For over 60 years, the Henderson County Performing Arts Center has been dedicated to providing exceptional entertainment and education to the East Texas region. Initially known as Athens Little Theatre, our organization thrived for approximately 25 years under the leadership of a volunteer Board of Directors and committed community members who acted, designed, built sets, created costumes, and did whatever it took to bring the magic of theater to life.
In 1980, Athens Little Theatre became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and we have proudly operated as such ever since, continuing our mission to enrich lives through the power of the performing arts.
Our mission statement: We Entertain. We Educate. We Change Lives.
WE ENTERTAIN.WE EDUCATE. WE CHANGE LIVES
UPCOMING SHOWS
HCPAC PRESENTS
OCTOBER 22-25, 2026
Based on Stephen King's novel, Misery is a psychological thriller about famous romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who, after a car crash, is rescued by his "number one fan," Annie Wilkes, and held captive in her secluded home. When Annie discovers Paul killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain, in his latest book, she forces him to write a sequel, turning his recovery into a terrifying battle for survival as he realizes she has no intention of letting him go.
The production is under the direction of “Stephen King’s biggest fan” Joclyn Ewers.
MISERY
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Recomended For Mature Audiences only.
HCPAC PRESENTS
December 10-19, 2026
A Golden Ticket awaits audiences with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Poor but good-hearted Charlie Bucket wins one of five Golden Tickets to tour Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory alongside four other children: greedy Augustus Gloop, spoiled Veruca Salt, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, and TV-obsessed Mike Teavee. Guided by Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas, the children face comical yet dark consequences, leaving Charlie as the last one standing to inherit Wonka's factory.
Directed by Shaydi Clary and Kara Davis.
CHARLIE AND THE
CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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