Outer Banks Press Releases

A Funny Thing Happemed on the Way To The Forum!
Zechariah Pierce (Gainesville, GA), as the slave Pseudolus flanked by the Roman beauties Ranelle Winter (Fuquay Varina, NC) and Melanie Lastrina (Portland, CT) will appear in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Waterside Theatre on August 3 & 10 at 8:15 pm. ---> Funny Thing PR July 08

 

Volunteers the heart of The
Lost Colony’s Costume Rebuild
(Manteo, NC - July 8, 2008) The show has opened, but the costume shop is still a blur of activity.
---> Volunteers Still Sewing PR July 08

COLORFUL FUN WITH THE LOST COLONY!
(Manteo, NC - June 22, 2008) Robert Wescott of Wanchese enjoyed learning about blotting, color washing, and other watercolor basics at The Lost Colony’s Waterside Art Tuesday. This artful event is held each Tuesday thru August 12 from 1-2:30 pm inside the air-conditioned costume shop.
---> Westcott Colors PR June08

Final Performance of Award-Winning Musical at Waterside Theatre
Photo Cutline: Lia Sumerano, Little Red Riding Hood, and James McBride, Jack, search the forest in The Lost Colony’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods. Photo by J. Buford, courtesy of Roanoke Island Historical Association.
--> Journey Into Woods PR July 08

The Lost Colony Brings Award-
Winning Musical to Waterside Theatre

--> Journey into the Woods Press 08

GET CRAFTY AT THE LOST COLONY!
---> Crafty Press Release June 08

 

Dare Night Performances set for
June 6,8,10 & 11 at Waterside Theatre 
---> Dare Nights 2008
 

Have a seat

(Manteo, N.C., June 10, 2008) – Guests to The Lost Colony’s Waterside Theatre can “rest their weary bones,” as Old Tom says, thanks to Boy Scout Troop 116 and the Manteo Lions Club.  According to Troop Master George Bowman, “We are trying to set an example for our boys to follow.” Manteo Lions Club supplied the materials for the four benches placed along the path to the theatre.
---> Have a Seat June 10 press release

See the New Summer Fashions at The Lost Colony
An invitation to attend the 71^st Anniversary
Season of The Lost Colony
--> 2008 new summer fashions press release

The Lost Colony is partnering with CapSan Media, the parent company of 99.1 The Sound, “Your Country” 97.1, and EPSN Radio 92.3. The drive will benefit food pantries associated with Mount Olivet United Methodist Church of Manteo, Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men and Beach Food Pantry in Kill Devil Hills.
In addition to a food donation, residents are required to show proof of Dare County residency, such as a driver’s license, voter registration card or utility bill. Admission is limited to two adults per family and unlimited children. Reservations are not required; residents may arrive at the Box Office beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of their chosen performance.
---> 2008 Benefit Drive Press Release

Rising from the Ashes
--The Lost Colony Costume Shop Open House a Celebration of Triumphs--
(Manteo, N.C., April 22, 2008) – On Wednesday, April 30th, The Lost Colony celebrates a triumphant step forward when they unveil the rebuilt Irene Smart Rains Costume Shop.  The day marks the 233^rd day after a September fire consumed their former costume shop, two outlying buildings and their contents. The drama is on track, steadily rebuilding and replacing with sights towards a May 30 opening. The public is invited to take a sneak peek at the new building and costumes at the open house from 5-7 in the evening. The costume shop is located adjacent to Waterside Theatre, within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on the Roanoke Sound. Parking will be available at The Lost Colony parking lot.
---> April 30th Ribbon Cutting & Open House!

NEWS PHOTOS: Land of Beginnings Festival Events
(Children’s Faire)

(Manteo, N.C., April 8, 2008) –There were no overcast clouds to hide the fun had at the Land of Beginnings 2008 Children’s Faire on Friday, April 4. Tiny tots, toddlers and elementary children alike found something of interest at the event—from face painting, to spell bounding illusions, dazzling dancers, and costumed characters.

Over 2,000 guests visited the day’s event at the Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion in Kill Devil Hills.
---> Children's Faire April 2008