Pocket Community Theatre

Pocket Community Theatre The only year-round live theatre in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Pocket Community Theatre is incorporated as a non-profit 501(C)(3) Corporation.
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Donations are tax deductible. The Pocket Theatre was "born" in 1991 at the former Hot Springs Factory Outlet Mall. Mark Britton and Linda Kercado's newly formed production company, Marlin Productions, and the original owners and management of the Factory Outlet Stores teamed up to produce "Love Rides the Rails". The mall donated $100, the use of a tent and folding chairs. Mark built the stage comp

lete with foot lights, and formed a cast and crew from volunteer theater lovers. "We built it and they did come", says Mark. An old-fashioned melodrama complete with popcorn throwing, booing, hissing and cheering! So many people came that they were encouraged to bring their own chairs! Its success led Mark and Linda to approach management with the idea of producing shows through the winter '"indoors" . An empty store and metal folding chairs were provided by the mall. The little production company (almost small enough to put in your pocket) moved indoors, built a little stage and put on great plays. Audiences grew and filled the 100 uncomfortable folding chairs for every show. In late 1996, The Pocket Theatre incorporated as a non-profit 501 (C) (3) Corporation. (All donations are tax deductible.) Audiences increased and the store facility was outgrown. In late 1997 The Pocket Theatre moved into its next location on Higdon Ferry Road. There were 177 comfortable seats, a larger stage and even a sound and light booth! The first show at the Higdon Ferry theatre was "Angel Street" in January of 1998. We had 47 productions at the Higdon Ferry Theatre including our first Children's Theatre Workshops and our first musical productions, and a couple of shows produced by other groups. Our tenth season inauguration was held at our Higdon Ferry location on May 2, 2002. Our last show at Higdon Ferry was "Second Time Around" in July of 2005. A plan was developed to work toward owning our own building. In this way we could ensure stability and could choose a site where we didn't have to deal with noise from neighboring businesses. After much effort and searching, a suitable location was chosen early in 2005 which we then acquired. After a great deal of work preparing the building for productions, we were able to open the new building with the final show of the 2005 season, October's "Harvey". Our new building is located at the corner of Ravine and Ramble Streets off Park Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. The building is the former Ramble Elementary School auditorium which was closed as a school in the Spring of 1967 when Park Elementary opened. At least one of its former students has become fairly well known nation-wide, former President Bill Clinton. After closing the main school building was torn down and the auditorium has been used for a variety of purposes including a couple of churches before we acquired it. The building is a two story structure with a large auditorium, lobby, restrooms in the lobby and backstage, rehearsal hall, kitchen, workshop, storage rooms, and a fenced-in, paved parking lot! It gives us room to grow and gives us more opportunity to a wider variety of shows.

REMINDER!!  Romeo and Juliet Auditions this Saturday and Sunday! Can’t make it? No problem!  Video auditions are accepte...
09/01/2026

REMINDER!! Romeo and Juliet Auditions this Saturday and Sunday!

Can’t make it? No problem!
Video auditions are accepted! Just fill out the audition form and contact the director (at the number listed in the form) to submit!

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!

Romeo and Juliet
Performance dates:
February 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7pm &
February 7, 14 @ 2pm

For your audition, please be prepared to perform a Shakespeare monologue of your choice. You may select a monologue from any of Shakespeare's plays other than Romeo & Juliet.

Some monologue options are available at this link: https://www.shakespeare-monologues.org/home
There will be monologues for you to choose from at the audition as well.

**Your monologue does not need to be memorized.**
Bring two additional copies of your monologue to give to the director.

Please fill out the audition form below to the best of your knowledge/ability. If you have any questions, you may contact the show's director at (501)762-2963.

For character descriptions / addition information click HERE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9-PlNWB_b_d4gAq3DMcJZrBD7N2oJNSE39b8JBValA/edit?tab=t.0

AUDITION FORM HERE ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
https://forms.gle/RhPCzFuHXCHdr4tS9

AUDITIONS!   AUDITIONS!   AUDITIONS!   AUDITIONS!Romeo and JulietPerformance dates: February 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7pm &Februar...
08/25/2026

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!

Romeo and Juliet
Performance dates:
February 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7pm &
February 7, 14 @ 2pm

For your audition, please be prepared to perform a Shakespeare monologue of your choice. You may select a monologue from any of Shakespeare's plays other than Romeo & Juliet.

Some monologue options are available at this link: https://www.shakespeare-monologues.org/home
There will be monologues for you to choose from at the audition as well.

**Your monologue does not need to be memorized.**
Bring two additional copies of your monologue to give to the director.

Please fill out the audition form below to the best of your knowledge/ability. If you have any questions, you may contact the show's director at (501)762-2963.

