Celebrating our

50th Season!

The Old Courthouse Theatre will soon celebrate its 50th season of delivering exceptional community theatre to Concord, NC, and the neighboring areas.

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For 50 years, Old Courthouse Theatre has relied on your generous donations to sustain our productions, season after season.

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From the works of Shakespeare to enchanting magic, intriguing mysteries, and contemporary favorites, our upcoming season has something for everyone—tickets are now available!

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Celebrating our

50th Season!

Old Courthouse Theatre is celebrating its Golden Season, representing 50 years of delivering exceptional community theatre to Concord, NC, and the surrounding communities!!

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Support

Since 1976, when Mary Snead Boger founded Old Courthouse Theatre, we have relied on your generous donations to sustain our productions, season after season. We are grateful for your continued support as we strive to improve our buildings and grounds so that we may bring you quality programming in our unique and historic spaces.

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Tickets

From Broadway masterpieces, to captivating magic, to compelling mysteries and modern favorites, our upcoming season offers something for every taste—tickets are now on sale!

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Black Box

Our Black Box space has been developing and growing over the past few years. An intimate, underground space with unique ambiance and uses, the Black Box is now home to many celebrated OCT events: The Living Room Reading Series, Papa Capp’s Variety Show, The 10-Minute Play Festival, The Winter Series, Post-Mortem Players smaller productions, and OCT Summer Camps.

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Coming Next


Cast Announcement:  The Foreigner

August 7 to 17, 2025

OCT sends out a hearty THANK YOU to ALL who auditioned for our first show of the 50th Season! We are pleased and proud to announce the cast for: The Foreigner by Larry Shue, directed by Jamie Hutteman.


Let the magic begin!!


The Foreigner Cast List


Sgt. Froggy Lesueur ............................................................ Steve Price

Charlie Baker..........................................................................  John Britt

Betty Meeks ........................................................................... Victoria Powell

Owen Musser ......................................................................... Thomas Hutteman

Rev. David Marshall Lee ............................................ .......  Coleman David Campbell

Catherine Simms ................................................................... Jordan Sinclair   

Ellard Simms .........................................................................  Aaron Zimmerman



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About Us


​Old Courthouse Theatre was founded in 1976 and originally performed in the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse in downtown Concord. We are the area's only all volunteer community theatre, and we are always in need of more help. 

 

Please contact us to let us know if you can volunteer.

 

Each season consists of 5 plays, that typically run over the course of 2 weekends. We are located in the heart of Concord's historic districts and downtown's restaurants and shops. We encourage our patrons to head downtown for a meal before a show or drinks after.

 

Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc. is a proud member of the Metrolina Theatre Association.

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More To Know


Overflow Parking for All Productions

​With the closure of Coltrane-Webb Elementary School, the overflow parking lot is no longer available to us. If you are able please consider parking at the municipal parking deck at 28 Cabarrus Avenue. It is a 3-to-5-minute walk to the theatre. A map is provided below.

Recent News


Season Tickets Now on Sale!

Season 50 Tickets went on sale on May 1st.   Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.   Based on patron feedback, ticket prices will not increase for our 50th Season.

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By Stephanie Lopez June 19, 2025
Old Courthouse Theatre Celebrates 49th Season at Annual Gala Honoring Outstanding Performances and Technical Excellence in Community Theatre Concord, N.C., June 19, 2025 — Old Courthouse Theatre (OCT), Concord’s premier community theatre, hosted its annual gala this past weekend, capping off its 49th season with an evening of celebration, recognition, and community spirit. The event honored standout performances and exceptional design work, as voted on by season ticket holders, and the volunteers who bring live theater to life on the OCT stage. Arsenic and Old Lace , directed by Stuart Jonap, took home top honors for Best Show as well as technical awards Best Set Design (Roger Watson) and Best Costume Design (Kim Baysinger). Other awards for OCT’s five mainstage productions included: Best Lighting Design : Lee Franklin ( Cabaret ) Best Sound Design : Jon Kadela ( Miracle on 34th Street The Musical ) Best Actor : Wesley Scott as “Kris Kringle” ( Miracle on 34th Street The Musical ) Best Actress : Lindsey Litka-Montes as “Sally Bowles” ( Cabaret ) Best Supporting Actor : Nathan Brooks as “Marvin Shellhammer” ( Miracle on 34th Street The Musical ) Best Supporting Actress : Kara Barnette as “Dr. Herman Einstein” ( Arsenic and Old Lace ) Best Featured Performer : Marc Anderson as “Officer O’Hara” ( Arsenic and Old Lace ) Best Cameo : Herchelle Smith “Mr. Witherspoon” ( Arsenic and Old Lace ) Best Featured Youth Performer : Chloe Weathers as “Susan Walker” ( Miracle on 34th Street The Musical ) Best Youth Ensemble Member : Tyler Opel ( Miracle on 34th Street The Musical ) Favorite Newcomer was awarded in a tie to both Nathan Brooks and Lindsey Litka-Montes , each recognized for their dynamic debut performances. The evening also included the presentation of the People’s Choice Awards , celebrating fan favorites from the 2024–2025 season: Steel Magnolias : Rachel Mackall Arsenic and Old Lace : Linda Jones Miracle on 34th Street The Musical : Wesley Scott The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] : Kevin Leichman Cabaret : Lindsey Litka-Montes In addition, OCT’s newly renovated Black Box theater was named in honor of The Wilson Family, recognizing their exceptional service and nearly five decades of dedication to OCT. Finally, OCT recognized outstanding volunteers for their contribution and commitment to the theater: Wilson Family Volunteerism Award: The Garrido Family Mary Thompson Award for Volunteerism: Brian Rassler As Old Courthouse Theatre looks forward to its Golden Season, celebrating 50 years of delivering exceptional community theater to Concord, NC, and the surrounding neighborhoods, the gala served as a heartfelt reminder of the passion, talent and dedication within Concord’s vibrant arts community. For more information about OCT’s upcoming season and how to get involved, visit www.octconcord.com.
By John Farrell May 12, 2025
The 10-Minute Play Festival Returns to the Black Box on June 6-8, 2025
By John Farrell May 5, 2025
Travel back in time to 1929-30 Germany this weekend with Old Courthouse Theatre.
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