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2nd Annual Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival

The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival September 28 & 29, 2018

Exceptional wine, craft beer, savory fare and live entertainment

Roanoke Island Historical Association is excited to announce the dates of its 2nd Annual Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival. The festival opens with the Vintner’s Dinner on Friday, September 28th followed by the Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 29th.  Last year’s inaugural event was a triumphant success with attendees proclaiming it to be the best event on the Outer Banks!

The Grand Tasting will take place on the grounds of the famous outdoor drama, The Lost Colony.   Attendees will taste over 100 wines from around the world, discover local craft beers, sample savory local fare and enjoy live entertainment, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Roanoke and Pamlico Sounds. But this year, the very popular Beer Garden has been expanded to include local breweries and regional craft beers, two additional local eateries, and a second band.  There will be no better way to spend a fall day on the Outer Banks!

The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival opens on Friday, September 28th with a Vintner’s Dinner featuring Virginia Dare Wines at 108 Budleigh in downtown Manteo.  A multi-course meal will be fabulously paired with the wines by Chef Sam McGann of the Blue Point, an Outer Banks legend. A soon to be announced guest chef will be joining him for this delicious affair.  Details for this much anticipated event will be available shortly on our website, www.TLCwinefest.com. Vintner’s Dinner tickets are very limited and early purchase is encouraged.

The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival’s Grand Tasting event on Saturday, September 29th opens at 1PM for VIP ticket holders ($85) and at 2PM for General Admission ($60). The Family Coppola’s Virginia Dare Winery partners with the Roanoke Island Historical Association for this “don’t miss” festival in benefit of The Lost Colony. General Admission tickets are now on sale at www.TLCwinefest.com. If you would like to be a sponsor of this event please call 252 473-2127.

Roanoke Island is the site of Queen Elizabeth I’s first attempt to establish a colony in the New World, and is the birthplace of America’s first English child, Virginia Dare. The Lost Colony tells the story of the 1587 colony and has performed on this historic site since 1937. Roanoke Island is also home to the Mothervine, America’s oldest cultivated grapevine. The island’s history is imbedded with fabulous legends!  The Virgin Queen and Sir Walter Raleigh’s dreams, the colony’s unsolved disappearance, and a love story that tells how the grapes of the Mothervine became stained red. The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival celebrates Roanoke Island’s history, legends and heritage with wine, handcrafted beer and sumptuous food.

Francis Ford Coppola is intrigued with the mystery and legends of the Lost Colony.  When Virginia Dare Wines, a North Carolina winery during the 1800s, became available for purchase, The Family Coppola seized the opportunity to add its legendary wine to its portfolio of wineries and resorts.  In 2015, The Family Coppola launched the revitalization of Virginia Dare Winery at its new home in Sonoma County, promoted as “American Wines Since 1835.”  Crafted with grapes from the finest viticulture regions in California, Virginia Dare Winery wines are rich with characteristics befitting an American legend:  Pure. Natural. Distinctive.  The partnership with The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival reflects The Family Coppola’s appreciation of history and storytelling, and celebrates the treasures, people and places that shaped this great country.

The festival is generously funded by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and the Virginia Dare Winery, and is sponsored by several local partners including PCL and the TowneBank Family of banking and insurance services. For a full listing of the Festival’s supporters, please see our website.  For more information, please call (252) 473-2127.

Virginia Dare Babies Announced!

Virginia Dare is one of the most influential historical figures to the Outer Banks. Dare County and Virginia Dare Trail are named in her honor. As the first English child born in the New World, her name is found in history books across America. In celebration of her 431st birthday, The Lost Colony continues its beloved tradition of casting local infants in the performance. On August 18th, six babies perform throughout the evening, appearing in different scenes. Virginia Dare Night is sponsored by First National Bank.

This year we will feature two nights with live babies as Virginia Dare! The six babies that will make their debut on Saturday, August 18th are: Susan Valerie Northrop, daughter of Margaret and Paul Northrop of Raleigh, NC; Claire Doxey, daughter of Esther and Jeff Doxey of Wanchese, NC; Kennedy Sanford Basnight-Moran, daughter of Caroline Basnight and Allen Moran of Manteo, NC; Mabel Gray Barker, daughter of Alex and Rob Barker of Manteo, NC; Nola Wrae Powell, daughter of Laurette and Brent Powell of South Mills, NC; and Hadley Mabel Basnight, daughter of Katie and Zack Basnight. The six babies that will make their debut on Monday, August 20th are: William Chesley Leavel, son of Lillie & Brandon Leavel; Sarah Bush, daughter of Crystal and Jarrett Bush; Riley Mae Penn, daughter of Monica and Bo Penn of Kill Devil Hills, NC; Porter Lane, daughter of Danielle and Derek Lane of Kill Devil Hills, NC; Evalynn Beatrice Witter, daughter of Jess and Matt Witter of Kill Devil Hills, NC; and Emma Rose Phan, daughter of Nikki and Michael Phan of Kill Devil Hills, NC. The 2018 Virginia Dare babies will be added to a long list of community members who participated in the historic drama at a very early age.

