An Ocrafolk Music Playlist, A Tale of Blackbeard Auditions (Mar 16), Flamenco Vivo to Visit Ocracoke (Mar 18), Makeover Begins at Deepwater Theater

Ocrafolk Festival 2019 Performers Playlist on Spotify Deepwater Theater Makeover Begins Ocrafolk Artisan Applications Close March 15 A Tale of Blackbeard is Off & Running Flamenco Vivo Comes to Ocracoke School Ocrafolk Festival News  Listen to Ocrafolk Festival 2019 Musicians on Spotify ~ Of course you don't want to wait to get your Ocrafolk Festival Fix! Desiree Ricker, our Assistant Executive Director, is so excited about this year’s lineup that she put together a Spotify Playlist so we can enjoy the music of 2019’s artists all spring!    Don't Forget! Artisan App Deadline ~ March 15 Early Bird Ocrafolk Festival Ticket Sales End ~ Apr 30 Early Bird All Weekend Pass Tickets ($50) are on sale through the end of April. After that, All Weekend Pass Prices will increase to $65. Individual day prices will be released as we get closer to the festival date.   You'll Love Our Ocrafolk Festival Sponsor Rewards! 2019 Sponsor Levels are from $600-$3000 and contributors receive incredible rewards!      Thanked in program, on web, and from stage      Reserved Sponsor Seats at Live Oak Stage & for Saturday Night's Gala Performance at the Berkley Manor     Gift certificates for 1718 Brewery Drinks, Serving on Festival Grounds     All Weekend Festival Passes     Tickets to Donald Davis Storytelling & Dessert Evening     Ocrafolk Festival Ts     2019 Ocrafolk Festival Raffle Buttons (For Stage Drawings)     Emcee thanks from stages Learn More About Ocrafolk Festival Sponsorship Work Begins on Ocracoke Alive's Deepwater Theater The BIG Makeover Has Begun! With the building permit in place, activity stepped up at Deepwater Theater this week with the installation of the pilings by Jamie and Galen. The pilings will be support a 16x16 storage shed with an 8 foot porch, situated next to the existing Deepwater Theater. A resounding cheer was heard around Ocracoke Village as residents brainstormed what they would do with all the extra space in their attics currently occupied by Ocracoke Alive's supplies. Thanks so much to John Brock and David Perez for all of their work (and work yet to come) for our expansion. Also, many thanks to Carter Lumber for working with us on pricing so that we could afford the project supplies! A Tale of Blackbeard Auditions this Weekend! AUDITIONS ON MARCH 16 Come out to Deepwater Theater on Saturday, March 16 to audition to become a part of our cast and crew! 2019’s summer production of A Tale of Blackbeard will run from July 1-August 12, Monday nights at Ocracoke School for a total of 7 shows. Audition instructions 1. Drop by anytime between 2-4 on March 16. You may make an appointment to audition on March 17 if you can’t make the 16th. Contact Desirée Ricker at desireer@ocracokealive.org if you have any questions. 2. We provide scripts for cold readings. Be prepared to sing a song (Happy Birthday will work!) 3. Wear comfortable shoes that are easy to move in. We will be teaching an easy dance. 4. Auditioners will fill out an audition form. 5. Have fun! Flamenco Vivo Comes to Visit Ocracoke School This coming Monday, March 18th, at 8:30 AM in the morning, the world-renowned Flamenco-Vivo will visit Ocracoke School Gym, offering a wonderful blend of entertainment and education. Students will learn about the intricacies of flamenco, a spirited style of Spanish music played especially on the guitar and accompanied by singing and dancing. The cultural history combined with details about the various instruments involved in the art form will be highlighted. A great big thank you to the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Grant for giving Hyde County Schools the opportunity to host this dynamic group, and to Nancy Leach and the Ocracoke Alive staff for assisting production on Ocracoke. For more information on Flamenco-Vivo visit flamenco-vivo.org That's All for Now! David Tweedie ~ Executive Director OCRACOKE ALIVE BOARD Desiree Ricker ~ President, Assistant Director Sharon Brodisch ~ Vice President Gary Davis ~ Treasurer Katy Mitchell Chad Macek Gloria Perez Shae Youell