Curtain Up, Phones Down: How Community Theater Became Gen Z's Favorite Third Place
Across America, local theater groups are filling seats with a generation that grew up on Netflix and TikTok — and loving every second of it. Community stages are no longer just a hobby for retirees; they've quietly become one of the most authentic spaces where young people create, connect, and feel genuinely seen. Here's why Gen Z is trading their screens for spotlights.