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TheatreFEST 2026 at NC State University Theatre

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• Thu, May 28, 2026 - Sun, Jun 21, 2026  

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A summer blend of campy horror and classic suspense and more!

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP – A PENNY DREADFUL and TOWARDS ZERO
Two actors play a myriad of characters in this high-camp, quick-change marathon. The Mystery of Irma Vep satirizes all that is ridiculous in Gothic horror, Victorian melodrama and conventional theatre.
Written by CHARLES LUDLAM
Directed by Danica Jenelle Jackson
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TOWARDS ZERO
When a house party gathers at Gull’s Point, the seaside home of Lady Tressilian, summer guests are entangled in the conflict between Nevile Strange, his wife Kay, and his ex-wife Audrey. In this nail-biting thriller, Christie probes the psychology of possession and jealousy in the shadow of a savage and brutal murder. The investigation unravels the complexities of the past and culminates in a delectably unpredictable ending.

Written by AGATHA CHRISTIE and GERALD VERNER
Directed by MIA SELF
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TheatreFESTival
Join us for this free, community-wide open house full of theatre-making events. Tour behind the scenes of Thompson Hall, the Irma Vep and Towards Zero sets, and our scenic, costume and light shops. Meet local theatre companies in the Grand Lobby, participate in workshops and demos, chat with the casts and more!
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QuickSCRIPTS!
Four playwrights. Four directors. Seventy-two hours.

Watch the clock run out as four brand-new, 10-minute plays go from a single prompt to the stage in just three days. Join us for the world premiere of these lightning-fast works!