Adult Theater
The PBT Adult Theater Program is where your next act begins.
Step into the story. Take the stage.
Find your voice.
Purple Box Theater’s Adult Theater Program is a vibrant and inclusive space where creativity thrives and storytelling comes to life. Designed for pre-professionals, experienced performers, and those embracing theater for the first time in their adult years, this program offers a supportive environment that values both artistic growth and community connection.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, return to the stage, or explore a new creative outlet, our productions provide high-quality performance opportunities in a collaborative and inspiring setting. Participants engage in the full theatrical process—from table reads and rehearsals to live performances in our intimate black box theater, where every seat brings the audience into the heart of the story.
At PBT, we believe theater is for everyone, at every stage of life. Our adult performers bring a depth of experience, passion, and authenticity that elevates every production. Beyond the spotlight, our program fosters lasting friendships, creative confidence, and a renewed sense of play and purpose.
Coming up for our Adult Community Theater
HARVEY
OPEN IN PERSON AUDITION DATES: JULY 21 AT 7:30pm
DIRECTOR: Donna Bane
STAGE MANAGER: TBD
SYNOPSIS:
Mary Chase’s classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play Harvey follows Elwood P. Dowd, an amiable, eccentric man whose best friend is Harvey, a six foot, three and half inch invisible rabbit.
When Elwood’s antics embarrass his social climbing sister, Veta and niece, Myrtle Mae, a hilarious, heartwarming comedy of errors ensues at a local sanitarium.
CHARACTERS BREAKDOWN
ALL MALE ROLES HAVE BEEN CAST
ALL FEMALE CHARACTERS ARE AVAILABLE
FEMALE ROLES:
VETA LOUISE SIMMONS
Elwood’s Social climbing sister, very concerned with appearance and wanting to find a suitable husband for her daughter. She loves her older brother Elwood, but finds his eccentric behavior frustrating. (age range- 45 & up)
MYRTLE MAE
Veta’s daughter, self centered, frustrated and worried she’ll never find a husband because of Elwood’s behavior. (age range 18-30)
MRS ETHEL CHAUVENET
Wealthy society woman. an old friend of the family. she is an elite member of the town’s social circle to which Veta desperately wants Myrtle to belong (age range 60+). Only in Act 1
BETTY CHUMLEY
Dr Chumley’s kind and talkative wife (age range 60+) Only in Act 2
NURSE RUTH KELLY
A pretty young woman who has a love/hate relationship with Dr. Sanderson. she is kind, straight forward and looks for the best in people (age range 20-40)
**the roles of Ethel & Betty can be doubled
