Mission & Vision: HCT is dedicated to serving the Haines City area by offering theatrical performances at reasonable ticket prices, while also providing opportunities for local artists, actors, directors, and technicians
Diversity and Inclusion: The theater explicitly states a commitment to diversity: its board and staff are required to copyright non-discrimination in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other identities
Volunteer Culture: Like many community theaters, HCT relies heavily on volunteers — for acting, tech, set design, ushering, and more — reinforcing its role as a truly community-run institution.
Programming and Artistic Contributions
HCT produces a variety of mainstage plays and musicals, with performances typically scheduled Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm.
There is an “HCT Youth” program that stages shows with younger performers; ticket pricing reflects this youth-focused commitment
One of their signature offerings is dinner theatre, combining a meal with theatrical performance. For instance, they have staged Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple in this format
They also host touring and collaborative series: for example, TheatreWorks Florida has brought its "Small But Mighty Musicals" to Haines City Theatre
In addition to theater, HCT is culturally active: it uses its space for community arts events, further embedding itself in the local arts infrastructure shutdown123