Hickory – Macbitches, written by Sophie McIntosh, is a dramatic comedy and contemporary college drama that explores themes of ambition, female competition, and patriarchy within a university theatre department.

When a freshman unexpectedly lands the coveted role of Lady Macbeth, upperclassmen invite her over to “celebrate” her casting—and assert their dominance in the theatre department. As Fireball and Svedka flow, they confront their ambition and the power structures shaping their education. As the night spirals into violent and shocking acts of betrayal, they come to learn that “what’s done cannot be undone.”

Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for youth and students. Due to adult language and content, the production is recommended for ages 18 and up. Tickets are available at hickorytheatre.org or by calling 828-328-2283.

Macbitches is produced by Pretty Chicken Productions, with additional support from an anonymous donor. Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives sustaining support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Season 77 support is provided by the City of Hickory, A Cleaner World, Shurtape Technologies, Acuña & Acuña Dentistry, and BelleAge.

Educational Programs: There’s Still Time to Register for “Dancing with Disney” This Spring

Dancing with Disney is a creative and fun class for children in grades K–2. This delightful class runs Tuesdays, April 28–May 19, from 5–6 PM. Tuition is $100.

Your young performer will experience a magical hour each week as they learn songs and scenes from classic Disney movies and share it all in a final showcase—a joyful class taught by self-proclaimed “biggest Disney adult” Kendall Melton.

HCT Summer Camps are also open for registration. For ages 9–11, there are two camp offerings: Broadway’s Boldest Villains, June 15–19, and Zero to Hero, June 22–26. Camp sessions run from 9 AM to 12 PM each week. Tuition is $150, and a camp T-shirt is included.

Broadway’s Boldest Villains is a week of singing, dancing, and deliciously dramatic fun that lets kids explore iconic musical theatre baddies while building confidence and performance skills. Why be the hero when the villains get the best songs?

Then we’re holding out for a hero! Zero to Hero is a musical theatre boot camp that transforms participants into the heroes they were meant to be. Campers will sing, dance, and act their way through favorite songs and scenes featuring beloved protagonists.

For ages 12–14, there’s the Teen Improvageddon Camp, June 15–19, from 2–5 PM. Fast-paced, funny, and full of creative chaos, this improv camp blends games, teamwork, and big-energy performance—all leading to a final “Improvageddon” round for family and friends.

Teen Improvageddon tuition is $150 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Full class descriptions, schedules, and registration details are available at hickorytheatre.org/classes.

PHOTO: (L-R) The cast of Macbitches: Lizzy Raymo, Alice Gomez, Autumn Dagenhardt, Kayla Rivers, and Hannah Pratt. The production runs May 1–16 in the Firemen’s Kitchen at Hickory Community Theatre. For tickets and information, visit hickorytheatre.org or call 828-328-2283. Photo by Katherine Stone.