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To create, inspire, and sustain a theater company that celebrates ethnically diverse and intergenerational leadership throughout the organization and in the ways we serve the community.
Pure Life Theatre Company serves the community through exceptional theatrical experiences and life-giving performances that explore and nourish truth, hope, redemption, and love. ​
Pure Life Theatre is partially funded by the City of Raleigh based on the recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission and is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, as well as the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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The countdown is on!! Join us as we kick off our favorite holiday productiion, Motown & Soul Christmas! There'll be lots of singing and swaying! New music, new faces, and lots of places! Raleigh, Clayton, AND Cary! Get YOUR tickets today!! https://www.purelifetheatre.com/motown

That’s All Folks! There is no more Rumors left to hear Thank You for everyone that came out and supported the show Until next time! #theater #theatre #raleigh #raleightheatre #blacktheatre #rumors

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO HEAR THE RUMORS!! COME DOWN TO LEGGETT THEATRE AT 3PM TODAY TO SEE THE FINAL SHOW!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! Go to: https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or The Link in the Bio #tickets #raleigh #upcomingshows #theatre #theater #raleightheatre #blacktheater

ONE SHOW DOWN! THREE MORE TO GO! COME DOWN TO LEGGETT THEATRE AT 1PM & 6PM TODAY!! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO HEAR THE RUMORS!!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! Go to: https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or The Link in the Bio #tickets #raleigh #upcomingshows #theatre #theater #raleightheatre #blacktheater

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!! I KNOW YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THESE RUMORS!! COME TO LEGGETT THEATRE AT WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY! Or GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!!! Go to: https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or The Link in the Bio #tickets #raleigh #upcomingshows #theatre #theater #raleightheatre #blacktheater

THERE’S ONLY ONE MORE DAY LEFT UNTIL THE FINAL WEEKEND!! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE RUMORS GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! Go to: https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or The Link in the Bio #tickets #raleigh #upcomingshows #theatre #theater #raleightheatre #blacktheater

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!! THE FINAL WEEKEND TO HEAR THE RUMORS IS ON IT’S WAY Get Your Tickets At https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or Hit The Link in Our Bio #theatre #blacktheater #rumors #upcomingshow #raleightheatre #raleigh

THERE IS 48 HOURS LEFT UNTIL THE FINAL WEEKEND!! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE RUMORS GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! Go to: https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or The Link in the Bio #tickets #raleigh #upcomingshows #theatre #theater #raleightheatre #blacktheater

HURRY!! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE RUMORS!!! Get Your Tickets Now At https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Or Hit The Link In Our Bio #theatre #blacktheater #rumors #upcomingshows #theater #theaterlife #downtownraleigh #raleightheatre

This is your last time to hear the Rumors!! Get Your Tickets Now At purelifetheatre.com/rumors Or Hit The Link In the Bio (before you miss out on the drama) #theatre #theater #upcomingshows #rumors

“What gunshots?…” — Chris Gorman IYKYK 😉

Rumors Night 1 DOWN 🎟️ There’s still time to get tickets. Check our link in bio to get yours now !!

Everyone is safe thanks to these lovely guys. So, y’all MUST see the show now! TICKET LINK IN BIO 🎟️

Rumors Cops - Introducing Officer Welch & Officer Pudney!

Rumors Couples pt. 4 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Gorman!

Rumors Couples pt. 3 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Cooper!

Rumors Couples pt. 2 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Cusack!

Rumors Couples pt. 1 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Ganz!

Sneak peek!! Get your tix to see the finished product! Purelifetheatre.com Opens October 9th! #NeilSimonPlay #Rumors #thingstodoinRaleigh #behindthescenes #purelifetheatre

The rumors are true... opening night is just around the corner! 🤫 SHARE and Spread the word! When four upscale couples arrive at a posh anniversary party for the Deputy Mayor of New York, they expect a lavish evening. Instead, they find a total disaster area. Don't miss Neil Simon’s hilarious masterclass in comedic chaos, presented by Pure Life Theatre in collaboration with the Revolutionary Voices Theater Company and William Peace University at the Leggett Theatre! Grab your friends, book your seats, and come laugh at some pure absurdity. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets #Rumors #PureLifeTheatre #WilliamPeaceUniversity #thingstodoinRaleigh

