The North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) works to strengthen NC’s vibrant theatre industry and engage tomorrow’s artists, audiences, and advocates. Our programs and advocacy initiatives support theatre makers in professional theatres, community theatres, K-12 schools, and colleges across the state.

Play It Forward with us and your donation will help support NCTC's flagship programs:

High School and Middle School Play Festivals, where young artists showcase their work and meet fellow thespians. Board members championing High School Play Festival: Drew Matthews, Emily Klingman, Jenny Goodfellow, Judy Osborne, Keith Taylor, Maggie Miller, Stuart Spencer. Board members championing Middle School Play Festival: Judy Dove.

College Day, where high school students interested in pursuing theatre in college meet schools, audition, present technical portfolios, and receive scholarships. Board members championing College Day: Ashley Hyers, Karli Henderson.

Member Theatre Gathering, an event for theatre leaders and practitioners throughout the state to network and share ideas and best practices. Board members championing the Member Theatre Gathering: Angie Flynn-McIver, Ashley Owen, Jackie Timmons, Liza Vest.

Choose the NCTC board member or program you want to support and Play It Forward for theatre across NC!

Play It Forward 2026

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