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Port Tobacco Players Theater Tickets

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Community Theatre in La Plata, MD

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About Port Tobacco Players Theater

Port Tobacco Players Theater is a volunteer-run community theatre housed in a historic building at 508 Charles Street in downtown La Plata, MD. Since its 2002 renovation of the former Charles Theater, PTP has become a hub for local culture, producing roughly six main-stage shows each season and hosting special events like An Evening of Song and Encore touring performances. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a comfortable visit.

Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a season subscriber, this page provides seating specifics, parking guidance, transit options, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to enhance your theatre night.

Port Tobacco Players Theater offers a cozy, volunteer-powered stage experience with a seating capacity around 200. The official seating chart shows wheelchair-accessible seating indicated for accessibility. Plan ahead for downtown parking using the theater’s parking map and note green blocks as safer options and red blocks that may be towed. While there isn’t a public parking lot adjacent to the venue, nearby spaces are within a short stroll. For a complete night out, check out partner hotels and restaurants a short drive away, including highly-rated lodging and dining options highlighted by our affiliate recommendations. For the latest show lineup, including current productions like Shakespeare’s Othello and Encore touring events, confirm dates on the venue’s calendar or through our secure checkout process.

Reach out if you need flexible ticket options or help finding seats that suit you. Think of us as your friendly connection in the business—we’ve got you covered when planning your next Port Tobacco Players experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and venue: 508 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646; described as a community theatre venue in downtown La Plata.
  • Venue type and history: Port Tobacco Players is a volunteer-run community theatre; the building was a 1940s movie theater (formerly the Charles Theater) and was purchased/renovated by PTP in 2002.
  • Capacity: approximately 200 seats (various local sources; not published as a fixed official figure on the site).
  • Seating chart: seating chart is available on the official site (seating chart with wheelchair-accessible indicator shown as yellow).
  • Parking: on-street parking in downtown La Plata; the site provides a parking map and cautions about which blocks are safe (green blocks good, red blocks may be towed). There is no public parking lot adjacent to the building; parking guidance is published on the theater’s site.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express La Plata (6860 Crain Hwy) about 0.7–1.0 miles away; Best Western La Plata Inn (6900 Crain Hwy) about 1.1 km away.
  • Transit: no public transit details published by the venue; patrons should plan to drive or check local transit options.
  • Notable events hosted: 2021 grand reopening after renovations; ongoing seasonal main-stage productions (about six per season); 2023’s An Evening of Song anniversary event; 2025 productions such as Shakespeare’s Othello; ongoing Encore touring activities.