Now in it's THIRTEENTH SEASON, Byron Civic Theatre provides a unique theatrical experience for the entire family.  Producing such musicals as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NUNSENSE, THE ODD COUPLE, and SOUTH PACIFIC, BCT does the shows you want to see. 

 Our Mission

The Byron Civic Theatre is a group of people who are committed to providing a vehicle for diverse opportunities through involvement in and exposure to the theatrical experience.  This will be accomplished by providing a variety of professional quality theatrical productions resulting in friendships, family experiences, personal and organizational growth and fun for everybody and anybody.

Theatre Profile

Byron Civic Theatre was founded in 1995 by a group of people interested in and committed to bringing quality stage entertainment to Byron and the surrounding area.  BCT is a not-for-profit community organization governed by a ten member Board of Directors.  This all-volunteer theatre is now celebrating its Tenth Season of producing a variety of plays and musicals at the Sunderman Theater in the Byron High School.

Byron Civic Theatre produces four shows during each season plus the annual Gala where the Board of Directors throws a party for the volunteers, members, and audience.  The Tenth Anniversary Season was chosen by our membership and audience by vote during the past season.  This season includes CHILDREN OF EDEN, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and BYE BYE BIRDIE.  Byron Civic Theatre is a member of the American Association of Community Theatres, Byron Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Chamber of Commerce, Freeport Chamber of Commerce, and Oregon Chamber of Commerce.

Theatre History

In May of 1995, representatives from The Pec Playhouse approached Byron High School about using the Sunderman Theatre to produce their summer production while their theatre was under renovation.  After contacting then Business Manager, David Zumdahl, he put them in touch with Dan and Julie Danielowski.  At the first meeting, a production plan was formulated to present to the Byron Park District.  Mike Baumer joined the Byron group at subsequent meetings and the joint production of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN was performed in August of 1995.  Pec Playhouse provided the impetus for Byron to begin their own Community Theatre. 

After the Sunday production of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, a community meeting was held to determine the interest and direction of the new theatre.  Over 100 people attended that meeting.  From that meeting, twelve individuals expressed an interest in forming the group that would organize what is now known as Byron Civic Theatre.

This organization is strong today due to the work of the following individuals who spent countless hours developing the organizational structure of BCT.  Those Founding Board Members are Margie Bartscher, Mike Baumer, Audrey Blobaum, Dan Danielowski, Julie Danielowski, Barb McGuire, Tim McGuire, Kris Tarbert, Penny Wiegert, and David Zumdahl and facilitator, Randy Jurasek.