ALL PRODUCTIONS
On Stage
From timeless classics to fresh favorites, the Limelight Theatre offers year-round entertainment on two separate stages, the McDonald MainStage & Matuza Blackbox, where we continuously strive toward making an artistic impact and difference on our Community.
Show Schedule
To Kill A Mockingbird
Based off of the classic novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story set in 1930s Alabama. It follows young Scout Finch and her father Atticus Finch, who defends Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of assaulting a white woman, exposing the children to the town's deep-seated racism, whilst also learning empathy through their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley.
THIS SHOW IS RATED PG
The Miss Firecracker Contest
Set in Brookhaven, Mississippi, The Miss Firecracker Contest follows Carnelle Scott's fervent quest for validation through a local beauty pageant. As the characters navigate personal challenges, they unearth stories of love and self-worth amid the anticipation of Fourth of July celebrations.
THIS SHOW IS RATED PG-13
Ah, Wilderness!
A play full of heart and wit that celebrates family and community, Ah Wilderness! takes place in 1906 Connecticut, when a young man falls in love with poetry and a girl, and ends up with his heart broken. But with the help of others, he may yet find happiness. It offers a tender, retrospective portrait of small town family values, teenage growing pains, and young love.
THIS SHOW IS RATED G
The Battle Of Shallowford
A hilarious comedy taking place in 1938, when the world is on the verge of war, and a group of locals in a small town in North Carolina hear Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" on the radio and think they are being invaded by Martians.
THIS PRODUCTION IS RATED PG
God Of Carnage
What begins as polite conversation quickly unravels into escalating insults, exposed hypocrisies, and childish behavior. The dark comedy, God of Carnage, satirizes modern civility, exposing how thin the veneer of social decorum truly is when pride and principle collide.
Our Town
Written by Thornton Wilder, “Our Town” explores the simple, everyday lives of the residents of the fictional American town, Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, between 1901 and 1913. The play is narrated by a metaphysical character, titled the “Stage Manager”, and focuses on the Gibbs and Webb families, particularly the developing relationship between their children, George Gibbs and Emily Webb. It addresses the themes of life, love, death, and the importance of appreciating the present moment.
Rhinoceros
In this action-packed allegory that warns of the dangers of nationalistic fervor, mob mentality, and the rise of destructive political forces, a provincial village is overrun by rhinoceroses. A young man watches his world descend into the chaos of the stampede, and he is faced with the moral dilemma of his own identity in the face of societal decay.
Sense & Sensibility
Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, “Sense & Sensibility” follows Elinor and Marianne, as they become destitute upon the death of their father, who leaves his estate to their half-brother, John. Due to John's wife’s interference, they must survive on a meager allowance.
Crimes of the Heart
Set in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, “Crimes of the Heart” follows three eccentric, estranged sisters - Lenny, Meg and Babe - who reunite at their family home after Babe shoots her abusive husband. As they navigate this crisis, they confront past traumas, while dealing with their own turbulent, often comical lives, ultimately strengthening their sisterly bond.