North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre excels in providing high-quality, intimate theatrical productions and offers well-regarded classes and camps for students. The venue is consistently praised for its clean and comfortable environment and the personal feel of its shows, largely due to its small seating capacity. However, prospective attendees must be aware of significant issues with event cancellation communication and the refund/rescheduling process, which has led to multiple patrons paying for unseen shows.
Key Highlights
- ✓Puts on amazing, high-quality theatrical productions with talented artists and casts.
- ✓The theatre is a comfortable, well-maintained, and clean building.
- ✓House seats less than 100, providing a more personal and intimate show experience.
- ✓Offers high-quality classes and camps for students.
- ✓Artistic director has a 19-year track record of maintaining quality performances.
- ✓Evokes strong emotional responses from audiences, described as 'soul stirring'.
Standout Features
- ⭐Intimate theatre setting with less than 100 seats, ensuring a personal viewing experience.
- ⭐Well-maintained and clean building provides a comfortable environment.
- ⭐Provides instructions for various arts classes and camps for students.
- ⭐Consistent high quality of performances under long-standing artistic direction.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →**Always re-confirm show status before traveling:** Due to poor communication about cancellations, call or email significantly in advance, or check their website/social media if available, especially if you are traveling from a distance or bringing children.
- →**Be prepared for potential operational issues:** If a show is canceled, follow up persistently for refunds or credits, as initial attempts may go unanswered.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Repeated instances of shows being canceled without prior notification (only a sign on the door upon arrival).
- ⚠Significant issues with customer service regarding cancellations, including no response to refund/credit requests via email and unanswered phone calls.
- ⚠Patrons have paid for tickets to canceled shows and not received refunds or credits.
Price & Value
No specific ticket prices are mentioned. However, the value proposition is significantly undermined by the reported issues of paying for tickets to canceled shows and not receiving refunds or credits, effectively turning purchased tickets into an involuntary 'donation'. For successfully attended shows, the 'high quality performances' in an 'intimate' setting suggest good value, but this is overshadowed by the operational risks.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Appetizers were served at a volunteer event, but no general food/drink policy for public shows is mentioned.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information about parking availability or cost is mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •The house seats less than 100, suggesting a consistently intimate crowd level, not typically 'crowded' like larger venues.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety measures mentioned beyond a 'clean building'.
⏰When to Avoid
- • Visiting without independent confirmation of show status, particularly if you have a tight schedule or are traveling with young children.
- • If you require highly reliable customer service for event changes or refunds.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Season Subscription
Discounted rateDuration: Annual
Select your favorite seats and enjoy each of our regular season shows at a discounted rate.
Includes:
- •Regular season shows
- •Favorite seat selection
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
“Proof” Performance
Not specified, tickets available now
Not specified
Specific show performance.
Auditions for “The Heart of Christmas”
Auditions: Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM; Callbacks: Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 PM; Rehearsals begin: November 3; No conflicts after: Sunday, November 30; No rehearsals: Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30; Tech Week begins: December 6
All roles are volunteer positions.
Auditions for a holiday show filled with classics and a new story. Prepare a one-minute monologue about a holiday personal experience and a 16-32 bar cut of a Christmas song with sheet music (accompanist provided).
“The Heart of Christmas” Performances
December 11 - December 14, 2025 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 PM; Saturday, Sunday at 3:00 PM)
Not specified
Performance dates for the holiday show.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Committed to an artistic environment that is welcoming to all people, free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
- • Provides a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment (Core Value).
- • Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identification, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
📅Booking Policy
- • All ticket sales are final.
- • No refunds for tickets.
🚗Parking Information
- • One car-accessible space directly in front of the theatre.
- • Additional spaces, including van accessible spaces, are located in front of Food Lion.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Edith Berry
11 months agoAs I was On the Road with TCP Magazine, I ran into some theatre family and friends on and off stage at the production of "Mahalia: A Gospel Musical" by Tom Stolz, at the North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre directed by Rev. Tina Morris-Anderson and assistant director, Natasha Jackson. I am displaying my personal collection inherited by my father Roman Berry of Mahalia's album produced by Apollo Records of her performances in England, France, and Denmark. Keyla Quick Jones made her debut as Mahalia. She, the cast and crew portrayed a true rendition in the life and legacy of Mahalia Jackson.The main storyline focused that she never changed her genre of music for fortune or fame. She sang her beliefs that God gifted her voice. It was soul stirring and revived warm memories of my childhood in the 50s! As we embark on doing more in 2024, let's do what Mahalia always sang, "Move on Up a Little Higher!"
Edith Berry
2 years agoI was "On the Road with TCP Magazine at NRACT covering the Volunteer Appreciation and the Announcement of 2023-2024 season. They served appetizers to guests and Thespians who performed snippets of upcoming shows. The previews exhibited talented artists! NRACT provides instructions for classes. It is a comfortable and well maintained clean building. They have a great lineup of shows forthcoming. The artistic director Timothy Locklear has done an incredible job in maintaining quality performances for about 19 years!
Barbara Maass
a year agoWE LIVE HALF MILE AWAY YET HAD NEVER BEEN TO THIS THEATER UNTIL A FRIEND RECOMMENDED "ALWAYS, PATSY". WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE! THE THEATER IS LOVELY, THE SHOW WAS FABULOUS,, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE PRODUCTIONS.
Jennifer Foote
a year agoI’ve purchased tickets twice to see a play and have yet to see one. Had tickets for 11/12/22, arrived and sign on door (no prior notification) said all shows canceled due to Covid. I emailed the theater requesting a refund or credit to see another show and never heard back. Due to the circumstances, I didn’t press the issue and considered my non-refunded or rescheduled tickets would be a donation to support a local theater group. Purchased tickets to see Calendar Girls for this past Friday. Arrived and sign on the door, again, said all shows canceled for the weekend and to call to reschedule. No advance notice. I emailed last time, due to no answer when I called, and no response. Will I be paying for another show that I haven’t seen? Really dissatisfied and want to support local groups but this is unacceptable. At least contact those who were scheduled to attend. They have our number and email.
Lindsey Atkins
3 years agoA great local theatre that puts on amazing productions! The house seats less than 100 so the shows always feel more personal than huge theatres. I love it! High quality performances and high quality classes and camps for students as well.