Last Updated on July 28, 2026 1:54 pm
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre is hosting a special fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 2, to benefit the college's newly established Roy Krege Servant Leader Scholarship. The show will be held in Hayes Auditorium at 3 p.m., and 100% of proceeds will benefit the scholarship.
The one-time event will feature a local talent showcase along with a special performance from America's Golden Dream Dancers, who will perform “Next Stop Broadway,” their hit show recently performed for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
Roy Krege was a longtime employee of the college and member of the Banner Elk community. Krege retired from the college in 1994 after 26 years of service, but his dedication to supporting Lees-McRae Summer Theatre continued through his retirement. He remained a member of the Summer Theatre Advisory Committee until he passed away in June 2025.
This event is the first major step toward reaching the $50,000 endowment threshold for the scholarship. Once the threshold is met, the funds will be used to financially support full-time undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to service, leadership and civic engagement.
Tickets for the Roy Krege Scholarship Extravaganza are on sale now at etix.com.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Lees-McRae College is a private, residential college that awards baccalaureate and graduate degrees. At nearly 4,000 feet, the highest elevation of any campus on the East Coast, the college celebrates its location through distinct programming. For more information, visit www.lmc.edu or call 828-898-5241.
