Wild Wednesdays  2 pm, June 25 – July 30, 2008.  Film Theater.   FREE!

Surprises await the whole family at Wild & Wonderful Wednesdays - a rare opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the eight o’clock shows. Meet the performers and feel free to ask questions.

Dixieland Beat by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
June 25
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Film Theater
Tap your feet to the beat of ragtime classics by Scott Joplin, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and more! Blues, jazz, rags and brass! Don’t miss this tribute to Ragtime greats. One afternoon performance only!

July Jazz Combo by the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends with jazz vocalist, Becca Stevens
July 2
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Film Theater
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! 

The Pied Piper Steps Indoors
July 9  
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Film Theater
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! 

Red, White & Blue Revue Indoors
July 16, 23
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Film Theater
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 November

Inside Dance! Directed by Rick McCullough
July 30
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Film Theater
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.