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Central Piedmont Theatre Presents...
"Once upon a time, there was an ogre named Shrek...." Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who goes on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her own rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and several other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. And his name is Shrek!

SHOW TIMES
24 Apr 7:30pm
25 Apr 7:30pm
26 Apr 2:30pm
30 Apr 7:30pm
1 May 7:30pm
2 May 7:30pm
3 May 2:30pm

Welcome to the streets of 1950s New York City--where gamblers chase luck, missionaries chase souls, and love shows up when you least expect it.

Guys and Dolls is one of Broadway‘s most beloved musicals, packed with unforgettable songs like "Luck be a Lady," "Sit Down, You’re Rockin' the Boat," and "A Bushel and a Peck."

Our cast is made up of local performers who bring extraordinary talent, energy and heart to the stage. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals, see dazzling dance numbers, and laugh all night long.

This year we are excited to announce that our Saturday 7:30 PM performance will have an ASL interpreter and designated seating. We’ll see you at the theater!

May 14-16, 2026
605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Artist Talk: April 25, 2-3 pm
Workshop: April 30, 6-8 pm

Through the Ether is a group of mixed media works deeply influenced by and connected to film editing. April collects and stores unrelated images from different modalities and mediums—3D modeling, photographs, paintings, advertisements. She removes the color, texture, and context from which they originate. These elements form a visual depository or footage bin, from which she uses the montage process to construct a new landscape independent of their source. This reconstruction process resembles building a scene in a film. However, it creates an emotional landscape unto itself, devoid of the requirements of narrative and story—nullifying the necessity of a beginning, a middle, and an end.

About April Simmons: April received her BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in film. She worked as an experimental non-narrative filmmaker and as a film editor for both nonfiction and fiction films. Her films have screened at the New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center (Views), Anthology Film Archives in New York, the Rotterdam Film Festival, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) in Chicago, among others. April taught film production, theory, and history at the university level for nearly two decades. She began working in digital photo collage and mixed media in 2022. Her work has been shown at The Galleries at Cabarrus Arts Council (“Liminal”) and at The Mint Museum (“Coined in the South”) in Uptown Charlotte.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Get ready to design, build, and battle! Join CSC staff and volunteers for a hands-on, three-session experience where you’ll create your own 1 lb. combat robot from the ground up. Learn real-world skills like construction and soldering, then put your creation to the test in an epic final showdown!

2026 Schedule:

• April 26

• May 3

• May 17 – Final Competition (starts at 1:30 PM)All materials are included with registration. Teams of up to four can work together (adult participation required; recommended for younger participants).

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Secure your spot before they’re gone!

Who do you trust when every story has three sides? “Actually”, an edge-of-your-seat two-person play by Anna Ziegler, explores the complicated issues of sexual consent, race, and gender. The Los Angeles Times describes it as “Gripping. Beautifully rendered and complex. Destined to trigger discussion.”

The story follows Amber and Tom, two Princeton freshmen whose lives change after a possibly non-consensual sexual encounter. Named a Critic's Pick by New York Magazine and Time Out NY, the play uses a direct, confrontational style to show both sides of one night. This thought-provoking drama is ideal for college students, adults, and anyone facing the challenges of finding the truth in 2026. Directed by Amy Wada and featuring Dionte Darko and Luna Mackie.

Running April 25-May 3 at Armour Street Theatre in Davidson

Recommended for ages 17+. Contains adult content and frank discussions of sexual assault.

Show Info: https://www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org/shows/actually

Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=315541

Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 26, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 30, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 1, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 2, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 3, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Central Piedmont Theatre Presents...
"Once upon a time, there was an ogre named Shrek...." Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who goes on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her own rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and several other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. And his name is Shrek!

SHOW TIMES
24 Apr 7:30pm
25 Apr 7:30pm
26 Apr 2:30pm
30 Apr 7:30pm
1 May 7:30pm
2 May 7:30pm
3 May 2:30pm

Welcome to the streets of 1950s New York City--where gamblers chase luck, missionaries chase souls, and love shows up when you least expect it.

Guys and Dolls is one of Broadway‘s most beloved musicals, packed with unforgettable songs like "Luck be a Lady," "Sit Down, You’re Rockin' the Boat," and "A Bushel and a Peck."

Our cast is made up of local performers who bring extraordinary talent, energy and heart to the stage. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals, see dazzling dance numbers, and laugh all night long.

This year we are excited to announce that our Saturday 7:30 PM performance will have an ASL interpreter and designated seating. We’ll see you at the theater!

May 14-16, 2026
605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Artist Talk: April 25, 2-3 pm
Workshop: April 30, 6-8 pm

Through the Ether is a group of mixed media works deeply influenced by and connected to film editing. April collects and stores unrelated images from different modalities and mediums—3D modeling, photographs, paintings, advertisements. She removes the color, texture, and context from which they originate. These elements form a visual depository or footage bin, from which she uses the montage process to construct a new landscape independent of their source. This reconstruction process resembles building a scene in a film. However, it creates an emotional landscape unto itself, devoid of the requirements of narrative and story—nullifying the necessity of a beginning, a middle, and an end.

About April Simmons: April received her BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in film. She worked as an experimental non-narrative filmmaker and as a film editor for both nonfiction and fiction films. Her films have screened at the New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center (Views), Anthology Film Archives in New York, the Rotterdam Film Festival, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) in Chicago, among others. April taught film production, theory, and history at the university level for nearly two decades. She began working in digital photo collage and mixed media in 2022. Her work has been shown at The Galleries at Cabarrus Arts Council (“Liminal”) and at The Mint Museum (“Coined in the South”) in Uptown Charlotte.