Smith County Playhouse

05/27/2026

It’s businesses like UCEMC that allow us to get to TPAC! Their generous support is always so humbling and we are so thankful for them. We utilize their donations to grow our program by purchasing materials and supplies for upcoming shows. Not one penny goes to waste.

Pictured here is part of our cast and crew from Shrek the Musical where we brought home our first ever award, Outstanding Large Ensemble. We took this time to show our appreciation to UCEMC.

Thank you again Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation!

📸: Rocky Cowell Photography

05/25/2026

Thank you, Rocky Cowell Photography!

05/25/2026

This was the most successful Spotlight Awards we have ever had. We received the MOST nominations we have ever received. Our students performed on the TPAC stage (we’ll have photos of this later).

And…..WE WON OUR FIRST AWARD!!!! Our cast won the “Outstanding Large Ensemble” award. Congrats to every single student and adult who helped to make this production a success.

05/24/2026

Today’s TPAC rehearsal was a success! Our students are so excited to perform on the Jackson Hall stage tomorrow with Lebanon High School at the annual Spotlight Awards.

05/22/2026

Students Piper Hackett and Sophia Hanson took a few of their creations to TPAC for the annual design symposium. We are so proud of them!

04/26/2026

Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. – Mandatory Parent & Cast Meeting

Reminder that our Parent & Cast Meeting will be held tomorrow, April 27 at 6:00 PM in the Smith County High School Auditorium.

This meeting is important for both cast members and parents as we go over schedules, expectations, and everything you need to know for a successful show!
To get a little ahead, you can go ahead and add the TeamReach app. Look up:
Madagascar Camp 2026
Group Code: iliketomoveit26

Tuition is due at this meeting at well. We will be able to take cash, check, or Venmo.
If you are unable to attend, please reach out directly to Michael Hesson at [email protected] to discuss.
We can’t wait to get started on this exciting adventure! 🦁🐧🎶

04/24/2026

We encourage you to go support our friends at the Smith County Fine Arts Center next Saturday. It will be an incredible evening. Some of our students will even be performing!!

Excitement is in the air as the Smith County Fine Arts Center welcomes our community to an evening of food and entertainment at the beautiful Patriot Events Center in Carthage, TN. Come hear local musical artists perform, dive into delicious appetizers prepared locally, and enjoy some good times as....

04/23/2026

*Edit: Piper Hackett also received a nomination for Outstanding Design!*

Today was a huge day for Smith County Playhouse! Congrats to those representing us at the TPAC Spotlight Awards this year and thank you to all of our students and adults who made Shrek the Musical a tremendous success!!

04/19/2026

Congratulations to the cast of Madagascar Jr! We'll have a parent meeting on Monday, April 27th at 6:00 PM in the SCHS Auditorium. The camp fee will be due at that time. You can pay with cash, Venmo or check. Limited scholarships are available. If one is needed, please email Michael Hesson at [email protected]. We must know this prior to the parent meeting.

Whether students will be in NYC Cast or Island Cast will be announced at the parent meeting.

