Charlotte has some thespians! I've always enjoyed local theater, so I jumped at the chance to take in CAST's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde this past weekend. Overall - I was very impressed.
CAST is located in the same building as Amelie's - there are a few ways to get to the actual theatre. Inside you'll find a large lobby, always decorated and themed to the show at hand, plenty of restrooms, a nice cocktail/intermission space and two large theatres. It's worth noting that the intermission area serves a nice variety of snacks and local beer and wine!
Jekyll & Hyde was produced in the slightly smaller of the two theatres, with a center stage where the characters are literally a few feet in front of you. It's definitely a different type of show but you certainly feel in touch with the acting! The other space is just a bit larger and set up in a traditional way, with all seating facing the set built up ahead.
While the set, music and lighting were very cool, the most impressive part of the evening was the acting. These locals were on point and definitely worked hard at creating their multi-faceted characters. I'm looking forward to catching another show at CAST!