Quinn Kinser (Jane), Jayla Freeman (Cathy), Zoe Wright (Jo), and Olivia Lanza (Elizabeth) on the Moors. 

 Opening this Thursday, Jaclyn Backhaus's
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW

Four literary heroines of the nineteenth century set conventionalism ablaze when they turn down marriage proposals from their equally famous gentlemen callers.

Journey to the heart of classic literature with "You on the Moors Now," a captivating reimagining of timeless tales. Everything you’ve learned about love from the passion of Wuthering Heights, the warmth of Little Women, the resilience of Jane Eyre, and the wit of Pride and Prejudice is turned upside down in this grand theatrical battle royale, woven into a single unforgettable story. Discover a fresh perspective on these beloved heroines and their intertwined destinies.

April 3-6, 9-13, 2025
Frank Thompson Hall, Titmus Theatre

UT to hold the first public reading of Weld's award-winning play...

A research assistant returns from a voyage into the forest and finds that he and his companion are in need of variety in their lives. They witness some abnormal events, and what they do find out is both vague and unsettling. The arrival of a third party presenting uncomfortable moral questions throws them off. They must then decide; what do they value? What is right and wrong, and does it really matter during a nuclear apocalypse? Register to attend this free event.

Monday, March 31 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre, Thompson Hall

Join us this summer for TheatreFEST 2025. From a thrilling mystery to a spirited comedy, experience the best of both worlds! Tickets for Jeffrey Hatcher's suspenseful DIAL M FOR MURDER and Noël Coward's witty BLITHE SPIRIT will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. Bundle and save up to 30% on these must-see productions. Set your alarms!

TheatreFEST is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission.

Don't miss this academic season's final QuickSCRIPTS

An evening of 10-minute plays written, cast, and produced in 72 hours. Writers will receive their prompt this Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. and have 24 hours to create a script and turn it in to be produced for Saturday evening's live performance. The four individuals above will read and cast the plays from a pool of actors yet to be determined. When the lights go up this Saturday, the stage will ignite with raw, electrifying stories born from a whirlwind of creativity, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience unlike any other! Admission is only $5.

Saturday, April 5 | 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre | Thompson Hall

You're invited to join us this Monday for an exciting evening of public stage script presentations, cold readings, and critique. Sips & Scripts supports and promotes original works written by North Carolina playwrights. Come to have your new play read, lend your voice as a character, or simply hear the new stories playwrights are creating and provide feedback. Sips & Scripts readings are free and open to all on a first come basis!

Monday, April 7 | 6:00 p.m.
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre | Thompson Hall

Presenting the Monologue

An intensive session with feedback and coaching on your audition monologue. We’ll begin with a warm-up, then discuss the intricacies of the cattle call audition. We'll prepare you for being "on" from the moment you enter the room, covering slating and working with focal points. Finally, we'll deep dive into your monologue. You will emerge from this session with a clear plan of attack for auditions and a method for rehearsing monologues moving forward.

Friday, April 4 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Frank Thompson Hall

Stage Magic with Lighting: How to Integrate LEDs into a Set or Costumes

An introduction to the use of LEDs in set or costume pieces. With the way technology has evolved over recent years, get an inside look at how productions are using LED tape, pixels, etc., and incorporating them into scenery, props, and costumes. We will look at different examples that range from Broadway-budget to community theater.

Friday, April 11 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Thompson Hall

AWAY HOME: A work in development

We are looking for singers who are willing to move, and movers who are willing to sing.

When Daisy loses her beloved toy, a writer composes fictional letters of the doll's adventures. Through music, sweet imaginings, and rollicking escapades, AWAY HOME encourages us to heal our broken hearts and transform.

AWAY HOME is a musical in development written by local NC theater-makers, Tamara Kissane and Matthew Hager. As part of the development process, participants will contribute to the growth of this piece by rehearsing the current draft of the script, hashing out new edits, and contributing their ideas and reactions. If you've ever been curious about 'how the sausage is made' during the creation of original art, then this is for you.

Friday, April 11, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, 2:00 p.m.
Thompson Hall

Scenery on a Budget

Learn budget-friendly tips for scenic design in this 2-hour workshop, focusing on maximizing time, money, and creative impact. Make the most out of your scenery budget, designs, time, and money. Also, there will be concepts to help designers and producers of smaller-scale theaters hone their craft to create their best work.

Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Frank Thompson Hall

The CIA presents an evening of improv

NC State's oldest and only improv troupe, the CIA, presents a night of improv comedy where every scene and joke is without a script. Admission is free with registration.

Friday, April 18 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Frank Thompson Hall

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2610 Cates Avenue
Talley Student Union - Suite 2110
Campus Box 7306
Raleigh, NC  27695