🎭 BE A PART OF THE MAGIC! ✨Pure Life Theatre is looking for volunteers for our upcoming production! If you love local arts, community, and great storytelling, we want you on our front-of-house team. Come help us bring incredible, diverse stories to life in Raleigh. Plus, you'll get to experience the theater community from the inside out! SIGN UP TODAY! purelifetheatre.com/volunteer #purelifetheatre #SupportTheArts #volunteer #ThingsToDoInRaleigh

SOLD OUT!!!!! Under the direction of Ron Foreman, Pure Life Theatre is grateful and honored to grace this international main stage with a cast and crew who have absolutely brought it! Their performance of August Wilson’s Jitney is one audiences won't soon forget! #purelifetheatre #internationalblacktheatrefestival #ncblackrepexperience #winstonsalem

Interested in becoming a part of the Pure Life Theatre Company fam??? Come audition for our 2026-27 season! AUGUST 22, 2026 10-5pm. Visit our website for additional details. https://www.purelifetheatre.com/pltcauditions SIGN UP TODAY! We look forward to seeing you there! #purelifetheatre #seasonauditions #raleighnc #thingstodoinRaleigh

We are extremely proud of our campers!! They did a spectacular job in their performance of our summer camp production of Disney's Frozen Kids! 2 sold out shows! WOW!! What a time! #purelifetheatre #revolutionaryvoicestheatre

❄️ Looking for a high-energy, family-friendly show this weekend? ❄️ Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Pure Life Theatre's production of FROZEN Kids! 🎭 This Friday & Saturday 📍 Right here in Raleigh at William Peace University | Leggett Theatre (inside MAIN Building) 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss this unforgettable performance filled with incredible young talent, music, and fun for all ages. Get your tickets today before they're gone! https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets #purelifetheatre #revoluntionaryvoices_ #summertheatercamp #thingstodoinRaleigh

Pure Life Theatre Company, in collaboration with the City of Raleigh and Seed Art Share, invites the community to enjoy a free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration featuring music, poetry, art, and community connection at Peace and Love Community Event on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. Inspired by some of the enduring themes of peace, love, community, and social change found in the groundbreaking musical Hair. This all-ages event brings together live music, spoken word, children's activities, local artists, nonprofit organizations, and community partners for an afternoon and evening of creativity, celebration, and engagement. #supportthearts #independenceday #RaleighNC

Dearest Gentle Reader, It has come to my attention that the latest Bridgerton brunch was an absolute triumph of the season. Our most stunning guests, Lady Terry Williams Spicer and Lady Kimberly Michelle did ever so brightly shine! Your presence was the ultimate diamond of the affair. Thank you for gracing us with your delightful company and impeccable style. The gossip was sweet, but your presence was sweeter. Yours faithfully, Lady Leach & Pure Life Theatre Company #purelifetheatre #campfundraiser

Dearest Gentle Reader, You are cordially invited to Pure Life Theatre’s Bridgerton Brunch Fundraiser — a delightful gathering filled with delicious cuisine, enlightenment by Lady Terry Williams Spicer, entertainment by Lady Kimberly Michelle, laughter, and unforgettable fellowship. Don your finest tea-party attire and join us for a splendid experience worthy of the ton! 🌸🎻☕ Seats are limited, so secure your place in society today at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets. 💐

What an opening weekend! Congtatulations to our phenomenal cast! And THANK YOU to every person who jumped down the rabbit hole with us into a world of wonder. Your energy was electric. We’re back next weekend — come see what all the buzz is about! Tix available at purelifetheatre.com/alicebyheart 📷 @mikkimarvel #OpeningWeekend #TheaterMagic #AliceByHeart #purelifetheatre

Dearest gentle readers, It has come to this author’s attention that a most delightful gathering is upon us. You are most ardently invited to indulge in a late morning feast of wit and warmth. Pray, do not tarry — procure your tickets with all due haste, for the ton is already abuzz and seats at this table shall not remain for long. To delay is to risk becoming the very subject of this author’s next dispatch. Yours in intrigue, Lady Lea

Alice by Heart is a whimsical story with music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Steven Sater, and a book by Sater with Jessie Nelson. Inspired by the 1865 novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, It is set in 1941 London, where teenager Alice Spencer and her best friend Alfred take shelter during the Blitz. Under the direction of Dr. Wade Newhouse, join Pure Life Theatre and William Peace University as we step into their world where grief meets imagination in this magical musical! #PureLifeTheatre #WilliamPeaceUniversity #AliceByHeart #RaleighNC #livetheater

