INSIGHT: Muncie Civic Theatre - Laura Williamson
Laura Williamson, Executive Director of the Munice Civic Theatre, discusses the importance in creating engaging theatrical productions to build meaningful human connections within a technology-driven world. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB - Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.
Preview: Muncie Civic Theatre - Laura Williamson
Laura Williamson, Executive Director of the Muncie Civic Theatre, discusses the changes implemented by the organization that allow accessibility to all community members, including youth and those with disabilities. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB - Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.
Heathers the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre (promo)
Promotion for Heathers the Musical at Muncie Civic theatre. Runs April 6-14 in the new studio theatre. Directed by Cody Ricks.
Muncie Civic Theatre Promo
Arkansaw Bear Muncie Civic Theatre
Experience fantasy and reality, life and death, comedy and drama in Muncie Civic Theatre's production of Arkansaw Bear, a story about a young girl dealing with the impending death of her grandfather.
Tish is sad and confused about her grandfather's death. To help her cope, she runs to her special tree where she creates a fantasy world by wishing on a star. In her magical land, she meets the World's Greatest Dancing Bear. The bear is old like her grandfather, and he's running away from death. Through her relationship with the bear, Tish understands the meaning of life and death and is able to cope with her feelings about her grandfather.
Although Arkansaw Bear deals with a serious issue it does so by using music, magic and dance, and was written for young audiences.
Muncie Civic Theater
Your Downtown Muncie - Community development project between Ball State University students and Muncie Downtown Development.
Muncie Civic Theatre-78 years of Entertainment
Creating Community Through Drama: Outreach at Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie Civic Theatre is one of oldest civic theatres in the state and is located in one of the oldest buildings in the county. The mission of the Muncie Civic Theatre is to “enrich our whole community through theatre performance, education, and outreach.” (munciecivic.org) They do this on a very small budget, and an even smaller staff. The goal of this year-long Immersive Learning project was to help this Muncie jewel improve its outreach efforts, diversity, connection to Ball State University, volunteer program, and overall impact in the community.
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Creating Community Through Drama: Outreach at Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie Civic Theatre is one of oldest civic theatres in the state and is located in one of the oldest buildings in the county. The mission of the Muncie Civic Theatre is to “enrich our whole community through theatre performance, education, and outreach.” They do this on a very small budget, and an even smaller staff. The goal of this year-long Immersive Learning project is to help this Muncie jewel improve its outreach efforts, diversity, connection to Ball State University, volunteer program, and overall impact in the community.
Scrooge: the Musical Trailer Muncie Civic Theatre
Trailer for Scrooge the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre.
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The Pillowman at Muncie Civic Theatre
Pillowman comes to Muncie Civic Theatre this November! Don't miss this amazing show!
Cory Hill performs The Professor @ Muncie Civic Theatre
Cory Hill performs The Professor @ Muncie Civic Theatre
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Ann Hannah oral history, 1985-08-13
The Muncie Civic Theatre digital collection includes programs and scrapbooks documenting the performances and history of the Muncie Civic Theatre from its inception in 1931 through 2011.
The Muncie Civic Theatre (originally spelled theater) was founded in March 1931. It was funded by William H. Ball, a second generation member of the Ball Family and an avid theatre supporter. Philip W. McCabee served as the first director for theatre productions from 1931-1934. Their first play, Dulcy, premiered on December 15, 1931 at the Masonic Temple Auditorium. The Muncie Civic Theatre continued to gain community involvement and support and put on performances without interruption until 1943.
During World War II, the Muncie Civic Theatre temporarily ceased formal productions from 1943-1945. However, supporters of the theatre continued to perform radio dramas Friday nights on WLBC. Formal performances resumed in 1946 with a performance of Laura, directed by Horace Burr, starring Ben Janney, Howard Miller, and Ann Crapo. The Muncie Civic Theatre has operated continuously since that time.
Early Muncie Civic Theatre plays were held in the Masonic Temple Auditorium. In 1961, the group initiated plans to acquire a building specifically dedicated to the work of the Muncie Civic Theatre. The Wysor Grand Theatre on East Jackson St., the Liberty Theatre on South Walnut and the Hoosier Theatre on East Main Street were considered as possible sites. The group finally decided on the Hoosier Theatre, which had opened as the Star Theatre in 1904 showcasing vaudeville performances six days a week. The Hoosier had closed its doors in 1954 and was vacant until its purchase in 1961 by Muncie Civic Theatre. The organization spent $300,000 in renovating the old theatre, giving it a seating capacity of 460 seats. The musical comedy The Pajama Game was the first performance in the new venue on November 28, 1961.
This online collection is part of the Muncie Civic Theatre records in Archives and Special Collections. The online collection will continue to grow as more items become available for digitization.
To access this video in the Ball State University Digital Media Repository:
To access other items in the Muncie Civic Theatre collection:
The Ball State University Digital Media Repository, a project of Ball State University Libraries, contains over 250,000 freely available digital resources, including digitized material from the Ball State University Archives and Special Collections. For more information:
A Chorus Line- Muncie Civic Theater
Behind the Scenes: RENT
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Guys + Dolls Jr. Wrap Up Video
Muncie Civic Theatre's youth production of Guys + Dolls Jr., Spring 2016. I love everyone and everything is everything.
Clyde Thornburg oral history, 1985-08-05
The Muncie Civic Theatre digital collection includes programs and scrapbooks documenting the performances and history of the Muncie Civic Theatre from its inception in 1931 through 2011.
The Muncie Civic Theatre (originally spelled theater) was founded in March 1931. It was funded by William H. Ball, a second generation member of the Ball Family and an avid theatre supporter. Philip W. McCabee served as the first director for theatre productions from 1931-1934. Their first play, Dulcy, premiered on December 15, 1931 at the Masonic Temple Auditorium. The Muncie Civic Theatre continued to gain community involvement and support and put on performances without interruption until 1943.
During World War II, the Muncie Civic Theatre temporarily ceased formal productions from 1943-1945. However, supporters of the theatre continued to perform radio dramas Friday nights on WLBC. Formal performances resumed in 1946 with a performance of Laura, directed by Horace Burr, starring Ben Janney, Howard Miller, and Ann Crapo. The Muncie Civic Theatre has operated continuously since that time.
Early Muncie Civic Theatre plays were held in the Masonic Temple Auditorium. In 1961, the group initiated plans to acquire a building specifically dedicated to the work of the Muncie Civic Theatre. The Wysor Grand Theatre on East Jackson St., the Liberty Theatre on South Walnut and the Hoosier Theatre on East Main Street were considered as possible sites. The group finally decided on the Hoosier Theatre, which had opened as the Star Theatre in 1904 showcasing vaudeville performances six days a week. The Hoosier had closed its doors in 1954 and was vacant until its purchase in 1961 by Muncie Civic Theatre. The organization spent $300,000 in renovating the old theatre, giving it a seating capacity of 460 seats. The musical comedy The Pajama Game was the first performance in the new venue on November 28, 1961.
This online collection is part of the Muncie Civic Theatre records in Archives and Special Collections. The online collection will continue to grow as more items become available for digitization.
To access this video in the Ball State University Digital Media Repository:
To access other items in the Muncie Civic Theatre collection:
The Ball State University Digital Media Repository, a project of Ball State University Libraries, contains over 250,000 freely available digital resources, including digitized material from the Ball State University Archives and Special Collections. For more information:
Chicago at Muncie's Civic Theatre