About Theatre Winter Haven
THEATRE WINTER HAVEN has been called “one of the best community theatres in America” by the Tampa Tribune, the Lakeland Ledger and the Winter Haven News Chief. Since our founding as a non-profit organization in 1970, TWH has worked to fulfill our Mission Statement:
“To nurture the cultural growth of the community by providing live theatre through presentation, participation and training.”
Each year, TWH produces a five-play Main Stage subscription season, a two-play Theatre for Young People’s series, a summer musical, two touring productions and a three-play staged reading series called StageRead.
Some Facts
- Eight full-scale productions a year, plus three staged readings
- Over 30,000 tickets sold annually
- Over 100 performances per year
- Contributing 1.5 million to Polk County
- Over 7,000 volunteer man-hours donated annually
- Over 3,300 annual subscribers who see each of our Main Stage shows
- Complete Theatre Academy
- Our Women's Guild raises funds and hosts events open to anyone.
- A Senior Theatre Program called the ACT IV Players which tours retirement homes and community centers.
TWH offers Main Stage productions for adults, a complete Theatre for Young People’s program, in-school and after-school classes, a touring program for young adults, a touring program for senior citizens, a summer musical and stage readings of contemporary plays for discriminating audiences. A professional staff of seven oversees the programming, and professional theatre artists are brought in from around the state and country to design, direct and perform.
Subscribers are given first choice to tickets for special events produced by Theatre Winter Haven. Past special events have included:
- Unforgettable - The Nat King Cole Story
- My Way - Frank Sinatra
- PHANTOM, CATS, LES MIZ in concert
- SANDERS FAMILY at the Polk
"Theatre Winter Haven is not only a cultural asset but an economic benefit to our community as well."
- Superintendent of Schools, School Board of Polk County
Proud Member of the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce