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Physically charged dance-theater program blending Heather Maloy’s twelve-vignette HUNGER—a study of human desire mixing humor, absurdity, and pathos—with Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others and a new world premiere.
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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.
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.
Vibrant, magical theatrical adventure set in an AI-dominated world where two strangers confront identity through whimsical challenges, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator; a world-premiere play celebrating messy, human imperfections.
Vibrant, magical theatrical adventure set in an AI-dominated world where two strangers confront identity through whimsical challenges, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator; a world-premiere play celebrating messy, human imperfections.
Vibrant, magical theatrical adventure set in an AI-dominated world where two strangers confront identity through whimsical challenges, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator; a world-premiere play celebrating messy, human imperfections.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
A celestial, alchemically infused retelling of Attar’s medieval Persian Sufi epic, threaded with Silk Road mythopoetics and Starry River imagery. Live music and shadow puppetry shape an intimate night of ancestral storytelling and spiritual reflection.
A celestial, alchemically infused retelling of Attar’s medieval Persian Sufi epic, threaded with Silk Road mythopoetics and Starry River imagery. Live music and shadow puppetry shape an intimate night of ancestral storytelling and spiritual reflection.
A celestial, alchemically infused retelling of Attar’s medieval Persian Sufi epic, threaded with Silk Road mythopoetics and Starry River imagery. Live music and shadow puppetry shape an intimate night of ancestral storytelling and spiritual reflection.
A film screening followed by a Q&A and facilitated community conversation about death and dying, presence at the end of life, grief, love, and mutual support. Expect an intimate, reflective discussion space centered on community-supported dying.
A film screening followed by a Q&A and facilitated community conversation about death and dying, presence at the end of life, grief, love, and mutual support. Expect an intimate, reflective discussion space centered on community-supported dying.
A film screening followed by a Q&A and facilitated community conversation about death and dying, presence at the end of life, grief, love, and mutual support. Expect an intimate, reflective discussion space centered on community-supported dying.
A haunting Grimm fairy tale reset in 1940 Appalachia, where five professional actors weave bravery, trust, loss, and love through a Great Depression family story. A soulful live banjo, guitar, and spoon score underscores this heart wrenching yet hopeful mountain musical.
A haunting Grimm fairy tale reset in 1940 Appalachia, where five professional actors weave bravery, trust, loss, and love through a Great Depression family story. A soulful live banjo, guitar, and spoon score underscores this heart wrenching yet hopeful mountain musical.
A haunting Grimm fairy tale reset in 1940 Appalachia, where five professional actors weave bravery, trust, loss, and love through a Great Depression family story. A soulful live banjo, guitar, and spoon score underscores this heart wrenching yet hopeful mountain musical.
Bold, jazz-infused Broadway revue reimagines classics from the 1920s–1960s with boundary-breaking casting and live musicians, blending sharp humor, lush arrangements, and emotional storytelling for a fresh, nostalgic night of theater.
Bold, jazz-infused Broadway revue reimagines classics from the 1920s–1960s with boundary-breaking casting and live musicians, blending sharp humor, lush arrangements, and emotional storytelling for a fresh, nostalgic night of theater.
Bold, jazz-infused Broadway revue reimagines classics from the 1920s–1960s with boundary-breaking casting and live musicians, blending sharp humor, lush arrangements, and emotional storytelling for a fresh, nostalgic night of theater.
Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical farce of suave con artist rivalry on the glamorous French Riviera, featuring dazzling dance numbers, nonstop hijinks, witty wordplay, romance, and high-stakes deception.
Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical farce of suave con artist rivalry on the glamorous French Riviera, featuring dazzling dance numbers, nonstop hijinks, witty wordplay, romance, and high-stakes deception.
Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical farce of suave con artist rivalry on the glamorous French Riviera, featuring dazzling dance numbers, nonstop hijinks, witty wordplay, romance, and high-stakes deception.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
An anything-goes open mic night blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style setting. Expect a fast-moving variety showcase with experimental, community-made performances.
An anything-goes open mic night blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style setting. Expect a fast-moving variety showcase with experimental, community-made performances.
An anything-goes open mic night blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style setting. Expect a fast-moving variety showcase with experimental, community-made performances.
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.
Award-winning local improv troupe spins fast-paced, audience-driven scenes and character bits with unpredictable punchlines. A late-night set in a bar setting for laughs and spontaneous crowd energy.
Award-winning local improv troupe spins fast-paced, audience-driven scenes and character bits with unpredictable punchlines. A late-night set in a bar setting for laughs and spontaneous crowd energy.
Award-winning local improv troupe spins fast-paced, audience-driven scenes and character bits with unpredictable punchlines. A late-night set in a bar setting for laughs and spontaneous crowd energy.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Precision-focused bellydance workshop breaking down spiraling turns and spins through targeted drills, alignment cues, and progressive technique work led by Heather Powers at Sandy Hill Arts Center.
Precision-focused bellydance workshop breaking down spiraling turns and spins through targeted drills, alignment cues, and progressive technique work led by Heather Powers at Sandy Hill Arts Center.
Precision-focused bellydance workshop breaking down spiraling turns and spins through targeted drills, alignment cues, and progressive technique work led by Heather Powers at Sandy Hill Arts Center.
An intimate red tent gathering blends ceremonial cacao with menstrual cycle wellness, holistic nutrition, and herbal support. Gentle yoga and expressive dance flow into a sacred song circle for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
An intimate red tent gathering blends ceremonial cacao with menstrual cycle wellness, holistic nutrition, and herbal support. Gentle yoga and expressive dance flow into a sacred song circle for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
An intimate red tent gathering blends ceremonial cacao with menstrual cycle wellness, holistic nutrition, and herbal support. Gentle yoga and expressive dance flow into a sacred song circle for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
A fast paced, wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan featuring a dozen actors portraying over 100 roles amid pirates, mermaids, shipwrecks, and magical starstuff; a musical, ensemble driven adventure rich in physical comedy.
A fast paced, wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan featuring a dozen actors portraying over 100 roles amid pirates, mermaids, shipwrecks, and magical starstuff; a musical, ensemble driven adventure rich in physical comedy.
A fast paced, wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan featuring a dozen actors portraying over 100 roles amid pirates, mermaids, shipwrecks, and magical starstuff; a musical, ensemble driven adventure rich in physical comedy.
Afternoon tea on a porch at a farm inn with three artists presenting work across three different mediums. Sip and chat in an intimate artist tea setting framed by countryside views and relaxed conversation.
Afternoon tea on a porch at a farm inn with three artists presenting work across three different mediums. Sip and chat in an intimate artist tea setting framed by countryside views and relaxed conversation.
Afternoon tea on a porch at a farm inn with three artists presenting work across three different mediums. Sip and chat in an intimate artist tea setting framed by countryside views and relaxed conversation.
Youthful ensemble brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to life with raw emotional soliloquies, inventive staging, and spirited interpretations by young theatre artists; an intimate, community driven production highlighting a teenage perspective on the classic tragedy.
Youthful ensemble brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to life with raw emotional soliloquies, inventive staging, and spirited interpretations by young theatre artists; an intimate, community driven production highlighting a teenage perspective on the classic tragedy.
Youthful ensemble brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to life with raw emotional soliloquies, inventive staging, and spirited interpretations by young theatre artists; an intimate, community driven production highlighting a teenage perspective on the classic tragedy.