369 Monologue and Short Play Festival part 4: Get Up STAND UP
An evening of monologues and short plays built around the theme “Get up, STAND UP,” spotlighting stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Local and international writing brings a community-focused, contemporary theater vibe.
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An evening of monologues and short plays centered on “Get up, STAND UP!” with uplifting narratives of survival and success against the odds. Expect a mix of local and international writing presented in an intimate, community-minded performance format.
An evening of monologues and short plays centered on “Get up, STAND UP!” with uplifting narratives of survival and success against the odds. Expect a mix of local and international writing presented in an intimate, community-minded performance format.
An evening of monologues and short plays centered on “Get up, STAND UP!” with uplifting narratives of survival and success against the odds. Expect a mix of local and international writing presented in an intimate, community-minded performance format.
An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.
An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.
An evening of monologues and short plays themed around resilience and empowerment—stories of inspiration, success, and survival against the odds. Expect a mix of voices from local authors and writers from around the world.
A late-night stage program of short plays and monologues centered on resistance and speaking out, blending dramatic storytelling with urgent social themes. Expect a fast-paced festival format with multiple voices and styles in one sitting.
A late-night stage program of short plays and monologues centered on resistance and speaking out, blending dramatic storytelling with urgent social themes. Expect a fast-paced festival format with multiple voices and styles in one sitting.
A late-night stage program of short plays and monologues centered on resistance and speaking out, blending dramatic storytelling with urgent social themes. Expect a fast-paced festival format with multiple voices and styles in one sitting.
Fast-paced mentalism and audience participation drive a late-night mind reading performance in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful psychological misdirection, quick humor, and surprising reveals that blur the line between magic and intuition.
Fast-paced mentalism and audience participation drive a late-night mind reading performance in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful psychological misdirection, quick humor, and surprising reveals that blur the line between magic and intuition.
Fast-paced mentalism and audience participation drive a late-night mind reading performance in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful psychological misdirection, quick humor, and surprising reveals that blur the line between magic and intuition.
Playful, structured mini dates bring singles ages 35 to 50 together for stories, surprises, and mindful conversation. Expect a lighthearted approach to meeting new people and exploring modern relationships.
Playful, structured mini dates bring singles ages 35 to 50 together for stories, surprises, and mindful conversation. Expect a lighthearted approach to meeting new people and exploring modern relationships.
Playful, structured mini dates bring singles ages 35 to 50 together for stories, surprises, and mindful conversation. Expect a lighthearted approach to meeting new people and exploring modern relationships.
A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.
A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.
A 1940s-style Christmas Eve radio broadcast springs to life as a small ensemble voices dozens of characters with microphones and live sound effects. George Bailey’s Bedford Falls journey unfolds through fast-paced theatrical magic and nostalgic holiday charm.
A powerful one person theatrical performance blending spoken word storytelling with Black history and social justice themes. Held at a cultural center for an evening that sparks conversation, reflection, and community learning.
A powerful one person theatrical performance blending spoken word storytelling with Black history and social justice themes. Held at a cultural center for an evening that sparks conversation, reflection, and community learning.
A powerful one person theatrical performance blending spoken word storytelling with Black history and social justice themes. Held at a cultural center for an evening that sparks conversation, reflection, and community learning.
A staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s contemporary comedy, delivered with fast laughs and actor-forward storytelling. Expect a lively, low-tech theater vibe centered on sharp dialogue and ensemble timing.
A staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s contemporary comedy, delivered with fast laughs and actor-forward storytelling. Expect a lively, low-tech theater vibe centered on sharp dialogue and ensemble timing.
A staged reading of David Lindsay-Abaire’s contemporary comedy, delivered with fast laughs and actor-forward storytelling. Expect a lively, low-tech theater vibe centered on sharp dialogue and ensemble timing.
Sunday evening open mic with a sign-up list and a stage that welcomes all art forms, from spoken word and storytelling to music and performance. Doors at 5:30pm with drinks for purchase in a cozy parlor setting; ages 16+.
Sunday evening open mic with a sign-up list and a stage that welcomes all art forms, from spoken word and storytelling to music and performance. Doors at 5:30pm with drinks for purchase in a cozy parlor setting; ages 16+.
Sunday evening open mic with a sign-up list and a stage that welcomes all art forms, from spoken word and storytelling to music and performance. Doors at 5:30pm with drinks for purchase in a cozy parlor setting; ages 16+.
A four-week creative practice series centered on staying human through guided reflection prompts and gentle, process-oriented making. Expect supportive community-circle sharing and tools for resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable personal growth.
A four-week creative practice series centered on staying human through guided reflection prompts and gentle, process-oriented making. Expect supportive community-circle sharing and tools for resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable personal growth.
A four-week creative practice series centered on staying human through guided reflection prompts and gentle, process-oriented making. Expect supportive community-circle sharing and tools for resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable personal growth.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
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 daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.
A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.
A devilishly autumn themed literary night of poetry and prose with live readings and performance style storytelling. Expect spooky season vibes and intimate listening as Monday Hakala, Arielle Hebert, and Taylor Sykes take the mic late in the evening.
A staged play reading that balances laugh out loud humor with an emotional coming of age story about a teen living with a rapid aging condition. Expect character driven scenes and sharp dialogue in an intimate room setting.
A staged play reading that balances laugh out loud humor with an emotional coming of age story about a teen living with a rapid aging condition. Expect character driven scenes and sharp dialogue in an intimate room setting.
A staged play reading that balances laugh out loud humor with an emotional coming of age story about a teen living with a rapid aging condition. Expect character driven scenes and sharp dialogue in an intimate room setting.
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.
A facilitator-led shared creative practice session focused on building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Expect a supportive small-group atmosphere geared toward reflection, experimentation, and consistent artistic growth.
A facilitator-led shared creative practice session focused on building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Expect a supportive small-group atmosphere geared toward reflection, experimentation, and consistent artistic growth.
A facilitator-led shared creative practice session focused on building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Expect a supportive small-group atmosphere geared toward reflection, experimentation, and consistent artistic growth.
Gallery exhibition of Evon Streetman’s “Reflections,” centered on contemplative imagery and surface play with light and mirrorlike textures. Drop in for an afternoon viewing in an intimate fine art gallery setting with community conversation.
Gallery exhibition of Evon Streetman’s “Reflections,” centered on contemplative imagery and surface play with light and mirrorlike textures. Drop in for an afternoon viewing in an intimate fine art gallery setting with community conversation.
Gallery exhibition of Evon Streetman’s “Reflections,” centered on contemplative imagery and surface play with light and mirrorlike textures. Drop in for an afternoon viewing in an intimate fine art gallery setting with community conversation.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, with quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style challenges. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and on-the-spot vocals.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, with quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style challenges. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and on-the-spot vocals.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, with quick-fire scenes, songs, and game-style challenges. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and on-the-spot vocals.
Original storytelling and poetic musings from local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins, with guest performers sharing never before heard pieces. Expect an intimate, variety show style night centered on spoken word and creative discovery.
Original storytelling and poetic musings from local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins, with guest performers sharing never before heard pieces. Expect an intimate, variety show style night centered on spoken word and creative discovery.
Original storytelling and poetic musings from local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins, with guest performers sharing never before heard pieces. Expect an intimate, variety show style night centered on spoken word and creative discovery.