Date(s): February 17th, 2026
Type of Show: Interactive Theater
Showtime(s): 7:00 pm
Tickets: $17.99 Adult GA + tax, $9.50 Child + tax
The Royal Treatment: A Jester’s Court of Fun | Special Live Show Recording
Spend an evening as royalty, entertained by a bona fide modern jester!
Interactive to the max, Sammy Sylvester–the greatest of jesters–brings a unique mix of theater, circus arts, and music you won’t want to miss. Enjoy dazzling displays of juggling, beguiling brainteasers, the best (ie worst) Dad jokes, and a menagerie of hands-on games woven into delightful chaos. You’re not just a spectator: you’re part of the magic.
Top-tier tomfoolery, hijinks, and shenanigans are guaranteed on this audience-powered adventure.
Live Show Recording:
This special edition of the show will be recorded.
Age Requirement:
Children under age 6 are not allowed at this performance.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests.
Flashing Lights Advisory:
This production may contain flashing lights and/or strobe effects that may trigger seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
About the Artist, Erim Akpan:
Teaching artist Erim Akpan is a writer, storyteller, and jester based in North Carolina. A prolific writer, Erim has amassed over 40 publications and currently serves as a staff writer for Chatham Life and Style Magazine. As a storyteller, Erim invites audiences to travel through time, living the stories of unsung trailblazers and traveling the world through the legends of cultures around the globe. Her performances have been seen live and virtually by tens of thousands of people across the United States and United Kingdom. As a jester, she enjoys creating safe spaces where others can share ideas, tap into their inner genius, and collaborate as they engage in the creative process. When not performing, she enjoys teaching workshops and classes that empower people to share their stories with the world.
Learn more at http://www.thejestergal.com.
About The ArtsCenter
The NEW ArtsCenter is located at 400 Roberson St. Carrboro NC, only a block and a half from the old building. All shows are seated.
If you need assistance with seating please email us at BOXOFFICE@ARTSCENTERLIVE.ORG or phone us at 919-929-2787 and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We look forward to seeing you!