instrumental performances, from Broadway classics to diverse musical styles. This is a great opportunity to see our behind-the-scenes stars shine on stage. Don’t miss this celebration of The Civic’s talent and creativity!

PERFORMERS INCLUDE
Members of Encores • Janik Buranosky • Justin Davis
Megan Hilt • Amanda Jones • Isaac Jovel • Alexis Medina
Roman Paradiso • Kelsey Plante • Jazmine Whipple • And more!

🌟TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=323692

Tickets are selling fast for our Arts For All youth productions! 🌞 It's a sweet summer of Roald Dahl shows. 🍭 Get your g...
06/19/2026

Tickets are selling fast for our Arts For All youth productions! 🌞 It's a sweet summer of Roald Dahl shows. 🍭 Get your golden ticket ASAP to see CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and fly to buy your tickets now for ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. 🎟 Both shows are presented by our Arts For All youth cast (ages 9-17) and are rated G. Tickets for either show are $20 for adults and $12 for ages 18 and younger, in any seating section. Hurry to get yours!

🍫 CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 🍬 July 10-12
https://ocalacivictheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200526221

Young Charlie Bucket is in luck! After a hard life with his poor family, Charlie finally unwraps a sweet surprise. He finds a golden ticket inside his chocolate bar, winning a magical trip to the mysterious W***y Wonka’s chocolate factory. It’s an amazing adventure as Charlie meets the candy man himself and steps into a world of pure imagination, where fates of every flavor await. A creative and colorful confection, this fantastical play is everlasting fun!

📚 ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. 📖 July 17-19
https://ocalacivictheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200526363

The extraordinary mind of young Matilda isn’t just extra-clever – she can also move things with it! But her cruel parents and mean headmistress Miss Trunchbull are unmoved by her special powers. Thank goodness for sweet Miss Honey, the teacher who sees Matilda as gifted. And one gift is the courage to imagine a better life, inspire others, and rise up in rebellion with the other “revolting children” at school. This miraculous musical is a joyful riot!

It’s (a) Christmas (Carol) in July! Join us on Saturday, July 25 from 3-6 p.m. for A CHRISTMAS IN JULY CAROL, a staged r...
06/17/2026

It’s (a) Christmas (Carol) in July! Join us on Saturday, July 25 from 3-6 p.m. for A CHRISTMAS IN JULY CAROL, a staged reading of The Civic’s 2026 holiday show, A Christmas Carol: A Play with Music.

Hosted by Dave Schlenker, this will be the first public reading of the script, brought to life by some of your favorite Civic actors. This stage adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic is by OCT Executive & Artistic Director Greg Thompson and includes favorite songs of the season. It offers a fresh theatrical take on Dickens’ timeless classic while remaining faithful to the heart and spirit of the beloved story.

The house opens at 2:30 p.m. and the festivities commence at 3 p.m. The audience will be seated onstage for this festive, family-friendly event. There will be a 10-minute intermission. You’ll also meet the playwright and participate in a post-reading discussion to help put the finishing touches on The Civic’s new family-friendly holiday tradition.

Apple cider and gingerbread cookies will be provided to get you in the holiday spirit, and a cash bar backstage will offer selected libations. Christmas music and decorations will arrive early this year to provide (out-of-season) seasonal ambiance. Scrooge’s cold and miserly heart will offer extra cooling for relief in the summer heat. Chills also provided by the four ghosts.

Despite Scrooge’s strong objections, this event is free if you wish. Or, to humor him, you may name your own price and pay what you like. (Charitable contributions are, as always, welcome and appreciated during the holiday season, whenever it may fall.)

Don’t say bah, humbug – join us for Christmas in July and be among the first to experience this exciting new work! RSVP by July 21 to https://ocalacivictheatre.ludus.com/200536381

⭐THE CAST⭐
EBENEZER SCROOGE: Scott Fitzgerald
BOB CRATCHIT: Daniel Roscoe
FREDERICK HOLYWELL: Janik Buranosky
GENTLEMAN #1/JACOB MARLEY: Greg Doss
CHRISTMAS PAST/LILY HOLYWELL: Katarina Shaner
GENTLEMAN #2/MR. FEZZIWIG: Sebastian Lombardo
GEORGE/CHRISTMAS YET TO COME: Tom Ferreira
CHRISTMAS PRESENT: John Anderson Jr.
MOURNER/MRS. CRATCHIT: Lizzie McDonald
YOUNG MARLEY/PETER CRATCHIT: Isaac Jovel
SCHOOLBOY/TINY TIM CRATCHIT: Lane Leedy
GABRIEL GRUBB/YOUNG SCROOGE: Alan Hickey
MRS. FEZZIWIG/MRS. BRIGGS: Kiara Feliciano
FAN/BELINDA CRATCHIT: Kyleigh Wilkinson
BELLE/MARTHA CRATCHIT: Adrienne Hebert
BOY SCROOGE/SCHOOL BOY/BOY #2: Ryan Ejaz
CATHERINE/MRS. HAWKINS: Iyanna Skinner
SCHOOLBOY/BOY #1: Liam Ortiz

Coming up in just a couple of weeks... Get your tickets now to join us on Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. for VOICES OF THE C...
06/15/2026

Coming up in just a couple of weeks... Get your tickets now to join us on Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. for VOICES OF THE CIVIC! It will be a spectacular event as the often-unsung heroes of The Civic step into the spotlight to entertain you. You’ve seen several in the casts of our productions. Others are usually found on stage crew. Some work here as staff. But they’re all making a special appearance to showcase their passion and skill. It’s an afternoon of singing, dancing, and instrumental performances, from Broadway classics to diverse musical styles. This is a great opportunity to see our behind-the-scenes stars shine on stage. Don’t miss this celebration of The Civic’s talent and creativity!

PERFORMERS INCLUDE
Members of Encores • Janik Buranosky • Justin Davis
Megan Hilt • Amanda Jones • Isaac Jovel • Alexis Medina
Roman Paradiso • Kelsey Plante • Jazmine Whipple • And more!

🌟TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=323692

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ⭐RENT⭐PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Sunday, July 12 at 6 p.m. (optional)AUDITIONS: Monday, July 13 or Tuesda...
06/11/2026

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ⭐RENT⭐

PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Sunday, July 12 at 6 p.m. (optional)
AUDITIONS: Monday, July 13 or Tuesday, July 14
It is only necessary to attend one night of auditions.

⭐Reserve your spot for the pre-audition workshop and/or auditions: https://form.jotform.com/260377479431161

CALLBACKS: Wednesday, July 15
REHEARSALS: July 17 – September 2
PERFORMANCES: September 3-20

DIRECTOR: Eb Madson
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Justin Davis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Reese Evans
STAGE MANAGER: Nicole Thomas

ABOUT THE SHOW: How do you measure a year in the life? Through seasons of love. Set in the East Village of New York City, this iconic musical follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive, dream, and create under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Winner of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this passionate pop-culture phenomenon is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for no day but today. La vie Bohème!

⭐Find all the details in the Cue Sheet:https://thecivic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/May-2026-RENT-CueSheet.pdf

Address

4337 E Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL
34470

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13522362274

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