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Intense contemporary dance-theater blending humor, absurdity, and pathos across twelve vivid vignettes; includes Heather Maloy's world premiere plus revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, performed by Terpsicorps.
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Athletic contemporary dance theatre unfolds in twelve vivid vignettes, moving from absurdist humor to profound pathos; includes Heather Maloy’s world premiere alongside revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others.
Athletic contemporary dance theatre unfolds in twelve vivid vignettes, moving from absurdist humor to profound pathos; includes Heather Maloy’s world premiere alongside revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others.
Athletic contemporary dance theatre unfolds in twelve vivid vignettes, moving from absurdist humor to profound pathos; includes Heather Maloy’s world premiere alongside revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others.
World-class contemporary ballet and dance theater in a full evening program themed around hope, connection, and resilience. A thrilling new world premiere by Heather Maloy (creator of Appalachian Phoenix) anchors the company’s 23rd-season showcase.
World-class contemporary ballet and dance theater in a full evening program themed around hope, connection, and resilience. A thrilling new world premiere by Heather Maloy (creator of Appalachian Phoenix) anchors the company’s 23rd-season showcase.
World-class contemporary ballet and dance theater in a full evening program themed around hope, connection, and resilience. A thrilling new world premiere by Heather Maloy (creator of Appalachian Phoenix) anchors the company’s 23rd-season showcase.
Contemporary ballet from Asheville’s Terpsicorps blends athletic technique and expressive choreography in a curated evening aimed at contemplation, inspiration, and joy. A polished stage production in a downtown performing arts theater.
Contemporary ballet from Asheville’s Terpsicorps blends athletic technique and expressive choreography in a curated evening aimed at contemplation, inspiration, and joy. A polished stage production in a downtown performing arts theater.
Contemporary ballet from Asheville’s Terpsicorps blends athletic technique and expressive choreography in a curated evening aimed at contemplation, inspiration, and joy. A polished stage production in a downtown performing arts theater.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
A one-hour interactive dance matinee blends clown-inspired movement with playful audience participation in a formal theater setting. Built for students and families with a midday performance and a welcoming, youth-forward vibe.
A one-hour interactive dance matinee blends clown-inspired movement with playful audience participation in a formal theater setting. Built for students and families with a midday performance and a welcoming, youth-forward vibe.
A one-hour interactive dance matinee blends clown-inspired movement with playful audience participation in a formal theater setting. Built for students and families with a midday performance and a welcoming, youth-forward vibe.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Bellydance takes the 5th Floor Stage for an evening performance with shimmering costumes and rhythmic Middle Eastern-inspired movement. Expect a theatrical dance showcase in an arts center setting.
Bellydance takes the 5th Floor Stage for an evening performance with shimmering costumes and rhythmic Middle Eastern-inspired movement. Expect a theatrical dance showcase in an arts center setting.
Bellydance takes the 5th Floor Stage for an evening performance with shimmering costumes and rhythmic Middle Eastern-inspired movement. Expect a theatrical dance showcase in an arts center setting.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Long-form improv spins full stories and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy set.
Long-form improv spins full stories and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy set.
Long-form improv spins full stories and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy set.
An intimate late-night solo storytelling performance centered on “Leaking: THE WOLVES ARE EVERYWHERE,” blending personal narrative with spoken-word intensity. Expect a stripped-down stage focus and immersive, story-driven theater.
An intimate late-night solo storytelling performance centered on “Leaking: THE WOLVES ARE EVERYWHERE,” blending personal narrative with spoken-word intensity. Expect a stripped-down stage focus and immersive, story-driven theater.
An intimate late-night solo storytelling performance centered on “Leaking: THE WOLVES ARE EVERYWHERE,” blending personal narrative with spoken-word intensity. Expect a stripped-down stage focus and immersive, story-driven theater.
Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.
Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.
Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Improv-based sacred play in a sanctuary setting, blending spontaneous scene work with reflective prompts and embodied exercises. A late-evening playshop focused on creativity, presence, and nervous-system-friendly connection.
Improv-based sacred play in a sanctuary setting, blending spontaneous scene work with reflective prompts and embodied exercises. A late-evening playshop focused on creativity, presence, and nervous-system-friendly connection.
Improv-based sacred play in a sanctuary setting, blending spontaneous scene work with reflective prompts and embodied exercises. A late-evening playshop focused on creativity, presence, and nervous-system-friendly connection.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
An anything-goes variety night where musicians, poets, dancers, comics, and filmmakers rotate through short sets in an intimate gallery setting. Expect improvisational energy, genre mashups, and surprise performances late into the evening.
An anything-goes variety night where musicians, poets, dancers, comics, and filmmakers rotate through short sets in an intimate gallery setting. Expect improvisational energy, genre mashups, and surprise performances late into the evening.
An anything-goes variety night where musicians, poets, dancers, comics, and filmmakers rotate through short sets in an intimate gallery setting. Expect improvisational energy, genre mashups, and surprise performances late into the evening.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Sinister silliness and dionysian delights take over a 21+ standing-room night with Coney Island sideshow acts. Expect fire breathing, sword swallowing, high-flying stunts, and darkly comic variety performances.
Sinister silliness and dionysian delights take over a 21+ standing-room night with Coney Island sideshow acts. Expect fire breathing, sword swallowing, high-flying stunts, and darkly comic variety performances.
Sinister silliness and dionysian delights take over a 21+ standing-room night with Coney Island sideshow acts. Expect fire breathing, sword swallowing, high-flying stunts, and darkly comic variety performances.
Young actors tackle Shakespeare's tragic prince in a spirited, educational staging of Hamlet, blending earnest teenage performances with classic Elizabethan language and community theater direction.
Young actors tackle Shakespeare's tragic prince in a spirited, educational staging of Hamlet, blending earnest teenage performances with classic Elizabethan language and community theater direction.
Young actors tackle Shakespeare's tragic prince in a spirited, educational staging of Hamlet, blending earnest teenage performances with classic Elizabethan language and community theater direction.
A late-night full body rhythm dance session in a lively downtown beer hall setting. Expect an energetic, beat-driven vibe led by Jody with a Y for moving, sweating, and social connection.
A late-night full body rhythm dance session in a lively downtown beer hall setting. Expect an energetic, beat-driven vibe led by Jody with a Y for moving, sweating, and social connection.
A late-night full body rhythm dance session in a lively downtown beer hall setting. Expect an energetic, beat-driven vibe led by Jody with a Y for moving, sweating, and social connection.
A new musical play grapples with Hurricane Helene through personal storytelling and reconciliation, blending songs and staged scenes into a reflective community experience. Set in a school auditorium, it centers on resilience and shared memory.
A new musical play grapples with Hurricane Helene through personal storytelling and reconciliation, blending songs and staged scenes into a reflective community experience. Set in a school auditorium, it centers on resilience and shared memory.
A new musical play grapples with Hurricane Helene through personal storytelling and reconciliation, blending songs and staged scenes into a reflective community experience. Set in a school auditorium, it centers on resilience and shared memory.