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The Ghent Playhouse

Prior to that fateful evening, CCP had been a nomadic group since its formation in 1974, performing wherever and whenever space was available -- in restaurants, churches and auditoriums. The troupe’s cozy new home (which now seats 105) was later renamed The Ghent Playhouse. Following reconstruction; the first show opened here in January 1989 (it was Lovers and Other Strangers).

The set-up at that time was quirky, at best. Actors had to dress in an abbreviated version of what is now the box office, the box office itself was so small that patrons had to line up outdoors to buy their tickets. Worst of all, the only bathroom was barely backstage and could only be accessed up a set of stairs. On one memorable occasion a young audience member made a brief and unplanned cameo appearance when he turned right instead of left after relieving himself!

In 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of the building and undertook an ambitious capital campaign to help build an addition with two much-needed bathrooms, dressing rooms and a set construction area. At the same time, the lobby and box office areas were expanded. In 2006, another outreach effort resulted in our fabulous new, bright red theatre seats. While work still (and always) continues, we would never have come this far without the help of a dedicated crew of volunteers and wonderful supporters such as yourselves.