Owen Theatre
Theatre
Why pick this one
Owen Theatre hosts Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, a professional company founded in 1975 that produces plays, musicals, and original Appalachian works.
Best for
- Live theatre performances in a historic Mars Hill venue
- Plays and musicals connected to Southern Appalachian culture
- Original theatrical works
- Youth ages 8–18 seeking theatre training and performance opportunities
- Special-event concerts and community arts programming
Specialties
- Live plays
- Musicals
- Original theatrical works
- Youth theatre productions
- Appalachian heritage theatre
What makes them different
- Professional theatre company in residence at the historic Owen Theatre on the Mars Hill University campus
- Founded in 1975 by director and theatre educator Jim Thomas
- Independent nonprofit organization since 2003
- Produces works portraying Southern Appalachian culture and heritage
- 2026 youth theatre camp serves ages 8–18 and culminates in a Seussical Jr. production
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 133 Bailey St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
- Phone
- (828) 689-1239
- Website
- https://www.sartplays.com
- katie@sartplays.com
Services
- Professional live theatre performances
- Youth theatre camp
- Youth theatre productions
- Special events and concerts
- Theatre education and outreach