Irving Community Theater

Quirky and awesome! We came to see the performance of "Trainspotting" and couldn't have been more pleased. When we first arrived in the parking lot, we were a little apprehensive because it is in the same strip mall with a Dollar General and the entire shopping center looks a bit run down. However, the performance more than made up for the location. We were greeted at the door by actors already in character and the entire venue was set up to feel like a bar/night club. They even had a small selection of water, soda, and beer and a bartender and a waitress. I loved the way the actors used the entire space, sometimes even behind us. I also liked the use of mixed media. I'm not sure if every performance is like this, but I am definitely interested to go to another show and see what they come up with.

ICT Mainstage produces fairly consistently strong plays and musicals as the season unfolds. It does take some risks as well and chooses some rare or off-Broadway pieces that help maintan a fresh pace across the season. They spend a good bit of funds on sets, costumes, and props -- they actually have some of the best props in the city. Since ICT operates as the full community theatre, which means they do not pay their actors. That frees up some money for more visual infrastructure. Their season subscription is a good savings and will give you a good chance to get a flavor of the sort of talent that gets drawn to the company. If you like, keep attending. You'll enjoy.They often produce their shows at the Dupree theatre at the Irving Arts Center, which they use well.