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Burning Coal Theatre

  • Address: 224 Polk St., The Murphey School, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Area: Downtown Raleigh
  • Phone: 919.834.4001

About

Burning Coal Theatre Company's beautiful flexible theatre space, The Murphey School Auditorium, hosts many Burning Coal performances and is available for rent for shows, weddings, receptions, parties, meetings and presentations.




Photo: City of Raleigh Arts Commission photos, Right Image Photo, Inc.; Prisoner's Dilemma photo, Right Image Photo, Inc.; The Dance photo, Right Image Photo, Inc.

  • About

    Burning Coal Theatre Company's beautiful flexible theatre space, The Murphey School Auditorium, hosts many Burning Coal performances and is available for rent for shows, weddings, receptions, parties, meetings and presentations.

    Photo: City of Raleigh Arts Commission photos, Right Image Photo, Inc.; Prisoner's Dilemma photo, Right Image Photo, Inc.; The Dance photo, Right Image Photo, Inc.

  • Amenities
    General Amenities
    • Elevators Indoor:
    • Monday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Tuesday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Wednesday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Thursday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Friday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Saturday Hours: varies
    • Sunday Hours: varies
    Group Tour Amenities
    • Group Rate Available:
    Hotel Rates & Parking
    • Type of Parking:
      • Surface Lot
    General Safe Practices
    • CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
    • Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
    • Reduced Occupancy/Occupancy Limits:
    • Social Distance Furniture Configurations:
    • Social Distance Markings/Signage:
    • Social Distancing Guidelines Enforced:
    Personal Protection
    • Masks Required-Guest:
    • Masks Required-Staff:
    Safety Standards and Certifications
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  • Events

    Ride the Cyclone

    • Dates vary between June 13, 2025 - June 29, 2025
    • Times: Wed. & Fri. 7:30pm; Sat. 2pm (6/14/25); Sun. 5pm; Sat. 5pm (6/28/25)
    • Venue: Burning Coal Theatre Stage

    Sea Change

    Forgive Us, Gustavito

    • Dates vary between June 19, 2025 - June 29, 2025
    • Times: Thur. & Fri. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm; Sat. 2pm (6/21/25); Sat. 7:30pm (6/28/25)
    • Venue: Burning Coal Theatre Stage

    The Mansion of Many Apartments

    • Dates vary between June 11, 2025 - June 28, 2025
    • Times: Wed. & Fri. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm; Sat 5pm (6/14/25); Sat. 7:30pm (6/21/25); Sat. (6/28/25) 2pm
    • Venue: Burning Coal Theatre Stage
  • Meeting Facility
    Facility Info
    Meeting Rooms
    • Number of Rooms 1
    • Total Sq. Ft. 4,000
    • Largest Room 1,800
    • Theatre Capacity 150
    • Banquet Capacity 150
    • Classroom Capacity 150
    • Reception Capacity 180
    • Space Notes Burning Coal Theatre’s beautiful flexible theatre, The Murphey School Auditorium, is available to rent for performances, weddings, receptions, meetings and presentations. The Murphey School Auditorium is a historic building, originally part of a school house built in 1908, that has been renovated into a 150-seat black box theatre. Platforms and chairs are easily moved around for various seating options. Rentals include the entire space. The auditorium has tall windows for lots of sunlight, and black-out shades that are ideal for projected presentations, and balcony on 3 sides. The lobby has a reclaimed wood and concrete bar with a mini fridge and microwave, as well as modern restrooms. Backstage is a private dressing area, a full-size fridge, and a countertop that many renters utilize for catering prep. Renters may use the stage's lighting equipment if they hire a qualified professional. If you might want to rent the space, email us at coalartisticdir@ncrrbiz.com for availability and tour scheduling.
    • Total Capacity 150
    • Indoor
    • ABC Permits
    • Alcohol Allowed
    • Band Allowed
    • Chairs Provided
    • AV Equipment
    • Kitchen Facilities
    • Meeting Space sq ft 1K – 10K
    Murphy School Auditorium
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 4,000
    • Banquet Capacity: 150
    • Classroom Capacity: 150
    • Theater Capacity: 150
    • Reception Capacity: 180
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434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600, Raleigh, NC 27601

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  • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 1.800.849.8499

434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600

Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St.,

  • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 1.800.849.8499

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