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OCT Youth Theatre - NextGen Fall Production
THE STORYTELLER'S TREE
Synopsis: The Binding Tree is on the brink of collapse, and only a young storyteller named Paige can save it before the realm of stories crumbles. Guided by three enigmatic mentors, Paige embarks on a journey through the intricate branches of the Binding Tree, aiming to heal its fractured tales and restore harmony to the story world. As she explores the rich narratives within the tree, Paige is drawn into a Saharan fairytale of forbidden love, unravels a mystery at a lively 1920s dinner party, and witnesses the bravery of a dragon who sacrifices for his unexpected friends in a whimsical children’s tale. Each adventure challenges her in new ways, urging her to uncover the strength of her own voice. To mend the Binding Tree and safeguard the realm of stories, Paige must embrace her unique power to tell her own story.
The production is directed by Abby Johnson. Abby is an 18-year-old 2025 graduate of Concord Academy. She has written several plays produced by CAPA and loves all things theatre. She was part of the backstage crew for Jackie and the Beanstalk and has been selected to lead the character voice camp at OCT this summer. Joshua Little (CAPA) and Emmie Corl (CMHS) are theatre arts teachers who helped finalize the project.
In fitting with OCT’s Golden Award Season, where productions have been award winners, The Storyteller’s Tree has an impressive pedigree of awards
Performance Dates and Times: September 11 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. and September 14 at 2:30 p.m.
OCT Youth Main Stage Pricing:
Adult/Senior tickets are $18 each. Youth tickets for patrons aged 17 and under are $10. This includes taxes and fees.
OCT Youth Main Stage Family Pass:
2 adult tickets and 3 youth tickets for $60.00. This pricing is only available at the Box Office before each performance.
Seating is General Admission.
Living Room Reading Series
Opens Its 15th Season:
"Crystal"
Jonathan Ewart, Director and Producer of the Living Room Reading Series, is excited to bring the series back to OCT and the Wilson Family Black
Box Theatre for its 15th Season. The Series has planned a series of 9 readings for its Crystal Season. Mr. Ewart states that the Crystal season
consists of nine award-winning plays. These include:
September 7 - The Boys in the Band
October 5 - The Shadow Box
November 2 - The Subject was Roses
January 4 - That Championship Season
February 8 - Talley’s Folly
March 8 - Prayer for the French Republic
April 12 - Side Man
May 24 - God of Carnage
June 14 - Other Desert Cities
The events are held at 4 pm in The Wilson Family Black Box Theatre.
Jonathan covers the cost of each production so that all proceeds benefit Old Courthouse Theatre.
There is no set admission charge. Concessions are available.
About Us
​Old Courthouse Theatre was founded in 1976 and originally performed in the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse in downtown Concord. We are the area's only all volunteer community theatre, and we are always in need of more help.
Each season consists of 5 Main Stage productions, 2 youth productions and 2 to 3 productions in the newly renovated Wilson Family Black Box. We are located in the heart of Concord's historic districts and downtown's restaurants and shops. We encourage our patrons to head downtown for a meal before a show or drinks after.
Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc. is a proud member of the Metrolina Theatre Association, American Association of Community Theatre, and the Cabarrus Chamber.
More To Know
Overflow Parking for All Productions
​With the construction of the new Coltrane-Webb Elementary School, the overflow parking lot is no longer available to us. If you are able please consider parking at the municipal parking deck at 28 Cabarrus Avenue. It is a 3-to-5-minute walk to the theatre. A map is provided below.
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