On Saturday, August 18th, come celebrate Virginia Dare’s 431st birthday at the “Virginia Dare Faire” in the field outside of the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center. Join us for games and activities from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, provided by company members of The Lost Colony and National Park Service, followed by cake from Harris Teeter.  The Virginia Dare Faire is free to the public and is sponsored by First National Bank.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season, sponsored by PNC, runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

Virginia Dare Faire 2018

The Lost Colony and National Park Service cordially invite you to the 2018 Virginia Dare Faire sponsored by First National Bank. Celebrate the 431st birthday of Virginia Dare, on Saturday, August 18th, with events all day at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site! Virginia Dare Faire will be held in the field outside of the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Activities for Virginia Dare Faire are free of charge and open to children of all ages, guaranteeing fun for the whole family! Events will vary from field games to creating clay pots with actors dressed as Native Americans. Carnival-like activities including coloring, face painting, and bubble stations will be open all morning. Field games like Sir Walter’s potato toss, hula-hoop activities, sack races and archery stations are also a small sampling of the day’s happenings. Other entertainment will include street dancers, royal etiquette lessons, photo opportunities with Queen Elizabeth, a fight demonstration, and special appearances from characters of The Lost Colony.

Join Park Rangers to learn about the design and function of military installations, like the earthen works at Fort Raleigh, by constructing a fortification using moon sand. Participants will learn about the 1585 soldiers, fortifications, the 1952 reconstruction, and the artifacts uncovered at the site. Stop by the National Park Service water color station where you will be able to create your own water color painting and learn about the explorer, scientist, and artist John White. John White was among the first English men to document the Carolina Algonquin people, landscape, flora and fauna found in the New World.

There will be birthday cake, provided by Harris Teeter, at 12:00PM.

The evening’s performance of The Lost Colony features live babies in the role of Virginia Dare.  This year’s Virginia Dare babies will be added to a long list of dignified alumni who participated in the historic drama at a very early age. This yearly tradition has become a much-anticipated event on the Outer Banks. First National Bank is the proud sponsor of the 2018 Virginia Dare Faire and Virginia Dare Night festivities.

More information is available on the website at www.www.thelostcolony.org or by calling the Ticket Box Office at (252) 473-6000.  The Lost Colony runs nightly through August 22, except Sundays.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season, sponsored by PNC, runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

Artistic Talkback with Director, Ira David Wood, on July 27

Join The Lost Colony on Friday, July 27th for a preshow Talkback with Director, Ira David Wood. The preshow Talkback will begin at 7:00 PM. This is Wood’s sixth season as Director.

Ira David Wood III is the Founder and Executive Director of Raleigh’s prestigious Theatre In The Park. During his college years at The University NC School of the Arts, he appeared in The Lost Colony as Sir Walter Raleigh and Old Tom. Often referred to as “a North Carolina cultural treasure,” David wrote and directed the Opening Ceremonies for the 1987 Summer Olympic Festival – the largest single event ever held in his home state. He directed the premiere production of the outdoor drama First For Freedom in Halifax, NC. Two of his original plays (Eros & Illinoisand Requiem For a King) have enjoyed extended runs Off-Broadway. His script, Requiem For a King, has been optioned by Motown Productions.

In September of 2010, he was inducted into the Raleigh Hall of Fame. This past year, he was the recipient of the North Carolina Award in the Fine Arts, the highest civilian award bestowed by the Governor and the state of North Carolina.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season, sponsored by PNC, runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

Artistic Talkback with Music Director, McCrae Hardy, on July 11

Join The Lost Colony on Wednesday, July 11th for a preshow Talkback with Music Director, McCrae Hardy. The preshow Talkback will begin at 7:00 PM. This is McCrae’s sixth season as Music Director.

