Community Theatre

Entertainment and Involvement

The Bonnie Kate Community Theatre is a volunteer organization that plans events and theatrical productions to be performed on the Bonnie Kate Stage or in other venues. Auditions are open for anyone and will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and the Website. The BKCT has monthly meetings in the Bonnie Kate meeting room on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00. Renee Christian is the acting director of the Bonnie Kate Community Theatre. Join in the fun!

Coming up: You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

The Friends of the Bonnie Kate are so excited to announce that the musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will be the first full-stage production to be performed in the newly renovated Bonnie Kate Theater auditorium. Enjoy the new seating, the beautiful lighting and a wonderful musical production.

Performances:

Friday, July 11th at 7:30

Saturday, July 12th at 7:30

Sunday, July 13th at 2:30

Thursday, July 17th at 7:30

Friday, July 18th at 7:30

Saturday, July 19th at 7:30

Sunday, July 20th at 2:30

Live Theater 2025-26

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are an important part of the theater experience. Set building, costume design, stage managing and tech support are all a part of the play performances. Volunteers are also needed for working concessions which, can be for one or more evenings of performance schedule. Volunteers are also needed to talk to potential businesses for advertisements in the programs which are available to each audience member. Consider being a part of the Bonnie Kate Volunteers where you can make new friends and apply your efforts to a good cause.

Auditions

Auditions are held 6 to 8 weeks before the production takes place. The directors wish to make this a comfortable experience for all involved. There will be two or more dates scheduled as options for auditioning. Wear clothing and shoes that are easy for movement and plan to enjoy yourself.

Musicals

Cold readings of the script
Group vocal exercises
Group dance exercises

If you wish to be considered for a solo, please prepare a short musical selection relevant to the style of the musical. Solos are not mandatory for those auditioning for ensemble roles.

Plays

Cold readings of the script
Possible improvisational exercises

Directors may not require specific monologues to be prepared ahead of time unless the actor desires that for reading or hearing difficulties.

Get In Touch

Join us in celebrating the arts in the heart of downtown Elizabethton, TN! Browse our events page for upcoming shows or contact us to learn more about getting involved with the Bonnie Kate today!