Theatre in the Park facts for kids
Theatre in the Park is a special community theatre found in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's a place where people come together to create and watch plays. The theatre's main leader is Ira David Wood III. He is also the father of actress Evan Rachel Wood.
Ira David Wood III is famous for his musical play based on Charles Dickens' book A Christmas Carol. He has played the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, almost every year since 1974. People say that Theatre in the Park has some unexplained things happen there. A group called The Ghost Guild Inc. has been looking into these strange events since 2016.
What is Theatre in the Park?
Theatre in the Park is a non-profit organization. This means it's run for the benefit of the community, not to make money. It offers many different kinds of shows. These include plays for children and adults. The theatre helps people learn about acting and stage production. It's a fun place for families and friends.
How Did Theatre in the Park Start?
The theatre began a long time ago, in 1947. It was first called The Children's Theatre of Raleigh, Inc. Its main goal was to put on plays for kids. In the early 1970s, the theatre changed its name. It became Theatre in the Park. This new name showed that it was doing more than just children's plays. It also moved to a new home.
The new home was in the National Guard Armory building. This building is located in Pullen Park in Raleigh. The theatre inside is air-conditioned. It can seat about 250 people. In 2004, the theatre building got a new name. It was called "The Ira David Wood III Pullen Park Theatre." This was to honor Ira David Wood III for all his hard work over many years.
