Chanticleers Theater traces its roots to 1948, when a small group of local actors and actresses started a troupe called the Chanticleers. Its first production, in 1951, was The Mystery of the Whispering Bell. Today, the Chanticleers Theater produces live comedy, dramas and musicals for adults and children in a 100-seat theatre. In addition, the theater offers children's weekend theater camp and the introduction of new plays by local authors.