Artes – Gloriae Dei Artes Foundation, Orleans

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the performing and visual arts and to the inspiration and education of others.  The foundation supports a sinfonia, choir bands, theatre and dance company, hand bell choir, brass ensemble, Gregorian Chant, chamber ensemble and concert organist.

The Cape Cod Theatre Project, Falmouth

This theatre develops new American plays and invites the audience to see the most innovative and exciting works in American theater before they go on to full performances on stages across the country.  The project brings together writers of new plays with professional directors and actors for staged readings in intimate settings.  After only 20 hours of rehearsal, actors perform with scripts in hand and a suggestion of sets and costumes.  The playwrights benefit from the input given by the directors and actors as well as a post performance audience discussion.

Falmouth Academy

7 Highfield Drive

508-457-4242

www.capecodtheatreproject.org

Highfield Theatre College Light Opera Company, Falmouth

The epitome of what summer stock theatre should be, but seldom, is.  The College Light Opera Company is an independent nonprofit educational theatre founded in 1969 and produced by Robert A. and Ursula R. Haslun.  The Company provides fine Broadway stock musicals to summer audiences on Cape Code, while at the same time giving young talent a chance to begin a career in music theatre.  508-548-0668

Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit

Theatrical productions are presented here are throughout the year.  The art center features visual arts in its many galleries presenting both local Cape Cod artists and regional, national and international artists.  It also features on-going musical events and lecture series.  Classes and workshops are offered in painting, drawing, photography, acting and writing.

4404 Falmouth Road

PO Box 2042

508-428-0669

www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org

Four C’s Theater, West Barnstable

Cape Cod Community College

Four C’s is dedicated to providing a comprehensive introductory education in Theater Arts, offering public productions, which feature student performers and community artists.  Each summer, Shakespeare by the Shore is produced in collaboration with Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro. 

2240 Iyanough Road

508-375-4044

Cape Playhouse, Dennis

It is the oldest theatre on the Cape.  For over 75 years, the legendary Cape Playhouse has been bringing Broadway actors to Cape Cod.  Often it is the “Birthplace of the Stars”, with alitany of famous actors.  Over the years it has gained a reputation of quality, professional entertainment and thousands continue to enjoy the superb shows.  www.capeplayhouse.com  508-385-3911

Cape Cinema, Dennis

The Cape Cinema is located on 35 Hope Lane just off Rt. 6A in East Dennis, Massachusetts. It is part of an Arts Complex that includes the Cape Playhouse a Professional Summer Legitimate Theatre, The Cape Museum of Fine Arts a fine arts museum that specializes in exhibiting local artists. The Center Stage Cafe is also located on the grounds of the Cape Playhouse.  The Cape Cinema has been run as a "Art House" since 1978 when George Monsour became its programmer. It is mainland Cape's only single screen theater specializing in independent American and international films. The Cinema now is open from mid-April till late October on a daily bases.  http://www.capecinema.com/format.html  Call for listings and times.  508-385-2503

Eventide Arts Festival, Dennis

The mission of Eventide is to combine oral history with the written word by presenting plays, concerts, lectures and mixed media events that promote understanding of social diversity, women in the Arts and Humanities, music, dance and the art of song writing.  It strives to present neglected social themes through new and untried works.

Dennis Union Church

Route 6A

508-398-8588 (reservations)

508-255-9255 (information)

www.EventideArts.com

Dennis Playhouse, Dennis

Harwich Junior Theatre, West Harwich

This is Cape Cod’s premier family theater dedicated to bringing the finest quality live theater to children, young people and their families.  It is recognized as one of the nation’s leading playhouses for young audiences.  It offers a full curriculum of classes taught by theater professionals.

Division Street

508-432-2002 ext. 4

www.hjtcapecod.org

Cape Repertory Theatre, Brewster

It is beautiful outdoor theatre nestled in the woods.  It pursues an exciting and thought-provoking mix of contemporary and classic plays and musicals.  The company performs in two theaters in the woods – Indoor Theater runs May through November and Outdoor Theater operates in the summer.

North side of Route 6A

508-896-1888

www.caperep.com

Chatham Drama Guild, Chatham

In existence for more than 70 years, the Guild’s versatile seating arrangement offers audiences a kaleidoscope of summer fare and a variety of quality productions and monthly entertainment during the regular season.

134 Crowell Road

508-945-0510

www.chathamdramaguild.com

The Monomoy Theatre, Chatham

It is one of the Cape’s finest theatrical companies and known for their summer productions. This is summer theater at its best, featuring the Ohio University Players.  While a training program for graduate and undergraduate students in all aspects of theater, the productions are truly professional.  Enjoy the intimacy of this charming theater in the heart of Chatham.

