The Outsiders

The best-selling young adult novel of all time comes to NCT’s stage in a powerful, hard-edged production that has been three years in the making!  In this intense coming-of-age story set in 1965 Tulsa, Oklahoma, you’re either a Greaser or a Soc. When these two gangs from opposite sides of the track clash, young Ponyboy will have to depend on his brothers and friends to survive. Written by a teenager, about teenagers and for teenagers, S.E Hinton’s explosive first novel has captured generations of adolescent readers, and is just as relevant today as it was when it first burst on the scene almost 50 years ago. 

NCT’s Artistic Director Scot Copeland says, “Under the inspired direction of Jeff Church (in my opinion the most innovative theatrical director for teenage audiences in America) collaborating with NCT’s amazing creative team, and featuring a powerhouse cast of Nashville’s most exciting young actors, we are finally ready to rock Nashville with a production that will not soon be forgotten!” Stay gold.   

Guest Director Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director at The Coterie, Kansas City, MO. 

The story and action of this play may be too intense for younger children.

Approximate runtime: 75 minutes plus a 10 minute intermission at weekend performances.

Sunday, Sept 28 offers a sign-interpreted performance.