Performing Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Summer in Concert
The Highlands‑Cashiers Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 45th season with world‑class performances across
the Plateau.
The Trail and the Festival
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.
Mountain Theatre Company: at a Turning Point
This Q&A with Artistic Director Scott Daniel explores Mountain Theatre Company’s pivotal moment and the community’s role in shaping its future.
A Season Rooted in Sound
The PAC’s 2026 season brings bluegrass home to the mountains, celebrating both its deep roots and its evolving sound.
A Spirited May with HCP
The Highlands‑Cashiers Players present Blithe Spirit May 14–24, a classic farce where the living and the dead collide with impeccable timing.
Inside MTC’s NYC Auditions
Mountain Theatre Company’s New York auditions drew hundreds of performers and set the stage for a summer of original productions brought to life by exceptional talent and the collaborative spirit that defines MTC.
Finding the Fairytale in the Swamp
The Highlands PAC brings Shrek the Musical to its Mainstage April 24–26, a community-filled Educational Theatre production featuring more than 50 local performers in a story celebrating humor, heart, and being yourself.
