Role Player

Less than two weeks remain to become part of Role Player's inaugural chapter.

On June 30th, our first fiscal year officially comes to an end, and with it, the opportunity to earn the exclusive 2026 Chapter 1 Founding Collection.

~~These are not merchandise items.~~

They're a way to recognize the people who helped build Role Player from the very beginning. And the only way to get them is to support before the deadline!

Every donation directly supports our mission of bringing arts-based storytelling experiences into libraries, youth programs, schools, shelters, senior programs, and community spaces throughout our region.

Because of your support, we can continue helping people build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and discover a place where they belong.

-Founding Member ($50+)
-Founding Party Member ($100+)
-World Shaper ($250+)

Each tier unlocks all of the rewards before it.

Prefer to give monthly?

We've also created a special one-time 2026 Sustainer path for those who join before June 30th.

If you've been waiting for the right time to support Role Player, this is it. And if you know someone who believes in the power of storytelling, community, and creating spaces where everyone has a role to play, tag them below and help make a difference in our community.

The next great story is waiting to be told.

We are just three weeks away from the first session of Story Lab, and we're getting excited to meet this summer's party of adventurers.

Story Lab is a week-long collaborative storytelling camp for ages 8-13 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Throughout the week, campers create characters, go on adventures, solve problems as a team, and turn those experiences into stories they can take home with them.

Whether they're negotiating with dragons, exploring ancient ruins, solving mysteries, or saving a town in need, campers help shape their own story through exciting choices and imagination.

It's a great fit for kids who love to imagine, write, play fantasy, make art, theater, or simply just making up stories. We keep our groups small to ensure that every camper has a chance to contribute to the story, and absolutely no prior experience with roleplaying games or storytelling games is needed to have a great time.

Summer Sessions run:
June 29 - July 2 ($200 - shortened holiday week)
July 6 - July 10 ($250)
July 27 - July 31 ($250)
August 3 - August 7 ($250)

Because this is our inaugural year, the first 10 campers to use code NEWADVENTURE will receive $25 off registration.

If you know a young storyteller, world-builder, artist, actor, reader, writer, or dreamer who might enjoy Story Lab, we'd love to have them join us this summer.

A wagon party is only as good as the people keeping it from catching fire behind the scenes. While our cast is busy making terrible survival choices, these incredible folks are doing extremely heavy lifting to bring The Trail to Oregon! to life.

Give it up for our unsung heroes of the frontier:

Jackie Deane - Stage Manager & Choreographer: The ultimate party leader. She is keeping the chaos organized, managing the gear, and making sure we actually know how to step in time while we inevitably die of dysentery.

Francesca Giammona - Music Director: The troubadour of our journey! She is ensuring we stay perfectly in key and hit all the right notes while we try not to starve to death in the wilderness.

(And yeah, Richard is technically directing too, but he’s already taking up enough space on the stage as "McDoon/Everyone Else," so moving right along...)

These pioneers are working arduously over the next several weeks to build an unforgettable, interactive show that you will not want to miss!

We hit the trail August 21st–23rd at the Starr Theatre in Downtown Greensboro!

Secure your seats early. The closer you sit to the front, the more likely it is you will be heard when they ask for wagon party name suggestions! (Link in Comments.)

Things got a little hectic around Role Player last week, but we absolutely did not want to forget introducing the final member of our wagon party.

Please welcome Noah Daulton as “Father” in The Trail to Oregon!

We’re incredibly excited to have him leading this disaster of a family westward.

Which means the wagon is officially full.

Now all that’s left is bad decisions, questionable survival instincts, and whatever horrible things McDoon has planned for everybody.

The Trail to Oregon!
August 21-23
Starr Theatre -- Downtown Greensboro

Adventures await!

Finally, announced and out there with more info!

It is our summer partnership with the High Point Public Library!

We're happy to announce a new RPG club starting this summer, every Tuesday in June and July in the Teen Garage, for anyone age 10 and up!

⚔️ In partnership with professional Game Master Richard Cameron, explore a shattered world, relight magical beacons, and rebuild the map as you fight back a force trying to erase reality.

