WHAT: CPCC Summer Theatre will kick off its 2009 season in style by bringing the timeless love story of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot to the Halton Theater stage in June.

The story follows Arthur, who has established the perfect kingdom of Camelot, assembled the best knights in the world at the Round Table and found a kind, loving wife in Queen Guenevere. That is until the French knight Lancelot arrives at the caste. First hated by all, he eventually proves himself and becomes the King's best friend, the best knight of the Round Table and involved in a love affair with the Queen.

When Mordred, the King's treacherous illegitimate son, catches on, he works to undo everything Arthur has achieved and the fate of the three main characters is decided.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support local theatre. Reserve your seat today!

WHO:

Jerry Colbert, King Arthur: Jerry is familiar to local audiences after past performances in “The Secret Garden,” “The Guys” and “Funny Girl.”

Lisa Smith, Guenevere: The “Susan Lucci” of the Metrolina Theatre Awards (10 nominations) and multiple Creative Loafing Theatre Awards winner, Lisa has performed with a number of theatre groups throughout the area including Actors Theatre of Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte and Davidson Players.

Patrick Ratchford, Sir Lancelot:  Locally, Patrick has appeared in a variety of roles and received multiple awards from Metrolina Theatre Association, Creative Loafing and Charlotte Magazine.

WHEN: June 5, 6, 12, 13; 8 p.m.; June 7, 2:30 p.m.; June 11, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Halton Theater, CPCC Central Campus, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte

CONTACT: Tickets are $15, $17 and $21 and may be purchased at the CPCC Box from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday or by calling 704.330.6534. For more information, visit our Web site at www.tix.cpcc.edu.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.