Hiawatha Community Theatre, Inc.

03/15/2026

03/05/2026

Statement from the Hiawatha
Community Theatre

Due to current facility conditions and the absence of a coordinated capital improvement plan for the Municipal Auditorium, Hiawatha Community Theatre will not proceed with an April production.

Moving forward with a production under the present circumstances would not be responsible for performers, volunteers, audiences, or the long-term stewardship of this county-owned public facility.

HCT has formally requested a joint meeting with the Brown County Commissioners and the Brown County Historical Society to discuss the facility's condition and establish a coordinated plan for improvements and future operations.

Hiawatha Community Theatre remains committed to the long-term success of the Municipal Auditorium and looks forward to productive discussions that will allow the theatre to continue serving the community.

HCT looks forward to working collaboratively with community partners to ensure the Municipal Auditorium continues to serve Hiawatha for generations to come.

02/26/2026

Hiawatha Community Theatre is seeking Board Members and a Board Secretary.
Help us keep live theatre thriving in our community
[email protected]

📣 Hiawatha Community Theatre Seeks Board Members
& Board Secretary 🎭
Hiawatha Community Theatre (HCT) is inviting community members to serve on our Board of Directors as we plan upcoming productions and continue preserving live theatre in our region.
We currently have openings for Board Members and a Board Secretary. These are meaningful volunteer roles that support the arts and strengthen our community — no acting experience required.
🗓️ Board meetings are held monthly (evenings).
🎭 Board Members help with:
• Organizational planning and decision-making
• Supporting productions and events
• Community outreach and advocacy
• Ensuring long-term sustainability of the theatre
📝 The Board Secretary also assists with:
• Recording and distributing meeting minutes
• Maintaining organizational records
• Supporting official communications
⭐ We are seeking individuals who are:
✔ Dependable and able to attend meetings consistently
✔ Supportive of the arts and community initiatives
✔ Willing to collaborate as part of a team
✔ Organized and detail-oriented (especially for the Secretary role)
✔ Interested in making a lasting local impact
People with backgrounds in education, business, administration, finance, marketing, facilities, or nonprofit work are especially welcome — but anyone with enthusiasm and reliability is encouraged to inquire.
Serving on the board is a rewarding way to contribute behind the scenes while helping keep live theatre thriving in Hiawatha.
📩 If you are interested or would like more information, please message this page or email: [email protected]
Help us keep the curtain rising

02/08/2026

Character Age Ranges – Postcards from Home
• Narrator – 40s–60s
Calm, warm, reflective storyteller
• Margaret – 50s–70s
Thoughtful, maternal, rooted in community
• Tom – 40s–60s
Practical, steady, quietly emotional
• Helen – 60s–80s
Elder voice; reflective, memory-rich
• Bill – 50s–70s
Grounded, working-class, plainspoken
• Sarah – 30s–50s
Warm, empathetic, emotionally aware
• Jack – 30s–50s
Conversational, familiar, neighborly
• Emma – 20s–40s
Gentle, sincere, emotionally present
• College Student – 18–25
Younger voice; reflective, returning home
• Additional Town Voices – 30s–70s
Neighbors, friends, and community members (roles may be doubled)
🎧 Voice-only production. Playing age matters more than actual age. All experience levels welcome. Auditions February 12 and 13 at 500 Miami in Hiawatha at 7 PM.

02/05/2026

Coming soon! Thanks Cheyenne!

01/26/2026

Almost time for Auditions!

Keep watching.

12/22/2025

Season's Greetings to all.

12/04/2025

Tonight’s the night for auditions. Just bring yourself. No need to prepare a piece. You’ll just read from the script. Easy Peasy!!

12/02/2025

We are holding auditions for a new production Broadway Babylon and hope these pictures help inspire you to audition!

Experience helps, but it’s not required. Just bring your presence, your voice, and your curiosity.

📅 December 5th, 2025 at 7 PM
📍 500 Miami Street, Hiawatha KS
☎️ 785-288-6464 for more info

12/02/2025

Some pictures from our last production ✨

Don’t forget we are holding auditions for a new production we are trying to put together for February 7th - Broadway Babylon!

Experience helps, but it’s not required. Just bring your presence, your voice, and your curiosity.

📅 December 5th, 2025 at 7 PM
📍 500 Miami Street, Hiawatha KS
☎️ 785-288-6464 for more info