Join us for our annual ACT! for Youth Season celebration as we reflect on an unforgettable 2025–2026 season—reliving the shows, the laughs, the standout moments, and celebrating our amazing seniors.
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ACT! for Youth presents SIX: Teen Edition
Tickets
Adults: $15 in advance / $20 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
SIX: TEEN EDITION is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” and the Evening Standard hails SIX as “the most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch.”
Musical | 70 minutes
SIX: TEEN EDITION is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents SIX: Teen Edition
Tickets
Adults: $15 in advance / $20 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
SIX: TEEN EDITION is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” and the Evening Standard hails SIX as “the most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch.”
Musical | 70 minutes
SIX: TEEN EDITION is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents SIX: Teen Edition
Tickets
Adults: $15 in advance / $20 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
SIX: TEEN EDITION is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” and the Evening Standard hails SIX as “the most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch.”
Musical | 70 minutes
SIX: TEEN EDITION is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents SIX: Teen Edition
Tickets
Adults: $15 in advance / $20 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
SIX: TEEN EDITION is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” and the Evening Standard hails SIX as “the most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch.”
Musical | 70 minutes
SIX: TEEN EDITION is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents TARHEEL TALES
Tickets
Adults: $12 in advance / $15 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Group Rate: Please contact the Box Office for groups of 10+ at 252-291-4329.
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
Five stories are presented by an ensemble cast in story theatre/audience participation style. Jack and the Northwest Wind: Jack seeks the source of the wind and makes his fortune. The Big Toe: A humorous ghost story like those “jump tales” told around a camp fire. Old Dry Frye: The misadventures of a dead body around the community with the audience joining in the refrain, “Everybody Knows Old Dry Frye.” Wicked John and the Devil: Six lucky volunteers from the audience get involved in John’s successful efforts at outsmarting the devil. Jack and the Robbers: A popular closing story featuring a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster who help Jack in his journey to discover a fortune.
Adapted by Tom Behm. From the stories collected by Richard Chase in The Jack Tales and Grandfather Tales.
Play | 60 minutes
TARHEEL TALES is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents TARHEEL TALES
Tickets
Adults: $12 in advance / $15 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Group Rate: Please contact the Box Office for groups of 10+ at 252-291-4329.
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
Five stories are presented by an ensemble cast in story theatre/audience participation style. Jack and the Northwest Wind: Jack seeks the source of the wind and makes his fortune. The Big Toe: A humorous ghost story like those “jump tales” told around a camp fire. Old Dry Frye: The misadventures of a dead body around the community with the audience joining in the refrain, “Everybody Knows Old Dry Frye.” Wicked John and the Devil: Six lucky volunteers from the audience get involved in John’s successful efforts at outsmarting the devil. Jack and the Robbers: A popular closing story featuring a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster who help Jack in his journey to discover a fortune.
Adapted by Tom Behm. From the stories collected by Richard Chase in The Jack Tales and Grandfather Tales.
Play | 60 minutes
TARHEEL TALES is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents TARHEEL TALES
Tickets
Adults: $12 in advance / $15 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Group Rate: Please contact the Box Office for groups of 10+ at 252-291-4329.
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
Five stories are presented by an ensemble cast in story theatre/audience participation style. Jack and the Northwest Wind: Jack seeks the source of the wind and makes his fortune. The Big Toe: A humorous ghost story like those “jump tales” told around a camp fire. Old Dry Frye: The misadventures of a dead body around the community with the audience joining in the refrain, “Everybody Knows Old Dry Frye.” Wicked John and the Devil: Six lucky volunteers from the audience get involved in John’s successful efforts at outsmarting the devil. Jack and the Robbers: A popular closing story featuring a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster who help Jack in his journey to discover a fortune.
Adapted by Tom Behm. From the stories collected by Richard Chase in The Jack Tales and Grandfather Tales.
