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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.
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Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.
Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.
Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.
Contemporary ballet fills the Diana Wortham Theatre with new work and celebrated repertory exploring resilience, reflection, and joy. Highlights include Heather Maloy’s world premiere “Coming Up for Air,” inspired by laughter and connection amid hard times.
Contemporary ballet fills the Diana Wortham Theatre with new work and celebrated repertory exploring resilience, reflection, and joy. Highlights include Heather Maloy’s world premiere “Coming Up for Air,” inspired by laughter and connection amid hard times.
Contemporary ballet fills the Diana Wortham Theatre with new work and celebrated repertory exploring resilience, reflection, and joy. Highlights include Heather Maloy’s world premiere “Coming Up for Air,” inspired by laughter and connection amid hard times.
Late-night dance performance in a full-scale performing arts theater, pairing contemporary movement with dramatic stage lighting and a high-energy, after-hours vibe.
Late-night dance performance in a full-scale performing arts theater, pairing contemporary movement with dramatic stage lighting and a high-energy, after-hours vibe.
Late-night dance performance in a full-scale performing arts theater, pairing contemporary movement with dramatic stage lighting and a high-energy, after-hours vibe.
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.
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.
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.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
Fast-paced improv scenes and unscripted character bits fuel a high-energy late-night comedy set. Expect audience-driven prompts and playful surprises in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv scenes and unscripted character bits fuel a high-energy late-night comedy set. Expect audience-driven prompts and playful surprises in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv scenes and unscripted character bits fuel a high-energy late-night comedy set. Expect audience-driven prompts and playful surprises in an intimate downtown theater 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.
A darkly funny, high-stakes play about pre-teen competitive dancers chasing a Nationals win in Tampa Bay while ambition and identity collide. Includes stylized gore and blood, coarse language, and depictions and descriptions of sex, sexual assault, self-harm, and masturbation.
A darkly funny, high-stakes play about pre-teen competitive dancers chasing a Nationals win in Tampa Bay while ambition and identity collide. Includes stylized gore and blood, coarse language, and depictions and descriptions of sex, sexual assault, self-harm, and masturbation.
A darkly funny, high-stakes play about pre-teen competitive dancers chasing a Nationals win in Tampa Bay while ambition and identity collide. Includes stylized gore and blood, coarse language, and depictions and descriptions of sex, sexual assault, self-harm, and masturbation.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.
Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.
Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.
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.
Mindful yoga flows inside a downtown art museum, pairing breath-led movement with visual inspiration from surrounding works. A calm, reflective session blending body awareness, creativity, and restorative energy.
Mindful yoga flows inside a downtown art museum, pairing breath-led movement with visual inspiration from surrounding works. A calm, reflective session blending body awareness, creativity, and restorative energy.
Mindful yoga flows inside a downtown art museum, pairing breath-led movement with visual inspiration from surrounding works. A calm, reflective session blending body awareness, creativity, and restorative energy.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Gallery viewing centered on Michael Fitts’ work in a contemporary fine-art setting. Expect a quiet, stroll-and-linger atmosphere suited to browsing original pieces and connecting with Asheville’s visual-arts community.
Gallery viewing centered on Michael Fitts’ work in a contemporary fine-art setting. Expect a quiet, stroll-and-linger atmosphere suited to browsing original pieces and connecting with Asheville’s visual-arts community.
Gallery viewing centered on Michael Fitts’ work in a contemporary fine-art setting. Expect a quiet, stroll-and-linger atmosphere suited to browsing original pieces and connecting with Asheville’s visual-arts community.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.