TWO Season Subscriptions to Burning Coal Theater Company

Burning Coal Theater Company emphasizes works that are experienced viscerally, unlike more traditional, linear plays where audiences are most often asked to observe without participating. Using the best local, national and international artists available, they produce explosive re-examinations of overlooked classics, modern classic and new plays that address ideas important to our community. With this in mind, they strive to achieve high-energy performances with minimalist production values. Burning Coal was founded by Artistic Director Jerome Davis and Managing Director Simmie Kastner. It began as an itinerant company, performing in spaces across the Raleigh area. In 2008, Burning Coal finished the renovation of the historic Murphey School Auditorium in downtown Raleigh. Their 2026/27 Season includes: - Travesties by Tom Stoppard, Performance dates: October 8 - 25, 2026 - The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, Performance dates: December 3 - 20, 2026 - Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, Performance dates: February 4, 6, 12, 18, 20 at 7:30 pm; Februrary 13 & 14, 2027 at 2 pm - The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, Performance dates: February 5, 11, 13, 19. at 7:30 pm; February 7, 20, 21 2027 at 2 pm - The Fantasticks by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, Performance dates: April 8 - 25, 2027 https://burningcoal.org/