Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Built in the 1920s, the Carolina Theatre has adorned our community for nearly a century. Once billed as “The Showplace of the Carolinas,” it has seen tremendous highs. But it also has experienced shameful lows—most notably, the segregated balcony, which was a product of racism and exclusionary practices against Black Americans. Although it was integrated in June 1963, the legacy of that balcony affects us even today.

The Carolina Theatre now stands as an example of how performing arts can unite a community.  Our space is for people—all people.  We want them to come as they are, and as themselves, to experience the best in music, dance, theater, and film.  And we celebrate those great Americans who moved us closer to the nation we claimed to be at our founding, by embodying their ideals of equality, equity, and empathy.  These principles guide our day-to-day work.  From our leadership, staff, and volunteers to our audiences and programming, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is steadfast.  We strive to improve every day because our community deserves our very best.