Our Mission
To encourage public interest in, and appreciation of,
​the dramatic arts, and to provide for interested persons
a source of education and practical experience in the dramatic arts,
​throughout the creation, production and presentation to the public, works of dramatic merit.
​To cooperate with other charitable and educational organizations having similar purposes.

The Albright Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is volunteer driven and relies upon the hard work and dedication of the people of the community. 

Our History

 The Albright theatre first opened its doors, under the name of The Albright Theatre Company, in April of 1974 with a membership of 5 people and an audience of 8. From these humble beginnings we have grown to be one of the most widely respected theatre groups in the area. We are proud of who we are and what we have accomplished. Currently we have an audience of over 500 local patrons that continues to grow. All of which have been generous in their artistic and financial support of our endeavor.
From our first show "Star Spangled Girl" performed in an old converted church in Warrenville to our current theatre above the Batavia Government Center, the Albright has proven that we are a strong and resilient company. We have weathered many storms, including a fire that destroyed everything, the passing of some key members, and the constant need to relocate. In our past we have needed to pack it all up a grand total of 8 times. We also made it through the Covid-19 pandemic after having to close our doors for 18 long months. Despite all of these trials we rely upon what we do have, our most valuable asset, our members and their love of theatre.
In August of 2018 at the opening performance of "Romeo and Juliet", the Albright Theatre Company proudly announced that after 45 years they were officially changing their name to the Albright Community Theatre!! The logo of the theatre was also changed and determined by over 700 votes from our patrons and was unveiled on the closing performance of "A Christmas Carol" at the end of our 2018 season!!

In December of 2019 at the opening performance of "Miracle on 34th Street", the main stage theatre at the newly named Albright Community Theatre was officially dedicated to one of our founding members and named the "Jeannine Collins Main Stage"

In May of 2020 the Albright Community Theatre had to make the unprecedented decision to cancel the remainder of the performance season due to the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic. As of March 13th 2020, the Albright Theatre would go dark for the first time since almost 1988 and not reopen until the beginning of 2021. 

Location


​The Albright Community Theatre is located at:
100 North Island Avenue, Batavia, IL

Our theater is on the 3rd floor of the
Batavia Government Center
Located at the Batavia Riverwalk
Houston & North Island Streets, Batavia
​
Free Parking is located directly in front of the building.
There is also a free lot at the back North side of the building. Overflow parking exists across the river by using the foot bridge.
Handicapped-accessible; Elevator
Directions:
From Route 31 (west side of the Fox River), one block north of Wilson Street, turn east on Houston Street, down the hill past the Depot Pond, the Government Center is on your left.

From Route 25 (east side of the Fox River), turn onto Wilson heading West, and cross over River, turn right onto Island Ave. Theatre will be on your right.