Bennington Community Theatre

08/28/2026

🎭 Things are shaping up for a great show! 🎶
Rehearsals for Nunsense are busy, buzzing, and full of life! From stage managers mapping out the notes, to fast fingers flying across the piano, to choreographers timing every step just right — it’s all coming together!

✨ This is a show you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale September 1st!

Mark your calendars and get ready for some Nunsense! 😇🎭

08/25/2026

🎟️ ONE WEEK UNTIL NUNSENSE TICKETS! 🎭⛪

The Little Sisters of Hoboken are getting ready to raise the curtain... and possibly a little chaos. 😉

Tickets for BCT’s Nunsense go on sale September 1st!
https://our.show/nunsensebct

📅 September 25 at 7 PM
📅 September 26 at 7 PM
📅 September 27 at 2 PM
📍 Bennington Elementary School, Bennington, NE

🌟 Character Club Members get first dibs! Members receive early access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Not a member yet? There’s still time to join for just $100/year and enjoy early ticket access plus other special perks throughout the season!

✨ Join the Character Club:
https://benncommunitytheat.wixsite.com/benncommunitytheatre/100-character-club

Everyone else, set those reminders... September 1st is almost here! 🎟️🔔

08/24/2026

💃 Nunsense rehearsals are in full swing... literally!

The Little Sisters of Hoboken have been learning their steps, finding their rhythm, and discovering that keeping a convent running might be easier than remembering choreography. 😇

Here’s a little peek behind the scenes as our cast gets Nunsense on its feet!

We can’t wait for you to see what these sisters have been working on when they take the stage September 25–27! 🎭

08/21/2026

A mystery is about to unfold... 🔎

The guests have gathered.
The evening has begun.
And before it’s over, someone will be dead. ☠️

This October, Bennington Community Theatre invites you to DEATH TAKES A BOW: A Most Unfortunate Evening at the Oft/Gordon House!

But this isn’t a mystery you’ll simply sit back and watch.

👀 Watch closely.
🕵️ Follow the clues.
🤔 Question everything.
🎭 And help decide... WHO DID IT?!

📅 October 16 & 17, 2026
🎟️ Ticket information will be revealed September 15!

For now, we’ll only say this:

Everyone has a story. Someone has a secret. And one person has a very good reason to lie.

Who’s ready to solve a mystery? 🔍

08/20/2026

The August BCT Newsletter hit email inboxes yesterday! Did you get yours?

If not, sign up here!

The Bennington Community Theatre is  driven towards creating and implementing cultural and educational  activities for the public benefit by providing theatrical arts opportunities for community participation.

08/19/2026

🎄✨ **A BCT HOLIDAY TRADITION BEGINS!** ✨🎄

Last Christmas, the Herdmans crashed the pageant… and apparently, **they’re coming back.** 😇🔥

Bennington Community Theatre is thrilled to announce that **The Best Christmas Pageant Ever** is becoming an **annual BCT holiday tradition!**

Each December, we’ll bring this hilarious, heartwarming Christmas classic back to the stage, giving our community a chance to laugh together, celebrate the season, and help our neighbors along the way. ❤️

🎭 **AUDITIONS**
📅 September 28 & 29
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 BCT Rehearsal Studio

🌟 **WHO CAN AUDITION?**
Auditions are open to **students in grades 1–6**… but we need some grown-ups, too!

There are several **adult roles** available, including members of the Grace family, the church ladies, the Reverend, and our fearless firemen. 🚒

Ready to join the pageant? **Fill out the audition form here:**
https://forms.gle/nENyXkb3vYki6HGp7

🎄 **PERFORMANCES**
📍 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bennington, NE

Friday, December 4 • **7:00 PM**
Saturday, December 5 • **2:00 PM & 7:00 PM**

🥫 **THE TRADITION GIVES BACK**
Just like last year, we’ll be collecting donations for the **Bennington Community Food Pantry** at each performance. Bring a donation and help us spread a little extra Christmas cheer throughout our community.

