Orrville Community Theater

Christmas Scene Investigators - Saturday
2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Christ United Church of Christ, 301 North Main Street, Orrville, OH, 44667, United States
Tickets on sale November 8th!
Please note, ticket purchases will not be refunded, so all sales are final. Please double check your cart before purchasing. Doors will be open 45 minutes before showtime. Light concessions will be available to purchase.
Tickets purchased online (up until 2 hours before showtime) are at a special discounted rate. Tickets at the door will be $12. 3-day tickets are available for purchase on Friday’s event. Our ticketing system uses PayPal.
The show will be held in the auditorium at Christ United Church of Christ, 301 North Main Street.
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Dominic DiScipio Ketler
𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀:
At Wendell Wilke High, Christmas may not come at all if Principal Crunge has his way. The reason? Santa Claus is missing! During the last rehearsal for the annual Christmas Show, the action comes to a screeching halt when the cast discovers that the Santa Claus statue, the highlight of the final number, has been stolen! ’That’s it!’ intones the principal. ’No Santa, no show!’ Finally, Mrs. Dickens, the director, urges him to give them a chance to find the missing St. Nick. She immediately calls in the Clue Club — a group of five ambitious and eccentric students who take mystery and detection into the realm of science. Lines, accusations and motives fly fast & furious as each student, from the jock who’s in the show on a bet, to the girl who has a crush on the stage manager, becomes a suspect, along with the costumer, stage manager, school receptionist, janitor and even Mrs. Dickens. Full of more surprises than a fruitcake, the Clue Club finds they have successfully fulfilled their duty as ’Christmas Scene Investigators’ when they reveal just why the true meaning of Christmas is all that really matters.

Christmas Scene Investigators - Sunday
2024-12-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Christ United Church of Christ, 301 North Main Street, Orrville, OH, 44667, United States
Tickets on sale November 8th!
Please note, ticket purchases will not be refunded, so all sales are final. Please double check your cart before purchasing. Doors will be open 45 minutes before showtime. Light concessions will be available to purchase.
Tickets purchased online (up until 2 hours before showtime) are at a special discounted rate. Tickets at the door will be $12. 3-day tickets are available for purchase on Friday’s event. Our ticketing system uses PayPal.
The show will be held in at Christ United Church of Christ, 301 North Main Street.
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Dominic DiScipio Ketler
𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀:
At Wendell Wilke High, Christmas may not come at all if Principal Crunge has his way. The reason? Santa Claus is missing! During the last rehearsal for the annual Christmas Show, the action comes to a screeching halt when the cast discovers that the Santa Claus statue, the highlight of the final number, has been stolen! ’That’s it!’ intones the principal. ’No Santa, no show!’ Finally, Mrs. Dickens, the director, urges him to give them a chance to find the missing St. Nick. She immediately calls in the Clue Club — a group of five ambitious and eccentric students who take mystery and detection into the realm of science. Lines, accusations and motives fly fast & furious as each student, from the jock who’s in the show on a bet, to the girl who has a crush on the stage manager, becomes a suspect, along with the costumer, stage manager, school receptionist, janitor and even Mrs. Dickens. Full of more surprises than a fruitcake, the Clue Club finds they have successfully fulfilled their duty as ’Christmas Scene Investigators’ when they reveal just why the true meaning of Christmas is all that really matters.

Orrville ART Fest
2025-07-19 11:30 - 21:30 | Orrville American Legion, 237 E Market St, Orrville, OH, 44667, United States
Get a taste of local artists, artisans, and food with the 1st Annual Orrville ART Fest!
Featuring live music, vendors, non-profits, raffle baskets, and plenty of fun, this FREE to attend event is sure to color your summer.
This event is co-hosted by the Orrville American Legion.
Thank your to the sponsors of the 2025 Orrville ART Fest!

