The Centre Theater is located in downtown Norristown and offers art education as well as performing art shows in the 75-seat professional theater. A member of the Philadelphia Theater Alliance, the Centre Theater also hosts two plays a year produced by Iron Age Theater.
Barn Playhouse is a theater owned and operated by the nonprofit educational corporation The Dramateurs, Inc. Its shows have included Little Women, A Flea In Her Ear and A Little Night Music. Upcoming shows include Sunset Boulevard and Funny Girl. Visit its website for information on how to get involved.
The Conservatory of Music and Dance in Norristown offers students a comprehensive dance, music and theater arts curriculum. Starting with the basics and developing the student's natural dancing ability, the instructors at COMAD are consistently regarded as among the best in the region from parents and students. Due to limited class sizes and the popularity of the programs, early enrollment is encouraged. The studio is separated into several smaller classrooms, each complete with mats, bars, mirror and a safe surface where students can practice choreography and skills. The retail shop, open on Saturdays, offers a variety of dance shoes, apparel and accessories.