Performing Arts Center

The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is located at College of The Albemarle (COA) – Elizabeth City. The PAC is a proscenium house that seats approximately 1,000 guests. We host a full season of exciting events and performances and hope you’ll join us in one of our upcoming shows.

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Sponsorships

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2024-2025 PAC season! By sponsoring the COA Performing Arts Center, you are not only supporting the arts but also the talented COAST (COA Student Theater) productions. Your contribution plays a vital role in enriching our community’s cultural landscape. To view our sponsor packages, click here.

Sponsor Form

Orange Level Sponsors

 

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Taikoza Concert

Seeing and hearing Taikoza is to experience thunderous sounds like never before.

Taikoza is a unique Taiko group that features Taiko drums, Shakuhachi, and Fue in a magical and mind-blowing performance.

The raw energy that Taikoza brings will make you rediscover Taiko and energize your senses. A truly life-changing experience. Nowhere will you find such dedication in bringing you the best in Taiko and bamboo flutes.

The group is led by musical director Marco Lienhard- an international Shakuhachi and Taiko virtuoso.

Taikoza is a unique professional Taiko group that blends these instruments into their performance to create a thrilling experience.

You will feel energized and renewed after experiencing Taikoza.

Marco Lienhard is one of the rare Shakuhachi players worldwide with such range, power, and understanding of the music. It is a unique sound that will touch you deeply and make you discover or rediscover Shakuhachi.

Taikoza has thrilled and entertained audiences of all ages around the world. Come and discover the world of Taikoza. Taiko has the unique power to bring people together.

Event Date:

Sat, February 22nd, 2025

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COAST Players Presents: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.

Showtimes:

Fri, March 28th, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Fri, March 28th, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Sat, March 29th, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

Sat, March 29th, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Sun, March 30th, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

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Audition Information

Auditions for Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 will be held on December 18-19 from 6pm-9pm. While principle roles have already been cast, ensemble roles are needed. Auditions are open to those 16+. Please fill out the audition form prior to auditioning here.

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Comedian Lionel Harris

Lionel Harris II is an award winning filmmaker and comedian. He’s made several TV appearances as the resident comedian on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham, on WTKR’s Coast Live morning show, and with two sketch comedy shows he’s produced, “30 Seconds of Black,” and “Everybody Needs to Laugh” for WSKY Sky4-TV. He has a Dry Bar Comedy special, performed in comedy clubs & festivals around the country, and was chosen for 2019’s Steve Harvey’s Standup Spotlight. His dedication to his craft helped him to create #Jokeaday where he wrote and performed a new joke everyday for a year on social media. The notoriety from #Jokeaday allowed him to produce a podcast, and live comedy shows under the same, “Jokeaday” brand.

Event Date:

Sat, April 19th, 2025

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Magician & Comedy Hypnotist David Anthony

A native of Cleveland, Ohio David Anthony started his love of magic when he was five years old and his uncle got him a magic kit. He shared his love as a performer for the first time when he was twelve years old.

He worked vigorously on his show with the help of Rodney Whitlock, the owner of a local magic shop. He attended his first magic convention when he was fifteen years old. Since then he has won competitions with his award-winning act, “A Tale of Serendipity.” These have included 3rd place in the 2008 International Battle of Magicians, 1st place at the Magi-Fest in 2009, and 1st place at the International Brotherhood of Magicians in 2009 where he also won the prestigious Fantasma Award.

David continues to work with his theater director, Art Thomas in developing bigger and better routines. Throughout the US, David has entertained thousands.

Event Dates:

Fri, May 2nd, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Fri, May 2nd, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

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COAST Players Presents: The NeverEnding Story has been rescheduled to Fall 2025. More details to follow.

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