About Neuse Little Theatre
A community theater founded in 1974, performing in a 104-seat log hut in Smithfield. It stages four plays at the Hut plus one musical each year at Johnston Community College, and runs a summer camp for ages 8 to 18.
- Website
- neuselittletheatre.org ↗
- Auditions
- neuselittletheatre.org/nltauditions ↗
- Checked
- We last checked their website on October 19, 2026
Now playing and coming up
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OpensDec 4
A Christmas Story
Philip Grecian (based on the film and Jean Shepherd's book)
Play
Stage version of the holiday classic about nine-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun.
- Dates
- Fri Dec 4, 8pm
Sat Dec 5, 8pm
Sun Dec 6, 3pm
Fri Dec 11, 8pm2 more dates
Sat Dec 12, 8pm
Sun Dec 13, 3pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Tickets
- $15 online or pre-purchase, $18 at the door (per season brochure); season memberships and flex tickets also sold
Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.
Checked against the theater's site on Wed Sep 30
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OpensFeb 12
The Cemetery Club
Ivan Menchell
Play
Comedy-drama about three widows who meet for tea before visiting their husbands' graves, and the widower who upsets their routine.
- Dates
- Fri Feb 12, 8pm
Sat Feb 13, 8pm
Sun Feb 14, 3pm
Fri Feb 19, 8pm
Sat Feb 20, 8pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Tickets
- $15 online or pre-purchase, $18 at the door (per season brochure); season memberships and flex tickets also sold
Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.
Checked against the theater's site on Wed Sep 30
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OpensApr 2
And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie
Play
Ten strangers are lured to an island and killed off one by one in this mystery.
- Dates
- Fri Apr 2, 8pm
Sat Apr 3, 8pm
Sun Apr 4, 3pm
Fri Apr 9, 8pm
Sat Apr 10, 8pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Tickets
- $15 online or pre-purchase, $18 at the door (per season brochure); season memberships and flex tickets also sold
Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.
Checked against the theater's site on Wed Sep 30
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OpensMay 21
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Play
Fast-paced parody that races through all of Shakespeare's plays with slapstick and improvisation.
- Dates
- Fri May 21, 8pm
Sat May 22, 8pm
Sun May 23, 3pm
Fri May 28, 8pm
Sat May 29, 8pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Tickets
- $15 online or pre-purchase, $18 at the door (per season brochure); season memberships and flex tickets also sold
Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.
Checked against the theater's site on Wed Sep 30
Auditions
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Mon
Dec 14
+1 more
The Cemetery Club
PlayAdults 18+
- When
- Mon Dec 14, 7pm
Tue Dec 15, 7pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 (location inferred from the theatre's address; the brochure lists the audition dates and times only)
- Roles
- 1 man, 4 women (per brochure)
- Prepare
- Audition form (downloadable from the theatre's forms page) can be filled out ahead of time; audition cards are also available at auditions and photos are taken there. The site says all roles are open and newcomers are welcome.
- Performs
- February 12 to 20, 2027
Note: Dates and 7pm times come from the 2026-2027 season brochure; the audition venue is not printed there and is assumed to be the theatre. Check neuselittletheatre.org/nltauditions for updates.
Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Sep 30
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Mon
Feb 15
+1 more
And Then There Were None
PlayAdults 18+
- When
- Mon Feb 15, 7pm
Tue Feb 16, 7pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 (location inferred from the theatre's address; the brochure lists the audition dates and times only)
- Roles
- 8 men, 3 women (per brochure)
- Prepare
- Audition form (downloadable from the theatre's forms page) can be filled out ahead of time; audition cards are also available at auditions and photos are taken there. The site says all roles are open and newcomers are welcome.
- Performs
- April 2 to 10, 2027
Note: Dates and 7pm times come from the 2026-2027 season brochure; the audition venue is not printed there and is assumed to be the theatre. Check neuselittletheatre.org/nltauditions for updates.
Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Sep 30
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Mon
Apr 5
+1 more
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
PlayAdults 18+
- When
- Mon Apr 5, 7pm
Tue Apr 6, 7pm - Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 (location inferred from the theatre's address; the brochure lists the audition dates and times only)
- Roles
- 3 or more, men or women (per brochure)
- Prepare
- Audition form (downloadable from the theatre's forms page) can be filled out ahead of time; audition cards are also available at auditions and photos are taken there. The site says all roles are open and newcomers are welcome.
- Performs
- May 21 to 29, 2027
Note: Dates and 7pm times come from the 2026-2027 season brochure; the audition venue is not printed there and is assumed to be the theatre. Check neuselittletheatre.org/nltauditions for updates.
Checked against the theater's notice on Wed Sep 30
Crew calls
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Needed now
Front of house, Set building, Scenic painting, Lighting, Sound, Costumes, Hair & makeup, Run crew / stagehands
Volunteer
- The job
- Always seeking volunteers: ushers, ticket takers, sales table, box office, backstage help, set construction, painting, lights, sound, costumes, hair and makeup.
- Where
- Neuse Little Theatre, 104 S. Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Respond
- nltvolunteers@gmail.com
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