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All About IGHCT
Theatre Opportunities for Everyone
Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre is a program of IGH Community Education. We are delighted to be able to offer theatre opportunities to our local and surrounding communities. Simley Performing Arts Center is where we stage our productions and this wonderful venue offers a large stage, pit, and seating for over 700!
While starting a community theatre had been a goal for many people in IGH, it wasn't until 2018 that we had our inaugural production – Little Shop of Horrors – directed by Jim Davis, one of the founders of our organization. Cabaret followed in 2019, and then we had a 2-year wait (COVID!) before producing a tremendously successful production of RENT in July 2022. Mary Poppins - The Musical was our 2023 production, with a large, multi-age cast, and rigging that allowed us to "fly" the characters of Mary Poppins, Burt, and Miss Andrew. 2024's production of The Music Man included our biggest pit orchestra ever, and a large, talented multi-age cast.
We are committed to growing our community theatre group and bringing high-quality, affordable theatre to Inver Grove Heights and nearby communities. We welcome anyone interested in being part of the theatre, on stage or off, and invite you to Contact Us to share your time and talent with our young, growing organization!
IGHCT Goals and Commitments
It is the goal of IGH Community Theatre to create opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience, allowing them to actively participate in, and appreciate the performance of live, high-quality affordable theater here in Inver Grove Heights.
IGHCT intends to provide vibrant and engaging performing arts experiences that first of all entertain, but also challenge and educate the community. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse organization that promotes quality theatrical productions and stimulating cultural experiences that are guided by a professional infrastructure of facilities and support.
SIMLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
2920 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights MN 55076
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INVER GROVE HEIGHTS Community Theatre