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 evening 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. One easy and affordable way to contribute is by placing an ad that will go in program. For ad information, click below.

2017-2018 Program Advertisement Form

2017-2018 Season

Dress rehearsals:
Wednesday, February 21 - 8:00 am
Thursday, February 22 - 8:00 am
Friday, February 23 - 8:00 am

Morning performances:
Thursday, February 22 - 11:00 am (soft opening)
Monday, February 26 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Tuesday, February 27 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Wednesday, February 28 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Thursday, March 1 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)
Friday, March 2 - 9:00 am and 11:00 am (school performances)

Evening performance:
Thursday, March 1 - 7:00 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
Co-Director - Kaye Ward
Co-Director - Mimi Elmore
Musical Director - Anita Bunce
Co-Producer - Beryl Phillips
Co-Producer - Cheryl Wicker
Stage Manager - Jackie Biesecker
Stage Crew - Lori Conrad, Marte Perrell, Ginger Briggs & Christine Johnson
Costumes - Mimi Elmore & Kaye Ward
Scenery - Lyn Lambros
Scenery Crew - Lynette Andreson, Wendy Beck, Peggy Boger, Britney Cowan, Mimi Elmore, Alison Honeycutt, Kelly Lambeth, Keri Lovell, Jill Mitchner, Elizabeth O'Donnell, Beryl Phillips, Sarah Skeen, Christine Strickland, Emily Taylor, Wendy Walker, Nia Ward, Cheryl Wicker, Krys Williams, Amy Wills, Tiffany Younts
Scheduling & Traffic - Eryn Myers
Lighting & Sound - Edward Reid

The Cast
In order of appearance
Hansel - Laurie Briggs
Gretel - Tori Jordan
Mother - Lynne Cleckley
Father - Cheryl Wicker
Frederick - Beryl Phillips
Johanna - Jennifer Davis
Frick - Mimi Elmore
Frack - Marjorie Parker
Lydia the Gypsy - Katherine Everhart
The Gingerbread Witch - Jennie McDonald
Sandman - Lynne Cleckley
Owl - Cheryl Wicker

Past Performances

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