Press Releases

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 »

The most “loverly” musical of them all comes to Chapel Hill Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Mainstage production of “My Fair Lady” by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, directed by Tyne Rafaeli When: April 5 to 29, 2017; Opening Night & Press Opening Saturday, April 8 Where: Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art,… Read more »

(Chapel Hill, NC, February 23, 2017) The UNC Process Series, in association with the Department of Communication, presents Count, a look into the lives of six men on death row and their personal inheritances of violence, racism, mental illness, poverty—and sometimes surprising love. Friday March 3 and Saturday March 4 at 8:00pm, Swain Hall, Studio… Read more »

New season brings two regional premieres by UNC alumni, the return of the rotating repertory, and a holiday treat for the whole family (Chapel Hill, NC, February 16, 2017) A playful, irreverent take on Jane Austen, a dizzy, dysfunctional family reunion, two topically charged premieres by UNC-Chapel Hill alumni, and the return of the popular… Read more »