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

To Be Announced

Latest News

  • 2026/2027 Season Announcement
    Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is excited to announce their 40th Anniversary season!  In 1986 the first show performed by the children of Smiles and Frowns Playhouse was The Wizard of Oz. The Playhouse has returned every ten years to this beloved story. For the 40th anniversary season we are revisiting the version written by Susan… Read more: 2026/2027 Season Announcement
  • CANCELED Puppetry With Ms. Brea
    Thank you everyone who expressed interest in our puppetry workshop this weekend. Unfortunately due to insufficient participants, we have had to cancel Puppetry With Ms. Brea. We appreciate Ms. Brea for wanting to share her love of stories through puppets with our community, and we hope to have her back again another time! Be on… Read more: CANCELED Puppetry With Ms. Brea