Welcome to the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre​

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre started as The GEM in 1950 by Gomer E. Martin.
 Come experience our boisterous theatrical productions!

Donate

Your generous contribution ensures that we can continue to bring inspiring performances to the stage, provide educational programs, and foster creativity in our community. No donation has to be big to be meaningful.

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

We will be opening soon! We are under construction. We look forward to the magic of live performance and enrichment. From breathtaking dramas to hilarious comedies and dazzling musicals, our theatre offers a diverse range of shows and enrichment opportunities that ignite imagination and emotion.

2025 Meeting Schedule

We are excited to announce our complete meeting schedule for 2025. 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!

2025 Board of Director's

President: Ricky Sanford

Vice President: Austin Burnette

Secretary: Karen Proctor

Board Member(Grant Writer): Chris Roth

Board Member(Events): 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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In the heart of the Smoky Mountains, our community theatre thrives on the stage!