Needham Community Theatre
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY THEATER
IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD
“…On a level that normally can't be seen outside of the big city…How lucky Needham is to have this quality of performance right in town!" - Needham Hometown Weekly
Performance: June 8, 7pm
at Newman School’s Carleton Auditorium
1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Needham Community Theatre is hosting their first ever 24 Hour Musical! Within 24 hours, actors will learn an entire musical and put it on in front of a live audience!
Get ready to experience theater in a brand new way!
The 24 Hour Musical is not a main stage production, so tickets are not included in memberships. Please choose the number of tickets you would like to purchase at $15 by going to this link:
Audition for Annie!
Auditions May 28, 29, and 31
Callbacks June 3 and 4
Performances:
Friday November 21 at 8 pm
Saturday November 22 at 2 pm
Sunday November 23 at 2 pm
Saturday November 29 at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sunday November 30 at 2 pm
NCT Scholarship Winners
Needham Community Theatre awards scholarships to Needham High School seniors who have been involved in theater and the arts during their high school years.
Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!
Lily Katz. Max Scott . Liam King. and Mia Maffeo
Lily Katz
was a member of the cast of every NHS play and musical except the senior-directed show, which she co-directed. She served as president of SAMD (Students Acting to Make Difference) during her 4 years as a student at Needham High School. In addition to her theatrical accomplishments, Lily was also a member of the NHS chorus for 4 years, co-leader of the Treble Rebels a capella group, and editor of The Hilltopper, the student newspaper. She will attend Northwestern University in the fall.
Max Scott
participated in all NHS shows and SAMD performances, co-directed the senior-directed show, and served as SAMD treasurer, while a student at Needham High School. In addition to acting, Max spent 3 years as part of the Counterpoint c capella group while serving as its co-leader, 2 years as a member of the Concert Chorale, 4 years on the Speech and Debate team, and served on the Needham Student Theater Board for 2 years. He will be attending Dartmouth College this fall.
Liam King
has been a drummer in the NHS Jazz Band for 4 years, participating in all of Needham High School’s musicals during this time. He has also played in the orchestra pits of many local theater productions, including Needham Community Theatre’s The Music Man and Fiddler on the Roof. In addition, he has played in the New England District Jazz Band and the Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band and has produced and recorded original music. He will attend Dartmouth College in the fall.
Mia Maffeo
has been a member of every theatrical production during her 4 years at Needham High School and has also been in the cast of many camp productions. As a member of the Fermata Nowhere a capella group, she has performed solos in two concerts. She has also been a member of the NHS Speech and Debate team for 4 years, winning many awards, and served as chairperson of Own Your Peace, a mental health and equity coalition. She will be attending Villanova University this fall.
Scholarship photos by Cici Hunt
Coming Spring 2026
Thanks for Joining us
Article from Needham Local about our production
of Little Women
Thank you
for joining us
Needham Community Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof
Thanks for joining us
for a witchy time
We hope you enjoyed
the Big Parade!
Thank you for your support
NCT continues to have overhead expenses, including those for storage and building space, our website and answering service, and our annual scholarships. NCT could use your help. 100% of your donation will go directly to NCT to continue producing high quality shows.
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If you prefer to contribute via check, please make it payable to "Needham Community Theatre", and on the memo line write "Donation." You can mail the check to us at:
Needham Community Theatre
P.O. Box 920242
Needham, MA 02492
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Images from our 2019-2020 season
Mary Poppins
