CAST Theatre

05/26/2026

🎲 Roll the Dice on a Great Night Out!

Get ready to place your bets, because CAST Theatre is bringing the classic musical comedy Guys and Dolls to the stage!

Join us as we transport you to the bustling streets of New York City, where gamblers, missionaries, and showgirls collide in a whirlwind of romance and high stakes. It's a sure bet for a fantastic evening of entertainment featuring some of the greatest show tunes of all time!

📍 Location: Ernest Stone Center for Performing Arts (JSU Campus)

📅 Performance Schedule:

Thursday, June 11: 7:00 PM (Pay What You Want Night at the Door)

Friday, June 12: 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 13: 7:00 PM

Sunday, June 14: 2:00 PM (Matinee)

🎟 Purchase Tickets: https://givebutter.com/CASTGuysandDolls

05/17/2026

The road to Hadestown starts here! 🛤️🔥

Calling all performers ages 15–19! We are holding auditions for Hadestown: Teen Edition on June 1st and 2nd at 5:00 PM.

Join us in Asbury Hall at Anniston First United Methodist Church to show us your talent.

What to bring:
Please have a song cut prepared in the style of the show. You should also be ready for a cold read and a dance call during the audition.

The Commitment:
Rehearsals run June 3 through July 16, with performances taking place July 16–19.
Please note there is a $150 session fee required if cast in the show.
Way down under the ground is waiting. Are you ready?

Sign up at the link below!
🔗 tinyurl.com/CASTHadestown
📧 Questions? [email protected]

05/14/2026

Another community tribute to Jake. ♥️
For those members of the CAST family that have asked how you may honor Jake’s memory, Debby and his family have said that contributions to CAST Theatre would be very much appreciated.
https://givebutter.com/CASTTheatre

Jake Mathews, known to many as a big-hearted, faith-filled Anniston attorney who had a room-filling personality, died Tuesday night. Read more here --->
https://www.annistonstar.com/news/calhoun/attorney-jake-mathews-applied-his-faith-during-his-career/article_ddb05050-010f-462e-8786-75df32ebea13.html

05/13/2026

The CAST Family and the community at large lost one of the good ones last night in Jake Mathews. Friend, donor, Board Attorney, enthusiast, and "Big Daddy", Jake passed away Tuesday night after a valiant battle with cancer. He will be profoundly missed and remembered with deep affection and respect. Please remember Debby, Jeanette, Virginia, and their entire family in the coming days in your thoughts and prayers. Jake's service will be Saturday, May 16, at 11:00 am, at Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston. Visitation will be 9-11 am.

05/08/2026

The road to Hadestown starts here! 🛤️🔥

Calling all performers ages 15–19! We are holding auditions for Hadestown: Teen Edition on June 1st and 2nd at 5:00 PM.

Join us in Asbury Hall at Anniston First United Methodist Church to show us your talent.

What to bring:
Please have a song cut prepared in the style of the show. You should also be ready for a cold read and a dance call during the audition.

The Commitment:
Rehearsals run June 3 through July 16, with performances taking place July 16–19.

Please note there is a $150 session fee required if cast in the show.

Way down under the ground is waiting—are you ready? Sign up at the link below!

🔗 tinyurl.com/CASTHadestown
📧 Questions? [email protected]

04/26/2026

🎭 THAT’S A WRAP ON A "BESTUS" SHOW! 🐘🐷

​Our hearts are full after a truly "pachydermal" weekend! A massive CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the incredible cast and crew of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S "WE ARE IN A PLAY!" JR.
​To our performers: You brought the magic of Mo Willems to life with every song, every "flippy-floppy-floory" dance move, and so much joy. To our crew and directors: Thank you for the countless hours behind the scenes that made this production shine so brightly!

​💖 TO OUR AMAZING AUDIENCE
​Thank you for being the most important part of our play! You clapped along with every beat, joined in the "Banana" chant with total enthusiasm, and mastered the "flippy-floppy-floory" right along with us. You made every performance unforgettable, and we loved "making a play" with all of you!
​We are so proud of this CAST Kidz family and can’t wait to see you all at the next one. Until then... BANANA! 🍌✨

04/26/2026

🐘 ONE LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE PARTY! 🐷

It has been a "bestus" weekend, but all good parties must come to an end! Today is your FINAL CHANCE to see ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S "WE ARE IN A PLAY!" JR. at the JSU McClellan Theatre.

Don't miss Gerald, Piggie, and the Squirrelles as they take the stage one last time for a "flippy-floppy-floory" finale. It’s been an incredible run, and our cast and crew are ready to give it their all for this closing performance!

Bring the family and help us send off this amazing show with a bang!

🎟️ Get those final tickets now: https://givebutter.com/ElephantPiggie

📅 Closing Show:

Sunday, April 26th at 2:00 PM (Today!)

📍 Location: JSU McClellan Theatre, Anniston, AL

See you at the theater for the big goodbye! 🐘🐷✨

04/25/2026

🐘 THE PARTY CONTINUES TODAY! 🐷

If you missed opening night, don't worry—the "bestus" fun is just getting started! We have TWO chances to join the celebration today at the JSU McClellan Theatre for ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S "WE ARE IN A PLAY!" JR.

Whether you’re coming for the jazzy songs, the "flippy-floppy-floory" dancing, or the famous "fancy pool costume party," it’s going to be a day full of laughter and friendship. Grab your tickets and bring the whole family to see what Gerald, Piggie, and the Squirrelles are up to!

🎟️ Snag your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/ElephantPiggie

📅 Remaining Showtimes:
Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM (Today!)
Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 PM (Today!)
Sunday, April 26th at 2:00 PM

📍 Location: JSU McClellan Theatre, Anniston, AL

Don't miss out on the most "pachydermal" fun in town! 🐘🐷✨📸Lisa Simmons

04/24/2026

What a fun school show we had this morning!! Don’t miss this adorable show this weekend!🤩🤩