Press Releases

David Ball adaptation brings satiric edge to classic tale of religious zeal and hypocrisy Who:​ PlayMakers Repertory CompanyWhat​: Mainstage production of Molière’s “Tartuffe,” adaptation by David Ball, directed by Saheem Ali When: ​February 3 to March 11; Opening Night & Press Opening Saturday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: ​Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art,… Read more »

PlayMakers Repertory Company Joins Women’s Voices Theater Festival’s Pursuit of Gender Parity with Participation in International Women’s Voices Day Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Reading of “Jump” by Carly Evon Simpson When: January 22, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC (Chapel Hill,… Read more »

A dizzy, dysfunctional family reunion to remember Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Mainstage production of “Dot” by Colman Domingo, directed by Nicole A. Watson When: November 22 to December 10; Opening Night & Press Opening Saturday, November 25 Where: Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC Tickets: Start… Read more »

Mike Wiley receives award for his outstanding contributions in the arts

Eminently theatrical adaptation of Austen classic is a whirlwind of gossip, laughter, and romance Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Mainstage production of “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate Hamill, directed by Taibi Magar When: October 18 to November 5; Opening Night & Press Opening Saturday, October 21 Where: Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120… Read more »

(Chapel Hill, NC, September 21, 2017) Vivienne Benesch, Producing Artistic Director of PlayMakers Repertory Company, is the recipient of the 2017 Zelda Fichandler Award, given by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding creativity and artistry by directors and choreographers for their accomplishments to date, and their promise for the future…. Read more »

Gift is the largest ever to benefit performing arts at Carolina; building will be renamed Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art (Chapel Hill, N.C.— Sept. 11, 2017) – PlayMakers Repertory Company and the department of dramatic art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have received a $12 million gift to significantly… Read more »

Art reflects real-life headlines in dramedy about a baker torn between love and faith Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Mainstage production of “The Cake” by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Jeffrey Meanza When: September 13 to October 1; Opening Night & Press Opening Saturday, September 16 Where: Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel… Read more »

Drama of six men on death row explores personal inheritances of violence, racism, loss and surprising love Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company, co-produced with Hidden Voices What: PRC2 production of “Count” by Lynden Harris, directed by Kathryn Hunter-Williams When: August 23 to 27, 2017; Opening Night August 23 Where: Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club… Read more »

A Harlem community dealing with tragedy and violence discovers healing in an unexpected voice Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: PRC2 production of “Mr. Joy” by Daniel Beaty, featuring Tangela Large When: April 26 to 30, 2017; Opening Night April 26 Where: Kenan Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC Tickets:… Read more »