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Augusta Mini Theatre Celebrates 51 Years of Service

Augusta, GA — Augusta Mini Theatre (AMT) is proud to celebrate 51 years of service to the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and beyond! To mark this historic milestone, a series of special anniversary events will take place from October 6 through October 8, 2026, at Augusta Mini Theatre.

As part of the celebration, AMT will host the 13th Annual Sunshine’s Roast and Toast on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event will honor Earnestine Mosley Robinson in recognition of 50 years of dedicated service to Augusta Mini Theatre. The celebration will take place in the Earnestine Mosley Robinson Studio and the Judith Simon Butler Theatre. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mariah McKie Butler Memorial College Book Scholarship and help support Augusta Mini Theatre’s general operating costs.

We invite the media to join us in covering the journey leading up to this grand opening. Your support in sharing our story will help us continue to inspire and empower young artists for years to come.

For more information, media inquiries, or to schedule coverage, please contact:

Shantelle Wheeler at 706.722.0598 or (best contact) Shantelle.wheeler@augustaminitheatre.org

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
  • Saturday, January 17 at 5 PM – Grand Opening Party & Special Performance featuring current students and alumni. Sunday, January 18
  • Sunday, January 18 at 3 PM – Encore Presentation of Saturday’s Show with opportunities to meet students and tour the facility. Sunday, January 18 (For Student)

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!

Augusta Mini Theatre Arts & Life Skills School is proud to celebrate the 12th Annual Sunshine’s Roast & Toast, a cherished tradition honoring the remarkable contributions of unsung heroes in our community. This year, we are thrilled to pay tribute to three distinguished ladies: Mrs. Judith F. Ruffin, Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones, and Mrs. Norma W. Delley.

Join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 PM at Augusta Mini Theatre Arts 7 Life Skills School, 2548 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA 30906, as we gather to recognize and celebrate their unwavering dedication, leadership, and service. Their impact on our community is immeasurable, and we look forward to an evening filled with gratitude, admiration, and heartfelt tributes.

“Showcase of the Arts: A journey from the classroom to the stage!” The spotlight shines on Dance, Drama, Piano, Visual Arts, and the Class of 2024.

“Showcase of the Arts” is the final student presentation for the Augusta Mini Theatre’s 2023-2024 Season! Featuring the entirety of the Drama, Visual Arts and Dance departments, from 1st through 12th grades, as well as Piano students from the Music department, this production will demonstrate everything that the students have learned this year.

The event is recommended for all ages.

This season is sponsored by Club Car.

“Telling Our Stories Through Poetry”, coordinated and directed by Judith Simon Butler, pays tribute to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The play is recommended for all ages, specifically youth groups.

11th Annual Sunshine’s Roast and Toast

James “JR” Riles, a businessman and community leader, will be roasted and toasted, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 beginning at 7PM.  Each year, “JR,” along with Augusta Recreation and Parks Department, hosts his annual Out of School Block Party. Roasters and Toasters will include Former Commissioner Marion Williams, Attorney Keith Johnson, Chief Ronnie Few, and more!!

Admission to the Roast is $50 and a table of 8 is $400.

Proceeds benefit the Mariah McKie Butler Memorial College Book Scholarship, which is awarded to Augusta Mini Theatre students that have been in the program for 4 or more years.

Telling Our Stories Through Poetry

Through poetry, monologues, songs, dance, and more, “Telling Our Stories Through Poetry is the saga of how we were snatched from our Africa, yet we persist in our hopes and dreams to spread the message that this generation is not all lost.

The Man, The Message, The Music (A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul)

A play in two acts, this production reinforces the local and international impact left by James Brown, while teaching lessons in history, self-reliance, and the human spirit.

Caged

“Caged”, written by Tyrone J. Butler and directed by Judith Simon-Butler, is a story about slaves and its descendants of segregation, 1619-1970, being housed likening to an unlicensed zoo for the untamed.

Before The Storm

The play is about Erica and Nickie, two middlers who ignore their mothers’ counseling and suffer consequences.

Last Chance

The play is about Erica and Nickie, two middlers who ignore their mothers’ counseling and suffer consequences.

Pickin

The play is about Erica and Nickie, two middlers who ignore their mothers’ counseling and suffer consequences.

The Me I Like

The play is about Erica and Nickie, two middlers who ignore their mothers’ counseling and suffer consequences.

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