Delaware’s Community Theatre
NEXT UP: Anastasia
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7pm
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2pm matinee and 7pm
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 2pm matinee
The Stage as a Playground
Arena Fair Theatre strives to create a positive, memorable experience for both audience and performers.
We welcome both seasoned and new performers of all ages.
2026 Season
Building on the tremendous success of last year, our 16th season might be our most ambitious yet! We think there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy this year.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
directed by Brendan Hodge
A British community theatre, the Cornley Drama Society, has received a bequest which has allowed them to put on their most well-funded show to date, a classic English country house murder mystery, “The Murder at Haversham Manor”. Set in the 1920s and very much in the vein of classic crowd pleasers like Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap”, this should be the highlight of their season – until a series of on-stage mishaps literally brings the house down around them.
Performances March 13-15, 2028
ANASTASIA
directed by Cat Hodge
Based on the beloved animated movie from 20th Century Fox, Anastasia is both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching dive into one of history’s biggest unanswered questions: what happened to Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov? Set amidst the turmoil of the Russian revolution with the Bolshevik regime on the rise, Anya, an amnesiac orphan stranded in what was once the Russian capital, St. Petersburg, is on a quest to rediscover her past which she believes lies in Paris. Anastasia explores one determined girl’s journey to find home, love, and family as she discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be.
Auditions March 22-23, 2026
Performances June 26-28, 2026
NEXT TO NORMAL
directed by Brian White
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.
Auditions July 26-27, 2026
Performances October 16-18, 2026
LITTLE WOMEN
directed by Cheryl Showalter
Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters -- tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy -- struggle to keep their family going while Father's away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as privation, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self.
Auditions late September / Performances December 4-6, 2026
Get involved
Consider bringing your whole family to participate in a show!
Additionally, we are always looking for folks interested in backstage operations such as curtain, props, sound….etc.
