The unique and important role played by the Gilbert in the downtown arts scene was featured in the February 2007 edition of Our State magazine as well as featured in the PBS show “North Carolina Weekend”.

Best Performance/Play in Up&Coming Weekly's “Best of Fayetteville” for 2008.

Read the Fayetteville Oberver-Times review of Rabbit Hole. 

For a complete Production History at Gilbert Theater, click here. 

Community Praise for Gilbert Theater

“I have never seen local actors anywhere put more depth into their performances…It is a theater with a true sense of community. At the door, [Lynn] Pryer personally greeted every audience member with a smile and a handshake."
John Isenhour, Up & Coming Weekly

“... Gilbert Theater not only gave me a way to continue performing and improving my acting skills, but the theater also gave me an opportunity to become a part of the wonderful artistic community in downtown Fayetteville…." 
Paige Patrick Collins (a military spouse)

“The Gilbert has richly expanded theater opportunities in Fayetteville for patrons and performers.” Naoma Ellison

“Gilbert Theater was one of the reasons why we decided to settle in Fayetteville. We never miss any of their fine performances.”
Richard Perritt, CEO Sandhills Area Land Trust

Patron Support for Gilbert Theater

 “Cabaret was wonderful!  This was our first Gilbert Theater play, but I am certain it will not be our last.  Please convey to your cast and crew our sincerest gratitude for their superb work on this amazing piece of performance art.”

“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the play tonight. I did not get to stay after and express my appreciation to those very talented performers but wanted to pass it on via this email. I did tell Lynn as I was leaving it was the best ever.”

“What a great production! The director captured every nuance, and I am sure Marcela's parents were glad they came from Argentina. The choreography was Rhonda Brocki's best, and anyone would have been proud of the dancing. When Tim Lloyd appeared on the stage, he transformed it to a place of real pleasure. I knew Paul Wilson was a fine actor, but I had never heard him sing before. Everyone could sing. Sally Bowles and the other girls were lovely, and Ms. Chieffet's rendition of the title song was a show stopper.
I spent the weekend before this one in New York, where I saw the wonderful SOUTH PACIFIC and the not-as-wonderful GYPSY, which won three Tonys). I enjoyed CABARET tremendously, and it did not suffer by comparison”

“Cabaret was marvelous!”

“Last week was our first time to come to Gilbert Theater. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute there Thanks so much for what you are doing!”

“What struck me the most about this theater is the professionalism of the work and the warmth you feel from the staff. I did a double take as I began reading through their scrapbook at the luminous and diverse plays they have staged over the years. We are lucky and blessed to have an entity such as the Gilbert Theater.” Atlanta, GA

“Intimacy and high caliber performances galore in this gem of a community theater…this is a theater with courage and soul. Bravo!” Chicago, IL