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

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Friday, February 13th | 7:00p

    Saturday, February 14th | 7:00p

    Sunday, February 15th | 2:00p

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  • A Midwinter Day's Dream Fairy Party

    Saturday, February 21st | 2:00p

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  • Bridgerton Ball

    Saturday, March 14th | 6:00p

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  • "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
SUPPORT OUR GROWTH

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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