The Monti: A Century of Stories from the Carolina Theatre
(1926-2026)
A
showplace for the arts in downtown Durham since 1926, the Carolina Theatre is
celebrating a century of connecting its community through culture. A
never-ending parade of world-class concerts, comedy, film and educational
programming has provided unforgettable fodder for cherished memories for
millions of visitors.
Everyone
has a Carolina Theatre story. Talented artists, both local and national, have
taken their first exhilarating bows on the Fletcher Hall stage. Some
longtime fans have formed lifelong friendships watching the movie magic of
Friday night Retro double-features. Other lucky visitors to the Carolina
have found love at the venerable venue, which has hosted everything from
magical first dates to applause-inducing engagement proposals to glorious
wedding ceremonies.
What is your Carolina Theatre story?
Join
The Monti and the Carolina Theatre on Thursday, September 17 for a night of
stories connected in some special way to the Carolina Theatre and Durham. It’s
an event 100 years in the making.
Tell Your Carolina Theatre Story
Do
you want to tell your Carolina Theatre story?
Email
an outline or description of your Carolina Theatre story to 100years@carolinatheatre.org any
time between now and July 31, 2026. The Monti will contact the most promising
leads. Selected storytellers will be asked to engage with the Monti’s skilled
storytelling coaches to help bring their Carolina tales to the Fletcher Hall
stage on September 17.