 NCSF's
mission is to entertain, educate and enrich the life of North
Carolina students and citizens with quality professional productions
of the world's great plays, and with in-school and life-long
learning opportunities.
NCSF attracts the highest caliber actors, directors, designers
and technicians from all over the United States. NCSF is associated
with Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional
actors and stage managers, and operates under an agreement
between the union and The League of Resident Theatres.
NCSF is in the midst of a $3 million capital campaign,
the first in NCSF history, to create Spirit Center, a 51,000
sq. ft two-building performing arts campus located at the
corner of W. Ward Avenue and Green Street in downtown High
Point. The 31,000 sq. ft Production Place includes the Renaissance
Learning Center, two rehearsal halls, and scene, costume and
properties shops. The 15,000 sq.ft Outreach Place includes
administrative offices for staff, directors, designers and
outreach program leaders.
Spirit Center opens this year. Not only will it serve as The Festival's central operations facility - one of the finest among proefessional theatres in the nation - but it will also house the company's burgeoning Outreach Education program that will present inspiring and educational camps, workshops, classes and seminars for students and citizens statewide. Spirit Center's name says it all - great theatre and great theatre programs ennoble life, bring out the best in us all and buoy the human spirit!
NCSF's commitment to statewide service and artistic achievement
has earned it the designation, The State Shakespeare Festival.
It stands as a shining example of how a well-run arts organization
can contribute to the cultural, educational and economic health
of a community. NCSF gratefully acknowledges the North Carolina
General Assembly for this recognition and for its vital funding
support. NCSF also thanks all those who purchase tickets and
contribute generously to its mission.
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NCSF Presents 32nd Season!
Two of Shakespeare's greatest plays grace The Festival's MainStage this season. King Lear and Much Ado About Nothing play in repertory September 6 - October 5 at The High Point Theatre. Come see why The Festival is renowned statewide and nationally for its professional productions of the world's most popular playwright!
...one of the finest theatres performing regularly in the South, perhaps the nation...."
Charlotte Observer
Special 2008 MainStage highlights include:
 | WFDD Previews at only $8.85 per ticket | | $14 SchoolFest 10:00 AM matinees | | Nancy Lyles ForeWords 20-minute info-blasts, 45 minutes before curtain in the lobby at all regular public performances | | Rush tickets at $20 ($14 students with ID) at the door for select performance | | Noble's Restaurant Festival Dinners, Bistro menu and Sunday Brunch - call 336-889-3354 | | Homeschool groups of 2 or more receive group rates! |
King Lear
Much Ado About Nothing
September 6 - October 5, 2008
The High Point Theatre
220 East Commerce Avenue
336-887-3001, M-F, 12-5
highpointtheatre.com
Click here for a full performance calendar.
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