Shows


  • Sleepy Hollow Auditions

    Calling all young actors! Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Legend of Sleepy Hollow, to be held at the Ayden Arts and Recreation Center. Audition Dates & Times We’re looking for talented, school-aged children to join our cast and bring this thrilling adventure to life. Don’t miss…

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  • Sleepy Hollow Crew Signup

    Signups are now available to work on the technical crew for our fall show, Legend of Sleepy Hollow! 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 and in the booth.…

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  • Sleepy Hollow Artwork Contest

    We are looking for an illustration to promote our production of Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Requirements Submission Options:

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  • Sherlock Holmes in the News

    Check out today’s article in The Daily Reflector, all about our upcoming show! Thanks to staff writer Kim Grizzard for the great write-up. There’s still time to get your ticket for Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular, running this weekend. Shows are Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm, both at the Ayden Recreation…

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  • Sherlock Holmes Tickets Now On Sale!

    Sherlock Holmes Tickets Now On Sale!

    We’re excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for “Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular.” Don’t the miss the opportunity to see the titular detective in action, along with characters familiar and new. Our young group of actors is working hard to bring this exciting show to life April 11-12. Tickets…

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  • Sherlock Holmes: What’s Next?

    Thank you to everyone who came and auditioned! We know everyone is eagerly waiting to find out just who will be in Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular. Here’s some information to keep in mind. Callbacks: Select actors have been to asked to attend a callback session on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at…

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  • 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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