Theatre In The Park

10/20/2026

Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

Stargazing at Theatre In The Park 🎭🔭

✨ Did you know that long before actors took the stage at Pullen Park, people gathered at this exact building to scan the night sky for distant galaxies? 🌌

Just as the old Raleigh Auditorium once doubled as a city fire station, the armory building at Pullen Park—built in 1936 as a WPA project—hides a fascinating astronomical secret right in plain sight!

Originally constructed as a military armory, the facility took on a stellar secondary life when a municipal observatory was built on the premises.

The centerpiece of this rooftop observatory was a remarkable telescope with a deeply personal story. It was crafted by E. N. Rich, a dedicated maker who spent 12 painstaking years building and perfecting the instrument, before generously donating it directly to the City of Raleigh.

Historical accounts show that early sky-watching groups and Raleigh Astronomy Club members regularly utilized the rooftop observatory to track celestial events throughout the 1930s and 1940s, long before the building's 1974 theatrical conversion.

In 1974, the historic armory was renovated and transformed into a permanent home for Theatre in the Park, bringing live performances and local drama to the former drill hall.

A building originally designed for military drills, which later helped Raleigh look out into the universe, now serves as a hub for local arts and community storytelling. 🎭✨

Next time you head to Pullen Park to catch a show, remember—you're sitting in a space that once charted the stars.

If you love hidden lore, unexpected building transformations, and historic echoes of North Carolina venues, join The Ghost Guild Inc. and the Museum of Durham History for Aloreing Destinations: Tickets, Please! 🎟 👻 at Fullsteam Brewery!

10/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST & CREW OF EVIL DEAD FOR A RECORD-BREAKING RUN!

10/10/2026

TODAY WE CELEBRATE CHRISSY RAPP, YAMILA MONGE, AND ALL OF THE OTHER AMAZING STAGE MANAGERS WE’VE WORKED WITH OVER THE YEARS.

10/08/2026

FINAL WEEKEND OF PERFORMANCES!
Congratulations to an exceptional cast and crew!

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10/06/2026

It’s that time of year again!! We’re looking for volunteers to help us get all of the amazing costumes ready for our annual production of A Christmas Carol!

Please click the link below to view the SignUpGenius and sign up for a volunteer shift. We’d love to have you join us, and we look forward to seeing you at the Theatre! Sewing skills are welcome, but definitely not required. We’re happy to teach you anything you need to know!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4AAEAC2C7-66415970-costume

Thanks so much for helping us bring A Christmas Carol to life!

Thank you for your interest in helping with ACC 2026 Costumes. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! If all slots are full please reach out we might have an opening. Some more day slots will be added soon. Elly Costume Designer ACC 2026 919-793-3398