History
The County Seat Theater Company has been producing top notch theater in Carlton County since 1987, progressing to a national award winning community theater! In 2008 this non-profit organization moved into its current facility located in Cloquet. The Arts Center includes a space for local artists to showcase their work and provides the community with a full season of plays, concerts and events. In 2011 the County Seat Theater Company advanced and participated in the American Association of Community Theatres National Play Festival. In 2012, they were invited to perform at the World's Festival of Children's Performing Arts in Toyama, Japan. They have been the host site for the Minnesota Association of Community Theatres FAST Festival. An event that highlight theaters from all over Minnesota presenting short plays, with many original works.
Specialties
The Encore Performing Arts Center and Gallery has been the home of the County Seat Theater Company since 2008. Seating 135 patrons on raised seating, there is not a bad seat in the house. Enjoy local art in the gallery and a glass of wine before the show. This is Community Theater at its BEST!