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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personal-journey storytelling in the Story Parlor Signature Series, curated by Chuck Fink, moves from laughter to grief with true-to-life tales and human-spirit reflections. Expect an intimate, late-night listening-room vibe and shared emotional release.
Personal-journey storytelling in the Story Parlor Signature Series, curated by Chuck Fink, moves from laughter to grief with true-to-life tales and human-spirit reflections. Expect an intimate, late-night listening-room vibe and shared emotional release.
Personal-journey storytelling in the Story Parlor Signature Series, curated by Chuck Fink, moves from laughter to grief with true-to-life tales and human-spirit reflections. Expect an intimate, late-night listening-room vibe and shared emotional release.
Spoken word storytelling intertwined with live musical passages, exploring memory, time, and what stays rooted in the heart. An intimate late night listening experience in a cozy parlor setting with reflective, poetic atmosphere.
Spoken word storytelling intertwined with live musical passages, exploring memory, time, and what stays rooted in the heart. An intimate late night listening experience in a cozy parlor setting with reflective, poetic atmosphere.
Spoken word storytelling intertwined with live musical passages, exploring memory, time, and what stays rooted in the heart. An intimate late night listening experience in a cozy parlor setting with reflective, poetic atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
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.