The Lost ColonyPosts

Take a backstage tour at the Waterside Theatre! 🌅 Starting at the entrance to the Waterside Theatre, our tour guides will regale you with 89 years of history. You’ll learn about the theatre’s origins during the Great Depression, see where a President came to view the show, and hear stories about the hurricane, fires and World War that threatened to end the production.

Once backstage, you’ll see actors and technicians in the wild as they prepare to put on one of The Lost Colony 75 summer performances. 🪶 You’ll witness award-winning costumes up close, swords and armor being polished, a “boat” pulling into harbor, and so much more!

The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is proud to announce that the popular Dare Nights for the 89th Season of The Lost Colony, will be held June 4th and June 5th, 2026. 

Sponsored by Midgett Insurance, Dare Nights, which historically have been performances that Outer Banks locals may attend for free, with donations to local food pantries. Make plans to arrive early to drop off donation items and receive your free tickets.

Dare Nights June 4th, 2026 - Supports The Roanoke Island Food Pantry
Dare Nights June 5th, 2026 - Supports The Beach Food Pantry

Details on specific requests from each food pantry will be announced soon. Residents from Dare, Tyrrell, Currituck, and Hyde Counties will receive free admission to Dare Nights with proof of ID. Dare Nights are also open to the public.

Meet The 2026 Cast! Our 2026 cast feature today is a familiar face to anyone who has been to the Waterside Theatre in the last ten years, our very own Joey Cassella!

𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 (𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫) is thrilled to be returning to The Lost Colony for his 10th season with the company and 3rd season as the show’s Associate Director. A local from Kill Devil Hills Joey is honored to be apart of a show that is deeply woven into the fabric of the Outer Banks. A proud Alumnus of James Madison University, Joey has been acting professionally for the past decade in regional productions such as Anything Goes at The Wick, Three Musketeers and A Christmas Carol at Virginia Stage Company. He’s also appeared in commercials for Dr. Squatch Soaps, Birdova Golf, Ameris Bank, Sun Heist Eyewear, Clip Hire, Comet Clip Flashlights, Access Health CT and Shocktop Beer. Recently, Joey has begun pursuing his Master’s in Sports Media and Communication at Sacred Heart University. While attending school Joey has been working as a sideline reporter for the school’s Football, Basketball and Hockey broadcasts which air on ESPN +, Amazon Prime and SNY. He also host’s the weekly sports show Sports Buzz. Joey would like to thank his parents for their continuous support of his dreams, Jeff Whiting for bringing him onto the creative team and empowering him to grow as an artist and leader, Jason Paul Tate for his mentorship and Lily for her love and support. Joey is dedicating his season to his one year old nephew Lincoln, who has been a light in his family’s life since he was born!