Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina was founded in 1952 by Robroy Farquhar and his Company of Vagabond Players. What began as a few weeks of summer performances is now an eight month season of plays including world premieres and standard Broadway musicals, comedy, drama, and youth theatre. In 1961 by a Act of the North Carolina General Assembly, Flat Rock Playhouse was officially designated The State Theatre of North Carolina. In addition to presenting top quality productions, Flat Rock Playhouse, operated by The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc., is committed to teaching the performing arts. The YouTheatre program hosts over 600 students annually and instructs students ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors. Apprentice and Intern programs are designed to prepare college and post graduate students for a career in theatre

The Playhouse is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." The Flat Rock Playhouse has presented hundreds of productions. A wonderful escape from life's hectic pace, the Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. The Playhouse is open from mid-May through mid-October, plus holiday productions, presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday. For additional information or a schedule of productions call (828) 693-0731 or 866-732-8008, 2661 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South), Flat Rock, NC. .www.flatrockplayhouse.org