Chatham Cafe Cabaret December 28th: Sign Up to Attend Our First Open Mic Event
We are THRILLED to be holding our first ever Chatham Cafe Cabaret at the NC Arts Incubator in Siler City! Get ready for an evening of fabulously creative open-mic performances by our talented local teen artists (13 to 17 years).
WHEN: 6-8PM December 28th
WHERE: NC Arts Incubator (223 N Chatham Ave., Siler City, NC 27344)
WHY: Because life is too short to sit alone in your house. Come out and play!
Click the SIGN UP NOW button to RSVP as a performer or supporter.
It would be a shame not to have enough food and drinks to go around!
Tips for Chatham Cafe Cabaret
Respect the Host and Format
Listen to the host—they’ll guide the evening. If they signal your time is up, wrap it up promptly. Each performer gets 5 minutes (or one performance piece), so don’t try to squeeze in extra time.
Perform in the spirit of the event: showcasing creativity and having fun!
Respect the Equipment
Handle any provided equipment, like microphones or stands, with care. Adjust mic stands carefully—loosen, reposition, and retighten. No mic drops, please!
If you’re using props or instruments, set up and pack up quickly to keep the event running smoothly.
Be Ready When It’s Your Turn
Prepare ahead of time! Tune instruments, check your props, and finalize your setup before you’re called to perform. This keeps things running on schedule and gives everyone their turn.
Keep It Comfortable for Everyone
Avoid content that could make others uncomfortable. Think: no profanity, excessive violence, or themes inappropriate for a general audience. This is a space for teens and families to have fun!
If you’re unsure whether your piece fits, ask the host beforehand.
Keep Intros Short and Sweet
A quick intro about your piece is fine, but keep it brief. Everyone’s here to enjoy performances, so focus on your act!
Originality Encouraged, Favorites Welcome
Share your own works (poetry, songs, skits, etc.) or favorite pieces that inspire you. If you’re doing a cover or reciting someone else’s work, make it your own!
Support Your Fellow Performers
Stick around to cheer on other acts. Being an engaged and supportive audience member makes the event more fun for everyone.
Be respectful and quiet during performances—no chatting or distracting behaviors.
Don’t Sweat Mistakes
Everyone’s here to try something new and have fun. If you stumble, just keep going! Applause awaits you no matter what.
Showcase Diverse Talents
We’d love to see singing, dancing, poetry, acting, improv games, or any unique talent you want to share. Be creative!
Engage With the Community
Meet fellow performers, give compliments, and share your appreciation for their work. Positive feedback makes everyone’s night brighter!
Remember: This event is about enjoying the arts and supporting each other. Have fun, be creative, and shine!
Current Events
FALL ACTING CLASS SERIES This fall, Circle City Theatre Company is offering an exciting opportunity for high school students (ages 14-18) to hone their audition skills in our 12-week acting class held at Pittsboro Presbyterian Church (95 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312). With a small class size participants will receive personalized attention and guidance as they prepare for auditions with confidence. Meeting once a week on Wednesdays for two hours (5:30pm-7:30pm), students will:
Review essential audition vocabulary, procedures, and etiquette.
Explore a variety of playwrights and learn how to choose compelling audition monologues.
Practice introductions and apply fundamental acting techniques to their selected monologues.
Receive coaching and feedback on three monologues—dramatic, comedic, and classical—to add to their audition repertoire.
The class will culminate in a final showcase, where students can demonstrate their progress and newfound skills for family and friends.
Past Events
JUNE 15th JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL We had a fabulous time meeting neighbors at Community Organizing for Racial Equity's (CORE's) 7th Annual Juneteenth Festival celebrating Black artists and creativity in our community! CORE is a nonpartisan 501c3 non-profit organization working to build a network of community organizers working together to drive systemic change using solutions developed by those most impacted.
MAY 2nd - 4th THE YELLOW BOAT Our first play, The Yellow Boat by David Sarr, was an amazing experience. When selecting our inaugural production the feedback from our youth, parents, and the greater community was honored. The common theme among the comments and suggestions received was to produce a piece that is ‘deep’, ‘mature’, ‘trust young people with tough topics’, and ‘reflects the community’. The Yellow Boat, a transformative story written by David Saar checked each box. The core values of Saar’s work are resiliency, creativity, and unconditional love. Those same values are seen and felt right here in Chatham County. Thank you to the remarkable cast, crew, and production team that brought this story to life! And thank you to all our generous donors and sponsors that made this fee-free play possible. And a special thanks to our community partners at the Chatham County Public Health Department, UNC Hospice, and Alliance for AIDS Services - Carolina for participating and sharing experiences in the very special Talk Back session.
WITH GREAT APPRECIATION
It is our mission at Circle City Theatre Company to provide a space for youth to be themselves and believe in themselves through high quality performing arts opportunities. As a new nonprofit organization, we absolutely rely on the generosity of our community of grant making organizations, sponsors, and supporters to make camps, classes, and fee-free seasonal productions like The Yellow Boat and Nevermore! Edgar Allen Poe, The Final Mystery possible. And of course, gratitude goes out to our parents and volunteers for the gifts of time and skills. We sincerely thank all of the amazing Circle City Theatre Champions for their critical support.
Are you ready to be a champion for Circle City Theatre Company?
As the only youth theatre in the county creating opportunities for young performing artists, donors are a vital part of our existence. Your one-time or ongoing monthly gift will help further our goals of:
Providing enriching year-round programming for youth, by youth.
Creating a strong fiscal foundation to ensure a strong future.
Being an engaged part of the community we serve.
Keeping wellness, clarity, and safety in all we do.
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