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Who We Are

Coal Creek Theater of Louisville has been Louisville, Colorado's theater since 1990—and just like this old mining town, we're resourceful, scrappy, and built to last.

We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit, which means every ticket, donation, and volunteer hour keeps live theater thriving right here in historic Louisville. We never repeat shows. Our intimate 55-seat schoolhouse puts you 10 feet from the stage. And everyone performing? Your neighbors.

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The Word on the Street

  • Toni Tresca, 'The Boulder Weekly'

    “I really encourage people to come out and see what Coal Creek Theater is doing, because exceptional things are happening next door.”

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  • Bruce Kirschner, Guest

    “I can’t tell you how much I love your theater company... You have created a fantastic “perfect storm” that culminates in community theater excellence time after time.”

  • Susan Sisks

    "Every play I've seen by CCTL has been well worth seeing, and I look forward to the next one!"

  • Beki Pineda, 'Front Row Center Denver'

    "As always, the professionally-abled, amateur crew at Coal Creek polished this production with skill. This is volunteer community theatre at its best."

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  • Rafael Hernandez

    "Great venue with excellent restaurants and shops nearby. Perfect for date night!"

  • Chris Sharp

    "It was great fun. The play included talented actors and was well produced. I look forward to returning!"

What We Do

We put on shows you've never seen before—because we never repeat productions. Every season brings fresh stories to our intimate 55-seat historic schoolhouse, where you're close enough to catch every nuance, every emotion. From thought-provoking dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, we're bringing live theater to Louisville—performed by your neighbors, for your neighbors.

Take a Hike.
Then Take the Stage.

Plan Your Visit
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The View from Your Seat

  • A woman with dark hair taking a photograph indoors using a Canon camera, wearing a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a vest.

    Time Stands Still (2025)

    by Donald Margulies
    Directed by M. Shane Grant

  • The Legacy of Baker Street (2023)

    World Premiere

    by Brian Dowling
    Directed by Dan Shock

  • Group of eight people gathered around a table, with one person in the center speaking and others listening, in a dimly lit setting, possibly a theatrical performance.

    First Date (2025)

    Book by Austin Winsberg
    Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
    Directed by Heather Frost

  • Two people engaged in conversation in a kitchen, one leaning on a red cushioned stool, with kitchen utensils and cabinets in the background.

    Blessed Assurance (2019)

    by Laddy Sartin
    Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • Two people, a woman and a man, under purple lighting, looking upward with expressions of awe or surprise, standing indoors near a cabinet with glass doors.

    Absurd Person Singular (2016)

    by Alan Ayckbourn
    Directed by Madge Montgomery

  • Two men dressed in Renaissance era costumes engaged in a theatrical scene; the man on the right is holding a quill and appears to be speaking passionately, while the man on the left listens attentively.

    Shakespeare Incorporated (2010)

    Regional Premiere

    by Don Fried
    Directed by Lynn Fleming

  • Five men in casual and outdoor clothing are inside a wooden cabin. The man on the right is speaking, wearing a beige jacket and a hat, while the others look on with serious or concerned expressions.

    Escanaba in Da Moonlight (2016)

    by Jeff Daniels
    Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • An interview setting with two people sitting across from each other. The man on the left, with gray hair and glasses, is wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie. The woman on the right, with dark hair, is dressed in a beige trench coat and dark pants. They are seated at a small wooden table against a brick wall. There is a mug, a notebook, and a pen on the table, and a brown bag is on the floor beside the woman.

    Stop Kiss (2024)

    by Diana Son
    Directed by M. Shane Grant

  • Five women dressed in vintage clothing are celebrating with high-fives around a dining table in a kitchen with a brick wall background.

    Dancing at Lughnasa (2016)

    by Brian Friel
    Directed by Dan Schock

  • Two men in a recording studio, one singing into a vintage microphone and the other observing.

    Voice of the Prairie (2009)

    by John Olive
    Directed by Linda Orr

  • A man dressed as a detective in a trench coat and fedora is holding a woman's dress with a cord attached, both smiling and dancing in an office setting. A man in a white shirt is sitting at a desk, working on a laptop.

    Bodice Ripper (2013)

    World Premiere

    by Don Fried
    Directed by Dan Schock

  • Two men in costume, one with a checked shirt and hat sitting on the floor, the other in a jacket and cap smiling and holding hands, in front of a painted backdrop of a natural scene with water and trees.

    Of Mice and Men (2022)

    by John Steinbeck
    Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • Four people stand in a circle, holding hands, with a fifth person sitting in the background on a stage with a large curtain.

    The Women of Lockerbie (2014)

    by Deborah Brevoort
    Directed by Larisa Netterlund

  • A woman with curly dark hair dressed in a sleeveless glittery top and a black skirt, standing on stage with a contemplative expression, in a set designed to look like a rustic house with painted walls, windows, plants, and furniture.

    Enchanted April (2017)

    by Matthew Barber
    from the Novel by     Elizabeth von Arnim
    Directed by     Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • Two men wearing brown hats and leather jackets, one with glasses, appear engaged in a lively conversation or argument, with expressive gestures and facial expressions, against a dark background.

    The 39 Steps (2015)

    by Patrick Hamilton
    Directed by Robert Cardell

  • Four women are in a salon or barber shop. One woman is seated with a pink cape around her shoulders, another woman is sitting on a chair with a gray suit, a third woman is sitting on the floor, and a fourth woman is standing behind wearing a blue jacket. The setting has hair styling tools, bottles, and hats.

    Steel Magnolias (2004)

    by Robert Harling
    Directed by Lynn Fleming

  • A young man performing on stage, wearing a newsboy cap, vest, and white shirt, with an expressive look and hand gestures.

    Brighton Beach Memoirs (2012)

    by Neil Simon
    Directed by Larisa Netterlund

How to Join

Every show at Coal Creek Theater happens because of people like you. Our volunteers build sets, run lights, sell tickets, and yes—step on stage. Whether you've got theater experience or you're just curious, there's a place for you here. This is how community theater works - we all pitch in, and we all get to be part of something bigger.

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