Children's Theatre

Since 1954, the Charity League of Lexington's Children’s Theatre has been bringing a free, live theatre production to the children of Davidson County and surrounding areas. League members direct, produce, costume, work back stage, schedule for the schools, and act in all the roles (even the male parts) the show chosen for each year. Performances are held in the beautiful Edward C. Smith Civic Center. Almost 8,000 children and adults have the opportunity to see performances each year during approximately fourteen daily performances. There is also at least one public performance, which is open to the public free of charge. Traditionally, these events take place during the months of January and February. Often this is the first live theatre production many of these children have seen. These performances are made possible through our fundraising projects such as Holiday House, Holiday House Shoppes, and the Adult Clothing Sale, but also through grants from organizations such as the North Carolina Arts Council, and donations from individuals and businesses.

2020 Season: Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle!

Dress rehearsals:
Wednesday, February 19 - 8:00 am
Thursday, February 20 - 8:00 am
Friday, February 21 - 8:00 am

Morning performances:
Friday, February 21 - 11:00 am (soft opening)
Monday, February 24 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Tuesday, February 25 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Wednesday, February 26 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Thursday, February 27 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Friday, February 28 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)

Matinee performance:
Sunday, February 23 - 3:00 pm (free public performance)

Edward C. Smith Civic Center
217 S Main St, Lexington, NC

We schedule elementary schools, preschools, and homeschool groups from Davidson County and surrounding areas during our school performances. Our evening performance is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. League members are welcome to attend any performances or dress rehearsals. All performances are free. For scheduling information, please contact Eryn Myers.

Production Staff & Crew
Director - Staley Nance
Producer - Laurie Briggs
Musical Director - Anita Bunce
Stage Manager - Lori Conrad
Stage Crew - Jackie Biesiecker, Marte Perrell, Ginger Briggs, Jodi Cates & Phyllis Comer
Scenery Crew - Jill Michener, Kerri Lovell, Cindy Fulbright, Elizabeth O'Connell
Scheduling & Traffic - Eryn Myers
Lighting & Sound - Eddie Reid & Will Richardson

The Cast
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle - Mimi Elmore
Penelope the Parrott - Majorie Parker
Witch - Kaye Ward
Lester the Pig - Beryl Phillips
Mary - Nina Smith
David - Cheryl Wicker
Sharon - Beryl Phillips
Evelyn - Christine Johnson
Christopher - Christy Clark
Florence - Tori Jordan
Jeremy/Frankie - Jennifer Davis
Mr. Crackle - Lynne Cleckley
Mrs. Brown - Kaye Ward
Mrs. Jackstraw - Jennie McDonald

Past Performances

2019 - That's Princess...with a Pea!
2018 - Hansel and Gretel
2017 - Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!
2016 - Froggie Went A 'Courtin
2015 - Cinderella
2014 - Beauty and the Beast
2013 - The Little Mermaid
2012 - The Wizard of Oz
2011 - Charlotte's Web
2010 - Little Red Riding Hood
2009 - Snow White