Welcome to the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre​

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre started as The GEM in 1950 by Gomer E. Martin.

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Your generous contribution ensures that we can continue our full-scale renovations which will provide an updated and improved space for stage performances and concerts, educational programs and workshops, and a home for creativity in our community.

Become a Member

Become a valued member of and enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting the arts! As a member, you’ll receive early access to tickets to members-only events and receive a
complimentary t-shirt.

Upcoming Events

While we are currently under construction and are unable to host events, we look forward to offering our community a diverse range of shows and enrichment opportunities that ignite imagination and emotion.

2026 Meeting Schedule

We are excited to announce our complete meeting schedule for 2026. These are great opportunities to get updates about renovation’s, events, fundraisers and more! SMCT and community members alike are encouraged to join these meetings, unless otherwise stated by the Board of Directors. Come on out and see how you can get involved in Bryson City’s local community theatre!

2026 Board of Directors

President: Ricky Sanford

Vice President: Austin Burnette

Secretary: Karen Proctor

Board Member (Grant Writer): Chris Roth

Board Member (Events Chair): Sera Laney

“Revive the Stage. Restore the Future.”

We’re officially kicking off our Auditorium Finishing Fund Campaign—and we need you to help bring it to life!
The stage is set, the vision is clear, and now we’re inviting our wonderful community to join in and help us cross the finish line. Together, we can create an incredible space for performances, celebrations, and memories for years to come.

To see exactly what’s needed to complete the auditorium and the lobby, be sure to check out the list provided. Every item brings us one step closer to opening the doors of our communities beloved “GEM”.

Getting involved is easy:
Click “Donate Now” below to give online, or send a check to:

P.O. Box 1366
Bryson City, NC 28713

Every gift helps raise the curtain on a beautiful auditorium and welcoming lobby. Let’s build something amazing—together!

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The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre (SMCT) is a non-profit organization committed to the selection and the production of high quality entertainment for the community.  Selection and production is done with the highest of standards in mind.  It is the intent of the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre to provide a forum for the creation and cultivation of local performing talent and production skills through hands-on experience.

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