455 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (76%).
r/Theatre Traffic & Engagement r/Theatre Traffic & Engagement
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r/Theatre Most Active Times When r/Theatre Is Most Active
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r/Theatre Flair Performance r/Theatre Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 168 (36.9%) | 6 |
| Discussion | 73 (16.0%) | 13 |
| High School/College Student | 53 (11.6%) | 3 |
| Seeking Play Recommendations | 45 (9.9%) | 5 |
| News/Article/Review | 39 (8.6%) | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 34 (7.5%) | 11 |
| Help Finding Script/Video | 21 (4.6%) | 2 |
| Theatre Educator | 13 (2.9%) | 19 |
| Design and Tech | 9 (2.0%) | 8 |
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r/Theatre Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Theatre
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| theatre | 79 (17.4%) | 10 | 12 |
| play | 39 (8.6%) | 5 | 12 |
| help | 32 (7.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| theater | 29 (6.4%) | 2 | 8 |
| advice | 23 (5.0%) | 6 | 9 |
| musical | 20 (4.4%) | 4 | 8 |
| plays | 19 (4.2%) | 5 | 12 |
| show | 19 (4.2%) | 10 | 15 |
| first | 17 (3.7%) | 5 | 9 |
| looking | 17 (3.7%) | 2 | 4 |
r/Theatre Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Theatre
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| newyorktheatreguide.com | 10 | 3 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/Theatre Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Theatre
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Why have men stopped wearing makeup?
What’s is your biggest theatre hot take?
We keep blaming makeup for how our cast looks under the lights, and I'm starting to think we've been having the wrong argument
I got to be Beatrice for exactly 36 lines.
Theatres only casting people they’re friends with
Trump administration tells judge: Let us put his name on the Kennedy Center, or we’ll tear it down
Walking into the same theatre after a trashfire audition
Kid is having a meltdown because he farted on stage.
Are professional actors auditioning for community theatre?
I’m devastated by the passing of Dolly and Tim Curry
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why have men stopped wearing makeup? | 308 | 68 | text | Aug 8 |
| What’s is your biggest theatre hot take? | 199 | 134 | text | Aug 16 |
| We keep blaming makeup for how our cast looks under the lights, and I'm starting to think we've been having the wrong argument | 166 | 20 | text | Aug 26 |
| I got to be Beatrice for exactly 36 lines. | 153 | 19 | text | Aug 4 |
| Theatres only casting people they’re friends with | 123 | 51 | text | Aug 5 |
| Trump administration tells judge: Let us put his name on the Kennedy Center, or we’ll tear it down | 114 | 20 | link | Aug 26 |
| Walking into the same theatre after a trashfire audition | 98 | 32 | text | Aug 1 |
| Kid is having a meltdown because he farted on stage. | 90 | 53 | text | Aug 25 |
| Are professional actors auditioning for community theatre? | 76 | 84 | text | Aug 24 |
| I’m devastated by the passing of Dolly and Tim Curry | 70 | 3 | text | Aug 27 |
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r/Theatre FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Theatre
What's the best time to post on r/Theatre?
Based on posting volume, r/Theatre is most active on Saturdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Theatre?
r/Theatre averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Theatre get?
Posts on r/Theatre average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Theatre get most?
On r/Theatre, most posts are text posts (76%)