The North Country Center for the Arts in Lincoln, NH, founded in 1985, is a 501 (c) 3 charitable non-profit arts organization supporting the arts in northern New Hampshire. At present, NCCA produces a summer Mainstage Theatre and a touring Children's Theatre.

The Mainstage company produces Broadway musicals. These productions have developed a reputation for high level of artistic performances in respect to acting, sets and costumes. Plays in previous years are shown on the Past Productions page while this years plays are described in this year’s Season page.

The Children's Theatre company, during an eight week summer season, travels to eight communities in NH, staging ten performances each week of adaptations of well-loved fairy tales. These performances are presented in partnership with other arts organizations that host the shows in their local communities.

Our summer company, spearheaded by Artistic Director, Kate Arecchi, consists of 40-60 actors, technicians and administrative staff who join us from across the country; we hire much of our company from auditions/ interviews at the StrawHat in NYC and NETC in Boston. The Penguin Ski Lodge, once home to the Lincoln Opera House, serves as the main residence for most of our staff, complete with dining room and a gymnasium that serves as our rehearsal space. The residence is within walking distance of downtown Lincoln and the Papermill Theatre.

We are extremely fortunate to receive support from the NH State Council on the Arts, Northern NH Foundation, loyal sponsors, local businesses, donors, and a vast volunteer network drawn from the White Mountain area. Our special gratitude has been earned by the Lincoln Mill Associates who provided us with the free use of the theatre and other facilities as well as much other support over 15 years. We extend special thanks to InnSeason Resorts South Mountain for use of the theatre space as well as other facilities.

We have begun to pursue our vision of becoming a year-round arts center. Please stay tuned for details on this endeavour.

Lincoln is located at the gateway to the White Mountain National Forest, the major wilderness reserve in the Northeast. Lincoln is at the western end of the Kancamagus Highway, the only federally designated "scenic byway in northern New England". Main Street is only minutes away from the natural wonders of the Franconia Notch State Park, which offers over 6400 acres of " natural beauty nestled between the Franconia and Kinsman Mountain ranges." This area is home to Clark's Trading Post, The Flume, Loon Mountain Resort, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest, in addition to many other fascinating attractions.

Only 2 hours north of Boston, Lincoln offers year-round excellent shopping and dining experiences. It provides an array of unique stores and a charming selection of lodging and a full calendar of special events. Hiking and camping in the surrounding mountains is a major tourist attraction as is leaf-peeping in the fall and skiing in the winter.