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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.
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Contemporary movement exploration set inside a gallery environment, playing with choreography, structure, and improvisation. Expect an experimental, process-forward blend of embodied practice and visual art atmosphere.
Contemporary movement exploration set inside a gallery environment, playing with choreography, structure, and improvisation. Expect an experimental, process-forward blend of embodied practice and visual art atmosphere.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-driven prompts spark unpredictable punchlines and big group energy in a black box theater setting. A late-night laugh-heavy show with playful, misfit ensemble chemistry.
Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-driven prompts spark unpredictable punchlines and big group energy in a black box theater setting. A late-night laugh-heavy show with playful, misfit ensemble chemistry.
Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-driven prompts spark unpredictable punchlines and big group energy in a black box theater setting. A late-night laugh-heavy show with playful, misfit ensemble chemistry.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
A classic Swan Lake ballet reimagined with synchronized light design that turns the stage into a glowing, cinematic landscape. Expect dramatic corps de ballet scenes, romantic pas de deux, and a sweeping orchestral score in a formal performing arts hall.
A classic Swan Lake ballet reimagined with synchronized light design that turns the stage into a glowing, cinematic landscape. Expect dramatic corps de ballet scenes, romantic pas de deux, and a sweeping orchestral score in a formal performing arts hall.
A classic Swan Lake ballet reimagined with synchronized light design that turns the stage into a glowing, cinematic landscape. Expect dramatic corps de ballet scenes, romantic pas de deux, and a sweeping orchestral score in a formal performing arts hall.
Late-night festival program of short plays and punchy monologues built around a “Get Up STAND UP” theme. Expect bold solo performances and small-cast scenes geared toward reflection, activism, and audience connection.
Late-night festival program of short plays and punchy monologues built around a “Get Up STAND UP” theme. Expect bold solo performances and small-cast scenes geared toward reflection, activism, and audience connection.
Late-night festival program of short plays and punchy monologues built around a “Get Up STAND UP” theme. Expect bold solo performances and small-cast scenes geared toward reflection, activism, and audience connection.
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.
Rapid-fire improv dubbing transforms a mystery retro sci-fi movie into a hilarious new storyline with on-the-spot voices, live sound effects, and absurd space-laser hijinks. Expect campy alien-world chaos and high-stakes parody energy.
Rapid-fire improv dubbing transforms a mystery retro sci-fi movie into a hilarious new storyline with on-the-spot voices, live sound effects, and absurd space-laser hijinks. Expect campy alien-world chaos and high-stakes parody energy.
Rapid-fire improv dubbing transforms a mystery retro sci-fi movie into a hilarious new storyline with on-the-spot voices, live sound effects, and absurd space-laser hijinks. Expect campy alien-world chaos and high-stakes parody energy.
An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.
An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.
An intimate late-night storytelling salon where local tellers share perspective-shifting personal journeys and lessons learned. Expect laughter and grief in equal measure, with true-to-life narratives centered on cultural awareness and shared humanity.
A rapid-fire late-night theater experience that crams 30 micro-plays into 60 minutes, bouncing from laugh-out-loud bits to unexpectedly poignant scenes. Unpredictable, experimental pacing makes every performance feel different and high-energy.
A rapid-fire late-night theater experience that crams 30 micro-plays into 60 minutes, bouncing from laugh-out-loud bits to unexpectedly poignant scenes. Unpredictable, experimental pacing makes every performance feel different and high-energy.
A rapid-fire late-night theater experience that crams 30 micro-plays into 60 minutes, bouncing from laugh-out-loud bits to unexpectedly poignant scenes. Unpredictable, experimental pacing makes every performance feel different and high-energy.
A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.
A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.
A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style bits in a theater setting. The second half turns into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, lyrics, and plot twists.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style bits in a theater setting. The second half turns into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, lyrics, and plot twists.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style bits in a theater setting. The second half turns into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, lyrics, and plot twists.