The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe - Friday
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Orrville Baptist Church, 204 Bell Avenue, Orrville, Ohio, 44667
Tickets on sale November 14th! Please note, ticket purchases will not be refunded, so all sales are final. Please double check your cart before purchasing. Doors will be open 45 minutes before showtime. Light concessions will be available to purchase. Tickets purchased online (up until 2 hours before showtime) are at a special discounted rate. Tickets at the door will be $12. 3-day tickets are available for purchase on Friday’s event. Our ticketing system uses PayPal.
Location:
Orrville Baptist Church
204 Bell Avenue
Orrville, OH
Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025
Time: 7PM
Directing: Annie DiScipio Ketler
Co-Directors: Angie Gilbert & Danielle Sobczyk
Synopsis: This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan’s resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe - Saturday
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Orrville Baptist Church, 204 Bell Avenue, Orrville, Ohio, 44667
Tickets on sale November 14th! Please note, ticket purchases will not be refunded, so all sales are final. Please double check your cart before purchasing. Doors will be open 45 minutes before showtime. Light concessions will be available to purchase. Tickets purchased online (up until 2 hours before showtime) are at a special discounted rate. Tickets at the door will be $12. 3-day tickets are available for purchase on Friday’s event. Our ticketing system uses PayPal.
Location:
Orrville Baptist Church
204 Bell Avenue
Orrville, OH
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Time: 7PM
Directing: Annie DiScipio Ketler
Co-Directors: Angie Gilbert & Danielle Sobczyk
Synopsis: This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan’s resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe - Sunday
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Orrville Baptist Church, 204 Bell Avenue, Orrville, Ohio, 44667
Tickets on sale November 14th! Please note, ticket purchases will not be refunded, so all sales are final. Please double check your cart before purchasing. Doors will be open 45 minutes before showtime. Light concessions will be available to purchase. Tickets purchased online (up until 2 hours before showtime) are at a special discounted rate. Tickets at the door will be $12. 3-day tickets are available for purchase on Friday’s event. Our ticketing system uses PayPal.
Location:
Orrville Baptist Church
204 Bell Avenue
Orrville, OH
Date: Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Time: 2PM
Directing: Annie DiScipio Ketler
Co-Directors: Angie Gilbert & Danielle Sobczyk
Synopsis: This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan’s resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

A Family Reunion To Die For - Saturday - Dinner Show
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Orrville American Legion – Post 282, 237 East Market Street, Orrville, OH, 44667, United States
A Family Reunion To Die For

Saturday night is our dinner show. For that reason, we are only accepting pre-sale tickets at $40 a ticket. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door since we need to give our chef an accurate count for ingredients and time to prep. This means our ticket sales for the dinner theater will shut off on Friday, April 24th, at 6PM.
Because of the themes of violence and adultery, the recommended audience age is 12 and up. Parents, please use your discretion. Alcohol will be available for purchase through the Legion Bar.
Doors will open at 5:15PM. If you wish to be seated next to someone, please try to arrive around the same time or let us know when you check in and we will try to accommodate as best as we can.
Dinner Includes:

Garlic Bread
Salad
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Meatballs
Water

Show Synopsis:
It’s time for the Knotting Family Reunion, and newlywed Christine Franklin is eager to show off her husband Freddie to the family she hasn’t seen in years. The joyful reunion quickly turns sour though when Aunt Gretchen, Cousin Rachel, and Cousin Stefan are all murdered. The members of the Knotting Family are dropping like flies, and Christine seems to be next in line to become a victim! To make matters worse, a terrible storm has trapped all of the guests inside. It’s up to Freddie to catch the murderer and save his blushing bride. After all, he is a detective — well, a mall security guard turned wannabe detective, anyway. Who is trying to wipe out the Knotting family? Is it the pair of squirrel-hunting hillbilly sisters with their rifle? The former Vegas showgirl with a knack for knitting? The maid with a single digit IQ? The grouchy cook? The bitter journalist? The troupe of mimes? Gretchen, Rachel, and Stefan return from the dead, and with the audience’s help, teach Freddie what it takes to be a real detective.

A Family Reunion To Die For - Sunday
2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Orrville American Legion – Post 282, 237 East Market Street, Orrville, OH, 44667, United States
A Family Reunion To Die For

Pre-sale tickets will be available until 2 hours before showtime at a discounted rate of $12. Tickets at the door will be $15. This show is not a dinner show, but concessions will be available by donation.
Because of the themes of violence and adultery, the recommended audience age is 12 and up. Parents, please use your discretion.
Doors will open at 1:15PM.
Show Synopsis:
It’s time for the Knotting Family Reunion, and newlywed Christine Franklin is eager to show off her husband Freddie to the family she hasn’t seen in years. The joyful reunion quickly turns sour though when Aunt Gretchen, Cousin Rachel, and Cousin Stefan are all murdered. The members of the Knotting Family are dropping like flies, and Christine seems to be next in line to become a victim! To make matters worse, a terrible storm has trapped all of the guests inside. It’s up to Freddie to catch the murderer and save his blushing bride. After all, he is a detective — well, a mall security guard turned wannabe detective, anyway. Who is trying to wipe out the Knotting family? Is it the pair of squirrel-hunting hillbilly sisters with their rifle? The former Vegas showgirl with a knack for knitting? The maid with a single digit IQ? The grouchy cook? The bitter journalist? The troupe of mimes? Gretchen, Rachel, and Stefan return from the dead, and with the audience’s help, teach Freddie what it takes to be a real detective.

Fundraiser -Dollars For Dogs
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | E&H Ace Hardware, 1400 West High Street, Orrville, 44667, United States
Please join us on Saturday, May 9th as we team up with E&H Ace Hardware in Orrville for their Mother’s Day Hometown Days sales and pick up a hot dog!
