What: Catherine Russell - Jazz and Blues Singer
When: Friday, May, 9th, 7:30 PM
Where: The Old Theater
Sponsored by: Pamlico Musical Society
Tickets: Tickets are $15 and are available at Croakertown, 807 Broad Street, Oriental or at www.pamlicomusic.org. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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“The Old Theater” at the corner of Broad and Church Streets in Oriental first opened as a movie theater in 1945. It attracted patrons from throughout Pamlico County, many of them using the then-existent train service for their journey. It continued to serve as a social and entertainment center until the late 1950’s. After languishing for over thirty tears, the theater has returned to help fulfill the entertainment, cultural and civic needs of the County.

The Old Theater Corporation, a nonprofit organization, was formed on May 8, 1992. It's responsible for the renovation of the Center and its management as a permanent home for theatrical productions, community affairs, business promotion and other civic uses. The original controlling Board of Directors was composed of Pamlico County volunteers. If interested in serving or participating, please contact the info@oldtheater.org.

The Pelican Players have been serving this community since 1983, putting on many performances atthe Old Theater (Pamlico County Civic and Community Center). This year they have 3 plays planned. The Pelican Players productions and playbill ads are the major source of income for the Old Theater Corporation.

The Pelican Players presented their first show, "Bubbles", which was the brainchild of a local playwright, Alston Wheeler.

Now, some twenty years later, the Pelican Players produce four plays each season in a real theater, on a real stage equipped with a real lighting system. Learn more about our Pelican Players.