Ancient mythic storytelling from the Cath Maige Tuired is braided with live music, poetry, and listener questions for an embodied, reflective experience. An autumnal equinox gathering centered on enchantment, old growth conversation, and personal echoes in the tales.
Ancient mythic storytelling from the Cath Maige Tuired is braided with live music, poetry, and listener questions for an embodied, reflective experience. An autumnal equinox gathering centered on enchantment, old growth conversation, and personal echoes in the tales.
Ancient mythic storytelling from the Cath Maige Tuired is braided with live music, poetry, and listener questions for an embodied, reflective experience. An autumnal equinox gathering centered on enchantment, old growth conversation, and personal echoes in the tales.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Hectic backstage farce of mounting disasters as a hapless theater company self-destructs during a chaotic production; Michael Frayn’s Olivier-winning script fuels relentless physical comedy, slapstick timing, and meta-theatrical hijinks.
Hectic backstage farce of mounting disasters as a hapless theater company self-destructs during a chaotic production; Michael Frayn’s Olivier-winning script fuels relentless physical comedy, slapstick timing, and meta-theatrical hijinks.
Hectic backstage farce of mounting disasters as a hapless theater company self-destructs during a chaotic production; Michael Frayn’s Olivier-winning script fuels relentless physical comedy, slapstick timing, and meta-theatrical hijinks.
Medical-themed satire and sketch-style humor land on the Wortham stage with sharp, brainy jokes and character bits rooted in the world of neurology. A polished performing-arts-night out with punchlines tailored for science and healthcare fans.
Medical-themed satire and sketch-style humor land on the Wortham stage with sharp, brainy jokes and character bits rooted in the world of neurology. A polished performing-arts-night out with punchlines tailored for science and healthcare fans.
Medical-themed satire and sketch-style humor land on the Wortham stage with sharp, brainy jokes and character bits rooted in the world of neurology. A polished performing-arts-night out with punchlines tailored for science and healthcare fans.
A dark, post Dorothy Oz reimagined as a politically charged capital where the Wizard tightens systematic oppression and wages a drug fueled war against a new cadre of witches. An investigative witch hunter pursues an assassination trail through escalating intrigue and moral pressure.
A dark, post Dorothy Oz reimagined as a politically charged capital where the Wizard tightens systematic oppression and wages a drug fueled war against a new cadre of witches. An investigative witch hunter pursues an assassination trail through escalating intrigue and moral pressure.
A dark, post Dorothy Oz reimagined as a politically charged capital where the Wizard tightens systematic oppression and wages a drug fueled war against a new cadre of witches. An investigative witch hunter pursues an assassination trail through escalating intrigue and moral pressure.
An anything-goes open stage mixing music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style space. Expect eclectic, experimental performances and a rotating lineup of local creatives.
An anything-goes open stage mixing music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style space. Expect eclectic, experimental performances and a rotating lineup of local creatives.
An anything-goes open stage mixing music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style space. Expect eclectic, experimental performances and a rotating lineup of local creatives.
DJ-led dance sets paired with pulsing visual projections in an intimate downtown lounge. A Tuesday-night open-decks format keeps the vibe fresh for late-night dancing and discovery.
DJ-led dance sets paired with pulsing visual projections in an intimate downtown lounge. A Tuesday-night open-decks format keeps the vibe fresh for late-night dancing and discovery.
DJ-led dance sets paired with pulsing visual projections in an intimate downtown lounge. A Tuesday-night open-decks format keeps the vibe fresh for late-night dancing and discovery.
A late-night outdoor stage presentation that leans into fantastical adventure storytelling with a theatrical, cinematic feel. Set under the stars at an amphitheatre for an immersive, showtime atmosphere.
A late-night outdoor stage presentation that leans into fantastical adventure storytelling with a theatrical, cinematic feel. Set under the stars at an amphitheatre for an immersive, showtime atmosphere.
A late-night outdoor stage presentation that leans into fantastical adventure storytelling with a theatrical, cinematic feel. Set under the stars at an amphitheatre for an immersive, showtime atmosphere.