W. Ward News

NCShakes announces its SummerStage theatre camps for youth, ages 5-17. Designed for particular age groups and interest levels, each camp offers personalized coaching and specific training in acting techniques. Camps are designed to reach students of all experience levels. Young people who would like to see if they are interested in drama and performance will find SummerStage to be a safe place to explore, while more serious young performers will benefit from the guidance and instruction of skilled professionals in the theatre industry.

Educators are invited to register for NCShakes' Hands On Shakespeare workshop, taking place on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spirit Center, 807 W. Ward Ave., High Point.

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) will present two riveting performances of Michael Huie's one-man show, "Jack," on Friday, October 25. Presented in the spirit of Halloween, "Jack" provides an opportunity for those who care about great theatre to reignite the NCShakes theatre company.

In conjunction with its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet, the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival is offering a Weekend Getaway Package designed to give theatre lovers and novices alike an in-depth look behind the scenes. The weekend excursion takes place Sept. 28-30 and includes tickets to one performance, accommodations at the new luxury High Point Plaza Hotel and a variety of entertainment options.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that Nicole Kidman and Richard Peña will be the subject of gala tributes to be presented by the festival for the first time during the historic 50th edition of NYFF.

Educators are invited to register for the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's Hands On Shakespeare: Exploring Romeo and Juliet workshop, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Spirit Center (807 W. Ward Ave., High Point).

Festival Stage of Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem's new professional theatre company, announces a $90,000 gift to support the start of its second exciting season of productions.

NCShakes will hold auditions next month for the 2012 Shakespeare To Go tour, the company's outreach and education program that performs and educates at schools across North Carolina.

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC continues its 2010/2011 'Lobby Lectures' series with the Ward-Ingram Gospel Choir of the First Baptist Church of Wilmington Street. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC.

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC continues its 2010/2011 'Lobby Lectures' series with the Ward-Ingram Gospel Choir of the First Baptist Church of Wilmington Street. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC.

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival will offer Hands On Shakespeare teacher workshops designed for middle and secondary English and Drama teachers as part of its Outreach Education program.

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival will offer Hands On Shakespeare teacher workshops designed for middle and secondary English and Drama teachers as part of its Outreach Education program.

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCSF) will hold auditions for Equity and non-Equity actors for its 2010 MainStage season production of The Tempest.

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCSF) will hold auditions for Equity and non-Equity actors for its 2010 MainStage season production of The Tempest.

Hollywood Halloween is The Des Moines Playhouse's signature fundraising event, and Des Moines' premier costume party. Proceeds benefit children's theatre and education programs.

Hollywood Halloween is The Des Moines Playhouse's signature fundraising event, and Des Moines' premier costume party. Proceeds benefit children's theatre and education programs.