Community theater in Mount Airy, NC

Surry Arts Council (Surry Arts Players) is the community theater we list in Mount Airy, North Carolina. 6 shows playing or coming up, 5 camps and classes.

About Surry Arts Council (Surry Arts Players)

An arts council that casts and produces its own community musicals with local actors as the Surry Arts Players at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. It also has a Youth Acting Troupe and summer acting camps.

Website
surryarts.org ↗
Auditions
surryarts.org/shows/audition.html ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on October 19, 2026
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Now playing and coming up

  1. Spookley the Square Pumpkin The Musical

    Joe Troiano (book and lyrics), Jeffrey Zahn (music)

    Musical

    Surry Arts Players musical about a square pumpkin who is shunned by the round ones in the patch and becomes the Pick of the Patch.

    Dates
    Sat Oct 24, 3pm
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Tickets
    Preferred seats $20, orchestra seats $15 (plus Eventbrite fees)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 4

  2. Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

    Timothy Mason (book and lyrics), Mel Marvin (music)

    MusicalFamily friendly

    Surry Arts Players holiday musical based on the Dr. Seuss book and animated special.

    Dates
    Sat Dec 12, 3pm
    Sun Dec 13, 3pm
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Tickets
    Preferred seats $25, orchestra seats $20 (plus Eventbrite fees)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 4

  3. Madeline's Christmas

    Jennifer Kirkeby (book and lyrics), Shirley Mier (music)

    Musical

    Surry Arts Council musical based on Ludwig Bemelmans's Madeline books, in which an outbreak of flu threatens the holiday.

    Dates
    Sat Dec 19, 3pm
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Tickets
    Preferred seats $20, orchestra seats $15 (plus Eventbrite fees)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 4

  4. Disney's High School Musical

    Peter Barsocchini (book), various (songs)

    Musical

    Surry Arts Council production of the Disney Channel movie musical about East High's Troy and Gabriella.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 19, 7pm
    Sat Feb 20, 3pm
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Tickets
    Preferred seats $25, orchestra seats $20 (plus Eventbrite fees)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 4

  5. Disney's Finding Nemo JR.

    Disney (Pixar film adaptation)

    Musical

    Surry Arts Council stage musical based on the Pixar film, about an anxious clownfish searching the ocean for his son.

    Dates
    Sat Apr 24, 3pm
    Sun Apr 25, 3pm
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Tickets
    Preferred seats $20, orchestra seats $15 (plus Eventbrite fees)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sun Oct 4

  6. Youth Acting Troupe Spring One-Act Performance

    Not stated

    Play

    Free public performance of the one-act play put together by the spring session of the Surry Arts Council Youth Acting Troupe (ages 8-18).

    Dates
    Fri Apr 30, 5pm
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Tickets
    Free

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Wed Sep 30

Camps and classes

  1. Youth Acting Troupe, Winter 2027 (ages 8-18)

    ClassYouth
    About
    Eight-week session that puts together a one-act play.
    Ages
    8-18
    Dates
    Jan 8 to Feb 26
    Schedule
    Fridays 4:00-5:00 pm: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027
    Cost
    $125
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Sign up
    Call Salem at 336.786.7998
    Full details ↗

  2. Exploring Performing Arts as a Career (middle school to adult)

    WorkshopYouth & adults
    About
    Workshop on career paths, choosing a college, high school preparation, and enrichment and scholarship opportunities for studying performing arts in college. Instructor Melanie Cornelison-Jannotta.
    Ages
    Middle and high school students to adults
    Dates
    Feb 23 to Feb 23
    Schedule
    Tuesday, February 23, 2027, 6:00-8:00 pm
    Cost
    $20
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Sign up
    Call 336.786.7998 or see https://surryarts.org/programs/youth.html
    Full details ↗

  3. Youth Acting Troupe, Spring 2027 (ages 8-18)

    ClassYouth
    About
    Eight-week session ending in a one-act play performed free for the public on Friday, April 30, 2027 at 5:00 pm.
    Ages
    8-18
    Dates
    Mar 5 to Apr 30
    Schedule
    Fridays 4:00-5:00 pm, March 5 to April 30, 2027
    Cost
    $125
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Sign up
    Call Salem at 336.786.7998
    Full details ↗

  4. Youth Acting Camp (ages 8-18), June 2027

    CampYouth
    About
    Students explore theatre, acting, musical theatre and performing techniques. Instructors Salem Poindexter and Robert Parks. Scholarships available for summer camps.
    Ages
    8-18
    Dates
    Jun 28 to Jul 2
    Schedule
    Monday-Friday, June 28 to July 2, 2027, 12:30-4:30 pm
    Cost
    $150
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Sign up
    Register in person at the Andy Griffith Playhouse or online via https://surryarts.org/programs/summercamps.html; contact salem@surryarts.org
    Full details ↗

  5. Youth Acting Camp (ages 8-18), July 2027

    CampYouth
    About
    Students explore theatre, acting, musical theatre and performing techniques. Instructors Salem Poindexter and Robert Parks.
    Ages
    8-18
    Dates
    Jul 12 to Jul 16
    Schedule
    Monday-Friday, July 12-16, 2027, 12:30-4:30 pm
    Cost
    $150
    Where
    Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
    Sign up
    Register in person at the Andy Griffith Playhouse or online via https://surryarts.org/programs/summercamps.html; contact salem@surryarts.org
    Full details ↗

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