Established in the autumn of 2005, Magnolia Arts Center was founded with the mission of creating a comprehensive arts organization to serve Greenville and the surrounding areas. For twenty years, Magnolia has delivered a myriad of plays, musicals, and special events. We invite you to explore our upcoming events in our 2025 season.
The NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service awarded Magnolia Arts Center the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, honoring the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service.
Upcoming Events
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Congratulations to the finalists from Preliminary 1 and 2! Get your tickets now to The Voice Finals being held Saturday, July 19 @ 7:30 pm at John Paul High School.
Top row, l to r: Jacob McCain, Rochelle Collis, Shelby Caroon, Caley Singleton, & Mykel Eldon
2nd row, l to r: Harvey Estes, Dan Fisher, Elaine Yontz, Sophie Knott, & Jessica Jackson Reed
Bottom row, l to r: Megan Dixon, Justin Thompson, Elly Jones, Timothy Messina, & Rachel Wade
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR GREENVILLE’S–THE VOICE FINAL COMPETITION!!!
MAGNOLIA ARTS CENTER IS LOOKING FOR THE TOP VOCALISTS IN EASTERN NC!
The Final competition will be on July 19 7:30 PM at John Paul High School. ALL TICKETS FOR THE FINAL: $20
Grand Prize: $400
2nd Prize: $200
3rd Prize: $100
Audience Favorite: $50
Plan to come out and vote for your favorite!
- July 11 @ 6:00 pm
- July 12th @ 10:00 am
- July 13th @ 2:00 pm
- September 18-20 & 25-27 @ 7:30 pm
- September 20, 21, & 27 @ 2:00 pm
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INTO THE WOODS
Director: Laura Challender
Auditions will be held at the following times for Into the Woods:
- Thursday, July 17 @ 6:00 pm
- Friday, July 18 @ 6:00 pm
- Saturday, July 19 @ 10:00 am
(Possible callbacks for Sunday, July 20 @ 2:00 pm)
For music, be prepared to sing an excerpt of a song that is in the style of the show, a cappella or bring your own accompaniment. You may be asked to sing a section of a song by the character you are interested in.
Auditions will be held at Magnolia Arts Center.
Description:
Into the Woods is a 1986 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.
The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family, their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and encounters with other storybook characters during their journey.
Productions Dates:
- October 30; November 1, 2 & November 6,7,8,9
- 2:00 matinees on November 1, 2, 8, & 9.
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW for James and the Giant Peach Director: Alex Scanlan Musical Director: Davis Miles When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach. When the peach rolls into the ocean James is launched upon a journey of enormous proportions. He befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean! Performance Dates: Wednesday, July 23 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets: General $20 Seniors/Students/Military $15 |
Check Out Our 2025 Season!
“Yes And” Summer Improv Workshop
This summer workshop will encourage participants to learn about the wonderful world of improv.
Learning objectives include the following:
– How to create different characters
– Practice a variety of scene games and
– Work together in groups to build camaraderie and the ability to think on their feet
Join the summer fun!
M-TH July 21st to July 24th 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Showcase on Friday the 25th (time TBA).
- Middle schoolers and teens
- Cost: $110
- 15 participants maximum
- Registration Deadline: July 7
Lindsay Fazzini, the drama teacher from South Central High School, will facilitate the camp.
Expand your improvisation stage toolkit and understand the meaning of “Yes And”!
Auditioning With Ease
An audition intensive workshop over the course of a week with sessions on preparing students for potential auditions, including topics like choosing appropriate audition music, preparing a monologue or sides, learning short bits of choreography and learning to dance with confidence. Includes classes with guest clinicians and small group voice lessons.
The workshop culminates in a mock audition day in which participants are judged by a panel for singing, cold reading, monologuing, and dancing.
- July 28-August 1 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Ages 12-18
- Maximum of 15 participants
- Cost: $110
- Registration Deadline: July 14
Workshop Facilitators: Justin and Rochelle Collis
Page to Stage Playwriting Workshop
Students of this workshop will learn terms, techniques, and history of playwriting, and participants will work in a group to workshop scenes and receive individual instruction on creating their first 10-minute play. Final Showcase of select works at the end of camp.
Saturday, August 2; Sunday, August 3; & Saturday, August 9
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Freshman to Rising Seniors
- Cost: $65
- 15 participants maximum
- Registration Deadline: July 19
Michelle Woods, Facilitator
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 10-MINUTE PLAY CONTEST
Writers, unleash your creativity—we want your plays! Do you have a bold idea, a gripping tale, or a hilarious scene? Submit your original 10-minute play for a chance to be staged, published, or awarded a cash prize!
GUIDELINES:
Original, unpublished works only
Max 10 minutes runtime (8-12 pages)
Any genre: comedy, drama, thriller, absurdist—you name it!
Open to all writers (emerging or established)
PRIZES & OPPORTUNITIES:
• Winning plays presented in a live readers theater production
• Cash awards for Audience Choice winners
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 1, 2025 SUBMISSION FEE: $20
HOW TO ENTER: Upload at this link:
https://form.jotform.com/250754861553159
Script (PDF format)
Title & brief synopsis
Your contact info
We will notify you upon receipt of your script and selection to the competition.
DONATE HERE
Please consider a donation to Magnolia Arts Center. Producing a theater season is costly since the royalties for each show must be paid in full before we advertise or promote the show. The royalty total for the 2025 season is approximately $13,000. Maintaining the building continues to present financial challenges. We currently need to repair a leaky roof and update the sinks in the concession area and dressing room. MAC’s electric bill runs about $800-$900 monthly.
All donations are tax deductible. Magnolia Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit (tax ID 203192311).