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Charlotte’s repertory company for actors committed to rigorous process, contemporary theatre, and fearless collaboration.

Circle Mirror Transformation

SEASON 01

Charlotte’s repertory company for actors committed to rigorous process, contemporary theatre, and fearless collaboration.

Circle Mirror Transformation

An artist-led repertory theatre creating intimate, process-driven work in the Charlotte region.
An artist-led repertory theatre creating intimate, process-driven work in the Charlotte region.

Rigorous rehearsal. Serious actors. Theatre built from process.

Rigorous rehearsal. Serious actors. Theatre built from process.

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Cast Announcement · January 2027

THE ROOM IS FULL

Casting Marty & James for Circle Mirror Transformation

THE ROOM IS FULL

The Emergent Repertory Theatre announces the company of Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation, the final production of our first season. Molly Maginnis appears as Marty, John DeMicco as James, Adam Peal as Schultz, Skylar Schock as Theresa, and Laila Shaw as Lauren. Directed by Cody Robinson.

The Emergent Repertory Theatre announces the company of Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation, the final production of our first season. Molly Maginnis appears as Marty, John DeMicco as James, Adam Peal as Schultz, Skylar Schock as Theresa, and Laila Shaw as Lauren. Directed by Cody Robinson.

Performances are January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027 at Warehouse Studio Theatre in Cornelius, NC. Ticketing details will be announced when available.

Performances are January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027 at Warehouse Studio Theatre in Cornelius, NC. Ticketing details will be announced when available.

Molly Maginnis

Marty

John DeMicco

James

Adam Peal

Schultz

Skylar Schock

Theresa

Laila Shaw

Lauren

Cody Robinson

Director

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Recent Milestones

Recent Milestones

Recent Milestones

Momentum in brief

Momentum in brief

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Arts & Science Council grant awarded

Arts & Science Council grant awarded

The Emergent received grant support to develop new theatre work in Charlotte.

The Emergent received grant support to develop new theatre work in Charlotte.

02

Silent Retreat reaches 170,000+ views

Silent Retreat reaches 170,000+ views

Our short film has reached a growing online audience, with thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.

Our short film has reached a growing online audience, with thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.

03

Lonely Planet produced

Lonely Planet produced

An intimate two-actor production exploring friendship, grief, and survival during the AIDS crisis.

An intimate two-actor production exploring friendship, grief, and survival during the AIDS crisis.

04

New Works Weekend launched

New Works Weekend launched

A gathering for actors, directors, and writers to develop new performance work in process.

A gathering for actors, directors, and writers to develop new performance work in process.

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Circle Mirror Transformation

Circle Mirror Transformation

January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027 at Warehouse Studio Theatre, Cornelius, NC. Directed by Cody Robinson.

January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027 at Warehouse Studio Theatre, Cornelius, NC. Directed by Cody Robinson.

A repertory of actors building new theatre in Charlotte.

Circle Mirror Transformation campaign artwork: five chairs arranged in a rehearsal room beside a mirror
Circle Mirror Transformation campaign artwork: five chairs arranged in a rehearsal room beside a mirror
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Circle Mirror Transformation

Circle Mirror Transformation

Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation closes The Emergent’s first season at Warehouse Studio Theatre in Cornelius, NC. Directed by Cody Robinson. Performances: January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027.

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A repertory of actors building new theatre in Charlotte.

Circle Mirror Transformation campaign artwork: five chairs arranged in a rehearsal room beside a mirror
Circle Mirror Transformation campaign artwork: five chairs arranged in a rehearsal room beside a mirror
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Circle Mirror Transformation

Circle Mirror Transformation

Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation closes The Emergent’s first season at Warehouse Studio Theatre in Cornelius, NC. Directed by Cody Robinson. Performances: January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027.

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Warehouse Studio Theatre, Cornelius, NC

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A repertory of actors building new theatre in Charlotte.

Circle Mirror Transformation campaign artwork: five chairs arranged in a rehearsal room beside a mirror
Circle Mirror Transformation campaign artwork: five chairs arranged in a rehearsal room beside a mirror
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Circle Mirror Transformation

Circle Mirror Transformation

Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation closes The Emergent’s first season at Warehouse Studio Theatre in Cornelius, NC. Directed by Cody Robinson. Performances: January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027.

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Warehouse Studio Theatre, Cornelius, NC

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Adam Peal, Founding Artistic Director and Actor at The Emergent Repertory Theatre
Adam Peal
Adam Peal

Founding Artistic Director · Company Member

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Adam Peal, Founding Artistic Director and Actor at The Emergent Repertory Theatre
Adam Peal
Adam Peal

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Cody Robinson, company member and director at The Emergent Repertory Theatre
Cody Robinson
Cody Robinson

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Cody Robinson, company member and director at The Emergent Repertory Theatre
Cody Robinson
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Skylar Schock, repertory member of The Emergent Repertory Theatre
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