Upcoming Events
All 2025 productions will be held at our interim Atlantic Beach location:
1010-27 West Fort Macon Road
Starting January 2026 All Season Performances will be held at our Arendell Street Theatre.
1311 Arendell St.
Directed By: Katie Dixon
Jan 23 - Feb 1
Leapin’ lizards! Annie returns to the Carteret Community Theatre stage as the grand-reopening production in our beautifully renovated historic home on Arendell Street.
Set in 1930s New York City, Annie tells the unforgettable story of a brave, red-headed orphan with an unshakable spirit. When Annie is chosen to spend Christmas with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, her journey toward belonging leads to heart, humor, and a reminder that family comes in many forms.
Featuring a talented local cast and all the warmth and optimism audiences love, Annie is the perfect way to celebrate a new chapter for Carteret Community Theatre.
Join us as we open the doors, raise the curtain, and welcome the community back home.
Annie
The First Show Back in Our Newly Renovated Home
Directed By: Jennifer Gaskell
Dive under the sea with The Little Mermaid Jr., a whimsical musical adventure based on the beloved Disney classic. Follow Ariel, a curious young mermaid who dreams of exploring the world above the waves. When she makes a daring deal with the sea witch Ursula, Ariel must rely on her friends—Flounder, Scuttle, and Sebastian—to restore harmony to both land and sea.
Featuring show-stopping musical numbers like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” this youth production brings vibrant characters, colorful costumes, and unforgettable magic to life onstage.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, The Little Mermaid Jr. showcases the incredible talent of our local youth performers and celebrates imagination, bravery, and the power of finding your own voice.
Little Mermaid JR.
March 20 - March 29
Directed By: Jackson Outland
Co- Director: Nic Carey
Written by Jonathan Larson, this high-energy, autobiographical musical follows Jon, a young composer in New York City who feels the pressure to succeed before time runs out. As he approaches 30, Jon faces the tension between artistic ambition and the realities of love, stability, and adulthood. Featuring a vibrant rock score and a moving story about chasing dreams against the odds, Tick, Tick… BOOM! has become a beloved, inspiring piece of modern musical theatre.
Tick Tick...Boom!
May 1 - May 3
Based on the bestselling Percy Jackson novel by Rick Riordan, this high-energy musical follows Percy, a seemingly ordinary teenager who discovers he is a demigod—the son of Poseidon. After being accused of stealing Zeus’s master lightning bolt, Percy sets out on a cross-country quest to clear his name, prevent an all-out war among the gods, and uncover the truth about his own destiny. With a driving rock score, fast-paced storytelling, and a cast of iconic mythological characters, this show blends heart, humor, action, and adventure into an unforgettable theatrical experience. At its core, The Lightning Thief is a story about embracing who you are, finding strength in your differences, and discovering the hero within yourself. We can’t wait to bring this electric, family-favorite musical to our stage.
Directed By: Shannon Henry
The Lightning Thief
June 19 - 29
Directed By: Nic Carey
This internationally celebrated musical tells the remarkable true story of the nearly 7,000 passengers whose planes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001. As the world stood still, this tiny community opened its doors and hearts to strangers from around the globe, offering food, shelter, comfort, and humanity during one of the darkest moments in modern history. With its driving Celtic-inspired score, unforgettable ensemble characters, and uplifting storytelling, Come From Away reminds us of the extraordinary kindness and connection that can emerge during times of crisis. It is a powerful testament to community, compassion, and the goodness that exists in people when fear and uncertainty are met with generosity and love. We are honored to share this moving and deeply human story with our audiences.
Come From Away
Sept 11 - Sept 20
Directed By: Michael Tonner
Often described as “Monty Python meets Sherlock Holmes,” this award-winning farce follows the inept but determined Cornley Drama Society as they attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery. What unfolds is a side-splitting disaster of missed cues, collapsing sets, misplaced props, and actors who simply refuse to give up—even as everything around them falls apart. With impeccable timing, physical comedy, and nonstop theatrical chaos, The Play That Goes Wrong is a love letter to live theatre and all the unpredictable magic that comes with it. Audiences will be laughing from the opening moment to the final catastrophic curtain. We cannot wait to bring this hysterical, high-energy comedy to our community.