
369 Monologue and Short Play Festival part 4: Get Up STAND UP
A late-night slate of bite-size monologues and short plays built around the “Get Up STAND UP” theme, blending punchy storytelling with activist energy. Expect rapid-fire scene changes and bold, message-driven performances.
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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.

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.

A big-screen premiere night in a downtown performing arts venue, centered on the debut of the film “Erased.” Expect a festival-style cinema atmosphere with an audience-focused screening experience.

A big-screen premiere night in a downtown performing arts venue, centered on the debut of the film “Erased.” Expect a festival-style cinema atmosphere with an audience-focused screening experience.
A big-screen premiere night in a downtown performing arts venue, centered on the debut of the film “Erased.” Expect a festival-style cinema atmosphere with an audience-focused screening experience.

A live stage talk with Milo Rossi blending archaeology and history storytelling with multimedia and crowd-friendly humor. Expect an engaging lecture style presentation in a seated performing arts hall.

A live stage talk with Milo Rossi blending archaeology and history storytelling with multimedia and crowd-friendly humor. Expect an engaging lecture style presentation in a seated performing arts hall.
A live stage talk with Milo Rossi blending archaeology and history storytelling with multimedia and crowd-friendly humor. Expect an engaging lecture style presentation in a seated performing arts hall.

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.

A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.

A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger 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.

An intimate autobiographical one-man performance that unpacks identity, first impressions, and what “ethnically ambiguous” means in daily life. Expect reflective storytelling and sharp social commentary that challenges assumptions about how we define ourselves and others.

An intimate autobiographical one-man performance that unpacks identity, first impressions, and what “ethnically ambiguous” means in daily life. Expect reflective storytelling and sharp social commentary that challenges assumptions about how we define ourselves and others.
An intimate autobiographical one-man performance that unpacks identity, first impressions, and what “ethnically ambiguous” means in daily life. Expect reflective storytelling and sharp social commentary that challenges assumptions about how we define ourselves and others.
Anything-goes open mic blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comedy bits in an intimate gallery setting. Expect a rotating lineup of experimental, community-driven performances and spontaneous crowd energy late night.
Anything-goes open mic blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comedy bits in an intimate gallery setting. Expect a rotating lineup of experimental, community-driven performances and spontaneous crowd energy late night.
Anything-goes open mic blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comedy bits in an intimate gallery setting. Expect a rotating lineup of experimental, community-driven performances and spontaneous crowd energy late night.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.

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.

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.

A multi-act comedy festival night with rotating standup showcases in a professional performing arts hall. Expect fast-paced sets, big crowd energy, and a late-night downtown show vibe at the Wortham Center.

A multi-act comedy festival night with rotating standup showcases in a professional performing arts hall. Expect fast-paced sets, big crowd energy, and a late-night downtown show vibe at the Wortham Center.
A multi-act comedy festival night with rotating standup showcases in a professional performing arts hall. Expect fast-paced sets, big crowd energy, and a late-night downtown show vibe at the Wortham Center.

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.

A late-night solo set in an intimate Wheelhouse room, leaning into indie folk textures and raw, up-close vocals. Expect a cozy crowd, low-lit bar energy, and a stripped-down performance focused on storytelling.

A late-night solo set in an intimate Wheelhouse room, leaning into indie folk textures and raw, up-close vocals. Expect a cozy crowd, low-lit bar energy, and a stripped-down performance focused on storytelling.
A late-night solo set in an intimate Wheelhouse room, leaning into indie folk textures and raw, up-close vocals. Expect a cozy crowd, low-lit bar energy, and a stripped-down performance focused on storytelling.
Standup sets collide with live musical interludes in a fast-paced comedy jam that riffs between punchlines and melodies. Expect a barroom variety-night feel with spontaneous energy and crowd-ready laughs.
Standup sets collide with live musical interludes in a fast-paced comedy jam that riffs between punchlines and melodies. Expect a barroom variety-night feel with spontaneous energy and crowd-ready laughs.
Standup sets collide with live musical interludes in a fast-paced comedy jam that riffs between punchlines and melodies. Expect a barroom variety-night feel with spontaneous energy and crowd-ready laughs.

A late night opening screening block at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, curated as a multi film program. Expect a communal theater vibe with consecutive short films and a festival style crowd energy.

A late night opening screening block at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, curated as a multi film program. Expect a communal theater vibe with consecutive short films and a festival style crowd energy.
A late night opening screening block at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, curated as a multi film program. Expect a communal theater vibe with consecutive short films and a festival style crowd energy.

Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full story arcs, recurring characters, and sharp scene work that builds into surprising worlds in real time. Expect fast callbacks, bold choices, and distinct team styles in an intimate theater setting.

Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full story arcs, recurring characters, and sharp scene work that builds into surprising worlds in real time. Expect fast callbacks, bold choices, and distinct team styles in an intimate theater setting.
Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full story arcs, recurring characters, and sharp scene work that builds into surprising worlds in real time. Expect fast callbacks, bold choices, and distinct team styles in an intimate theater setting.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.

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.