Events

Dancin’ in the Street will be staged at Highlands Performing Arts Center through July 12. Tickets are available at mountaintheatre.com. Wear your dancing shoes (platform heels, platform boots, and platform sandals) and come ready to party. It’s a happening, baby!

PAC Outreach’s July 23–24 Acting for Camera + Stage camp invites students ages 7–18 to explore both theatre and on‑camera performance through hands‑on workshops led by Lee Trevathan and Erik Bishop.

Mountain Theatre Company closes Dancin’ in the Street on July 12 and launches SHOWSTOPPERS! August 12–30 for a high‑energy summer of music and excitement.

Concert sponsors make every Highlands Performing Arts Center performance possible by funding the artists, production, and operations that bring world‑class entertainment to Highlands.

Mountain Theatre Company turns up the energy this July with an immersive, 1978‑inspired fundraiser where theatre, music, and celebration collide.

With six packed performances, Shrek the Musical highlighted the talent, teamwork, and heart at the core of PAC Educational Theatre.

Trail Mix, HCFF’s 2025 Audience Choice winner, returns June 20 for free community screenings, an early step toward this fall’s 2026 Highlands‑Cashiers Film Festival.

This Q&A with Artistic Director Scott Daniel explores Mountain Theatre Company’s pivotal moment and the community’s role in shaping its future.

The PAC’s 2026 season brings bluegrass home to the mountains, celebrating both its deep roots and its evolving sound.