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RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

Magnolia Arts Center is offering a trio of exciting summer workshops for teens!

Yes And" Summer Improv Workshop
This summer workshop will encourage participants to learn about the wonderful world of improv.
Ages: Middle schoolers/teens
M-TH July 21st to July 24th from 9:30am to 12:30pm
$110
Facilitator: Lindsay Fazzini

Auditioning With Ease
An audition intensive workshop over the course of a week with sessions on preparing students for potential auditions.
Ages:12-18
July 28 - August 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $110
Facilitators: Justin and Rochelle Collis

Page to Stage Playwriting Workshop
Students of this workshop will learn terms, techniques, and history of playwriting.
Saturday, August 2; Sunday, August 3; & Saturday, August 9
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $65
Facilitator: Michelle Woods

Visit www.magnoliaartscenter.com for more information about each camp and to register.

The New Bern Historical Society is looking for a few good ghosts. Whether you are a spirited novice or have lots of ghostly experience, the Historical Society wants you to portray the historic characters in this year’s Ghostwalk. Ghostwalk brings to life noted personalities from New Bern’s past who tell their stories. There’s no need to worry though, all the apparitions in these stories are from the pages of history, not from science fiction. Each year a new and different batch of spirits appear. Auditions will be on Saturday, August 2, 11am-1 pm at the Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street in New Bern.

Kim Deal, Program Director, is looking for volunteers, both men and women to play the phantom roles. All the roles are adult characters, but responsible teens with a parent are invited to audition to play the adult roles. “Whether you are a veteran actor or new to the stage, we would love to have you come out for this fun and exciting New Bern tradition.” No preparation is necessary. Participants will be asked to read from scripts. Those selected as ghosts will learn a script and participate in at least 3 rehearsals prior to Ghostwalk. They will perform at one of the many ghost sites including Cedar Grove Cemetery for all three nights. Ghostwalk will take place the evenings of October 23-25, 2025.

If you are interested in participating in one of New Bern’s premier events as one of the ghostly specters from the past, be sure to be at the Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street at 11am on Saturday, August 2. For more information, call or email the New Bern Historical Society office at 252-638-8558, adminoffice@newbernhistorical.org.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

Magnolia Arts Center is offering a trio of exciting summer workshops for teens!

Yes And" Summer Improv Workshop
This summer workshop will encourage participants to learn about the wonderful world of improv.
Ages: Middle schoolers/teens
M-TH July 21st to July 24th from 9:30am to 12:30pm
$110
Facilitator: Lindsay Fazzini

Auditioning With Ease
An audition intensive workshop over the course of a week with sessions on preparing students for potential auditions.
Ages:12-18
July 28 - August 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $110
Facilitators: Justin and Rochelle Collis

Page to Stage Playwriting Workshop
Students of this workshop will learn terms, techniques, and history of playwriting.
Saturday, August 2; Sunday, August 3; & Saturday, August 9
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $65
Facilitator: Michelle Woods

Visit www.magnoliaartscenter.com for more information about each camp and to register.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.