Help us raise $75,000 to start “Projecting the Future” at Burning Coal Theatre!

Every fall, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre. From the Ground Up, written and directed by Robert Kaufman, introduces audiences to the men and women who laid the groundwork for Raleigh’s vibrant arts scene that we know today!

Travesties by Tom Stoppard A dazzling, fast-talking comedy where history, memory, and total absurdity collide — featuring appearances by figures like James Joyce and Vladimir Lenin. It’s sharp, chaotic, and wildly funny in a way that keeps you leaning forward the entire time.

The Seafarer by Conor McPherson On a stormy Christmas Eve, a group of men gather for drinks and a card game with unusually high stakes. What starts as grounded and familiar slowly twists into something eerie, gripping, and unexpectedly moving.

Announcing our 30th Season! Learn more about the exciting shows coming to our stage, starting fall 2026.

Help Burning Coal continue to bring literate, visceral, affecting theatre to the Triangle and beyond! Donate today!