Rooted in Washington, NC
The mission of Alternative Stage is to sponsor and produce films, performance art events, fine art events, and other public art activities in Beaufort County and nearby communities in eastern North Carolina. The main focus of Alternative Stage is to sponsor and produce original works by North Carolina artists and charitable activities designed to assist nonprofits engaged in charitable work within the community. Alternative Stage will strive to provide locations and events to incubate artists and works that have not yet found a place to be presented in the area, providing cultural and artistic diversity to Beaufort County and nearby communities.
We produce new plays by local authors as well as classic works of the theater. The proceeds from these plays often go to charity and help fund our nonprofit. We foster playwriting talent in eastern North Carolina.
Films we have produced or co-produced have enjoyed wide popularity online and at festivals. Exciting things are happening in the region's film community. Much of that excitement is being generated by actors, directors, crew member and screenwriters who live in North Carolina's Coastal Plain.
We honor the creations of painters, sculptors and artists working in practically every visual medium. Ask us about helping to market your visual art or organize an exhibit.
Support grassroots arts in your community.
We strive to ignite powerful connections, emotions and conversations between artists and audiences. Presenting everything from performance art to locally penned plays, we work without traditional gatekeepers or boundaries. Pitch an original project to us. We're always eager to learn about new concepts. To find out how you may become involved with our group, contact us.
It usually takes a small army to create a film or a play or piece together an art show. If you can paint, draw, sing, dance or hand out programs, we might have a place for you. Contact us to get on our email list. Creative opportunities abound in eastern North Carolina. Become a part of the grassroots arts scene.
While Alternative Stage operates as a non-profit, there are always costs involved in producing, promoting, and fostering the arts. To support our mission, consider a donation via PayPal below, or contact us about other ways to sponsor or donate to the organization.
Located in Washington, NC, The Garage Theater is a private, black-box space where we stage shows, poetry readings, visual-art exhibits and more. We rehearse and workshop plays and conduct film shoots and screenings in this space, which seats about 40 people at full capacity.