Show History
Pump Boys and Dinettes
September 2023
Pump Boys and Dinettes was the first ever production BCT produced! This show took place in the fall of 2023 during Bennington's Founders Day Celebration. The show was produced at Oft's Ballroom above Nates Stumble Inn Restaurant. The show featured a live band on stage, talented local musicians and lots of laughter!​
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Valentine's Variety Shows
February 2024, 2025, 2026
The Annual Valentine's Variety Show was designed as an opportunity to showcase local talent with minimal rehearsal time involved. This show is performed for the public each year at Ridgewood Senior Living in Bennington. The residents, their families, and our patrons look forward to this show each year!
Open Mic Nights
Summer/Fall 2023 & 2024
Open MIc Nights were designed to take place the first full year of BCT in order to spread the word of the organization and get a look at local talent. We partnered with area coffee shops and organizations to host these events and they were a hit for all ages!
Seussical Junior
June 2024
Seussical Junior was the first full scale production with students that BCT produced. It took place over the Bennington Daze town celebration in June of 2024. The show featured students in grades 6-12.
Acting Up Youth Workshops
Fall & Spring 2024, 2025, 2026
Our Acting UP Youth Workshops began in our first season in 2023 and have continued ever since. These workshops are for students of various ages and grades. They take place on Bennington early dismissal days and teach the basics of theatre and music with a cumulative showcase. These workshops are in partnership with McGuigan Arts Academy.
Steel Magnolias
September 2024
Steel Magnolias was the first straight plan that BCT produced with adults. The show provided laughter and tears for audience members and was produced at Oft's Ballroom above Nates Stumble Inn.
The Wizard of Oz
June 2025
The Wizard of Oz performed with over 150 community members involved with performers as young as 2nd grade! This show involved both adults and students and showed over Bennington Daze 2025 bringing in over 1,400 audience members.
The Play That Goes Wrong
September 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong performed in September of 2025 and brought laughter to many audience members! The show ran as part of Bennington Founder's Day Weekend and performed at Bennington Elementary.