McCrae Hardy was the first Musical Director for the North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh, NC, and held that position from 1984 – 2005. In 1995, he was awarded the Raleigh Medal of Arts “for extraordinary Achievement in the Arts.” McCrae served as Musical Director and orchestrator/arranger for Unto These Hills in Cherokee, NC for nearly three decades. He served as Arranger and Music Director for the Branson, MO run of Patsy, a tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline. He was Music Director/Arranger/Conductor for several Duke Children’s Classic Productions in the mid 1990’s. He has been a guest conductor with the NC Symphony and Music Director for Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol. McCrae is currently Conductor of the Triangle Youth Symphony, in Raleigh, NC. Raised in Yadkin County, he attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season, sponsored by PNC, runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

Virginia Dare Night Baby Auditions

Virginia Dare Night Baby Auditions held at The Lost Colony

Events sponsored by First National Bank

The 81st Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony commemorates the 431st birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World to colonist Eleanor Dare on August 18th, 1587. The Lost Colony continues its long celebrated tradition of using real babies during the August 18th performance. Being a “Dare Baby” is a coveted role in the community that many local citizens have had the opportunity of being a part of. For Virginia Dare Night only, the prop baby, swaddled in blankets, is replaced with these special guests. Virginia Dare Night is generously sponsored by First National Bank.

To be considered for the honor of appearing on stage, all babies must attend an audition meeting on Saturday, July 21st at 10:00 AM in The Lost Colony Building located by the Elizabethan Gardens within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Members of the cast and administrative staff will be on hand to assist in the screening process. The casting is open to all cheerful boys and girls that are less than 15 pounds.  All Virginia Dare babies must be available for several hours on the evening of August 18th for pre-show preparation and for The Lost Colony performance. All selected Virginia Dare babies will be introduced from the stage prior to the performance at 7:45 PM.

In addition to the Virginia Dare Night performance, The Lost Colony and National Park Service will join forces in a special Virginia Dare Faire on the grounds of the Fort Raleigh National Park Site on Saturday, August 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Also sponsored by First National Bank, all aspects of the Faire will be free to the public and families are encouraged to attend.  Fun activities for children led by The Lost Colony company members and National Park Service employees will be both educational and entertaining. For further family entertainment, attend the performance of The Lost Colony that evening starting at 7:45 PM. More information is available on the website at www.www.thelostcolony.org or by calling the Ticket Office at (252) 473-6000.  The Lost Colony runs nightly through August 22, except Sundays.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season, sponsored by PNC, runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

2018 Anniversary Tickets

Celebrating 81 Years with The Lost Colony

On Saturday, July 7th The Lost Colony will be celebrating its 81st Anniversary. The Lost Colony first opened on July 4, 1937 and to commemorate this occasion, all tickets will be $19.37 on Saturday, July 7th!

Tickets are available by phone at 252-473-6000, or online at www.www.thelostcolony.org. The Lost Colony performs Monday – Saturday through August 22 at Manteo’s Waterside Theatre. Curtain time is 7:45 PM.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

The Hunting of the Snark

The Hunting of the Snark

Sponsored by Outer Banks ACE

The Lost Colony is proud to announce our 2018 Children’s Show. In its North American premiere, The Hunting of the Snark will delight, excite and entertain the whole family. The Hunting of the Snark is a book by Annabel Wigoder, inspired by the poem by Lewis Carroll, with music and lyrics by Gareth Cooper. This production is generously sponsored by Outer Banks ACE.

This is the impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature. A ragtag gang of bold adventurers including the Banker, the Boy, the Butcher, the Baker, the Bellman and the knitting Beaver set off on a quest to catch the mythical Snark… on the journey they encounter the Jub Jub bird, the sly Bandersnatch and the dastardly Boojum. Join us for this silly adventure to catch the Snark!

Directed by and set design by Esther Neel, from Lexington Children’s Theatre, and Jordan W. Prescott as Musical Director. Performances are held Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM, through August 16th, in our Sound Stage Theatre on the grounds of The Lost Colony on Roanoke Island. All tickets are $10 and are available by phone at 252-473-6000 or online at TheLostColony.org.

 

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

A Special Invitation to the Queen’s Court

The Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony, is pleased to announce a new event for the 2018 Season, Royal Tea. Join us Thursday evenings before the show for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Queen Elizabeth I. Enjoy tea and sweets with members of the Queen’s Court, then meet Her Royal Highness! Royal Tea is perfect for celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited.

The Lost Colony runs through August 22 at the Waterside Theatre located on the grounds of the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.  The show plays nightly except Sunday.  Please visit www.www.www.thelostcolony.org for information on additional events including The Hunting of the Snark Children’s Show and The Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival.

