Live Theatre & Events in Batesville, Arkansas

Get tickets for our upcoming performances and special events as we celebrate our 55th season of live community theatre in Batesville.

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Text reading 'William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream' in dark gray on a black background.

    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Friday, February 13th | 7:00p

    Saturday, February 14th | 7:00p

    Sunday, February 15th | 2:00p

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  • An illustrated poster for a fairy-themed event titled 'A Midwinter Day's Dream Fairy Party' with a fairy with butterfly wings and a landscape with trees in the background.

    A Midwinter Day's Dream Fairy Party

    Saturday, February 21st | 2:00p

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  • Invitation to the Bridgerton Ball hosted by Batesville Community Theatre on March 14, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The design features an elegant black-and-white floral theme with a silhouette profile of a woman in an oval frame at the top center.

    Bridgerton Ball

    Saturday, March 14th | 6:00p

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Adaptive Reuse Merit Award 2025 – Batesville Preservation Association honoring Batesville Community Theatre
Best of Independence County Reader’s Choice Award – Best Community Theatre – Batesville Community Theatre

  • "Thank you doesn’t seem sufficient. I hope you all realize what a difference you’re making in this community and how important your work is. You’re amazing and I am forever grateful.”

    Cinderella | Cast Member Mom

  • "My stomach hurt from laughing and my face from smiling!"

    Sordid Lives | Dixie Baxter Smithee

  • “If you haven’t attended one of the Batesville Community Theatre productions, you need to! We hold season tickets to The Rep in Little Rock and were greatly impressed with our local talent. We’ll be attending more.”

    Alisa R. Lancaster

  • "The Summer Kid's program has been a blast for my child. She's learned so much about how everything works backstage. The staff is truly wonderful!"

    J

  • "Nice little theater. We watched Sarah Plain and Tall. I was impressed with the acting skills, especially the children. Enjoyed the finger foods at intermission."

    Sarah, Plain and Tall | Beverly Luck

  • "I love going to the Batesville Community Theatre! Great actors and producers!"

    Pam McIntire

  • "Wonderful experience, nice venue."

    Melvin Cole

  • "I love going to see productions at BCT. They are an asset to the community."

    Theresa Bertram

  • "Funny show. Good hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Everyone is a volunteer and they were very nice."

    Amy Collins

Bringing the best of theatre to our community since 1971
Batesville Community Theatre has had 55 years of community theatre, over 7,000 volunteers, 9 years and over 500 kids in summer theatre camp, 11 original plays performed
Batesville Community Theatre has had 3 canine cast members, 25+ events, over $10,000 in scholarships awarded
Batesville Community Theatre's Performing Arts Center is located in downtown Batesville, Arkansas
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Come Join Us!

No matter your passion— acting on stage, building sets, designing costumes or props, helping with hospitality, directing, or pitching in where needed— there’s a place for you at Batesville Community Theatre. We’re a community theatre located in downtown Batesville, Arkansas, and we welcome everyone, regardless of experience. The best way to get involved is to come to our auditions and introduce yourself. We love meeting new faces and would be happy to have you join our theatre family.

All are welcome!

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