Record #:

28645

Author(s):

Wetmore, Thomas Hall

Abstract:

Most of the actors coming to Wilmington, North Carolina before 1800 came directly from Charleston, South Carolina. The visiting actors served as a stimulus to the Thalian Association, and often the local actors offered the same plays they had seen given by the professionals.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 26 Issue 1, Oct 1982, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

Actors; North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Record #:

29090

Author(s):

Fields, Curt

Abstract:

Raleigh Supercon is a three-day convention dedicated to comics, movies, television and popular culture. Michael Rooker, known for his performance in the movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, is one of the celebrities who will speak at the convention. In an INDY interview, Rooker discusses his acting career, his acting methods, and his upcoming visit to Supercon.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 25, July 2017, p24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Conventions; Actors

Record #:

36091

Author(s):

Abstract:

Before Sandra Bullock answered the siren call of the silver screen, she became known for her acting endeavors on a smaller stage, cast in ECU’s productions such as Stage Door. This work led to her dramatic experience on a larger stage: New York’s. This helped to open another door decades later, her reputation as a famous ECU alum.

Source:

East: the Magazine of East Carolina University (NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Spring 2011, p40 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Actors; East Carolina University ; Dramatic arts--North Carolina

Record #:

36184

Author(s):

West, Holly

Abstract:

Places in the Heart recently joined the Magnolia Arts Center, Smiles and Frowns Playhouse, Whirligig Stage, and Farmville Community Arts Council as the theatrical presence in the community. An associate of Magnolia Theatre she is “cautiously optimistic” though about establishing dramatic arts options comparable to the long established sporting offerings.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Summer 2017, p18-22

Subject(s):

Theaters--Greenville; Farmville--History; Drama; Theatre; Actors; Actresses

Record #:

39666

Author(s):

Stern, Lew

Abstract:

Tommy Thompson is a musician, actor, and writer, who has pursued his interests of theater and being in a folk band since the mid-1960s.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p57-74, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians; Actors; Theater

Record #:

40645

Author(s):

Klarp, Jessica

Abstract:

The play Freud’s Last Session, centering on Dr. Sigmund Freud and author C.S. Lewis, was performed at the Front Porch Theatre in October 2017.

Source:

Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 14 Issue 10, , p28

Subject(s):

Theater; Psychology; Authors; Actors