THEATER OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH is a celebration of the culture of the South that spotlights fine Southern plays.  Hosted by the old tobacco town of Wilson, North Carolina, this annual spring festival features two plays in repertory, as well as Southern cooking, a speaker series, quilt display, and other cultural events showcasing the richness of the Southern way of life.   

The American South is renowned for the expressive power of its language, the alluring rhythm of its stories, and the layered depths of its character.  All of these converge in Southern theater, where such celebrated writers as Tennessee Williams, Carson McCullers, and Horton Foote have displayed their mastery.

THEATER OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH is an ideal day trip or weekend getaway for arts lovers, Southerners exploring their heritage, and those from other parts curious about the culture of this extraordinary region.  Come to Wilson on a Saturday during the festival and in one day you can see both of our plays, sample stellar Southern cuisine, attend a first-rate lecture, and take in other cultural events.  Stay the night at one of the numerous national brand hotels in the area and explore Wilson’s celebrated antique stores and mouthwatering barbecue restaurants. Wilson, just minutes off Interstate 95, is within easy driving distance of the Triangle, Triad, Richmond, and Charlotte.

THEATER OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH returns in the spring of 2012 for an outstanding seventh season featuring a New Orleans theme.  Festival dates are May 10 – May 27, 2012.  There will be evening performances Thursday through Sunday and matinees on Saturday and Sunday.  Attractively priced festival tickets go on sale in early 2012.

We look forward to welcoming you to THEATER OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH.  Come see the South at play!

Theater of the American South is presented under the auspices of the Arts Council of Wilson, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cultural leadership and opportunities in the arts in Wilson County. 

We look forward to welcoming you to THEATER OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH.

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