Dearest Reader, The entire Ton is buzzing with rumors of a stunning soiree coming Saturday, June 13th. Save the date as Pure Life Theatre presents its first fundraiser, Bridgerton Brunch! This event is sure to be the pinnacle of the social season indeed. #purelifetheatre #savethedate

📣Pure Life Theatre needs YOUR help! Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, a parent, or just love giving back, we want YOU! Join us for our upcoming production of "Alice By Heart"! Your energy will make a difference! 💖 Check out our website for volunteer opportunities and let's make magic happen! #PureLifeTheatre #RaleighGivesBack #VolunteerOpportunities #thingstodoinraleigh

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the incredible cast of Alice By Heart, coming to Pure Life Theatre in Raleigh, NC! 🌟 Show opens April 24th! Tix available NOW at purelifetheatre.com. Get ready to fall down the rabbit hole! Like & share! #AliceByHeart #PureLifeTheatre #RaleighNC #ThingstodoinRaleigh #williampeaceuniversity

Special thanks to our visiting Scholar, Foster Dickson, for facilitating an enlightening and engaging pre-show discussion on the play and its historical context, seeking to cultivate a greater understanding of the social and psychological impacts on African Americans as it relates to convict leasing. We appreciate everyone who participated and made this event a success. #purelifetheatre #JoeTurnersComeandGone #communityengagement #williampeaceuniversity

Thank you for our amazing opening weekend!! Your presence and positive feedback has meant the world to us! 🥰 It looks like we have even more folks coming to support! Word on the street is this is one production you do NOT want to MISS! Saturday is sold out but we still have tickets available! If you don't have a ticket yet, GET ONE! purelifetheatre.com #purelifetheatre #AugustWilson #raleighnc #communitytheater

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Kennadi Lowe as Molly Cunningham is an independent young woman who makes it clear that she’s happy as a single woman unencumbered by romance. She rejects traditional romantic commitments, valuing self-sufficiency over settling down. Get your tickets today to see if she gives love a chance! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Paisley Waller as Zonia Loomis is the daughter of Herald and Martha Loomis. She's an agreeable girl who matures quickly due to her transient life with her father. As the link between her father and his past, she represents a future generation with a need for stability. Come see how her story turns out! Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

Tech week for Pure Life Theatre's production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone is underway! The show opens FRIDAY! Have YOU gotten your ticket YET? 👀👀👀 Don't miss this one! Purelifetheatre.com #AugustWilson #ThingstodoinRaleigh #purelifetheatre

Christa Irby as Martha Loomis is the estranged wife of the Herald Loomis and the mother of Zonia. She represents Herald's lost past and his "starting place" in the world. Her absence drives his journey to find his own "song" or identity. Will they find their way back to each other? Come and see!! Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Gerald Louis Campbell as Seth Holly is the pragmatic, hardworking, and somewhat rigid owner of a Pittsburgh boardinghouse. As a skilled, northern-born craftsman, he values independence, stability, and respectability, often clashing with his boarders' unsettled ways. Come hear what he has to say! Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Kyma Lassiter as Bertha Holly represents stability and resilience in the face of the Great Migration’s upheaval. Her philosophy centers on the idea that despite life’s difficulties, "the most important things in life are love and laughter". Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Thomasi McDonald as Bynum Walker is a spiritual guide and existential man who believes that every person has a “song” they must not only identify within themselves but also help them fulfill their purpose in the world. Come see who his “Binding Song" joins together. Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

Pure Life Theatre journeys back to 1911 in August Wilson’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece, Joe Turner’s Come & Gone. This PG-13 historical drama follows a group of African Americans searching for freedom, family, and identity in a new century. Filled with Wilson’s poetic storytelling, rich characters, and the rhythms of African American heritage, the play is a moving exploration of the quest for belonging. Come watch the story unfold! ***MEET THE CAST*** Seth Holly - Gerald Louis Campbell Bertha Holly - Kyma Lassiter Bynum Walker - Thomasi McDonald Rutherford Selig - Larry Evans Jeremy Furlow - Anthony Cooper Herald Loomis - Ajani Kambon Mattie Campbell - Chastin Kornegay Molly Cunningham - Kennadi Lowe Martha Loomis - Christa Irby Zonia Loomis - Paisley Waller Reuben Mercer - Clayton Mack III Reuben Mercer (Understudy) - Amir Ward Tickets are selling quickly! Get yours today. DON'T MISS IT! purelifetheatre.com #purelifetheatre #augustwilson #thingstodoinraleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Anthony Cooper as "Jeremy Furlow" is a "blues playing" laborer. This suave young man optimistically looks forward to the future and making his mark on the world. Get your tickets today and be a part of his journey! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

