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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharp stand up blends Midwest sweetness with East Coast bite, mixing hilarious personal anecdotes and quick, witty observations. Cheeky social commentary pushes at norms while riffing on what it means to be human in an intimate room setting.
Sharp stand up blends Midwest sweetness with East Coast bite, mixing hilarious personal anecdotes and quick, witty observations. Cheeky social commentary pushes at norms while riffing on what it means to be human in an intimate room setting.
Sharp stand up blends Midwest sweetness with East Coast bite, mixing hilarious personal anecdotes and quick, witty observations. Cheeky social commentary pushes at norms while riffing on what it means to be human in an intimate room setting.
Fast paced, laugh out loud musical farce set on the glamorous French Riviera, pitting suave con artist Lawrence against small time swindler Freddy in a whirl of dazzling dance numbers and nonstop hijinks.
Fast paced, laugh out loud musical farce set on the glamorous French Riviera, pitting suave con artist Lawrence against small time swindler Freddy in a whirl of dazzling dance numbers and nonstop hijinks.
Fast paced, laugh out loud musical farce set on the glamorous French Riviera, pitting suave con artist Lawrence against small time swindler Freddy in a whirl of dazzling dance numbers and nonstop hijinks.
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.
Fast paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, comedy games, and spontaneous songs. The night builds into a fully improvised musical with on the spot characters, plot twists, and big laugh energy.
Fast paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, comedy games, and spontaneous songs. The night builds into a fully improvised musical with on the spot characters, plot twists, and big laugh energy.
Fast paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, comedy games, and spontaneous songs. The night builds into a fully improvised musical with on the spot characters, plot twists, and big laugh energy.
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.
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.
A witty one person performance blending comedy, music, and spoken word around cultural identity and being "ethnically ambiguous." Expect sharp storytelling in a formal performing arts center setting.
A witty one person performance blending comedy, music, and spoken word around cultural identity and being "ethnically ambiguous." Expect sharp storytelling in a formal performing arts center setting.
A witty one person performance blending comedy, music, and spoken word around cultural identity and being "ethnically ambiguous." Expect sharp storytelling in a formal performing arts center setting.