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

  • Show Survey
    Thank you to everyone who helped make the recent production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” a rousing success! To help us continue producing quality children’s theatre, we ask that you fill out the following survey. We want to hear everyone’s voice: participants (on-stage and off), family members and friends, members of the community. Each… Read more: Show Survey
  • Media Buzz for “Best Christmas Pageant Ever!”
    We’re excited to see press coming out for this week’s performances of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Special thanks to publicity leader Julie Crocker for making these spotlights happen: make sure to get your tickets purchased for what is sure to be a great show!