Mar 17 Tuesday
Scotopia 2026 presents its' collection of fully produced, one act plays 'SCOTOPIA SHORTS.' Scotopia Shorts is an eclectic mix of hand picked, new theatre, that asks meaningful questions about the world around us.
March 14th at 7 pm: Justin Lacy opens with music for Scotopia Shorts
March 15th at 2 pm: Karola Luttringhaus opens Scotopia Shorts with their movement piece 'What's a Woman, Beth?'
March 17th at 10:30 am: Scotopia Shorts
March 18th at 8 pm: Karola Luttringhaus opens Scotopia Shorts with their movement piece 'What's a Woman, Beth?'
Mar 18 Wednesday
Scotopia 2026 presents Song of a Seawitch by Rachel Hynes uses puppetry, physical theatre, and music to tell a fairytale about the power of language and the lasting impact of negative self-talk. Appropriate for ages (7+), it follows the story of a young girl whose best friend lives at the bottom of the sea.
The festival schedule and tickets can also be found at mobtheatre.com/scotopia. Discounts available for seniors, students, and ebt card holders.
Mar 19 Thursday
Sheme of Gold and Tan Sanders open the night with hip hop, electronic fusion before new MoB Theatre script Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! by Mary McCallum is read in workshop.Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! is, inspired by the writings of the late Larry Reni Thomas, and is a striking account of the protests and violence surrounding the Wilmington 10.
Mar 20 Friday
3/20 at 7 pm: Meghan Cooke opens with comedy for Cornelia: Confessions from a Cage. Afterwards audience members enjoy a live karaoke band and party3/21 at 2pm: Allon Nir opens with comedy for Cornelia: Confessions from a CageCornelia by Chloe Mason is a monologue comedy piece that exhibits the playwright's experiences during the life of her childhood guinea pig. It showcases a teenage girl's self-preservation and the bond between a child and a pet.
Mar 21 Saturday
Hear the first reading Negro Leather Shoes by Olga El. Inspired by little-known historical events; this neo-folktale explores the inter-generational wealth, power, and privilege of an American family—ill-gotten gifts that must be passed down. Followed by Sheme of Gold party with his electronic, hip hop, fusion music.
Mar 22 Sunday
MoB Theatre premiers it's new NC Playwright series, creating a cohort of some of the best playwrights in the region. Become apart of the workshop, and hear scenes from these new works for the first time.Earthling Invasion by Connie Dinkler asks us to reconsider our assumptions: here on Earth, we often imagine the worst when we think about beings from another world arriving on our planet, but what happens when we are the ones who travel elsewhere first, and will those aliens assume the worst about us?Mama & Fetus by Anthony Copian explores the tangled lives of Nola and her two sons, Mitchum and Daft, as they struggle with trauma, addiction, and broken dreams.Suicidal Tendencies by Kimmee Dee follows menopausal writer, Olivia, as she workshops her suicide note at a writers group.Never You Mind by Marie Marrianan explores the relationship between an elderly mother and her adult son and how interance plays a role in familial bonds. Hysteria by LadyFolk Productions (Jesslyn Wilson & Meghan Cook) is an absurdist dramady that explores women’s health and treatment throughout history.
Oak Grove by MoB Theatre is a developing documentary piece that dives into the history of a mixed-race cemetery destroyed by a city’s rapid development. Hear the new script from Darius Montel Buckley, and be apart of the workshopping process. Afterwards, let's enjoy a Scotopia Wrap Party with music from rock band, Noisy by Design!
Mar 24 Tuesday
The Ukulele Strummers of the Cape Fear meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at the NHC Arboretum Education Center on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington from 6:30p until 8:30p.
We want to spread the love that we have for the Ukulele to as many people as we can. We welcome all ages, all abilities, and all people!
We publish song charts on our website so you can download them and practice before the strum.
So, if your a seasoned Uke player or just beginning, please join us for a few hours of fun, strumming, and singing!