Whether you want to join the pageant or just witness the Herdmans turn it upside down, **save the dates!**

Because apparently the Herdmans at Christmas are becoming a Bennington tradition. 🎄🔥

08/19/2026

🎭 Got a 3rd–5th grader who loves to create?

Give them a chance to Act Up! 🌟

This fall, BCT is partnering with McGuigan Arts Academy for a four-session theatre experience designed especially for 3rd–5th grade students.

They’ll develop characters, connect short scenes, work together, and turn their ideas into an original theatrical performance.

✨ Create. Collaborate. Perform.

Four Wednesday sessions begin September 9, and registration is open now!

🎟️ Learn more & register: https://www.mcguiganartsacademy.com/bennington

08/17/2026

🎭 Join BCT’s $100 Character Club! 🎭

Want to support BCT AND get early ticket access to our upcoming production of Nunsense? Become a member of the $100 Character Club!

For just $100, you’ll join an amazing group of dedicated supporters who help make live community theatre possible. We are so grateful for our current Character Club members:

⭐ Derek and Dana Kruse
⭐ Dr. Chris and Sheryl Cornett
⭐ Gordon Oft House
⭐ Misty Shope
⭐ Seth & Stacia Luther
⭐ Kerry Greunke
⭐ Kara & Aaron White
⭐ Allison & Wade Junker
⭐ Preston & Abby Johnson
⭐ Teammates of Bennington
⭐ Wanek Family
⭐ Donna Dahlsten
⭐ Blake & Mary Thompson
⭐ Mike & Gayle Goetz
⭐ Konni & Bernard in den Bosch
⭐ Anew Psych Services – Bonnie & Eric Rothell
⭐ Anthony & Krisy Byers
⭐ Mark and Nicki Byars
⭐ Stephanie Olson
⭐ Eric Olson
⭐ Pam Fleming
⭐ Jason and Lesley Nocita
⭐ Patricia Bowen
⭐ Molly Hoge, Edward Jones
⭐ Leola Bonge
⭐ Teri and Rick Culbertson

Want to see your name on this list? Join the $100 Character Club and become part of the cast of supporters who keep BCT going strong! ❤️🎭

And don’t forget—Character Club members get early access to tickets for Nunsense! 🎟️

Join today and help us continue bringing great theatre to our community!

Join here:

At Bennington Community Theatre, every story begins with a character, and every character needs a champion. Celebrate your passion for the performing arts and help us bring vibrant theatre to life in our community by joining the $100 Character Club. 

08/10/2026

2026-2027 Season Sponsorships Now Available!

We are so appreciative of all of our supporters and especially our season sponsors! If you know these companies, please give them a huge thank you and support them when you can!

Are you interested in becoming a season sponsor? It's easy and a great way to give back to your community! The in-kind or monetary donations start at $2,000 and benefit our theatre in many ways!

If you're interested in joining this list, please email [email protected]

Join the list today!

08/10/2026

🎟️ NUNSENSE TICKETS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🎭✨

Mark your calendars! Tickets for BCT’s Nunsense officially go on sale September 1st!

⛪ Get ready for an evening of heavenly hilarity with the Little Sisters of Hoboken, featuring plenty of laughs, music, dancing and a little convent chaos along the way.

🎟️ Tickets on sale September 1:
https://our.show/nunsensebct

🌟 Want to get your tickets before everyone else?

BCT Character Club Members get EARLY ACCESS to ticket sales, along with other special perks throughout the season!

Join the Character Club for just $100/year and help support local theatre while getting a few VIP benefits along the way.

✨ Become a Character Club Member:
https://benncommunitytheat.wixsite.com/benncommunitytheatre/100-character-club

Already a Character Club Member? Keep an eye on your inbox for your early-access ticket link! 👀🎟️

📅 Nunsense
September 25 at 7 PM
September 26 at 7 PM
September 27 at 2 PM
📍 Bennington Elementary School, Bennington, NE

The sisters are ready to take the stage. Are you ready to take your seat? 😉