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NCSA Performances - July 2008

NCSA Summer Performance Festival - Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

July Jazz by the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends with jazz vocalist, Becca Stevens

July 1 - 4 (see separate July 4 listing below)

8 pm, Tuesday – Friday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Performing to record audiences last summer, the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends directed by Ron Rudkin returns to the Outer Banks!  Back by popular demand, the award-winning NCSA jazz band and NYC jazz singer, Becca Stevens, perform spectacular American and Latin jazz. Come swing every night to the full festival repertoire of big band to contemporary jazz tunes! 

60 Musical Minutes by NCSA musicians

July 1

2 pm, Tuesday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Director Mark Norman takes you on a musical journey around the world.  Join our brass and woodwind musicians as we celebrate the music from far away lands. Escape the midday heat, rest your feet, and enjoy a musical treat!

July Jazz Combo by the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends with jazz vocalist, Becca Stevens

July 2

2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

From New Orleans Dixieland to big band swing, from bebop to Latin, the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and vocalist, Becca Stevens, present an afternoon of unforgettable jazz.  Directed by Ron Rudkin, this award-winning band is an Outer Banks favorite!  One afternoon show only! 

Dixie Rocks the Boat!

July 2

7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Enjoy the breeze on the Manteo waterfront as NCSA’s gifted musicians entertain you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program will feature New Orleans Dixieland jazz.  Join us at 8 pm for the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends, with jazz vocalist Becca Stevens. Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park!

Rockin’ with Mozart: Classics for Kids

July 3

2 pm, Thursday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Elvis may have left the building, but we have someone even better - Mozart! Join us as Mozart leads an hour long journey through the world of classical music; fun, kid-focused music. Audience participation strongly recommended! You won’t want to miss any of NCSA’s new Classics for Kids series. 

Fourth of July Celebration with fireworks by the Town of Manteo

July 4

8 pm, Friday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Happy Birthday, America! Don’t miss this spectacular July 4th tradition on the Outer Banks! Roanoke Island Festival Park, the Town of Manteo, and NCSA invite you to honor our nation’s independence and freedom with an evening of patriotic music and dazzling fireworks. NCSA’s Jazz Ensemble and Friends, featuring vocalist Becca Stevens,  and members of the NCSA American Music Ensemble join together to present an evening of patriotic melodies. Join us as we salute “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. Bring your families and friends and come early to picnic at the park before the celebration. 

The Kid on the big outdoor screen

July 5

8 pm, Saturday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Considered one of Charlie Chaplin’s best films, The Kid tells the story of a young boy (Jackie Coogan in his film debut) abandoned by his mother and cared for by The Tramp (Chaplin). One of the most heart-wrenching scenes ever included in a comedy follows when the mother has a change of heart and circumstances, finds her son and takes him from The Tramp. The Kid is good for many laughs and perhaps a tear.

Take One Step – the New Pied Piper by Gerald Freeman & John Morris, Directed by Gerald Freeman & Kelly Maxner

July 8 & 9

8 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday, FREE!

July 17 & 18

8 pm, Thursday & Friday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Rats that can tap dance! An unscrupulous mayor! Can the Pied Piper save the town? NCSA’s School of Drama proudly presents the North Carolina debut of this delightful family musical.  The Pied Piper is hip; the rock music, cool; the rats, hilarious; the kids, precocious; and the lyrics, powerful!  This fun-filled musical was written and directed by Gerald Freedman, Broadway Producer and Dean of NCSA’s School of Drama. Will you follow the Pied Piper? To begin you must Take One Step! TIP: Pack a picnic and camera and come early for pre-show fun! 

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, Directed by Matt Bulluck

July 10 & 11

8 pm, Thursday & Friday, FREE!

July 22 & 23

8 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

What do silent movies, slapstick comedy, and Shakespeare have in common? To find out, join director Matt Bulluck and his hand-picked cast from the School of Drama as they perform The Comedy of Errors, a hilarious Shakespeare tale of lost twins and mistaken identity - told with a twist!  Only four performances, so mark your calendars now to see these Broadway-bound performers before they leave Manteo!  TIP: Come early for pre-show fun! 

