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Soldiers' Theatre

Theatre provides opportunities for military and civilian community members to develop and maintain their skills in all aspects of the performing arts, while providing the community with a wide variety of high quality live performances. Soldiers' Theatre competes in the annual IMCOM-Europe Tournament of the Festival of Plays (TOPPERs) Competition, a Europe-wide competition among garrisons. The competition runs from February to April each year.  The theatre program also competes in the annual IMCOM-Europe One Act Play Festival each October.  Follow these competitions and all of US Army Europe Entertainment.

Get Involved!

Join Our Company

Soldiers' Theatre invites you to volunteer with the company. Your generous support makes you a part of our theatre Family! We're looking for actors, directors, choreographers, designers, musicians, stage managers, and other volunteers. We have a role you can fill!

Dance Classes & Music Lessons

Soldiers' Theatre offers seasonal opportunities for tap & jazz dances classes, and instruction in voice, piano, violin, guitar, and other instruments.

 

Equipment Rental, Studio Sessions & Space Rental

Did you know that Soldiers' Theatre offers equipment rental, rooms for you to jam in and space for your meetings and events? Simply call us for more information or to book your space.

  • Music Room Rental: $7 per person per hour
    Includes use of musical and sound equipment.
  • Space Rental: Price Varies (call for availability, rates & information)
    Great for meetings, parties, receptions, and events.
    We offer a spacious lobby as well as theatre stage & seating.
Army Europe Entertainment

When you get involved in the Soldiers' Theatre, you're a part of something bigger!  Soldiers' Theatre falls under Army Europe Entertainment. For over 70 years, U.S. Army Entertainment has offered U.S. Service Members, Civilians and their Families opportunities to participate in and enjoy high-quality music and theater programs while serving overseas.

Seven Army Entertainment programs operate at U.S. Army Garrisons in Germany, Italy and Belgium. The program also supports and assists Army and Air Force theater groups in Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands and the U.K.

Army Entertainment programs in Europe function as Community Theaters, offering complete seasons of comedies, dramas, musicals, special events and classes for all ages.

Army Entertainment programs are operated by one or two professional theater staff members supported by Soldiers, Civilians, Family Members and Local National Citizen volunteers. Army Entertainment is the only MWR program that relies on a volunteer work force to operate.

Each year over 2,000 volunteers provide over 300,000 man hours putting on live shows and entertainment events in their European Garrison communities. They serve as actors, directors, designers, choreographers, technicians, costumers, stage hands, painters, builders, ushers and more. This volunteerism and community support equates to over $5 million a year given to European military communities.

As part of all of this, you'll also have a chance to get involved in the One Act Festival and Theatre Skills Workshop. Follow the link to find out more!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer music lessons?

Soldiers' Theatre offers music instruction for adults in piano, guitar, voice and flute.  All lessons are private classes between the instructor and the student and are held at Soldiers' Theatre.  Lessons are coordinated with instructor for the time most convenient for both.  All youth music instruction is coordinated through the SKIES program with CYSS.

Do you offer dance lessons?

Adult dance lessons are ongoing and feature a wide variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern and Latin dance.  Classes change based on instructor availability and student interest.  Schedules can be obtained by calling Soldiers' Theatre.

How can I get tickets for shows?

Tickets go on sale for shows approximately two weeks prior to opening night.  Reservations are strongly encouraged and tickets may be reserved by calling Soldiers' Theatre.  Tickets may be picked up at the box office any time prior to the performance.  Tickets may also be purchased during normal box office hours at the theatre.

How do I audition for shows?

Auditions for shows are held regularly throughout the theatre season.  Auditions for plays consist of cold readings from the script of the show.  Auditions for musical include singing a short prepared solo, dance steps taught at the audition and cold readings from the script.

Are children allowed to audition for shows?

Youth ages 8 to 18 may audition for our annual holiday show and for our youth musical in the spring.  Other shows are typically for adults, but may have a few roles for youth depending on the particular show.

Do you have a place to rehearse or practice music?

We offer a music studio that is available to rent by the hour that includes use of piano and other musical instruments.  Microphones and amplifiers are also available to use in the music studio.

  • Soldiers' Theatre
  • Additional hours of access are available. Call for more information.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    8:00am-1:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am-1:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am-1:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am-1:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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