Phyllis E. Johnson-Porter is a graduate of Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education.
Welcome to
Augusta Mini Theatre Inc.
Augusta Mini Theatre offers classes in Drama & Visual Arts (1st thru 12th grades); Piano (ages 7 & up); and Modern Dance (ages 9-19) [beginners, intermediate, and advance]; as well as a teen pregnancy prevention workshop.
“Making Proud Choices”
Augusta Mini Theatre’s 50th Birthday!
You Are Invited!
Upcoming Events
3rd Annual Almost New Year’s Eve Line Dance Day Party
It’s finally here — Augusta Mini Theatre is thrilled to welcome the community to the 3rd Annual Almost New Year’s Eve Line Dance Day Party that will be held at Paine College Heal Complex, 1255 Druid Park Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
Schedule:
- Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Doors open at 10:30 AM
Snacks will be provided. Bring your own food. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted.
No ticket sales at the door.
Proceeds will benefit the Augusta Mini Theater general operation fund.
Grand Opening
It’s finally here — Augusta Mini Theatre is thrilled to welcome the community to the Grand Opening of our brand-new 142-seat Instructional & Performance Center! Join us January 16 – 18, 2026 for an unforgettable weekend of celebration, performances, and community pride.
Weekend Schedule:
- Friday, January 16 at 4 PM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with a Walk-Through immediately following.
- Saturday, January 17 at 5 PM – Grand Opening Party & Special Performance featuring current students and alumni.
- Sunday, January 18 at 3 PM – Encore Presentation of Saturday’s Show with opportunities to meet students and tour the facility.
This is more than just a new building — it’s a milestone 50 years in the making, made possible by the support and dedication of our community. Come celebrate with us and witness the future of Augusta Mini Theatre!
Our Classes
Art Class
Dance Class
Drama Class
Our Staff
Dr. Porter
Piano Instructor
Mr Tyrone J Butler
Founder of the Augusta Mini Theatre Inc.,
Butler is a native of Augusta, Georgia and noticed a void in the arts offering for the area youth. Because of this void, he founded Augusta Mini Theatre which became Augusta’s first community...
Mrs Butler
Deputy Director / Artistic Director / Drama Instructor
Mrs. Butler joined the Augusta Mini Theatre Arts And Life Skills School in its infancy in 1975 and has since received statewide recognition as a director, poet, actress, and drama coach.