Summer Saxophones by the NCSA Saxophone Quartet

July 8 & 11

2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Escape the midday heat and feel the beat as four superb saxophonists take the stage!  The NCSA Saxophone Quartet mixes French and American standards with classical and ragtime arrangements in a concert to delight young and old alike! Programs vary so plan to join us both days

The Pied Piper Steps Indoors

July 9

2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Will the tap-dancing rats take over our town? Can the Pied Piper save us? The cast of Take One Step – the New Pied Piper performs excerpts from this delightful family musical.  One afternoon show only!  Meet the cast and get a sneak peek at the evening performance. You may want to join us at 8 pm to see the full cast of hilarious rats! 

Saxophones Rock the Boat!

July 9

7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Enjoy the view from the Manteo waterfront as the NCSA Saxophone Quartet rocks the boat with a half hour of ragtime and jazz favorites. Afterwards, walk, drive – or even dance - across the bridge to enjoy the 8 pm show, Take One Step – the New Pied Piper at Festival Park’s newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! 

Sassy Saxophones: Classics for Kids

July 10

2 pm, Thursday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Do you know how many saxophones are in the Saxophone family? Who invented the saxophone? Enjoy a magical hour with the NCSA Saxophone Quartet. Meet these four sensational musicians to learn the answers to these questions, and many more. Kids of all ages will enjoy this afternoon of music for the young at heart!

Horton Hears a Who! on the big outdoor screen

July 12

8 pm, Saturday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Journey beyond your imagination and enter a fantasy world filled with adventure, humor and heart. In the animated masterpiece, Horton Hears a Who!, Horton (Jim Carrey), an elephant, finds his life thrown into turmoil when he discovers a whole new world living on a floating speck. It's up to Horton to save Who-ville from destruction! Fast-paced and touching, this G-rated film provides entertainment to kids and their older companions alike!

Red, White, & Blue Revue, Directed by Matt Bulluck with Musical Direction by Greg Walter

July 15 & 16

8 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday, FREE!

July 24 & 25

8 pm, Thursday & Friday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Republicans! Democrats! Lend me your ears! NCSA’s talented Broadway-bound students sing “songs for change”.  Songs about important issues in our nation’s past; songs about issues that are still important today!  Selections include You’ve Got to Be Taught from South Pacific, Bernstein’s Take Care of This House, Sondheim’s Bobby, Jackie and Jack, and Aquarius just to name a few. Join us for this musical reflection before heading off to the polls in Nov.!

Inside Voices! by vocalists from NCSA’s School of Music

July 15 & 18

2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Directed by Marilyn Taylor, vocalists from NCSA’s School of Music perform a potpourri of favorite songs and airs, including tunes by the immortal Irving Berlin. Come see why these superb singers receive standing ovations year after year!  Programs vary so plan to join us both days! 

Red, White & Blue Revue Indoors

July 16 & 23

2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

NCSA’s talented Broadway-bound students sing “songs for change”.  Songs about important issues in our nation’s past; songs about issues that are still important today!  Selections include You’ve Got to Be Taught from South Pacific, Bernstein’s Take Care of This House, Sondheim’s Bobby, Jackie and Jack, and Aquarius just to name a few.

Voices Rock the Boat!

July 16

7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Relax on the Manteo waterfront as these talented NCSA singers serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program will feature a potpourri of songs and airs, including tunes by the immortal Irving Berlin.

Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing

July 17

2 pm, Thursday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

One performance only! Sid is a dancing serpent in a circus – but all he wants to do is sing.  Follow Sid on his hilarious journey around the world as he attempts to learn to sing. Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing has everything an audience of children could want – bright, cheerful music; colorful costuming; and the opportunity to participate.

