Haywood Arts Regional Theatre

Haywood Arts Regional Theatre (HART) is one of the most active theatres in the Southeast, producing a year-round schedule of plays and musicals from its home, The Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House. Opened in 1997, and funded by the support of people throughout the community, HART's home is a stunning facility constructed in the style of the traditional Summer Stock playhouses of the 1920s.

Their lineup includes a diverse range of shows, from modern musicals to poignant classics, HART's stage has something for everybody. True theatre lovers can become season ticket holders so that they never miss a show!

Throughout its tenure as Haywood County's performance arts hub, HART has earned many impressive accolades, including:

North Carolina Community Theatre of the Year

Three-Time Winner: N.C. Theatre Festival AACT/Fest

Two-Time Winner: S.E. Theatre Festival AACT/Fest

Acting and Technical Winner: National AACT/Fest Theatre Festival

Participant: Edinburgh Scotland International Theatre Fringe Festival

Photos by HART.