 

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

Dare Night + Outer Banks Relief Foundation

Dare Night + Outer Banks Relief Foundation

The first 2018 “Dare Night” at The Lost Colony was very successful for Lifeline Outreach OBX. This Friday’s June 8th “Dare Night” performance benefits Roanoke Island Food Pantry, which helps provide people in need of emergency help while waiting for Food Assistance cards. Also joining us this week, the Outer Banks Relief Foundation will be collecting cash donations before the show. A Relief Foundation gift typically covers the most pressing household bills for a Dare County family during their time of crisis.

In addition to the food or dry goods donations, residents are required to show proof of Dare County residency. Pre-performance donation collection begins at 6:00 PM. The show starts at 7:45 PM and theatre guests are encouraged to arrive early.  Tickets will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.  Donation of non-perishable food items are required for free ticket. Recommended items for the food drive include canned vegetables, fruits, meats, soups and beans; tomato and pasta products; cereals; toilet paper and paper towels.  There are no rain checks with these free tickets.

The final “Dare Night” performance will be June 15th and benefits Beach Food Pantry. This is an excellent opportunity for Dare County residents to see The Lost Colony while aiding families in need. “Dare Nights” are sponsored by Midgett Insurance Agency. Midgett is proud to be a part of this long-standing community event.

The Lost Colony runs through August 22 at the Waterside Theatre located on the grounds of the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.  The show plays nightly except Sunday.  Please visit www.www.www.thelostcolony.org for information on additional events including Royal Tea, The Hunting of the Snark Children’s Show and The Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival.

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

2018 Dare Nights

Dare Night Performances of The Lost Colony

The Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony, is pleased to announce 2018 “Dare Nights.” Locals can receive a free ticket to the show on the first 3 Fridays in June – the 1st, 8th and 15th — with a donation of non-perishable food items to our local food pantries. This is an excellent opportunity for Dare County residents to see The Lost Colony while aiding families in need. “Dare Nights” are sponsored by Midgett Insurance Agency. Midgett is proud to be a part of this long-standing community event.

The June 1st “Dare Night” performance benefits Lifeline Outreach OBX, the June 8th “Dare Night” performance benefits Roanoke Island Food Pantry and the June 15th “Dare Night” performance benefits Beach Food Pantry. The show starts at 7:45 PM and theatre guests are encouraged to arrive early.  Tickets will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.  In addition to the food or dry goods donations, residents are required to show proof of Dare County residency. Pre-performance donation collection begins at 6:00 PM.  Recommended items for the food drive include canned vegetables, fruits, meats, soups and beans; tomato and pasta products; cereals; toilet paper and paper towels.  There are no rain checks with these free tickets.

The Lost Colony runs through August 22 at the Waterside Theatre located on the grounds of the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.  The show plays nightly except Sunday.  Please visit www.www.www.thelostcolony.org for information on additional events including Royal Tea, The Hunting of the Snark Children’s Show and The Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival.

 

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

Off to GREAT 2018!

The Lost Colony 2018 Season Opening Weekend

The 2018 season of The Lost Colony opened on Friday, May 25 to a packed house of nearly 1,000 patrons. Beautiful weather with occasional light breezes made for the perfect night to watch the first performance of the 81st season. Attendance on Opening Weekend was up 12% over 2017 and we are looking forward to a great summer on Roanoke Island!

The Lost Colony runs nightly, except Sunday, through August 22 at the Waterside Theatre located on the grounds of the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Please visit www.www.www.thelostcolony.org for information on additional events including the premier of Royal Tea.

 

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season runs through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

2018 Season Opener

2018 Season of The Lost Colony Opens Friday, May 25

Actors, directors, designers, technicians, dancers and singers are in the final days of rehearsal for Paul Green’s The Lost Colony, opening for its 81st season on May 25. Each year, the symphonic drama, presented by PNC, is reinvented by new actors and technicians who join returning Company members to perform The Lost Colony. The 2018 Company will perform a special preview night performance on Thursday, May 24th. Tickets for the preview night performance, and all other performances, are available now.

This season’s production is under the direction of Ira David Wood, III who is returning for his sixth season as Director. Other returning members of the artistic staff include: William Ivey Long as Production Designer, Robert Midgette as Fight Director, Joshua Allen as Lighting Designer, McCrae Hardy as Music Director and Pam Atha as Choreographer.

