Louisville Center for the Arts
May 1-16th 2026
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On Stage this Season
Who We Are
Coal Creek Theater of Louisville is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all-volunteer community theater in Louisville, Colorado. We've staged 120+ productions in our intimate, historic venue – and never the same show twice.
As the founding resident theater company of the Louisville Center for the Arts, we've spent 35 years championing live theater across the Front Range, staging bold and singular work and putting local talent in the spotlight. And through the Front Range Playwrights Showcase, we've been developing new plays from Colorado writers since 2007. Take a closer look at who we are.
The Word on the Street
What We Do
A night at the theater is best with an experience built around it, and Louisville, Colorado is exactly the kind of town for the job. Our intimate, historic venue sits in the heart of a walkable downtown, surrounded by miles of trails worth exploring, locally owned shops worth browsing, and award-winning restaurants worth a little extra time at the table. Whether you're from the city or from down the block, Louisville has the nature, patios, history and culture that make an evening here feel like more than dinner and a show.
Take a Hike.
Then Take the Stage.
The View from Your Seat
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![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 -
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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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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
How to Join Us
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Volunteer *with* Us
Volunteers fill every role at CCTL, from front of house to the Board of Directors. If joining a community that loves what it does sounds like the right move, here's where to start.
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Audition *with* Us
Auditions for our upcoming productions are open to anyone interested in stepping into the spotlight. Take a look and see if there's a part you'd like to sink your teeth into.
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Partner *with* Us
Local businesses and organizations help us bring productions to life through sponsorships, in-kind support, and long-term partnerships. Reach out to talk about working together.