For character descriptions / addition information click HERE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9-PlNWB_b_d4gAq3DMcJZrBD7N2oJNSE39b8JBValA/edit?tab=t.0

AUDITION FORM HERE ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
https://forms.gle/RhPCzFuHXCHdr4tS9

It’s never too early to think about great Holiday gifts!!!  😁And what could be better than Pocket Community Theatre seas...
08/23/2026

It’s never too early to think about great Holiday gifts!!! 😁

And what could be better than Pocket Community Theatre season tickets!

2027 tickets now on sale!

Season tickets not only provide a discount for the six main stage shows… but season ticket holders also get to have reserved seating!

Order yours today at:
https://events.ticketleap.com/events/pocket-community-theatre

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!For Scrooge The Musical!AUDITION DATES: August 22, 2-5pmAugust 24, 6-8pmSHOW DATES: Dece...
08/18/2026

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!
For Scrooge The Musical!

AUDITION DATES:
August 22, 2-5pm
August 24, 6-8pm

SHOW DATES:
December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7pm
December 5, 6, 12, 13 at 2pm

For links to audition materials click here:
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ltaCdA-hwCzJtk-GJq-5I8q-Gt_QI_JQ/view?usp=drivesdk

In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Multiple roles available, including ensemble and some youth roles.

ROLES:
Ebenezer Scrooge: Male | Stage Age: 55–75 | Bass-Baritone
A bitter, lonely businessman who has spent years shutting people out in pursuit of money and success. Scrooge experiences a profound transformation from hardened miser to joyful, compassionate human being.

Bob Cratchit: Male | Stage Age: 30–45 | Lyric Baritone/Tenor
Scrooge’s overworked but kind-hearted clerk. Bob is gentle, optimistic, devoted to his family, and determined to maintain hope despite financial hardship. He represents warmth, humility, and love in contrast to Scrooge’s cynicism.

Mrs. Cratchit: Female | Stage Age: 30–45 | Non-singing
Bob Cratchit’s practical and loving wife. She works tirelessly to care for her family and maintain joy despite difficult circumstances. Strong, compassionate, and resilient.

Kathy Cratchit: Female | Stage Age: 9–12 | Soprano
Tiny Tim’s middle sister. She is a kind, caring, and sweet-voiced girl who helps her family maintain a joyful, loving home despite their poverty. She has solo singing.

Tiny Tim: Any Gender | Stage Age: 8–10 | Child Voice
The youngest Cratchit child. Gentle, joyful, and full of hope despite physical illness. Tiny Tim serves as the emotional heart of the Cratchit family and symbolizes innocence and kindness.

Tom Jenkins: Male | Stage Age: 20–50 | Character Tenor/Baritone
A lively Londoner who helps bring energy and humor to the streets of Victorian London. Often featured in comic and ensemble-heavy musical moments.

Scrooge’s Nephew: Male | Stage Age: 25–40 | Non-Singing
Cheerful, optimistic, and warm-hearted. Fred refuses to give up on Scrooge and continually offers him kindness and inclusion despite repeated rejection.

Jacob Marley: Male | Stage Age: 45–75 | Bass-Baritone
Scrooge’s deceased business partner, condemned to wander in chains because of the selfish life he lived. Marley appears as a terrifying warning and catalyst for Scrooge’s journey.

Ghost of Christmas Past: Female-presenting (flexible casting possible) | Stage Age:15-30 | Soprano/Mezzo
A gentle, mysterious spirit who guides Scrooge through memories of his earlier life. Compassionate, graceful, and insightful.

Young Ebenezer (Teen/Young Adult): Male | Stage Age: 16-25 | Tenor/Bari-Tenor
The younger version of Scrooge before greed and bitterness took hold. Ambitious, hopeful, romantic, and deeply in love with Isabel.

Fezziwig: Male | Stage Age: 45–70 | Baritone
Scrooge’s former employer. Generous, lively, and full of joy. Fezziwig embodies celebration, generosity, and leadership through kindness.

Mrs. Fezziwig: Female | Stage Age: 45–70 | Alto
Mr. Fezziwig’s jovial wife. She is the consummate host who brightens up every room she walks in.

Isabel: Female | Stage Age: 20–35 | Soprano/Mezzo
Scrooge’s former fiancée and lost love. Warm, intelligent, and compassionate. Isabel represents the life and happiness Scrooge abandoned in pursuit of wealth.

Ghost of Christmas Present: Male | Stage Age: 30–70 | Bari-Tenor
A joyful, energetic, larger-than-life spirit who shows Scrooge the beauty, generosity, and celebration of Christmas. Warm, funny, and charismatic.

Featured Ensemble: Any Gender | Any Age | All Voice Parts
These are members of the ensemble that have solo or small group singing.

Ensemble: Any Gender | Any Age | All Voice Parts
These are members of the ensemble that have no solo/small group singing.

SCROOGE AUDITION FORM HERE
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnhDufGnrnaii4hz0TRh_Q4flyeygIcarLmaeplfw84cMPhw/viewform

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170 Ravine Street
Hot Springs, AR
71901

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