Performing Arts

Arts of the Albemarle’s performing arts programming encompasses main stage productions in the second floor Maguire Theater and smaller events and performances in our other spaces, including the gallery, the Twiford Room, and the Madrin Studio on Poindexter Street.

Upcoming Events

ECPPS Presents "The Lightning Thief"

April 11 & 12 at 7 PM and April 13 at 2 PM
Maguire Theater
Tickets: $15 general admission or $10 with student ID

ECPPS presents its spring musical, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” featuring a cast comprised of the district’s high school students.

Tickets
Fourth Friday Dancing: Swing & Rumba Night

Friday, April 25, 2025 from 7-8:30 PM
Madrin Studio, 115 N Poindexter St.
Free
Join us every fourth Friday for a night of social dancing, brought to you by Chuck Wills. This free series will focus on different styles of dance each month, inviting seasoned dancers and novices alike to come participate in lessons or take the dance floor on their own.

April’s Fourth Friday Dance night will be focused on East Coast Swing and Rumba!

Free to Attend
NC Has Talent

Finals: April 19
Tickets: $15 in advance or $18 day-of
Are YOU North Carolina's next big star? Prove it at NC Has Talent! NC Has Talent is the ultimate showcase of talent for performers of all kinds, ages 8 to 80! Whether you’re a newcomer eager to share your passion or a seasoned pro ready to dazzle, this is your moment to step into the spotlight and show North Carolina what you’ve got. What’s at Stake? $1,000 Grand Prize plus second and third prizes!

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Third Thursday Latin Night with Serenata

April 17, 2025 from 6-8 PM
AOA Gallery
Free to Attend
Join us in the gallery for a free concert with Serenata, a Latin Music trio. Returning for the third year, the group specializes in a mix of bachata, cumbia, bolero, rumba flamenco, Cuban son, and salsa—and even offers instructions in dance so that you can get your groove on while they play!

Free to Attend
Chicago the Musical - Auditions & Community Theatre Performance

Auditions: Virtual submissions open through May 16
Performances: Taking place July 10-12
Performers 18+ are invited to send in virtual auditions for AOA’s upcoming community theatre production of “Chicago.”

Audition Requirements
The Business of Music: A Workshop

Wednesday, May 14, 6-7:30 PM
AOA Twiford Room
Free with registration
Are you a musician looking to take your practice to the next level? Join AOA and the performer, music business accountant, and Professor of Music at ECSU, Douglas Jackson, in this free workshop exploring music as a business.

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Let's Write a Song: Storytelling Through Lyrics

Saturday, May 31, 2-3:30 PM
AOA Water Street Studio
$10 per person
Come with an open mind and a prepared line, verse, or idea to use as your starting point while we dive into writing a song from a storyteller's perspective. Bring your writing utensils of choice—notebooks or laptops are welcome—as John Vanleeuwen guides you on a journey of writing lyrics your listeners will remember.

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