Reader’s Theatre – War of the Worlds, The 1938 Radio Script
A staged reader’s theatre revival of the infamous 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real panic, retelling H. G. Wells’ alien invasion with urgent narration and eerie broadcast style. Expect suspenseful sci fi chills for Halloween weekend.
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A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
A late-night Halloween theater experience built around scares and suspense inside a community playhouse. Expect eerie staging, dark humor, and a scream-worthy night out timed for the week of Halloween.
A late-night Halloween theater experience built around scares and suspense inside a community playhouse. Expect eerie staging, dark humor, and a scream-worthy night out timed for the week of Halloween.
A late-night Halloween theater experience built around scares and suspense inside a community playhouse. Expect eerie staging, dark humor, and a scream-worthy night out timed for the week of Halloween.
Lightning-fast horror parody that mashes Bram Stoker with Mel Brooks and Monty Python style gags into a 90-minute farce. A gender-bending Van Helsing leads a bloody, sexy Dracula hunt packed with rapid-fire jokes and theatrical chaos.
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Lightning-fast horror parody that mashes Bram Stoker with Mel Brooks and Monty Python style gags into a 90-minute farce. A gender-bending Van Helsing leads a bloody, sexy Dracula hunt packed with rapid-fire jokes and theatrical chaos.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
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A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.
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A sharp, modern stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic follows headstrong Jo March and her sisters as they navigate ambition, family bonds, and societal expectations during the American Civil War in Victorian-era New England.
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A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.
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A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.
An old sci fi movie gets live improvised voiceovers, sound effects, and a totally new plot in real time. Expect flying saucers, space lasers, and high stakes hijinks in a cult classic style comedy screening.
An old sci fi movie gets live improvised voiceovers, sound effects, and a totally new plot in real time. Expect flying saucers, space lasers, and high stakes hijinks in a cult classic style comedy screening.
An old sci fi movie gets live improvised voiceovers, sound effects, and a totally new plot in real time. Expect flying saucers, space lasers, and high stakes hijinks in a cult classic style comedy screening.
Campy musical comedy with horror-romance twists, driven by 1960s rock, doo wop harmonies, and Motown grooves. A shy florist’s ambitions spiral when a man-eating plant promises love and fortune at a deadly price.
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Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.
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A decade after Dorothy’s victory, a dark fantasy mystery unfolds as witch-hunter Gale investigates a murder amid revolutionaries, rival witches, and the Wizard’s growing power in Oz.
A decade after Dorothy’s victory, a dark fantasy mystery unfolds as witch-hunter Gale investigates a murder amid revolutionaries, rival witches, and the Wizard’s growing power in Oz.
A decade after Dorothy’s victory, a dark fantasy mystery unfolds as witch-hunter Gale investigates a murder amid revolutionaries, rival witches, and the Wizard’s growing power in Oz.
Quick-thinking improv comedy turns audience suggestions into unpredictable Halloween-themed scenes and spontaneous characters. Expect an October night of unscripted laughs in a theater setting.
Quick-thinking improv comedy turns audience suggestions into unpredictable Halloween-themed scenes and spontaneous characters. Expect an October night of unscripted laughs in a theater setting.
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A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.
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As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
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A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.
A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.