DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Southeast Alabama Community Theatre is kicking off its 2025–2026 season with more productions, more opportunities, and more ways to get involved than ever before.
SEACT, now in its 52nd season, will feature four Main Stage productions, three Education Stage plays, two student intensives, two studio productions, and two dramatic readings. The organization is also offering year-round classes, workshops, and summer camps.
“This season is a chance for people across the Wiregrass to volunteer, perform, and connect through community theatre,” the organization stated.
Main Stage Highlights:
Bright Star (Sept. 2025) – A bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, inspired by a true story set in the American South.
The Game’s Afoot (Dec. 2025) – A murder mystery comedy featuring actors caught in a real-life whodunit.
Annie (March 2026) – The classic tale of an optimistic orphan in Depression-era New York.
The Glass Menagerie (April 2026) – Tennessee Williams’ memory play exploring family and dreams.
Education Stage:
Romeo & Juliet (Oct. 2025) – A one-act youth version of Shakespeare’s tragic love story.
Anastasia: Youth Edition (Feb. 2026) – A musical journey from Imperial Russia to 1920s Paris.
Newsies Jr. (June 2026) – A high-energy show about young newspaper sellers fighting for fair treatment.
Student Intensives:
High School Musical 2 Jr. (July 25, 2025) – Summer jobs and high school fun continue in this popular sequel.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Dec. 2025) – A 30-minute musical that follows the Peanuts gang discovering the meaning of Christmas.
SEACT Studio:
The Birds – A haunting look at social collapse, based on Daphne du Maurier’s story.
Little Women – The March sisters come to life in this Civil War-era family story.
Dramatic Readings:
Red – A bold portrait of an artist struggling to create a masterpiece.
The Thanksgiving Play – A sharp comedy that satirizes cultural confusion during holiday celebrations.
Youth Programs:
SEACT will again host TheatreFest 2025, a four-day youth festival filled with acting, singing, and real-world theatre skills. Summer camps in June and July will also give children a chance to experience the stage, with free public performances on Fridays.
Financial support from SEACT’s annual membership drive helps cover costs for education, scholarships, costumes, and free shows for youth groups. Members who donate $75 or more receive benefits like early seating and program discounts.
To learn more or get involved, visit SEACT.com.
