Smiles and Frowns Playhouse

theatre for children, by children, since 1986

Smiles and Frowns Playhouse

Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing live children’s theatre in Pitt County, NC. School-age participants perform on stage and work behind the scenes.

We have introduced this magical artform to several thousand young people since our first show back in 1986, and look forward to many more years of providing quality children’s theatre for the families of eastern North Carolina.

Next on Stage

Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular

Young Wiggins tries to pickpocket a strange old man and instead learns the man was Sherlock Holmes in disguise! They must learn to trust each other while solving two dangerous mysteries.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history.

Latest News

  • SPRING WORKSHOPS: Acing the Audition!
    Looking to build confidence onstage and sharpen your audition skills? Join us for Acing the Audition, a hands-on workshop series designed to help young performers, K-12th grade, bring their best to the stage! Each session focuses on key elements of the audition process, led by experienced theatre professionals. Workshop Dates & Focus Areas 📅 March… Read more: SPRING WORKSHOPS: Acing the Audition!
  • Sherlock Holmes Cast List
    After a great round of auditions, we are excited to announce the cast for Smiles and Frowns Playhouse’s production of Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular. Whether detective, urchin, or criminal, we’re looking forward to working with each and every young actor this spring. An email will be sent to all cast families… Read more: Sherlock Holmes Cast List