Oct 31 – Nov 1 & Nov 7-8, 2025
Each fall, high schools from across the state at gather to perform and celebrate at regional festivals, and the top productions advance to the State High School Play Festival.
November 22, 2025
A one-stop event for high school students to audition or present a design portfolio and meet 25+ theatre departments at NC colleges at our College Fair, all in one place, in one day.
NCTC is North Carolina’s statewide service, leadership, and advocacy organization.
We provide educational opportunities and professional development through our year-round events and programs.
We work to champion a theatre industry that is strong, sustainable, innovative, collaborative, and connected.
55 Years in Operation
Founded in 1970
160+ Member Organizations
600+ Individual Donors
5,600+ Annual Program Participants
NCTC Members help support our programs and advocacy, and enjoy exclusive events and discounts.
From education to professional development, NCTC offers year-round programs to spotlight
and promote theatre in NC.
Browse our collection of tools and resources for advocacy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and view our training and consulting packages.
Recent theatre industry job listings and audition notices from across the state.
Select map to expand