This season of The Lost Colony will feature many returning actors including:  Don Bridge as Historian, Robert Hooghkirk as Old Tom, Emily Asbury as Queen Elizabeth I, Joey Cassella as Manteo, Daniel Prillaman as Sir Walter Raleigh, Erlin Zavala as Wano and John Bennett who will be playing King Wingina.

Other featured actors include: Terry Edwards as Governor White, Daniel Gonzalez as Ananias Dare, Grant VanderVoort as Wanchese, Demetrius “Zuni” Gresham as Uppowoc, Daniel Dutot as Simon Fernando and Patsy Hart as Agona.

The Lost Colony continues several traditions in 2018 including its “Dare Night” performances for the residents of Dare County on June 1, 8, and 15. Dare County residents are encouraged to attend the performance – while continuing to help the Outer Banks food pantries. Admission to the Dare Night performances is free for Dare County residents who attend and bring at least two canned goods or two dry goods as a donation for the Outer Banks food pantries.

New for 2018, a special invite to the Queen’s Court. Join us Thursday evenings before the show for Royal Tea, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to enjoy tea and sweets with the Queen’s Master of Ceremony and Sir Walter Raleigh. You’ll be presented to Queen Elizabeth I, you can even have your picture taken with Her Royal Highness! This is perfect for celebrating a special occasion such as birthdays and anniversaries. Tickets are just $12 and seating is limited.

 

 

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About The Lost Colony

First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony (a 501-c3 non-profit) is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 2018 season plays May 25 through August 22 at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Curtain time is 7:45 pm.  For tickets and information, go to www.TheLostColony.org or call (252) 473-6000.

PNC Bank Returns as Presenting Sponsor

PNC Bank Returns as The Lost Colony’s Presenting Sponsor

The Roanoke Island Historical Association today announced that PNC Bank will again be the presenting sponsor of The Lost Colony production this season. Last year, for the 80th anniversary season, PNC became the production’s first presenting sponsor since opening in 1937.

“We could not be more honored to have PNC Bank back again as the presenting sponsor,” said Bill Coleman, CEO of the Roanoke Island Historical Association. “We are grateful for PNC’s dedication to the arts and history of our region.”

PNC Bank’s sponsorship recognizes the historical significance of the Lost Colony story and the economic, educational and cultural impact the production has within the Outer Banks community and throughout North Carolina. Opening night is May 25, 2018.

Additionally, PNC Bank continues to support the Kids 5-and-under Ticket for free admittance to The Lost Colony performance. The PNC Kids 5-and-under Ticket allows families with young children to more affordably attend The Lost Colony, giving children the chance to learn about music, dance and theater as they develop the social and cognitive skills needed for long-term learning.

“The Lost Colony is an enduring mystery for all of us who are fascinated by this story,” said Jim Hansen, PNC regional president of Eastern Carolinas. “Our hope is that another generation finds the history of these early settlers equally fascinating and ignites a curiosity and love of learning in these children.”

More than 430 years ago, 117 men, women and children sailed from Plymouth, England, to settle on Roanoke Island. They vanished two years later. The Lost Colony is their story. In 1937, when The Lost Colony debuted, the attention of the nation focused on Roanoke Island and on the events in early colonial history that occurred there. That year the production was attended by 50,000 people from across the nation, as well as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The story of the 1587 colony and its disappearance is known across the globe. The Lost Colony is the longest running outdoor symphonic drama in the nation and the only outdoor drama to have received a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.

 

About PNC

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

About The Roanoke Island Historical Association

The Roanoke Island Historical Association continues to preserve and celebrate the 1587 colony, mainly through the annual production of Paul Green’s The Lost Colony. RIHA is supported by memberships, corporate sponsorships, grants from the NC Arts Council and private foundations, fundraising events, and the dreams and efforts of its community and business leaders.  The Roanoke Island Historical Association is very grateful to PNC for its philanthropy and its commitment to strengthening communities with both time and resources.

 

Prepare to Hunt for the Snark

 

Join the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) and ACE Outer Banks as we prepare to hunt for the snark! ACE Outer Banks is the proud sponsor of The Lost Colony’s summer children’s theatre performance “The Hunting of the Snark.”  What’s a snark? Come find out! Performances begin on Wednesday, June 20th, and will be held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer at 2PM, at the Sound Stage on the grounds of The Lost Colony.  Presenting a check to RIHA is Kathy Seko (center) from ACE Outer Banks, Bill Coleman, CEO (right) and Lance Culpepper, Associate Producer (left). For information, call (252) 473-2127, or visit www.www.www.thelostcolony.org.