Cherokee Civic Theatre

Cherokee Civic Theatre While based in Cherokee County, Texas, our mission is to keep the arts alive in the greater East Texas area.

Our all-volunteer, non-profit community organization, dedicated to presenting & promoting the dramatic arts, presents 4 "main stage" productions each season with other programs throughout the year. CCT also provides "TNT", a 2-week youth arts camp for Grades 1 through 12 each July that culminates in 5 one-act productions created by 70-75 talented young people. We welcome new members, volunteers and other supporters to join in our creative fun.

to April 28-30th 1989 when “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” was first performed at CCT. This production explored lif...
06/11/2026

to April 28-30th 1989 when “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” was first performed at CCT. This production explored life’s great questions through the eyes of the Peanuts gang, as they played baseball, struggled with homework, sang songs, swooned over their crushes, and celebrated the joy of friendship. A total of 66 kids auditioned for roles! The cast and crew included:

Charlie Brown – R.P. Kelley

Lucy – Katie Crysup

Peppermint Patty – Erin Kotheimer

Linus – Chris Brown

Schroeder – Chad Wootton

Snoopy – P.O. Ford

Little Red Headed Girl – Susan Porter

Dancers – Tiffany Ballard, Jenny Boren, Jill Cleaver, Allison Holland, Jonathan Richey, Tara Richey

Chorus – Jenna Jackson, Sherilyn Luke, Christy Ault, Greg Phillips, Erik Welch, Brandi Byers, Mandy Snoke, Lynn Ramey, Stacy Long, Brandi Ballard, Elizabeth Sorrell, Hollee Wallace, Tiffany Clark, Suzzane Luke, Julie Boren, Misty Todd, Suzanne Watson, Holly Holcomb, Betsy Brown, Margaret Patterson, Nikki Dotson, Jennifer Campbell, Heather Holcomb, Betsy Thompson, Rebecca Thompson

Directed By – Marcellete Broussard

Music Director – Gloria Dotson

Choreographer – Jill Swink

Set Painters – John Stephens, Phyllis Drake, Bessie Lunsford

Our theatre’s facade is getting an update for Season 54! Looks good doesn't it?
06/11/2026

Our theatre’s facade is getting an update for Season 54! Looks good doesn't it?

Audition alert for talented young vocalists! Cherokee Civic Theatre invites you to showcase your talents at our "When L...
06/09/2026

Audition alert for talented young vocalists! Cherokee Civic Theatre invites you to showcase your talents at our "When Love Was Magic" musical showcase! We are looking for people ages 16-25 and also those older who are 16-25 at heart. 😀

To audition, come prepared to sing 1 minute of a song of your choice, with a backing music track or by singing it a capella. Auditions will be June 20th at 10:30am. This showcase will be our fall Sip & See!

"When Love Was Magic" Musical Showcase Auditions

#𝐓𝐁𝐓 to February 24th-26th, 1989, when the romantic comedy "The Moon is Blue" had audiences in stiches. This play, set...
06/05/2026

#𝐓𝐁𝐓 to February 24th-26th, 1989, when the romantic comedy "The Moon is Blue" had audiences in stiches. This play, set in the 1950s, was reimagined by Director Sara Fairbanks, setting the entire production within the framework of a live radio show! The cast and crew included:

Patty O’Neil – Phyllis Drake
Don Gresham – John Stephens
David Slater – John B. Smith
Michael O’Neil – Barry Campbell
Cynthia Slater – Debbie Stephens
Emcees - Linda Beach, Wilson Lilley

The Starlighters
Piano - Todd Burton
Saxophone - Kim Hutton
Bass Guitar - Chris Lilley
Euphonium Trombone - Jocelyn Sturgis
Drums - Fred Buchanan

The Blue Moonettes - Pat Haddock, Amy Richards, Sara Fairbanks

New Yorkers - Betty Breen, Bud Breen, Marilyn Cleveland, Jana Cleveland, Jennifer Cleveland

Directed By – Sara Fairbanks
Assistant Director - Frances Green
Stage Managers - Linda Beach, Wilson Lilley
Lights - Camille Jones, Steve Zonolini, Roland McArthur
Publicity - Deanna Lilley
Set Construction - Charles Horton, Betty Horton, Harold Porter, Margaret Porter

Our camp directors are looking for more recycled items for the up coming TNT camp Please add 2 liter soda Bottles with l...
05/31/2026

Our camp directors are looking for more recycled items for the up coming TNT camp
Please add 2 liter soda Bottles with lids and old Tshirts to the list of toilet paper cores and cool whip tops

In December 1988, a "Christmas Collage II" dessert theatre was performed at the Texas State Railroad. The birth of th...
05/30/2026

In December 1988, a "Christmas Collage II" dessert theatre was performed at the Texas State Railroad. The birth of the song of Silent Night was told, along with The Mouse Who Was Stirring, and Sally Chatter on the Phone. Desserts were served between each performance. The cast and crew included:

Cast – Linda Beach, Phyllis Drake, Angel LeLugas, Betty Breen, Mary Holcomb, Paige Kelley, Gayla Campbell, Margaret Long, Jim Cromwell, Rodney Kelley, Barry Campbell, Bud Breen, Ben Mims.

Youth Choir – Laura Spurgess, Chad Jarratt, Dennis Van Fleet, Stacy Van Fleet, Sarah Scallon, Amy Williams, Jennifer Cleveland, Robert Scallon, Julia Scallon, Jana Cleveland, Susan Scallon, Ben Mims, Mary Marcinek, Gayla Campbell

Directed By – Zelwanda Hendrick

Assistant Director – Marcellette Broussard

Musical Director – June Crysup

Our 54th season will need some amazing publicty photos and headshots taken by a professional photographer! In exchange ...
05/29/2026

Our 54th season will need some amazing publicty photos and headshots taken by a professional photographer! In exchange for your services, we will give you photo credit and place an advertisement for your business in each of our Season 54 Programs! Email [email protected] by June 8th to be considered.

We love our members! Last night we celebrated the end of our 53rd season at our Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner. ...
05/27/2026

We love our members! Last night we celebrated the end of our 53rd season at our Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner. Good food, good people, and a great Season 54 to look forward too!

If you're not a member, but would like to come celebrate with us next year, sign up for Season 54! https://www.cherokeetheatre.net/membership.htm

Members, we will see you tonight! So excited to announce our next season!
05/26/2026

Members, we will see you tonight! So excited to announce our next season!

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157 W 5th Street
Rusk, TX
75785

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+19036832131

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