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about us
Helena Little Theatre was organized in 1934 by a group of people who wished to offer live entertainment to the Helena and West Helena community and, at the same time, give themselves an outlet for their creative energies. The group has remained active for well over half a century, except for two brief periods in the late 1940s and early 1960s.
In the early days only dramas, comedies, and mysteries were produced. That all changed, however, in 1968 when HLT produced its first musical, Kiss Me Kate, directed by Dr. Jean Knowlton. In 1973, My Fair Lady, directed by Eloise Kalb, was the first co-production of a musical by HLT and Phillips Community College.
It was also the first such production staged in the new Lily Peter Auditorium. Since 1973, HLT and PCCUA have collaborated on numerous musicals and many dramas and comedies, including Annie, The Wizard of Oz, The King and I, South Pacific, Crimes of the Heart, Steel Magnolias, Greater Tuna, The Foreigner, Nunsense, and most recently, Little Shop of Horrors, in March 2015.
Blending the resources and talent of HLT and PCCUA offers a perfect combination that will guarantee continued entertaining live theatre for Phillips County and surrounding areas in seasons to come.
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Upcoming Shows
Always…
Patsy Cline
Thursday, March 12
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
7:30 p.m.
Lily Peter Auditorium
Adults $12 Students $8
For tickets call 870-338-6474 ext. 1373 or
email kwhite@pccua.edu
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Upcoming Shows
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Past Shows
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Join Helena Little Theatre
Helena Little theatre is always looking for individuals to get involved to keep theatrical arts available to our community. If you would like to get involved in any way, send us a message through our contact page and let us know your area of interest! Below are some specific areas we are consistently recruiting for!
become a Performer
Auditions for each production are announced on our website and facebook page, so giving us a “like” is the next best way to know when those are happening. All productions are auditioned with roles available for students as young as the 2nd grade all the way through adults. Veteran and new performers alike are welcome!
Help with technical aspects
Each production takes an incredible amount of technical work such as sound, lighting, and costumes. If you love theatre, but prefer to stay off the stage, this is the perfect role for you!
improve Recruitment
HLT is always looking to recruit more people to perform, assist behind the scenes, support this endeavor financially. If you have a special knack for recruitment, let us know!
assist with Fundraising
HLT exists because of our generous supporters and regular fundraising. Planning aficionados fit right in here!
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Our Team
Dana Worstell
President
Kirk Whiteside
artistic director
Debbie Hays
Vice President
Ann Porter
Secretary
Lanie Brandon
Treasurer
Members
Royce Brown
Kortni Carroll
Mandy Chaney
Stephenie Cooke
Robert murry
julia staron
tim vent
WANDRA WILLIAMS
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CONTACT US
MAILING ADDRESS:
Helena Little Theatre
P.O. Box 433
Helena, Arkansas 72342
Events:
Lily Peter Auditorium
1000 Campus Road
Helena, Arkansas 72342
Contact:
Dana Worstell
870-816-8806
dpworstell@gmail.com
Kirk Whiteside
901-568-2166
kwhite@pccua.edu