Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one of the "Top Ten Theaters in the Country. The Playhouse produces Broadway quality plays. The eight month season includes world premieres and standard Broadway musicals, comedy, and drama. The Playhouse is open from early-May through mid-October, plus holiday productions.The Flat Rock Playhouse was founded was founded in 1952. In 1961 by a Act of the North Carolina General Assembly, Flat Rock Playhouse was officially designated The State Theatre of North Carolina. In addition to presenting top quality productions, Flat Rock Playhouse, operated by The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc., is committed to teaching the performing arts.