Student Film Night on the big outdoor screen

July 19

8 pm, Saturday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

The North Carolina School of the Arts proudly presents an exceptional night showcasing some of the best family-friendly films by students of the School of Filmmaking. NCSA students start directing and shooting their first production in their first term. All Second, Third and Fourth Year productions are entered into film and video festivals worldwide. Several have won major awards, ncluding the Student Academy Award, the Angelus Award and the Cine Eagle Award. One night only! View NCSA student films handpicked for family audiences.

Strumming! by an NCSA Guitar Duo

July 22 & 25

2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE!

Film Theater Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

What musical instrument could possibly be more romantic than a guitar -  two guitars! This dynamic duo will delight audiences with a repertoire ranging from Baroque classics to modern tangos. Relax and escape the midday heat as this dynamic duo serenades you. Programs vary so plan to join us both days!

 

Guitars Rock the Boat!

July 23

7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Tango, anyone? Feel free to dance along the Manteo waterfront as our gifted guitarists entertain you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program features a dynamic duo with songs ranging from Baroque classics to flamenco. Join us at 8 pm for the final performance of The Comedy of Errors.

Strummin’ & Hummin’: Classics for Kids

July 24

2 pm, Thursday, FREE!

Film Theater Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Did the Romans listen to rock ‘n roll? Who knows! The modern guitar was descended from the Roman cithara. Meet this dynamic duo and learn about their passion for the guitar. One performance only!  Everyone will walk out humming after this wonderful hour of kid-focused music.  You won’t want to miss a single Classics for Kids episode

The Cameraman on the big outdoor screen

July 26

8 pm, Saturday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain) Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

One of the most elegant and perfect romantic comedies ever made, The Cameraman tells the story of a tintype photographer (Buster Keaton) who falls in love with a pretty girl (Marceline Day) and decides he can win her over by becoming a newsreel cameraman. The film contains two scenes famous in film history: Keaton's famous, beautifully improvised one-man baseball game filmed at Yankee Stadium and the classic scene with Keaton and another man crammed into a changing booth, both trying to climb into swim suits. The Cameraman gives Keaton one of his best roles and he fills it with one of his most touching performances.

Dance at Eight! Directed by Rick McCullough

July 29 – 31

8 pm, Tuesday - Friday, FREE!

Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Innovative choreography, dynamic style, movement and expression; remarkable dance! The renowned dancers from NCSA perform classical and contemporary selections.  Again this year, NCSA’s School of Dance presents outstanding, prize-winning choreography by NCSA alums.  Join us for our final exciting week on the Outer Banks!  TIP: One week only

Drumming! by the NCSA Percussion Ensemble

July 29

2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Electrifying and energetic! Watch NCSA’s exciting percussion ensemble perform on a variety of instruments, steel drums to xylophones.  Drumsticks everywhere! Year after year, John Beck directs one of the summer festival’s most popular groups, the NCSA Percussion Ensemble. Programs vary so plan to join us both days! 

Inside Dance! Directed by Rick McCullough

July 30

2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Artistic Director Rick McCullough guides us through the fascinating process of creating a dance program; from music and costumes to lighting and movement. Unlock your imagination and join us for a sneak peek at the evening show, Dance at Eight! Meet dancers from around the world and ask questions about life at NCSA, “A magical place, a place where the passion and desire to create is respected and encouraged.

Drumsticks Rock the Boat!

July 30

7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!

Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Follow the beat to the Manteo waterfront and enjoy the rhythmic sounds of the NCSA Percussion Ensemble. Steel drums, Caribbean music, drumsticks and more - all from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Join us for this half hour program. Afterwards, walk (or drive) across the bridge for our evening show, Dance at Eight!  Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park!

Drumsticks for Kids

July 31

2 pm, Thursday, FREE!

Film Theater

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

Hit it, shake it, rub it or scrape it – it’s got to be percussion! Feel the beat with our exciting NCSA Percussion Ensemble! Back by popular demand, this entertaining ensemble will present a wonderful hour of kid-focused percussion music. Audience participation strongly recommended!

For more information about the performances and directions to Roanoke Island Festival Park, click on the Summer Performance Festival link on the left!

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