Some believe the old Athens Theatre in New Bern, North Carolina, is home to a ghostly woman named Dorothy. The old theatre opened in 1911 as the Athens Theatre, seating fewer than 600. By 1929, the name had been changed to the Show Shop Theatre. Fourteen years later, in 1943, it was renamed the Kehoe Theatre until the 1950s. Finally, in the late 1970s, the curtain fell for the last time, only to be renovated around 1980; the New Bern Civic Theatre now operates it.
The legend states that Dorothy was once an actress there, but no age or date is given. No one knows how she met her demise, but reportedly, her ghost has been spotted on the balcony. Perhaps she is upset about her career and decided to stay. It’s also alleged that she likes to turn off the lights on other actresses.
Written By John G. Clark Jr.