🎲 Registration can be found at https://bit.ly/3A36lSp but is not required.

If you have any questions, email [email protected].

Story Lab is a week-long collaborative storytelling camp for kids ages 8 to 13 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Campers create characters, go on magical adventures together, solve problems as a group, and turn those experiences into stories and journals they can take home at the end of the week.

The goal is simple. We want kids to have a place where creativity, communication, and imagination are encouraged. Much of the camp focuses on storytelling, teamwork, creative writing, and learning how to work together in a supportive environment.

No experience is needed. Kids who already love fantasy and games tend to enjoy it, but it is just as welcoming for kids who like drawing, writing, acting things out, or making up stories on the spot.

Each camper also takes home a set of dice, any crafts made during the week, and a personal Story Journal based on their adventures.

Because this is our inaugural year, the next 10 students to use the code NEWADVENTURE will receive $25 off class registration.

We keep group sizes small so every camper has a chance to contribute to the story. So register soon!

All proceeds support future free storytelling programs for kids in the Triad, helping expand access to creative learning, communication skills, and collaborative problem solving through storytelling.

The wagon is packed, the oxen are fed, and dysentery is waiting around the corner. Role Player is incredibly excited to introduce the brave pioneers risking it all in our upcoming production of The Trail to Oregon!

Meet the party:

Ally Shelton as "Mother"

Rebbekkah Eller as "Daughter"

Lee Rock as "Son"

Morah Caidin as "Grandpa/Cletus"

Richard Cameron as "McDoon/Everyone Else"

But as you can see from the character select screen, our party is missing one crucial member. Due to a scheduling conflict, our original "Father" had to step off the wagon, which means we are officially looking for a Dad.

If you know a great male-identifying performer (specifically a tenor with strong vocals) who wants to lead this chaotic family West, have them reach out to us!

Mark your calendars for August 21st–23rd! We have late-night Unfiltered Editions on Friday and Saturday, plus a PG Edition matinee on Sunday.

Check out the link in comments to grab tickets, and find out more info!

New Year Update at Role Player:

We believe that stories are the threads that bind us together, regardless of age or background. We are deeply honored to announce a new partnership with Homestead Hills in Winston-Salem. Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month, we will be sitting down with some residents to begin weaving exciting new tales together.

There is something truly special about seeing a lifetime of wisdom meet the spark of a new adventure. We aren't just rolling dice here; we are creating a space where imagination has no retirement age and every voice at the table is heard.

Our Party is Growing:

To make more of these moments possible, we need more storytellers. We are looking for GMs from age 16 to 106 who believe in the power of human connection. Whether you are a young creator just starting to find your voice or a seasoned narrator with decades of experience, your presence can make a huge difference.

Looking Forward:

While we are just beginning our preliminary conversations for free weekly library sessions this summer, our focus remains on bringing light and adventure to those who need it the most. We are currently grant writing and fundraising to ensure our programs reach hospitals, care centers, and schools across the region.

If you believe in the magic of a shared story, please consider supporting us. Even the smallest of gifts helps us to bring new worlds to life.

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If you haven’t had the chance yet, we’d love your support this Giving Tuesday.

At Role Player, we use tabletop role-playing games to open doors for kids who might not otherwise get the chance to explore creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. TTRPGs aren’t just games. They build real, research-supported skills like:

-- Critical thinking
-- Reading comprehension & narrative skills
-- Teamwork, communication, and social confidence
-- Creative expression and emotional resilience

For kids in hospitals, group homes, or tough environments, these games become more than a pastime; they’re a lifeline. A moment to escape. A chance to be the hero. An opportunity to work together, solve problems, and imagine something bigger than the walls around them.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re raising funds to create Role Playing Kits and a Mobile GM Station, allowing us to bring full adventures to the kids who can’t come to us.

If you believe in the power of storytelling (and the difference it can make) we’d be grateful for your support. Every dollar helps.

Donate here: tinyurl.com/RolePlayerGT

Thank you for helping us bring imagination, learning, and adventure to the kids who need it most!