Community theatre began in Oregon, Ohio in 1986 when a group of  enthusiastic and talented citizens felt that Community Theater would  enrich the culture and heritage of our thriving and growing city. With  the assistance and support of the City of Oregon, the OREGON LITTLE  THEATRE was founded and produced two successful musical productions:  “The Music Man” in 1987 and “Damn Yankees” in 1988.
Because other people were interested in helping to support  community theater in non-performing areas, another independent  organization named “Friends of Oregon Theater” came into existence at  the same time. It provided the theater programs for the shows, solicited  patrons and advertisers, and presented a Dinner/Variety Show to  spotlight talent in the community.
Encouraged by the success of the productions, a rapidly growing  membership, and the desire to extend participation to the citizens of  other communities, the membership, in July of 1988, voted to disband the  city associated OREGON LITTLE THEATRE. The “Friends of Oregon Theater”  then re-organized and became the OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE.
Since it's humble beginnings, the OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE has  presented over 35 years of productions, including dinner/variety shows,  children’s summer theatre, major musicals, comedies, dramas, and  reader’s theatre productions.
OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE is governed by an elected Board of  Directors and is funded through a combination of season memberships,  local sponsors, patrons, advertisers and fund-raisers which provides the  necessary financial support to present the highest quality of  theatrical productions possible.
Our Mission Statement:
The Oregon Community Theatre is dedicated to the development of the  performing arts within Oregon and its surrounding communities.
This mission shall be accomplished by encouraging  appreciation of and participation in all aspects of live theater, as  well as conducting related educational programs for adults and children.
Current Board Members:
President - Kevin Harrington   1st Vice President - Reed Steele   2nd Vice President - Bridget Drew   Treasurer - Don Dauer   Secretary - Alice Dargartz   Trustees - Janaye Ashman
Brannon Wyndesor
Jenn Bonnice
Tammy Halay
Amy Spaulding-Heuring
Jeff Smith   Community Members - Mary K Brucker
Steve Carpenter
Tony Esposito
Beth Giller
Dennis Holdren
Marianne Merren   Student Represenitive - Andy Kessler   Past President - Tim Yard