Lees-McRae College
Summer Theatre
Culture and the
performing arts are a
large part of the
Banner
Elk NC community.
The Lees-McRae Summer
Theatre offers wonderful
plays throughout the
summer season that locals
and visitors alike enjoy. Since July
1985, the Lees-McRae
Summer Theatre has been
guided by Janet Barton
Speer in collaboration
with the former Academic
Dean, Jim Stonesifer, and
previous College
President, Dr. H.C. Evans.
The Lees-McRae Summer
Theatre has remained a
prominent symbol of
performing arts in the
region.
 Held in Hayes Auditorium,
each performance is
uniquely staged and
boasts plenty of
amenities and
accommodations for large
audiences. In fact, over
3,403 visitors attended
the first season of the
Lees-McRae Summer
Theatre program and to
date, attendance reaches 6,000
visitors per season. Little has
changed over the
decades and Dr. Barton
Speer continues to lead
the staff, which now
totals to over 100 paid
actors; however the Lees
McRae Summer Theatre has
grown from being a
small, community minded
endeavor, to a greater
profitable attraction in
the High Country.
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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre
Box Office: 828-898-8709 |
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The Lees-McRae Summer
Theatre program truly
sets a high standard of
excellence and brings
the very best of theatre
to the High Country. The
2008 Lees-McRae Summer
Theatre program was a
huge success and
preparation for the 2009
season is underway.
Check back for more
information and a
schedule of events for
the 2009 Lees-McRae
Summer Theatre Program.
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