776 Main Street

508-945-1589

www.monomoytheatre.org

Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans

This noted theatre company, high on a hill, occupies the town’s former town hall, built 1873.  It is proud to offer major productions, concerts, children’s matinees and new works on a year-round basis.  It showcases local and guest artists.  The School offers summer workshops in musical theater, drama and dance as well as year-round classes and private instruction.

120 Main Street

508-255-1963

www.apa1.org

Stages Theatre Company, Orleans

Directed by Sr. Danielle Dwyer and David W. Haig, this theatre company explores the eternal truths that offer hope and inspiration to the human condition through the craft of theater. “Strong. Convincing and sensitive performances…”

Rock Harbor 

508-240-2400

www.gdaf.org/

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT), Wellfleet

This theater has earned an international reputation for its cutting-edge, adventurous productions.  Lauded by major critics—The Boston Globe hails WHAT for its “continually adventurous theater”—WHAT has been repeatedly named one of the best theater companies in the New England area.  WHAT has been the recipient of 2 presti9gious Elliot Norton Awards, Boston’s equivalent of a Tony.

Next to the Town Pier

508-349-6835

www.what.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro

Look for the tent at Route 6 and Noons Heights Road, North Truro

508-487-5400

www.ppactruro.org

Provincetown Repertory Theatre, Provincetown

Located in the small fishing village and artists colony at the tip of Cape Cod.  It is long recognized as the birthplace of modern-American drama.  Since 1994 the Rep's mission has been to offer provocative, engaging, and entertaining professional theater to residents and visitors of the Outer Cape.

508-487-0600

All performances at The Provincetown Theatre

238 Bradford Street

www.ptownrep.com

Provincetown Theatre Company, Provincetown

The PTC is a collaborative of professional, semi-professional, and amateur actors, writers, directors, and amateur actors, writers, directors, technicians, teachers and theater lovers.  It focuses on producing a year-round theater season, theater education for youth and adults and the development of emerging playwrights.

508-487-9793

ptc@provincetowntheater.org

New Art Cinemas, Provincetown

508-487-4269

www.newartcinemas.com

Conn Artist Performance Event, Inc.

Presents Provincetown Fringe Festival

The Festival believes in giving everyone an opportunity in theatre.  Nobody is turned away.  Original material is produced as well as traditional and experimental works.  It is thoughtful, thrilling, intimate and risk-taking theatre.  People from all over the world are welcome to participate.  There is free parking, complimentary refreshments, air conditioning and wheelchair accessibility.

508-487-2666

www.ptownfringe.org

Vineyard Playhouse, Martha’s Vineyard

The Vineyard Playhouse on Martha's Vineyard is dedicated to the collaboration among professional and community theater artists, developing and producing classic, contemporary and original work for and by adults and children throughout the seasons.

We present plays and readings, educational series, women's and short play festivals, family holiday shows, guest artists and other special events in our historic theater in the center of downtown Vineyard Haven and Shakespeare, children's shows and folk and mythical adaptations outdoors in the Tisbury Amphitheater overlooking Lake Tashmoo.  http://www.vineyardplayhouse.org   508.693.6450

Katharine Cornell Memorial Theatre, Martha’s Vineyard

The original structure, Association Hall, at 51 Spring Street was built for both Baptists and Congregationalists in 1844. The top floor was renovated in 1971 with funds donated by stage actress Katharine Cornell (1898–1974), a summer resident. The large murals painted by a local artist, Stan Murphy, depict Vineyard whaling scenes and recognize the role of Native Americans on-Island. The ceiling fresco is festooned with seagulls. The renovation of the theater was completed in honor of the 300th anniversary of Tisbury. The theater is used for local plays and shows, and can be rented through the town offices, located on the first floor.

New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, although not on the Cape, is a good starting or ending point to your stay on Cape Cod.  It is also a great day trip if the weather isn’t beach weather on the Cape.  New Bedford is rich in history and culture, lined with cobblestone streets, and boasting an abundance of newly opened museums, galleries, restaurants and quaint shops.  While holding onto its maritime past, this city has moved into the new century by attracting artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.

Since 1996, the city has been home to the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, which interprets the whaling era history that abounds in the Seamen’s Bethel, the working waterfront and numerous restored buildings.  Visitors enjoy past and present as artist studios and galleries are sprinkled throughout the historic downtown and the surrounding mill buildings.  www.ahanewbedford.org 

In the 19th century, the adventure and opportunity of New Bedford’s golden age of sail drew artists from around the world.  The city’s majestic architecture and luminous seaside vistas inspired a thriving arts community that continues today. 

Experience AHA! Night every 2nd Tuesday.  www.ahanewbedford.org    Art-History-Architecture Nights are held from 5 – 9 p.m. in historic downtown New Bedford.  All events are free.  Over 20 cultural museums, galleries, merchants and attractions open

Their doors with live music, art openings, children’s activities, lectures, theater and more.