As one of the state's most innovative and exciting theatre arts centers, we present a wide range of comedy, contemporary drama, musicals, and Shakespeare in our totally flexible performance space.

Theatre In The Park (TIP) is located in the northern end of Raleigh’s scenic Pullen Park and is internationally acclaimed for its outstanding theatrical achievements—more than 40,000 people attending our programming last year alone. TIP is second only to the celebrated Louisville Actor’s Theatre in original works premiered— producing over 40 original plays during the last two decades (two of which moved to off-Broadway).

Originally chartered in 1947, TIP started out as The Children's Theatre of Raleigh, Inc. During the early 70s, its name was changed to Theatre In The Park in order to reflect its expanded programming, location and new "home" in The National Guard Armory building located in scenic Pullen Park. In 2004, the building was renamed as “The Ira David Wood III Pullen Park Theatre,” to reflect the decades of work done by Executive and Artistic Director, Ira David Wood III.

The facility includes a beautiful garden (named for its caregiver, John Bento, a fellow City of Raleigh employee), Season Member Lounge, administrative offices, costume shop, technical workshop, dressing rooms, lobby and totally flexible (black box) performance space. The theatre is in-door, air conditioned and has a seating capacity of approximately 250. Year-round programming includes no less than four mainstage productions, classes, workshops and independent productions.

Isabella Cannon Fountain

Theatre In The Park is proud to announce that The City of Raleigh, by unanimous vote of the City Council, approved the construction of the Isabella Cannon Fountain. Through the years, Ms. Cannon, a former mayor, was a wonderful contributor to Raleigh and the arts. Theatre In The Park is proud to be the very first city organization to name something in memory of Isabella Cannon?a commemoration she richly deserves.

The fountain now lives in the beautiful gardens that adorn the public entrance to our theatre. Arrive a few minutes early when you come for performances so you can enjoy our John S. Bento Garden, named for one of our favorite Raleigh Parks & Recreation employees who has spent an incredible amount of his own time cultivating our garden into a true showplace.