After 50 years, Chris Carter reprises his dad’s Lost Colony role as Father Martin. Read the interesting full story from Outer Banks Sentinel.
Father Martin (Chris Carter) and Sir Walter Raleigh (Derrick Bass) backstage at The Lost Colony
Joel Carter and his children, Cely Anne, Cathy and Chris, in the 1969 cast
The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is proud to announce this year’s children’s show, Wanda’s Monster. The interactive children’s production is set to begin June 25th, 2019.
Directed by Esther Neel, with musical direction by Nathan Schierer, this warm-hearted musical tells the story of an imaginative little girl named Wanda and her unexp
ected bond with a fuzzy, purple monster as she learns acceptance and friendship. This charming story brings home a point worth considering at any age: embrace what you fear, and you just may find a friend.
The family-friendly show will take place Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM, June 25th – August 21st in the air-conditioned SoundStage Theatre at The Lost Colony. Learn more about the production and reserve your tickets to Wanda’s Monster at www.thelostcolony.org.
Always exciting and proud to hear about Lost Colony Alumni… read full story here.
On Friday, May 31st, the rain held out and the clouds parted just in time for the Opening Night Reception of the 82nd Season of The Lost Colony, presented by PNC. More than 250 attendees celebrated this season’s opening of this historic symphonic drama that first opened in 1937. The event was graciously catered by Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café. Holiday House Weddings and Events’ lavish floral designs were combined with the talents of Metro Rental to make SoundStage Theatre look fabulous and festive. Beverages were provided by Virginia Dare Winery, The Lost Colony Brewery, City Beverage and Pepsi.
During a brief awards ceremony held during the Reception, the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) honored several outstanding supporters of The Lost Colony. These recipients have contributed generously to the success of the production throughout the years.
Award recipients included:
Distinguished Alumni Award: The late Pete Peterson, accepted by Gail Hutchison
Skipper Bell Business Award: Dunes Restaurant, owned by Roxie and Rufus Pritchard
Volunteers of the Year: Jack and Nancy Ennis
Individual Skipper Bell Award: Lib Fearing
Martin Kellogg Distinguished Service Award: Myra Ladd-Bone
This season, the production welcomes a predominantly new cast. New cast members include Glynnis Marcelle as Queen Elizabeth I, Blake Burgess as John Borden, and Caleb Pless as Old Tom. Don Bridge will be returning as the Historian and will be celebrating his one-thousandth performance with the production! Ira David Wood returns again for his seventh season as Director of “one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theatre history.” It is certainly, shaping up to be a season that cannot be missed!
Reserve your tickets today for the 82nd Season of The Lost Colony running through August 23, 2019.
