civic theatre

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Definition of civic theatre in English English dictionary

Theatre wholly or partly subsidized by the city in which it operates. The term is also used for a noncommercial community theatre, meaning a noncommercial, locally based group. Most civic theatres in Europe are professional organizations; in the U.S. they are often run by amateur groups and may later become resident professional theatres. The first major U.S. civic theatre was established in New Orleans in 1919

Hyphenation

ci·vic the·a·tre

Turkish pronunciation

sîvîk thiıtır

Pronunciation

/ˈsəvək ˈᴛʜēətər/ /ˈsɪvɪk ˈθiːətɜr/