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Rockingham City
Richmond County
North Carolina
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History of RCT
The Richmond Community Theatre came into existence in 1977 and produces 3 mainstage productions every year. It is one of longest operative community theatres in the state of NC. In a published article, the Richmond Community Theatre is the fifth oldest producing theatre behind theatres in Raleigh, Hickory, Charlotte, and Wilmington, NC. When population size was included, there was no statewide comparison that equaled our percentage of attendance.
The Theatre was converted from the remains of “The Strand” movie theater. It was given to the City of Rockingham. After 4 “phases” of renovation which included building the stage, rebuilding the balcony, and creating the Theatre’s outside facade; the Theatre acquired and adapted the “Journal Stationary Store” which now serves as our reception area, costuming, makeup, and stage property room.
The theatre also acquired the “Old Rescue Squad” building which now stores the Theatre’s scenery items. From the reuse of past scenery the cost of presenting productions has been lessened and admission prices have remained low. The Richmond Community Theatre has presented 83 major presentations and 39 Children’s Theatre presentations before more than 100,000 people.
COME JOIN US!
RCT is a volunteer-based community theatre and anyone is welcome to participate. All actors, set-painters, tech crew, lobby greeters, costume helpers, and more are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to help out!
All regularly scheduled season shows have open auditions. RCT uses “colorblind” casting for all roles unless the author’s text calls for a specific race. We encourage ALL community members who are interested to stop in and talk to us about ways to get involved.
Business owners are encouraged to partner with RCT as “Producers” for our shows. The financial support of our business and professional community allows RCT to maintain low ticket prices while providing quality entertainment to our community.
RCT operates under the day-to-day guidance of a fulltime director and volunteer Board of Directors, with strong support and collaboration with the City of Rockingham. RCT is a 501-3c organization and donations to support the theatre are tax-deductible.
