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1967: Blow the House Down On September 11, 1960, Hurricane Donna brought destruction to the Waterside Theatre. Islanders, however, would not allow their pageant to be blown away.  Waterside Theatre after destruction from Hurricane Donna, 1960 They again rebuilt the theatre, increasing its seating capacity to two thousand. On July 14, 1962, in celebration of the 375th anniversary of Virginia Dare's birth, the new theatre was dedicated. |
 Joe Layton, 1964 The 1960s also ushered in a new look for the pageant. In 1964, noted choreographer Joe Layton was employed as director and given total artistic freedom to reshape the play. Remaining true to Paul Green's original script, Layton staged a new version of the drama, utilizing improved lighting and staging techniques.  Woodrow Fearing as Sir Walter Raleigh and Marjalene Thomas as Queen Elizabeth, 1967-68 |
Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
History & Background
