Judson Theatre Company (2012-2025)
Founded in 2012, Judson Theatre Company served as a professional theatre company in Pinehurst, North Carolina, producing 12 seasons of live professional theatre through 2025. JTC’s productions featured Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award winners and nominees in a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary plays and musicals.
JTC’s Production History includes
—25 mainstage productions, beginning with Love Letters starring Tab Hunter and Joyce DeWitt in 2012 and concluding with Love Letters in 2025 starring Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl
—11 Summer Theatre Festival productions (2022-25)
—6 radio/streaming productions and special events
JTC’s work received national and statewide recognition through television, radio, print, and online media coverage.
JTC’s Education Program was established in 2016. It served thousands of Moore County high school students through student matinee performances of classic plays accompanied by interactive discussions with cast members. The program also donated more than 3,000 books to Moore County Schools in partnership with The Country Bookshop, developed custom study guides for each production, and provided master classes and workshops at every Moore County public high school. All educational initiatives were offered free of charge to students and schools through the generosity of JTC donors. Several interns and youth performers affiliated with the company have since gone on to prestigious theatre degree programs and successful professional careers, including principal roles on Broadway and in television.
JTC’s Community Outreach initiatives partnered with more than 70 organizations throughout the Piedmont region.
In 2013, Judson Theatre Company was designated the Professional Theatre Company in Residence at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center at Sandhills Community College. JTC was honored to call BPAC’s Owens Auditorium and McPherson Theater its performance home for all but two productions, which were presented at The O’Neal School’s Hannah Center Theater during Owens Auditorium’s renovation. The company was also a proud member of the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC), Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC), Moore County Chamber of Commerce, and Pinehurst Business Partners.
In 2016, JTC received the North Carolina Theatre Conference’s highest honor, the Parides Award for Excellence in Professional Theatre. The company also earned multiple BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards and Best of the Pines nominations.
Judson Theatre Company officially ceased operations at the end of 2025, having provided employment and creative opportunities to dozens of professional actors, technicians, and theatre artists from across the United States.
While the company’s final curtain has fallen, the impact of the work—and the memories shared with audiences, artists, students, donors, and community partners—will endure. We remain deeply grateful for the applause, encouragement, generosity, and belief in our mission throughout these past twelve seasons. It has been a privilege and an honor to share these stories with you.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Judson Theatre Company (2012-2025) produced professional productions of classic plays and musicals for the people of the Sandhills area and beyond, from students to seniors.
Vision
We strove to engage and enlighten the community through theatre that entertains while it reflects and celebrates our collective humanity. JTC enhanced the quality of life of our changing community.
Values
COMMUNITY We strove to serve as a good citizen of our community, to recognize and respect the diverse and unifying interests of the people we serve, and to engage those who are underserved in our community.
EDUCATION We were committed to providing opportunities, within and outside our walls, for theater education across all ages.
INCLUSION We told stories of the world as well as our own backyard. We brought artists together from across the country of all backgrounds and experiences, and created an environment of mutual respect.
COLLABORATION We provided a supportive home for artists, staff, and patrons that valued and nurtured imagination, exploration, and trust.
STEWARDSHIP We made wise, efficient, and responsible use of all the resources entrusted to us. We sustained our long-standing financial stability, the legacy of our organization, and the health of our planet. We stopped producing shows because we chose to, not because we had to.
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Linda Purl is back! With Patrick Duffy in LOVE LETTERS November 14-16 only!
A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-finalist play Love Letters comes to Judson Theatre Company in Pinehurst November 14-16 for three performances only! The show stars PATRICK DUFFY (“Dallas”, “Step by Step”) and returning JTC favorite LINDA PURL (“The Office”, “Happy...
Wow! Read about the Summer Theatre Festival 2025
The Pilot published this story today about the fourth year of the Judson Theatre Company Summer Theatre Festival. Two very special shows coming your way: the first is the classic beloved musical hit, I Do! I Do! and the second is the heartwarming Ken Ludwig romantic...
“That intricate dance of timing and subtlety you see when wonderful actors are at work.” – The Pilot
“I just have to say, this production was one of the best I have ever seen, of any kind.” — Claire B. (Audience Member)
“Don’t miss it! Their work brought laughter, tears and thought in the way only live theater can.” –The Pilot
“FIVE STARS! Broadway quality theater in our own back yard.” – Roger F. (Audience Member)
“Twelve Angry Men was the best show I have ever seen!!! Everything was perfect – the cast, set and crowd.” – Kathy J. (Audience Member)
“A must see! If you are on the fence, get off it and get your tickets now! Judson Theatre Company has once again brought Broadway-quality theatre to the Sandhills in a way that no one could else could do.” – Sandhills Sentinel
“Dear Jack, Dear Louise was an unexpected treat! The play struck a chord. Take a look at what Judson Theatre Company has to offer. Something may delight you, or spark a memory.” –Richmond Observer
“Wonderful show! Absolutely loved it. It was fantastic and really funny.” – Audience Member via Instagram
“Still on a high from seeing this! The show was great!” – Emily A. (on Twitter)
“Tonight’s performance was AMAZING! I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard.” – Kate C. (patron email)
“What a great night out for moms and daughters or for you and your girlfriends. You will have some belly laughs and shed a tear.” – Tara D. ( on Facebook)
Education
Our education program served thousands of high school students and donated 3,000+ books to Moore County Schools.
Our Venue
Our performance home was Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) at Sandhills Community College, where JTC was designated Professional Theatre Company in Residence in 2013.
History
Inspired by Pinehurst’s theatrical history, JTC began bringing the stars to the Sandhills in 2012.