The Shawshank Redemption

October 9–11 & 16–18, 2026

Adapted for the stage from the novella by Stephen King · Six performances this October

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1976 — 2026

Bringing live theater to the Washington community since 1976

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Bringing live theater to the Washington community since 1976.

The Shawshank Redemption

October 9–11 & 16–18, 2026

Hope can survive even behind prison walls. Follow Andy Dufresne's remarkable journey of friendship, perseverance and hope as he navigates life inside Shawshank Prison — a gripping drama about the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest of places.

Adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill & Dave Johns. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

Content advisory: frequent strong language; depictions of violence, suicide and murder; implied nudity and sexual assault.

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50th Anniversary Golden Gala

Date to be announced

An evening honoring the volunteers, performers and supporters who have made this theater a community tradition since 1976. Hors d'œuvres and desserts by Café Dodici, a cash bar, live entertainment and commemorative gifts.

Golden Ticket · Show Ticket · Student Ticket, ages 15 & under

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Artwork for the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala

50

Seasons on this stage

A theater the town built for itself

In 1976 Mr. McCleery put a challenge to Washington: match his gift, and the town would have a theater. He wanted the community his employees lived and worked in to have a stage of its own. Washington met him dollar for dollar, and the doors opened.

Fifty seasons later the stage still belongs to the people who built it — Y's Men's Club revues, HARP Players, high school productions, dance competitions and county fair talent shows. In 2015 the WCC Presents series began bringing regional and national talent to town.

1976

The community matches McCleery's gift and the theater opens

2015

WCC Presents brings regional and national talent to Washington

2026

The fiftieth season, and a Golden Gala to mark it

Tickets

Buy online any time, call the office, or pay at the door on performance nights.

Straight Plays

Including The Shawshank Redemption this October

$15

Adults

$10

Students, HS & under

Musicals

Full-cast productions with live music

$20

Adults

$15

Students, HS & under

Other events at the Washington Community Center set their own prices, and some sell in advance at outlets around town. Call the office if you are not sure which applies.