From Anne Hutchinson’s group aboard a Puritan ship bound for Massachusetts in 1634 to the 1996 announcement of Oprah’s Book Club, literary discussions have persisted as a tour-de-force in American culture. It is estimated that there are now more than 5 million book club members in the United States, with […]
2021 Auditions: The Book Club Play
By Karen Zacarías Directed by Charlie Flynn-McIver DESCRIPTION “Book Club is like Lord of the Flies with Wine and Dip” A comedy about books and the people who love them. When the members of a devoted book club become the subjects of a documentary filmmaker and accept a provocative new […]
A Defining Moment: Ep. 3 with Emma Lenderman
Thanks for joining us for A Defining Moment, a 3-part podcast series where we ask our artists about their experiences in 2020 and the state of theatre beyond. This week we sat down with Emma Lenderman, who played the part of Emmy in A Doll’s House Part 2 (2019). Prefer to read? […]
A Defining Moment: Ep. 2 with Pat Snoyer-Black
Thanks for joining us for A Defining Moment, a 3-part podcast series where we ask our artists about their experiences in 2020 and the state of theatre beyond. This week we sat down with Pat Snoyer-Black, director of Handle With Care (2019) and actor in Well (2020). Prefer to read? See […]
A Defining Moment: Ep. 1 with Helen Garcia-Alton
Welcome to A Defining Moment, a 3-part podcast series where we ask our artists about their experiences in 2020 and the state of theatre beyond. This week we sat down with Helen Garcia-Alton, lighting designer of Jeeves Saves the Day (2020). Prefer to read? See the transcript below. Taylor Beyer: Hi! […]
Producing Theatre Safely
A message from our Artistic Director: Many thanks to all of you who attended our Zoom presentation of Blood Done Sign My Name. It was great to see so many of you after so long. Even though it’s not what any of us truly want, and despite some technical snags […]
Playbill + Lyrics for Blood Done Sign My Name
Our current show, Blood Done Sign My Name, is LIVE on Zoom – we’re trying to make this theatrical experience as seamless as possible. On this page, you’ll find the playbill and song lyrics to help you enjoy the show! Click here to learn more and get your tickets today. […]
Not far away and not that long ago
The year is 1970. The place is the United States of America. A gallon of gas is just 36 cents, the average house costs $26,000, and you can get a glass of Coca-Cola for 20 cents. Fifteen years prior, two catalysts of the Civi Rights Movement occured: Emmett Till was […]
Staying Home. Staying Connected.
A special update from our Artistic Director First, we would like to extend an incredibly large and heartfelt amount of gratitude to all of our donors. As I’m sure you are aware, the performing arts are having an extremely trying time with all in-person events cancelled for the foreseeable future. […]
I Have Questions
A note from Artistic Director, Charlie Flynn-McIver “I Have Questions.” That was the subject line of an email I sent to our union representative at Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers in the United States. As many of you are aware, when NC Stage produces […]
The Latest Update
A note from our Artistic Director, Charlie Flynn-McIver: Hi NC Stage family. I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. I’m sure it comes as no surprise to learn that NC Stage has cancelled the rest of its season with the cancellation of The Lifespan of a Fact, which would have […]
Spring Raffle winner announced
This just in: We drew our winner for the Spring 2020 Raffle… Congratulations to Lucky Number 262! Karen V. of Black Mountain, NC won: 2 tickets to West Side Story 2 tickets to Hamilton Airfare for 2 and a 4 night hotel stay in NYC!
Well performances suspended
Due to concerns regarding the health of our audiences, artists, staff and volunteers, North Carolina Stage Company is suspending performances of the play Well, originally scheduled to run March 18th through April 12th. NC Stage staff will be meeting to see if/when the performances can be rescheduled. We regret the […]
Out of the Spotlight: Backstage with Charlie and Peter
Venture behind the scenes with two actors in our current production, Jeeves Saves the Day! Prefer to read? See the transcript below. Taylor Beyrer: Hi there! My name is Taylor Beyrer and I am the Audience Relations Manager here at NC Stage. Today I’m sitting down with Charlie Flynn-McIver and […]
P.G. Wodehouse and the Tales of Jeeves
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (pronounced WOOD-house) was born in 1881 in Guildford, Surrey, England. After his education at Dulwich College, he began work as a banker but quickly left to pursue writing full time. He published his first book in 1902, titled The Pothunters. In 1914 he moved to America, […]
