Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Emma By Kate Hamill Based on the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Meredith McDonough Who needs to swipe right when you have Emma Woodhouse? Emma prides herself on being a matchmaker with an impeccable track record. But her best-laid plans are turned upside down by unpredictable displays of affection, unexpected rivals, and Emma’s sudden... Read More →
HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY VIVIENNE BENESCH Madness in great ones must not unwatched go. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A vivid reimagining of one of the world’s best psychological thrillers tells the tale of a courtly world turned upside down. The king is mysteriously killed. A brother has stolen his... Read More →
HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY VIVIENNE BENESCH Madness in great ones must not unwatched go. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A vivid reimagining of one of the world’s best psychological thrillers tells the tale of a courtly world turned upside down. The king is mysteriously killed. A brother has stolen his... Read More →
HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY VIVIENNE BENESCH Madness in great ones must not unwatched go. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A vivid reimagining of one of the world’s best psychological thrillers tells the tale of a courtly world turned upside down. The king is mysteriously killed. A brother has stolen his... Read More →
THEY DO NOT KNOW HARLEM BY TRISTAN ANDRÉ DIRECTED BY KATHRYN HUNTER-WILLIAMS Nothing can be changed until it is faced. Bear witness to an extraordinary, immersive performance by artist, dancer and storyteller Tristan André, who summons the spirit of James Baldwin in an excavation of a Black and queer life lived in a not always... Read More →
BY MATTHEW LÓPEZ DIRECTED BY JEFFREY MEANZA Queens aren't born. They’re made. Casey is an Elvis impersonator with a dream of a life as big as Graceland. So what does he do when he loses his job, the rent is due, and a baby is on the way? Why, transform from “the king” into a... Read More →
Join us for a wonderful afternoon as we swing open our doors to give you a behind-the-scenes peek into our upcoming season. Get ready for a lively day with performances by blue-grass treasures Morgan Creek and Laurelyn Dossett, activities for the whole family provided by The Scrap Exchange and Raleigh's Seed Art Share, stage combat... Read More →
Love is a battlefield Beatrice and Benedick bicker all the time… but their friends see a budding romance and decide to play Cupid. Hijinks, heartbreak and hilarity ensue. PlayMakers takes a fresh look at Shakespeare’s classic tale of wit and whispers. The setting is shifted to 1940's North Carolina for a thoroughly musical and joyously... Read More →
Beloved tale by Charles Dickens Adapted by William Leach Back by popular demand for one weekend only! Bring the whole family for an intimate evening of storytelling with PlayMakers legend Ray Dooley. Ray embodies Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim and a lifetime of Christmas memories in Dickens’ classic tale of redemption, charity, and love.
BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN WITH JONNY DONAHOE DIRECTED BY TOM QUAINTANCE A special health and wellness initiative in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill An intimate performance that brings us together in celebration of the little things that make life worthwhile. At CURRENT Studio in downtown Chapel Hill.
Stay up to date on local arts news, happenings, and more!
