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"The name of Aphra Behn will never be forgotten."

"The name of Aphra Behn will never be forgotten." Certainly not if we can help it. Paparazzi darling Nell Gwynne and King Charles II were no slouches either. Only two more performances of OR, tonight (Saturday 6/24) and tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 6/25).

More info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill #loveislove

Lots of flower power this weekend! We are proud to

Lots of flower power this weekend! We are proud to support the @lgbtcenterofraleigh LGBT Center of Raleigh and the @outraleighpridenc Out! Raleigh Pride event happening on Saturday 6/24 ,11a-6pm. Two stages of entertainment, vendors and food up and down Fayetteville St. It’s bound to be a good time.

We’re collecting donations for The LGBT Center of Raleigh at this weekend’s performances of OR,. Supporters can also get a 10% discount on tickets (use code APHRA10 at checkout). Look for the QR code in the lobby to support the diverse LGBTQ+ community in the Triangle.

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill #loveislove #outraleighpride2023 #Love365

"...a stellar example of near-perfect comedic timi

"...a stellar example of near-perfect comedic timing." We're so glad you enjoyed the show, @beltlinetobroadway - and we're back for a final weekend at @burningcoaltc starting tonight, closing out the Second Stage Series.

Come see what's keeping Aphra Behn from a good night's work - get tickets to OR, running 6/23-25. More info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

Read the review here: https://beltlinetobroadway.org/or-is-a-fitting-tribute-to-a-pioneering-playwright/

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill #loveislove

"We all embody opposites within / or else we're fr

"We all embody opposites within / or else we're frankly far too dull to live..."

Many thanks to @officialbroadwayworld for the photo feature for OR,. Check it out on their site: https://bit.ly/4645EaC .

Got your tickets yet? Our second weekend at @burningcoaltc starts tonight (Fri 6/16) at 7:30pm, and finishes with the Saturday matinee at 2pm. More info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill #loveislove

Love, deadlines and....regicide? Just another nigh

Love, deadlines and....regicide? Just another night in the life of England's first female playwright. Only two more weekends left to catch OR, at @burningcoaltc . Fans of historical fiction, politics and the 60's are in for about eighty minutes of thought-provoking fun.

Playing Friday night 6/16, and Saturday afternoon 6/17. More info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill #loveislove

Attention Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC high schoo

Attention Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC high school actors (and recent grads): Our Summer Shakespeare Intensive runs July 31st through August 5th. Brush up on your Shakespeare, or learn enough to audition with confidence. More info: switchyardtheatrecompany.org
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#shakespeare #actingclass #theatertraining #summercamp2023

Take a peek behind the scenes of OR,! Our cast giv

Take a peek behind the scenes of OR,! Our cast gives a little historical context before we dive into the Restoration comedic fun when we open on Saturday.

Only 6 performances, starting weekends on June 10th, so get tickets soon. https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoinraleigh #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill

The many loves of Aphra Behn - at least in this pl

The many loves of Aphra Behn - at least in this play. Charles II, after being restored to the English throne, reopened all the theaters and made it legal for women to act onstage – so of course they’ll need some good plays written for them. William Scot was Aphra’s partner in spying and is a little worse for wear after making his way to her apartment from Belgium. They’ll have a time prying her attentions from Nell, tho. Oh, and Ryan McDaniel plays both men, plus another besides.

There’s quick-changing, doorslamming fun (and a bit of danger too) in OR, opening on June 10th. Only 6 performances, so get tickets soon. https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

And how much do you love theater?? On Saturdays (6/10 and 6/17) settle in for a 3-show marathon with the @burningcoaltc Second Stage Season, and catch @purelifetheatre 's The Face of Emmett Till and @nycsuz in Ruby too.

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoinraleigh #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill

"I'm just an orange girl made good." Nell Gwynne

"I'm just an orange girl made good."

Nell Gwynne (Kelly McDaniel, playing two other roles besides) was one of the first celebrity actresses - one of the first ACTRESSES, period - of the 17th century. Known for her quick wit, strong voice and good looks, "pretty, witty Nell" made a name for herself even before being trained in acting and dance, and had a meteoric rise through the ranks at Kings Theatre. Her acting style and legacy defined Restoration-era theater, and she appears as a main character in numerous plays and novels written since her death in 1687.

Three companies - that's 20+ actors and about as many production folks - are doing tech this weekend at @burningcoaltc , in preparation for Second Stage Season. Nell would probably love it.

Tickets are on sale for OR, running June 10-25th : https://bit.ly/stc-or.

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoinraleigh #thingstodoindurham#thingstodoinchapelhill

Announcing auditions for the first play in our ann

Announcing auditions for the first play in our annual New Works Series: The Unsanctioned Minutes from Saint Lucy's Quaternitarian Church Council's Last Meeting. Seeking four female- and one male-presenting actors to bring this slice of southern church life to life.

More info: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/auditions/auditions-the-unsanctioned-minutes-from-saint-lucys-quaternitarian-church-councils-last-meeting-wed-thurs-5-31-6-1/

“All women together, ought to let flowers fall u

“All women together, ought to let flowers fall upon the grave of Aphra Behn.” – Virginia Woolf

Aphra Behn (played by the excellent Laurel Ullman) wrote and lived passionately from 1640 through 1689. After serving King Charles II as a spy in Antwerp, she became one of the first English women to earn a living writing, with 22 plays and works of prose and poetry – many embracing the libertine anthems of free love, gender role flexibility, and humanitarian themes. Comparatively little is know about her personal life or early beginnings (one biographer referred to it as “a lethal combination of obscurity, secrecy and staginess”).

