Roanoke Island

Roanoke Island is an island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. About twelve miles long and three miles wide, the island lies between the mainland and the barrier islands, with Albemarle Sound on its north, Roanoke Sound on its east, Pamlico Sound on its south, and Croatan Sound on its west. The island contains the towns of Manteo at the northern end and Wanchese at the southern end. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is on the island.

The Lost Colony symphonic drama

Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Paul Green in 1937 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World, The Lost Colony is an epic outdoor drama combining music, dance, and acting to tell a fictional recounting of the ill-fated Roanoke Colony. It has played at Waterside Theater on Roanoke Island during the summer months near-continuously since that time with the only interruption being the Second World War. Alumni of the cast who have gone on to fame include Andy Griffith, Chris Elliot, and Terrence Mann.

Related Topics:
Pulitzer Prize - Paul Green - 1937 - Virginia Dare - Waterside Theater - Second World War - Andy Griffith - Chris Elliot - Terrence Mann

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