Inside the theater
One of the many walls of cats
Cat wall inside
View of the stage from our seats
Waiting area outside the theater
Drink offerings
Nutcracker with a Twist
Snack bar offerings
Cheshire Cat garden
Cat trivia in one of the restrooms
Outside the theater
The Ballet Studio of Carmel performance
Inside the theater waiting for the show.
Set design.
The Cat Theatre is Carmel's newest home for community arts!
A little haunted decoration.
Cynthia S.
Sep 3, 2023
First visit to the Cat Theatre and see the Carmel players in action in Murder on the Orient Express. Cast was fantastic, the play was great! Being a small building, I was surprised at them having a nice little concession area with fairly good options. Popcorn definitely. With the collection of various chairs, you might want to arrive early to choose your best option as the friend I took, got a seat that was clearly bothering her back so I traded her and found out why she was a bit fidgety. We did enjoy the play and it's nice to see Carmel offer those who are talented a place to share it. Good job Carmel Players!
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Mandy C.
Jul 7, 2022
I recently became acquainted with this eponymous gem of a theater. It's neatly tucked away between construction sites in Carmel, and is an intimate space that offers local productions. As others have mentioned, there truly is not a bad seat in the house. I came here with a friend to watch a medical themed mystery written by a local cardiologist, and we were even able to chat with him during intermission. The friendly gentleman manning the refreshment counter gave us a bit of background on several of the many cat pieces he'd procured to decorate the building. I can't wait to catch another performance here!
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Brian M.
Jan 15, 2023
This a fun theater nestled in Carmel near Main Street in the arts district. We came her for our children's concert with Carmel Music Academy. The theater sells snacks, beer, wine, soda, and non-alcoholic drinks. The Cat is the "Carmel Apprentice Theater". From the signs on the wall, a number of music schools come here to give their students an onstage experience. Good sound system, good stage, great experience! It is a very fun indeed!
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Doug H.
Jul 11, 2022
This was our second trip to the Cat Theater and continues to be a jewel nestled in the hub of Carmel. It provides talented local theater artists a venue to showcase their skills. Both visits were to see the plays of a favorite local playwright and fiction writer, Dr. L. Jan Eira. Last year we enjoyed STAY SMALL. This time it was a thriller called AMBUSH that stayed intense to the very end. It made me jump and a monologue from male lead made my wife tear up. It makes me feel so blessed to have such talented actors, actresses, directors and playwrights here in central Indiana.The theater is cozy and seats about 150. Every seat is a premium seat and draws you into the action on stage.Refreshments are available before and during intermission. Set within a short walk of many numerous restaurants and pubs, it a great date suggestion.
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Iva H.
Jul 21, 2022
What a nice place to focus on local talent. This theater is hidden away in the downtown Carmel area. The theater is a great place for musicals, plays, comedians, and music. We have been there twice for plays written by a local playwright and author. It feels cozy and casual. The walls inside are decorated with many cats of course. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. They have a small snack bar for popcorn and drinks which includes wine and beer. Give this place a try to support the local talent. Then grab a lunch or dinner nearby at one of the many restaurants.
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Jemmie W.
Jan 6, 2022
Excellent theater in downtown Carmel for local productions. There isn't a bad seat in the house and the prices are always right.We have seen 4-5 shows here and the venue is always perfect.
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Mindy P.
Oct 20, 2018
Tonight we had the pleasure of seeing The Addams Family at The Cat theater. It was a fabulous show and very entertaining! The cast did a great job and when things didn't go their way they were fabulous at improvising. The staff too!The theater is a small community place seating around 150 people. It's first come unassigned seating. It's a great location walking distance from the new Sun King. I recommend parking in the garage and stopping at Sun King before or after the show. The theater does have beer and wine but it's a limited collection and not a craft beer in stock. They also serve popcorn and candy before and during intermission. It's a great community theater so I hope you give it a try. We will definitely be back!
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Laura W.
Jan 11, 2020
This is a great, small venue for all types of entertainment. I love that theater troupes without a home finally have one that is affordable, and the management TRULY understands how to make things run smoothly. Sometimes there are cocktail tables set up for a more intimate feeling, other times there are rows of seats. You never know what surprises will greet you at The Cat!Parking is easy with all the parking garages in the area, and they serve beer and wine! There are several nearby restaurants for dinner before or a drink after. It's really a fun venue for a night out.
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Sarah C.
Nov 17, 2019
This place is the cutest! Highly recommend checking out this theatre for local plays. It's relatively small, so I would purchase your tickets in advance. But with it being small means every seat is a good seat. I had no idea this venue existed until a coworker of mine invited me to her play. So, support your local actors and check out The Cat Theatre! Plus, anything with the word "cat" in the title is usual worthwhile.
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Nick S.
Jul 29, 2019
The CAT is a quickly growing staple of the community. It is a home for many starting and casual theater artists. They provide education to people who want to perform and entertainment to those who want to watch them. It's a wonderful community to take part in.
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