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SHOWS & EVENTS

Vault Theatre’s season is filled with bold, imaginative stories created especially for young audiences and families. Whether it’s a touring school performance or a public show, every Vault Theatre production centers young voices and celebrates the power of live theatre. Explore our current season below and discover what’s on stage, what’s on tour, and what’s coming next!

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Events

Production History

Season 6

Come on adventure with us this season!! Join us for line-up of shows from our teen advanced ensemble productions to our professional family series. We'll be back with our Theatre for Young Audience show that tours to schools starting in January, and introducing a new Theatre for the Very Young performance that invites our youngest audiences into our space. There is a show for everyone! So come join us on the adventure!

VAULTWORKS SUMMER ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION

For Audiences 11+

August 7-8th

In the chaos of World War II, two teenagers seek refuge underground, escaping into the story they know best. In Alice by Heart, Alice and her friend Alfred journey into a haunting version of Wonderland, where familiar characters twist and transform, mirroring a world filled with fear, loss, and uncertainty. As reality and imagination blur, Alice must confront what it means to grow up, hold on, and let go.

Brought to life by VaultWorks Summer Ensemble, Alice by Heart is a lush, daring theatrical experience that blends soaring music, striking movement, and vivid storytelling. By turns whimsical and deeply moving, this production invites audiences into a dreamlike world where imagination becomes a lifeline and hope refuses to disappear.

August 7th at 6pm

August 8th at 2pm

August 8th at 6pm

Tickets

THEATRE FOR THE VERY YOUNG

For Families and Young Audiences Ages 0+

November 11th - 15th, 2026

When the biggest engines can’t make the journey, one small engine has a big task ahead. In this playful, immersive reimagining of the beloved story, the world of the Little Engine comes to life all around you.

Tracks twist and wind, cargo must be delivered, and the mountain feels just a little bit too tall. With each moment, the journey builds, inviting audiences to join in, help along the way, and discover what’s possible when we believe in ourselves.

The Little Engine That Could is joyful introduction to live theatre where every audience member is part of the story

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

For Families and Young Audiences Ages 6+

January 23, 2027 at 11am at The Carolina Theatre

April 10th at 11am at Vault Theatre Studios

A curious reporter sets out to uncover the mystery behind the legendary aviator’s disappearance, launching a fast-paced theatrical journey through Amelia’s extraordinary life. Headlines burst to life, memories unfold, and Amelia herself reflects on the daring flights that made her a global icon.

Blending imagination with history, this dynamic production brings the spirit of the 1930s to the stage and invites young audiences to explore the courage, curiosity, and bold imagination it takes to chase the horizon.

Amelia Earhart brings American history to life with heart, courage, and a spirit of adventure that reminds us all to aim higher.

VAULTWORKS ARTIST TRAINING PRODUCTION

For Audiences 10+

May 13th-16th, 2027

Set sail on a wildly imaginative adventure with Peter and the Starcatcher, a playful and inventive reimagining of how one boy became Peter Pan. When a nameless orphan and his shipmates are sent on a dangerous journey across the sea, they encounter Molly, a determined Starcatcher-in-training guarding a mysterious trunk filled with powerful “starstuff.” But they’re not the only ones after it. Enter a band of pirates led by the flamboyant and fearsome Black Stache, and the voyage quickly turns into a high-stakes race across oceans, islands, and imagination itself.

Brought to life by an ensemble of young artists, this fast-paced production uses movement, music, and theatrical ingenuity to create an entire world right before your eyes. Full of humor, heart, and adventure, Peter and the Starcatcher is a joyful celebration of storytelling and the magic of live theatre.

Vault Theatre on Tour

Bring live professional theatre directly to your school! Vault Theatre will tour Amelia Earhart to schools in Durham and surrounding areas starting January 2027! We are currently booking now!

Max Participants: 400

Duration: 60 minutes

Special Requirements: Performance space of at least 20 ft x 20 ft is required for this performance. Auditoriums or gyms are best. Artist will provide its own technical equipment. Performance space should have access to an electrical outlet.

Fees:

Single Performance: $700
Two Same-Day Performances: $1,200

To book or with any questions please reach out to us here!

For Durham Public Schools, Vault Theatre is a proud member of the Durham Arts Council CAPS Artist in Schools roster. For more information about these programs please visit here.

Vault Theatre is also a proud artist on Wake County's United Arts Council Artist in Schools roster.

Workshops

Bring the magic of the stage directly into your classroom!

Vault Theatre also offers a pre and post workshop that enhances the artistic experience students receive in connection with seeing #TallTales.

Prior to seeing the show, teaching artists will use active games and exercises to create a connection between the learning in the classroom to the themes in the performance. A teaching artist will return to the classroom after students have seen the show, to activate students’ own ideas in conjunction with the performance! Connecting to ELA curriculum, this pre and post workshop will encourage students to explore bringing #TallTales from page to stage directly in their classrooms!

While Vault Theatre can deliver one workshop either before or after, this program is best experienced with both a pre and post workshop bookending the experience at the theatre.