Shows


  • Sherlock Holmes Crew Signup

    Signups are now available to work on the technical crew for our spring show, Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular! Students between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible to help build and paint sets, assemble and craft props, work on lights and sound, and also run the the show both backstage…

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  • Sherlock Holmes Auditions

    Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular! Audition Dates & Times: Audition Location: Ayden Community Theatre (4354 Lee St, Ayden, NC 28513) We’re looking for talented, school-aged children (grades K-12) to join our cast and bring this thrilling adventure to…

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  • 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…

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  • 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!

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  • Tech Orientation on 9/28/24

    Interested in building or painting sets, running lights, or working behind the scenes? A tech orientation meeting will be held on Saturday September 28 at 10am in Ayden. Crew members must be at least 12 years old (or 10 with parental participation), and pay a $5 fee (due on the Technical Orientation Day). Show T-shirts…

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  • And the cast is….

    We are excited to announce the cast for Smiles and Frowns Playhouse’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. We are looking forward to working with these exceptional young people this fall. Parents, please use this link to accept the role by 9pm on Monday, September 16th. So what comes next ? We will have…

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  • The Best (Christmas Pageant) Auditions Ever!

    Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is bringing the fan favorite “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” back to our stage for a record fourth time. Auditions are scheduled on Tuesday September 10 and Wednesday September 11 at the Ayden Recreation Center (see our map for directions). Interested actors should use this link to signup for a time.…

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  • Casting

    There was another amazing group of young people at auditions this week. Thank you so much to everyone who came and tried out for the production of The Secret Garden. These shows would be impossible without all the talented children who populate the stage and create such memorable characters in each of our productions. Use…

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  • Auditions Sides for “The Secret Garden”

    Have you signed up for your audition time this week? There are still slots available! Be sure to bring a current photo and the audition paperwork when you come. The novel this play is based on is available online as eBook and audiobook for free. Pages from the script that will be used during the…

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