Zookeeper Zelda: Adalynn Reid, Brooklyn Gasnik
Zookeeper Zeke: Ethan Fulton, Isiah Eccles
Zookeeper Zoe: Kate Wilburn, Katherine Swann
Lioness #1: Aeslyn Lacasse
Lionesses: Lilly Murley, Meredith Honeycutt, Harper Bottoms, Sarah Kenny
Mason: Lauren Vivas, Murphy Clark
Alex: Trentin Dennis, Isiah Eccles
Marty: Ethan Fulton, Olivia White
Gloria: Addison Taylor, Avery Shelton
Melman: Jackson Green, Josh Harmon
Skipper: Wyatt Dixon, Turner Upchurch
Kowalski: Harper Whitaker, Jack Wilburn
Private: Vega Blair, Emma Shelton
Rico: Aggi Gentry, Atticus Dyer
Mort: Jaxon Washer, Nissy Modamba
Lynn: Taylor Swann, Emmy Vincent
Lew: Joslynn Smith, Kady Dixon
Lee: Dewey Comstock, Gabe Sircy
Lars: Carolina Clark, Emma Hicks
Maurice: Bryson Silcox, James Butler
King Julien: Charity Borck
Cameraman: Cooper Denney
Candy Hammernose: Benzlee Kleinhans
Passerby: Kennedy Deckard
Newspaper Man: John Dallas Hassler
Old Lady: Ainsley Hassler
Police Officer #1: Isabelle Shelton
Police Officer #2: Logan Candler
Zoo Guests: Ainsley Hassler, Kennedy Deckard, Benzlee Kleinhans, Cooper Denney, John Dallas Hassler, Isabelle Shelton, Logan Candler, Giulietta Garcia, Natalya Green, Serenity Green, Millie Upchurch, James Butler, Makenzie Bateman, Abigail Conner, Ezra Sircy, Mattie Grisham, Callie Clark, Sophie Murley, Maizy Rutherford
New Yorkers: Emmy Vincent, Carolina Clark, Gabe Sircy, Darby Butler, Lexie DuJulio, Haylen Tisdale, Madlyn Jolley, Taylor Swann, Thea Kennedy, Adalyn Reid, Brooklyn Gasnik, Katherine Swann, Hattie Jackson, Alli Walker Dyer
Zoo Keepers: Joslynn Smith, Keigan Kinslow, Lexi Filipetti, Belle Williams, Faith Silcox, Emma Hicks, Jewel Williams
Animal Control Officers: Madlyn Jolley, Haylen Tisdale
Ship’s Captain: Benzlee Kleinhans
Lemurs: Meredith Honeycutt, Thea Kennedy, Lilly Murley, Sophie Murley, John Dallas Hassler, Kate Wilburn, Callie Clark, Alli Walker Dyer, Ezra Sircy, Cooper Denney, Harper Bottoms, Keigan Kinslow, Lexi Filipetti, James Butler, Adalynn Reid, Millie Upchurch, Lauren Vivas, Jewel Williams, Kennedy Deckard, Maizy Rutherford, Murphy Clark, Haylen Tisdale, Sarah Kenny, Madlyn Jolley, Belle Williams, Giulietta Garcia, Callie Clark
Foosa: Brooklyn Gasnik, Adalyn Reid, Abigail Conner, Logan Candler, Mattie Grisham, Benzlee Kleinhans, Ainsley Hassler, Isabelle Shelton, Aeslyn Lacasse, Serenity Green, Natalya Green, Katherine Swann, Faith Silcox, Darby Butler, Lexie DuJulio, Makenzie Bateman, Loralei Manners,
Parker Milakovic, Charles Milakovic
Foosa Leader: Hattie Jackson
Server #1: Adalynn Reid, Brooklyn Gasnik
Server #2: Katherine Swann, Kate Wilburn
Server #3: Wyatt Dixon, Trentin Dennis
Additional Servers/Steaks: Harper Whitaker, Lilly Murley, Taylor Swann, Darby Butler, Sophie Murley, Kady Dixon, Katherine Swann, Adalynn Reid, Lexie DuJulio, Faith Silcox, Aeslyn Lacasse
Subway Announcer: Murphy Clark

Tech Crew:
Sound Board: Jackson Green, Josh Harmon
Music: Ella Dixon, Mack Wilkerson
Lights: Julia Messmore
Spotlights: Madeline Martin, Addison Taylor, Avery Shelton
Projection: Harper Whitaker, Jack Wilburn
Lead Stage Hand: Makenna Hassler
Set: Carter Murley, Wyatt Dixon, Ethan Fulton, Isiah Eccles, Trentin Dennis, Turner Upchurch, Olivia White
Propsmaster: Aggi Gentry, Atticus Dyer, Emma Shelton, Vega Blair
Microphones: Everett Silcox
Hair/Make-up: Sophia Hanson, Makenna Hassler, Addison Taylor
Stage Manager: Ella Dixon, Mack Wilkerson