In the spring of 1976, around six to eight people interested in forming a community theatre in Paris met with the drama instructor at Paris Junior College. An open meeting was scheduled, notice went out, and a short time later the first organizational meeting of PCT was held in the PJC auditorium with three or four dozen in attendance.
From its inception until early in 1981, all performances were on the Paris Junior College stage, and in early 1981 the Board purchased the Plaza Theatre on the square for $65,000. In 1985, the theatre was renovated. With the renovation, a runway was built along the east wall from the balcony to backstage to a spiral staircase, which is still in use.
From its inception until early in 1981, all performances were on the Paris Junior College stage, and in early 1981 the Board purchased the Plaza Theatre on the square for $65,000. In 1985, the theatre was renovated. With the renovation, a runway was built along the east wall from the balcony to backstage to a spiral staircase, which is still in use.
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Sarah has been doing theatre since she was a small child, and grew up running around Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Since the age of 3 she has been involved in over 100 productions, whether as an actor, designer, or even director. Sarah has attended both TAMU-C and PJC, and has recieved 11 years of formal dance training from the Acadamy of Dance, Music, and Theatre.
PCT is putting out an open call! Do you have a talent you want to show the world? Whether it's acting, singing, or something else; we want to see it! Or perhaps you want to lead a workshop or a class and have the perfect idea? Here is your chance to show us what you're about.
We will be periodically accepting applications for workshops, online/socially distances classes and activities; as well as acting (non royalty or funded royalty), short performances, and video content to be displayed on our platform and newsletter for all of Paris to enjoy.We want to spotlight you and your talents!
We will be periodically accepting applications for workshops, online/socially distances classes and activities; as well as acting (non royalty or funded royalty), short performances, and video content to be displayed on our platform and newsletter for all of Paris to enjoy.We want to spotlight you and your talents!
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Ride With Us
Feb 06, 2020
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Paula Welch
Nov 23, 2019
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Rhonda Rolf
Oct 24, 2019
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Mary Jones
Sep 29, 2019
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Veronica Bryant
Jun 29, 2019
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My most recent experience at PCT was stressful and discouraging on what would have otherwise been an enjoyable night.
I've seen four shows at PCT and travel with friends over 200 miles to see them (we live in Oklahoma and go to see a friend.) Because of this, we bought our tickets online to reserve seats. Arriving at the box office, I was told that I hadn't bought tickets at all! Eventually, the employee running the office looked at the receipts and saw I had indeed bought two seats (my friends bought two next to us.) I was told to wait aside while other customers got tickets until they found
I've seen four shows at PCT and travel with friends over 200 miles to see them (we live in Oklahoma and go to see a friend.) Because of this, we bought our tickets online to reserve seats. Arriving at the box office, I was told that I hadn't bought tickets at all! Eventually, the employee running the office looked at the receipts and saw I had indeed bought two seats (my friends bought two next to us.) I was told to wait aside while other customers got tickets until they found
Kathryn Neil
Dec 26, 2018
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Mac Broadway
Nov 21, 2018
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The Plaza Theatre opened July 30, 1926, is home of Paris Community Theatre (PCT) which was formed in the spring of 1976. The first production, “Up the Down Staircase” was performed in July, 1976, but not until May, 1986 did PCT start performing at the Plaza. 100’s of productions since then. The Paris Community Choir rehearses-n-performs at The Plaza along w/classes given in Musical Theater, Art, Theater Skills & more - weekly (Mon - Thurs.). Fri - Sat are reserved for PCT performances. Musicals have been favored productions. Elegant, ornate arches, elaborate ironwork & other 1920’s architecture
Kat Tillman
Oct 16, 2017
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