>>>MEET THE CAST!<<< Clayton Mack III as "Reuben Mercer" is a young realist who is keenly aware of his social standing and the "status quo" of his environment. As quite the observer, he's got a story to tell! Get your tickets today to hear it! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

Support Pure Life Theatre’s incredible season of storytelling by volunteering as an usher. From greeting guests to setting the stage for unforgettable performances, you can help make this season extraordinary! Purelifetheatre.com/volunteer #joeturnerscomeandgone #purelifetheatre #raleighnc #volunteer

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Chastin Kornegay as "Mattie Campbell" is a young woman whose attractiveness is hidden under the weight of a dissatisfied life. She is looking for love and companionship. Come see if she finds it! Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Larry Evans as "Rutherford Selig" is a traveling salesman who bridges the gap between rural and urban life in a complex way. Come learn how! Get your tickets today! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

MEET THE CAST of our production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone! Ajani Kambon as Herald Loomis, a former deacon and laborer struggling with trauma and a loss of personal identity. Come hear his story! 🎭 February 20 - March 8, 2026 | William Peace University - Leggett Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets Like & Share! #AugustWilson #JoeTurnersComeandGone #PureLifeTheatre #ThingstodoinRaleigh

Are You Ready to Reimagine the Beloved Story of Alice in Wonderland? Pure Life Theatre is thrilled to announce AUDITIONS for Alice By Heart! 📅 Auditions: January 20, 2026 | 7-10 PM 📍 Brown McPherson Bldg (Chorus Room), William Peace University 🎬 Callbacks: January 21, 2026 | 7-10 PM, Leggett Theatre, WPU Visit purelifetheatre.com/auditions for more details. Reserve your spot today! Share this post and spread the word! #AliceByHeart #PureLifeTheatre #AuditionsOpen #raleigh

Pure Life Theatre Audition Notice (Youth Roles)! THIS Sunday, January 11th at 4:30pm at Leggett Theatre (William Peace University) The audition roles are: Zonia Loomis: Female, Age 11. Herald's young daughter, accompanying him on his search. Reuben Mercer: Male, Age 10-11. A boy who lives next door to the boarding house and befriends Zonia. The auditionees will read a side from the script that will be provided before the audition. Those auditioning for Zonia may be asked to sing a few lines of a song. Interested? EMAIL aya.wallace@purelifetheatre.com. #purelifetheatre #AugustWilson #raleighnc

You don't have to hear it thru the grapevine! Just come to the show! This is one set you DON'T want to miss! https://www.purelifetheatre.com/motown-soul-christmas #techrehearsal #purelifetheatre #motownandsoulchristmas

Somebody come get this mic from @juanisler! 🤣🤣🤣 Our second weekend of Motown and Soul Christmas kicks off TOMORROW! Don't miss it! https://www.purelifetheatre.com/motown-soul-christmas #techrehearsal #purelifetheatre #motownandsoulchristmas

Mr. Postman delivers letters! But the Cary Arts Center delivers tickets! 🤣 Get YOURS today! We have 3 more opportunities for you to come on down to Motown! Saturday, 3pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 3:30pm. DON'T MISS IT! Tix: https://www.purelifetheatre.com/motown-soul-christmas #purelifetheatre #motownandsoulchristmas #caryartscenter

A time was had in Clayton NC this past Saturday! Thank you all for coming out to support OPENING WEEKEND of our production! We hope you left with joy in your heart and a two-step in your feet! Happy Holidays from Pure Life Theatre!! #claytoncenter #motownandsoulchristmas #purelifetheatre

Motown is on its way to the Clayton Center!! OPENING WEEKEND IS HERE! 2 shows! Don't miss it! https://www.purelifetheatre.com/motown-soul-christmas #purelifetheatre #motownandsoulchristmas #claytonnc

Countdown to SHOWTIME!! Get your tickets today! Come on down to the 7:30 show THIS Saturday! #purelifetheatre #motownandsoulchristmas #theclaytoncenter

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