Play | 60 minutes
ABOUT RELAXED RULES PERFORMANCES
A Relaxed Rules performance creates a more comfortable theater experience for audience members who may benefit from a less traditional setting. It’s especially welcoming for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism, anxiety, or anyone who might find a typical theater environment a little tricky.
Here is what makes it special:
- Gentler lights & sound – The house lights stay dim instead of going completely dark, and loud or sudden sounds are softened.
- Move if you need to – Audience members can move around, make noise, or step out and come back in whenever needed. No problem!
- No pressure to sit perfectly still – Reactions, giggles, whispers, and wiggling are all okay here. Because everyone deserves to enjoy the magic of theater. Even if they have a wiggly body.
- Sensory Backpacks with headphones and fidget items are also available to check out at the Box Office if they would help make the experience more comfortable.
So if you know someone who might love a theater experience like this, please help spread the word. Anybody is welcome at any time, but some may just feel more comfortable at the Relaxed Rules show. We want everyone to feel welcome at the theater!
TARHEEL TALES is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth presents TARHEEL TALES
Tickets
Adults: $12 in advance / $15 at door
Seniors & Students: $10 in advance/at door
Group Rate: Please contact the Box Office for groups of 10+ at 252-291-4329.
Sales tax is added to all ticket orders at checkout
About the Show
Five stories are presented by an ensemble cast in story theatre/audience participation style. Jack and the Northwest Wind: Jack seeks the source of the wind and makes his fortune. The Big Toe: A humorous ghost story like those “jump tales” told around a camp fire. Old Dry Frye: The misadventures of a dead body around the community with the audience joining in the refrain, “Everybody Knows Old Dry Frye.” Wicked John and the Devil: Six lucky volunteers from the audience get involved in John’s successful efforts at outsmarting the devil. Jack and the Robbers: A popular closing story featuring a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster who help Jack in his journey to discover a fortune.
Adapted by Tom Behm. From the stories collected by Richard Chase in The Jack Tales and Grandfather Tales.
Play | 60 minutes
TARHEEL TALES is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Purchase tickets online at Show Tickets | Wilson Arts or call 252-291-4329.
ACT! for Youth Announces Peter and the Starcatcher cast and additional show for 3rd-5th grade students
“Second to the right, and straight on till morning.”
That, Peter had told Wendy, was the way to the Neverland.
ACT! for Youth is excited to announce the cast for its next production, Peter and the Starcatcher.
The Orphans
Boy (Peter) – Matt McKellar
Prentiss – Finn Harwood
Ted – Evan Whitehead
The British Subjects
Lord Leonard Aster – Easton Ragle
Molly Aster – Emma Townsend Satterfield
Mrs. Bumbrake – Hailey Matthews
Captain Robert Falcon Scott – Alden Whitehead
Grempkin – Harper Daniels
The Seafarers
Captain Bill Slank – Abbie Durrett
Alf – Oscar Edwards
Mack – Emma Du Sablon
Black Stache – Nate Barberio
Smee – Caroline McCauley
Sanchez – Ben Winders
The Natives
Fighting Prawn – Gwyndelyn Rigby
Hawking Clam – Lydia Denton
Teacher – Livvy Matthews
Serving variously as sailors, seamen, seafarers, orphans, pirates, mermaids, Mollusks…
Kaley Ellis, Leanna Gorman, Gavin Harris, Angie Mallozzi
While Peter and the Starcatcher tells a story of what went before J.M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan, we are also producing Peter/Wendy. A one act interpretation of the iconic adventures we all know so well, written by Jeremy Bloom. This production will be featuring young actors, grades 3 – 6. Auditions are set for Dec 2nd and 3rd with performances happening in rep with the concluding weekend of Starcatcher, February 1st and 2nd. Audition registration will be available at www.wilsonarts.com/afyauditions beginning Nov. 25th.
Students interested in working as part of the technical production crews for both productions can register online now through this Cognito link: ACT! for Youth “Peter and the Starcatcher” Technician Registration