Putnam County Playhouse began in the spring of 1961. At that time a small group of determined people decided to bring live theatre to the community – and Greencastle Summer Theater was born. The next year, we were incorporated and officially became Putnam County Playhouse.
The purpose of PCPH then and now was set down by our founders:
We operate “to provide the people of the county and the surrounding area the opportunity to enjoy and participate in live theatre.”
A gazebo on our property honors those original members including the first president of our board of directors, Dr. James Elrod.
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| The Founders’ Gazebo |
For the first two decades, PCPH presented shows in various venues around Greencastle. These included DePauw’s Speech Hall, McAnally Center, and DePauw’s Moore Theatre.
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| “The Sound of Music” – 1982 |
The small barn was used for many years for dressing rooms. It is now mainly used for storage, and the original stage area is now a parking area.
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| Small Barn. June, 2015.
The theatre named in honor of Hazel Day Longden was given a grand opening in June, 1983.
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| Hazel Day Longden Theatre. June, 2015. |
Thanks to our audiences and participants for their continued support.