Theatre Downtown

A. Mazing. Been several times and loved every one. Actors are ther for the love of performing… they do not get paid. The theatre is moving soon, but Im sure they can re-​create the ambiance.

This is their last season in their current location. Such a shame :(

All the years I’ve lived in Central Florida and passed the building, I never knew this place was here. Unknowingly, I have been at a disadvantage all this time. Its a cute theatre, small and intimate. You really feel apart of the show when you are separated by only a few rows from the performer. I really liked it. A friend and I went on recommendation to see the play on Billie Holiday. I’ll be keeping a close watch an the schedule for next season and get back to see another.

On the corner of Princeton St. and Orange Av. is a little gem of a theatre that has been performing first class shows for over 20 years. Upon entering the eclectic chatzky filled lobby you know you’re in for a special treat. Say a 1920s feel! Not air conditioned, you’ll probably head straight to the small bar for a cold beverage. Beer and wine are also available and beverages can be taken into the theatre which is air conditioned. The interior is cozy, limited to 200. On ⁰⁹⁄₁₂ we caught the play «Sylvia». This is a hillarious account of a dog (played by an actress) coming between a married couple. The cast was amazing and the acting even tops some of what I’ve seen recently on tv or film. Tkts are $ 22 bucks with discounts for seniors and students. Believe me I’ve been coming here sporadically for almost twenty years and its’ been worth every penny.

Theatre downtown is an eclectic little place that you will truly enjoy if you go to see a play. All of the actors and the people working for the production are volunteers, and that’s what makes this place so special. Everybody is truly there because they want to be, and that’s evident in the quality of the shows!
I went to see the play, Rumors, and it was hysterical! The set was fantastic, and the venue is very intimate. It makes you feel like you are in the middle of the play!
I highly recommend going to Theatre Downtown if you want to support local arts and enjoy a special local gem!

I just saw a Christmas Carol last night. Same great performance as the first time I saw it last year.
The Scrooge character was the same actor. He does such a great job with the mannerisms. The other actors all seemed different from last year. I did notice some of them from other plays I’ve seen here over the past year. It’s funny and exciting to see the same actors playing different roles in different plays each time. They’ve almost become famous in my mind.
In addition to the great acting by everyone, whether they were little kids or even one actor in his 80’s, I felt the singing this year was much better than last year. In between many of the scene changes, someone would come out singing a Christmas song to fit the mood. And there was singing during some of the scenes among the actors too, plus a closing song by all.
I hear they are already sold out of this play for the season, but you can try going on a waiting list. We noticed a handful of no shows to this one, which actually worked out for us since we moved into their better seats!
They are also in need of end of the year donations for some surprise electrical rewiring needed, in case you have any extra money lying around ;) They are a non-​profit and their actors do it all as volunteer work.
I can’t wait to see the next show here!

Just got back from my first visit to Theatre Downtown and both my wife and I were thrilled with the quality of the production of A Christmas Carol that we saw. Theatre Downtown is a little gem of a theater and one to which we will return regularly.
Upon entering the theatre — shabby chic in interior design — we were told that Christmas Carolers would take to the stage in the front room prior to the show. The carolers, comprised of cast members, really did a fine job in getting us into a festive holiday spirit. Beer, wine and soda were available for reasonable prices and could be brought into the main stage area.
The main stage is in a small space. Three rows of seating for perhaps 110 people surround three sides of the stage. It makes for quite an intimate experience. Sound quality is very good, as is the lighting.
Today’s performance of a Christmas Carol was outstanding. I am not a theater critic (and many would say I have no business critiquing anything!) but I will say that I felt the appropriate range of emotion (including a couple of moments that brought tears to my eyes) for A Christmas Carol. I will also note that the featured vocal soloist was remarkable.
If you have read this far you must have some interest in local theater. If so, you either already know that Theatre Downtown is a delight or you need to call right away for tickets to their next performance!

Charming little theater in the center of town. The shows are affordable ($ 20) and entertaining. I have seen three productions here so far and it more than worth what I paid for the show.
Everyone there is a volunteer and they choose to entertain us. That is kind of cool.
The lobby area is charming and homey. I like to grab a glass of wine at the bar and sit back to relax prior to the show.
If you get a chance, catch one of their holiday shows. They do caroling prior to the show. They tend to get packed so get tickets for those in advance.

I saw four great short plays at this little theatre! It was during the Fringe Festival so there were a decent amount of people. I loved the décor and the plays were hilarious and unique. The actors were great and I had a great time. I wouldn’t change a thing about the experience.

The Theater Downtown is a small and intimate place to catch a play or musical. We saw Avenue Q here and it was great! The sound, lighting, stage, and actors were all wonderful. I had seen this musical before in England, but at the Theater Downtown, the crowd became part of the show and it felt like we were VIP at a private showing.
I would definitely love to catch more shows here!

Theatre Downtown is the best theatre in town. Their plays are enthralling, unique, and nicely done. The location has very intriguing and entertaining décor. The small and quaint nature of the establishment inside simply draws me in. So, don’t let the looks of the outside diminish your expectations… The inside and the play itself will make up for that. I wouldn’t change one thing from the Theatre DT experience.
August Rush has so far been my favorite. I got drama, comedy, and a tear-​jerker performance. A better cast could not have been found. These people had me laughing, crying, surprised, genuinely worried… They deserve an Oscar, seriously!
The theatre opens an hour before the play. I would recommend you take advantage of that so you can enjoy the setting with a glass of wine and good company. I’ve always wanted to do that, but I always just get there barely on time. Make sure you eat something before you go because they don’t sell snacks. Also, very important, their parking is directly behind their building. The parking lot will have another establishment’s name, but Theatre DT has arranged for their patrons to be able to park there during plays.
As one review said, the people running the place are just the most well-​mannered and friendly people one could ever find! Once, during an intermission, I went to the bathroom. When I came out, a staff member told me «Hurry, they are about to start the play again, but I knew you were in the bathroom and told them to wait a minute.» Things like that is what makes me prefer and enjoy my local theatre experience more.
J’adore le Theatre Downtown! It is my absolute favorite place for plays.

Go support your local theatre! The Theatre Downtown has been putting on quality productions in Orlando for years! The people who run the place are so kind, and volunteers keep the place alive. All of the actors and workers are donating their time to entertain. There is no AC in the front room, and it is small (always a line for the bathroom), but it is a must see. Great first date kind of place, hit up the White Wolf Café before the show for dinner!

Judging from the picture I posted above, you could see that Theatre Downtown looks like it has been closed down for months. However, this is not the case, the production company is still pumping out some great plays. While the building itself is in pretty poor shape, the inside isn’t nearly as bad as the exterior (although it’s nothing to brag about). I do like the location of the building, right on the edge of downtown, but I do wish the building could get some upkeep. The last play I saw here was «Psycho Beach Party,» and I was kept entertained and laughing the whole time. Currently they have «To Kill a Mockingbird» playing, which I also plan to go see. Theatre Downtown is a great local place to enjoy an entertaining and usually well done play for a cheap price… check it out!