Charlotte Travel Guide

At the Actor’s Theatre in Charlotte, guests of Charlotte hotels who enjoy contemporary theater productions will not be disappointed. This provocative theater group is the area’s only company dedicated to presenting visitors of Charlotte hotels with plays intended for mature audiences. The goal is to give audiences from Charlotte hotels an experience that is entertaining, relevant and thought-provoking.

The theatre was formed in 1989 with just one full-time employee and one part-time employee. Soon after, guests from Charlotte hotels began enjoying performances in a 70-seat studio at Charlotte’s Spirit Square. After several years of success entertaining visitors of Charlotte hotels, the company moved into Spirit Square’s 195-seat theater. The company remained at that location until its new Charlotte home was completed, which now includes a 200-seat main stage theater and the company’s offices.

The Actor’s Theatre regularly produces shows for guests of Charlotte hotels, which are written by contemporary playwrights from across the country. In order to keep costs low for visitors from Charlotte hotels, the company employs local professional actors and set designers. During the 2009-2010 season, the company will also present guests of Charlotte hotels with an expanded repertoire to include works from Broadway, Off Broadway, and Regional Theater.

In addition to offering interesting plays and musicals to guests of Charlotte hotels, the Actor’s Theatre has several other amenities and programs. During performances, visitors from Charlotte hotels can choose from a selection of wine, beer, sodas and snacks at the concession stand. For those kids from Charlotte hotels who are interested in learning more about acting, the theatre also offers kid-friendly acting classes.

Find out more about the Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte by visiting the front desk of the Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Hotel.

Guests of Charlotte hotels looking for a thrilling way to burn some energy will find the perfect option at Charlotte’s Laser Quest. This state-of-the-art laser tag facility is conveniently located near Charlotte hotels and offers an inexpensive way to spend a day during your trip. This fast-paced game can be enjoyed by visitors from Charlotte hotels who are anywhere between the ages of 5 and 85 years old.

Visitors from Charlotte hotels will find lots of places to hide in the facility’s multi-level arena, which is equipped with such special effects as lighting, fog and exciting music. Guests of Charlotte hotels can play the game as individuals or on teams; but the goal is always the same—tag your opponents’ sensors and score as many points as possible!

During a game, approximately 30 visitors from Charlotte hotels will be in the arena at one time, with each game lasting about a half an hour. This time frame provides guests of Charlotte hotels with a game briefing, laser-tag mission, and scorecards. Once inside, it’s every man for himself, as players shoot laser beams at each other. But don’t worry, even when guests from Charlotte hotels get hit, you’ll only be down for five seconds before you’re right back in the game.

In addition to simply stopping by to play a few games, guests of Charlotte hotels may also want to take advantage of Laser Quest’s birthday, group, and corporate packages. Birthday kids from Charlotte hotels will receive two games and the party room for their friends. There are also various packages available, including the option to rent the entire arena, which may interest groups at Charlotte hotels. Finally, Laser Quest is a great alternative for companies looking for a unique place to hold team-building events.

For more information on this safe and fun activity, guests of Charlotte hotels should contact the front desk of the Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Hotel.