Her work was largely dismissed for many years after her death, but she inspired new female dramatists as the 17th century drew to a close. And 250 years later, she was rediscovered by feminist critics and writers, as formative to modern thinking about gender and sexuality.

Only a couple of weeks until Second Stage series at @burningcoaltc – and OR, opens June 10th. More info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoinraleigh #thingstodoindurham#thingstodoinchapelhill

Up next at STC: we are incredibly proud to be a pa

Up next at STC: we are incredibly proud to be a part of @burningcoaltc 's Second Stage series, producing the NC premiere of OR, by Liz Duffy Anderson. This modern Restoration comedy tells the story of a night (or thereabouts) in the life of spy-turned-poet-turned-playwright Aphra Behn. Fans of historical fiction, politics and the 60's - that's 1660 or 1960's - are in for a quick-changing, door-slamming, thought-provoking night.

We'll also be checking out the other two shows in the series: The Face of Emmett Till from @purelifetheatre , and Ruby by @nycsuz . Lots of good theater coming up in June.

More info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/or

Are you a high school theater kid (or the parent o

Are you a high school theater kid (or the parent of one) who wants to brush up on your Shakespeare this summer? Or have you always wanted to learn how to do it right? Check out Switchyard with the Bard, our summer Shakespeare intensive running from July 31-Aug. 5. Learn classical technique, meet other cool people, and be ready for audition season in the Fall. Scholarships are available.

For more info and to register:

https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/education/switchyard-with-the-bard/

The "curtain" closed on The Tempest on Sunday. Man

The "curtain" closed on The Tempest on Sunday. Many thanks to our TRULY excellent cast, who did an amazing job bringing Shakespeare to three parks this year!

What's up next at STC? Two new productions and a summer intensive workshop will finish out our second season. Stay tuned for more.

What to wear, what to wear. The plan WAS to murder

What to wear, what to wear. The plan WAS to murder Prospero in her sleep - but Trinculo is easily distracted by fashion, whereas Caliban is intent on sticking to the plan.

What are YOUR plans for a Friday night in Durham? Try picking up dinner from @durhamfoodhall and joining us across the street in @durhamcentralpark for tonight's performance of The Tempest . Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-tempest

#theater #nctheater #durham #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham

Are you a #fiercemom like Prospero? or do you have

Are you a #fiercemom like Prospero? or do you have one? Make sure you do something nice for her this weekend. The Tempest is playing at the nicely-covered @durhamcentralpark Pavillion, May 11, 12 and 14. Bring chairs, air mattresses, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for a great evening or afternoon out.

PS - if you're planning to take her on an island getaway, make sure you don't accidentally leave her there for 15 years. It doesn't go well for anyone.

Tickets for The Tempest: https://bit.ly/stc-tempest

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham

That's a wrap for our weekend in Raleigh! Many tha

That's a wrap for our weekend in Raleigh! Many thanks to the @raleighcaryjcc for playing host to The Tempest - a shaded amphitheater by the lake was a tranquil spot to perform some good Shakespeare.

We finish up in Durham Central Park this Thursday thru Sunday! Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/stc-tempest

#theater #nctheater #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill

Our two-show Saturday at @southernvillage was grea

Our two-show Saturday at @southernvillage was great fun! Thank you to the Chapel Hill folks who enjoyed a beautiful day and a great performance with us.

HOWEVER: The Sunday 4/30 performance of The Tempest has unfortunately been cancelled due to weather. Yes, we’re aware of the irony…and sorry for the inconvenience. Ticket holders, please check your email for further information, or email or call us directly (info@switchyardtc.org , 919-926-9906 )

Next weekend, we're in Raleigh - join us there!

Never get on the wrong side of an aggrieved mom wi

Never get on the wrong side of an aggrieved mom with magical powers. Prospero (Mary K. Rowland) had very good reasons for summoning the massive storm that begins our play. But it HAS been 15 years – and there are kids involved now. Can she find it in her heart to forgive the royal court that betrayed her? Or will more lightning, monsters and earthquakes solve the p#thingstodoinchapelhill

UPDATE: Prospero has done TOO good of a job, and we are cancelling tonight's show due to impending rain. BUT - the weekend shows are still a go. Hope to see you Saturday in Chapel Hill.

A “brave new world” awaits our characters. Join them on their journey of magic and discovery in The Tempest, opening tonight in Chapel Hill, and playing in Raleigh and Durham the next two weekends.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-tempest

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill

Who needs wine when there’s real magic afoot? Mo

Who needs wine when there’s real magic afoot? Monstrous Caliban (John Paul Middlesworth) is only too happy to join Stephano (Nick Hopf), the butler with the key to the liquor cabinet, to overthrow his master Prospero. And jester Trinculo (Abbe Fralix) will follow anyone, as long as there’s nice clothing and wine involved.

See how these “strange bedfellows” get along, more or less, in The Tempest - opening in Chapel Hill this weekend. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-tempest

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill

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