
Free to Be: Rise of the Artist
A polished stage production celebrating creative identity through movement, ensemble choreography, and theatrical storytelling. Expect an artist-forward showcase in a downtown performing arts hall with uplifting, empowerment themes.
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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 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.

High-energy stand-up showcase of Italian American humor, rapid-fire punchlines and observational riffs staged in the Wortham theater for an evening of crowd-driven laughs and character-driven stories.

High-energy stand-up showcase of Italian American humor, rapid-fire punchlines and observational riffs staged in the Wortham theater for an evening of crowd-driven laughs and character-driven stories.
High-energy stand-up showcase of Italian American humor, rapid-fire punchlines and observational riffs staged in the Wortham theater for an evening of crowd-driven laughs and character-driven stories.

Songwriter-driven folk rock performance with warm vocals and story-forward classics in a seated performing arts theater setting. Expect an intimate, listening-room feel with polished acoustics and a focused crowd.

Songwriter-driven folk rock performance with warm vocals and story-forward classics in a seated performing arts theater setting. Expect an intimate, listening-room feel with polished acoustics and a focused crowd.
Songwriter-driven folk rock performance with warm vocals and story-forward classics in a seated performing arts theater setting. Expect an intimate, listening-room feel with polished acoustics and a focused crowd.

An uproarious wordless physical comedy spectacle where a bumbling crew and a mysterious yellow bird spark a surreal chase of visual storytelling, slapstick humor, and theatrical magic designed for family audiences.

An uproarious wordless physical comedy spectacle where a bumbling crew and a mysterious yellow bird spark a surreal chase of visual storytelling, slapstick humor, and theatrical magic designed for family audiences.
An uproarious wordless physical comedy spectacle where a bumbling crew and a mysterious yellow bird spark a surreal chase of visual storytelling, slapstick humor, and theatrical magic designed for family audiences.

A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.

A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.
A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.

Intense, thought-provoking contemporary drama exploring education, accountability, and social justice, staged by a professional ensemble in an intimate downtown theater; evening performance aimed at adult audiences with post-show discussion potential.

Intense, thought-provoking contemporary drama exploring education, accountability, and social justice, staged by a professional ensemble in an intimate downtown theater; evening performance aimed at adult audiences with post-show discussion potential.
Intense, thought-provoking contemporary drama exploring education, accountability, and social justice, staged by a professional ensemble in an intimate downtown theater; evening performance aimed at adult audiences with post-show discussion potential.

Soulful movements weave jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals into a powerful suite inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, honoring Black struggle and resilience with rich vocal harmonies and stirring arrangements.

Soulful movements weave jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals into a powerful suite inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, honoring Black struggle and resilience with rich vocal harmonies and stirring arrangements.
Soulful movements weave jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals into a powerful suite inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, honoring Black struggle and resilience with rich vocal harmonies and stirring arrangements.

Hilarious one man tour de force where Robert Dubac morphs into five boneheaded characters—beer in hand—delivering broad, satirical takes on gender, dating, and relationships with rapid physical comedy.

Hilarious one man tour de force where Robert Dubac morphs into five boneheaded characters—beer in hand—delivering broad, satirical takes on gender, dating, and relationships with rapid physical comedy.
Hilarious one man tour de force where Robert Dubac morphs into five boneheaded characters—beer in hand—delivering broad, satirical takes on gender, dating, and relationships with rapid physical comedy.

A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.

A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.
A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.

An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.

An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.
An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.

A lively musical stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club, where Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog wrangle 21 rambunctious baby frogs into making their own comics. Expect big laughs, colorful characters, and kid-centered lessons in creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

A lively musical stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club, where Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog wrangle 21 rambunctious baby frogs into making their own comics. Expect big laughs, colorful characters, and kid-centered lessons in creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
A lively musical stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club, where Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog wrangle 21 rambunctious baby frogs into making their own comics. Expect big laughs, colorful characters, and kid-centered lessons in creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

A family friendly youth production of Shrek bursts into a swampy fairy tale world with laugh out loud musical comedy, catchy songs, and lively choreography. Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona steer a heartwarming story about embracing misfit magic.

A family friendly youth production of Shrek bursts into a swampy fairy tale world with laugh out loud musical comedy, catchy songs, and lively choreography. Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona steer a heartwarming story about embracing misfit magic.
A family friendly youth production of Shrek bursts into a swampy fairy tale world with laugh out loud musical comedy, catchy songs, and lively choreography. Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona steer a heartwarming story about embracing misfit magic.
Late night experimental fringe theatre revival featuring boundary pushing sketches, immersive ensemble scenes, and punkish indie energy in a cozy brewery taproom, ideal for adventurous after hours theatergoers.
Late night experimental fringe theatre revival featuring boundary pushing sketches, immersive ensemble scenes, and punkish indie energy in a cozy brewery taproom, ideal for adventurous after hours theatergoers.
Late night experimental fringe theatre revival featuring boundary pushing sketches, immersive ensemble scenes, and punkish indie energy in a cozy brewery taproom, ideal for adventurous after hours theatergoers.

An evening stage performance in Fitz and the Wolfe’s intimate showroom, built for close-up storytelling and a lively late-night crowd. Expect a polished local production with a cabaret-style room vibe and bar energy.

An evening stage performance in Fitz and the Wolfe’s intimate showroom, built for close-up storytelling and a lively late-night crowd. Expect a polished local production with a cabaret-style room vibe and bar energy.
An evening stage performance in Fitz and the Wolfe’s intimate showroom, built for close-up storytelling and a lively late-night crowd. Expect a polished local production with a cabaret-style room vibe and bar energy.
A staged musical theater production of GODSPELL with an energetic ensemble, uplifting gospel inspired storytelling, and classic show tunes. Ideal for a family friendly night out with a faith forward, community theater vibe.
A staged musical theater production of GODSPELL with an energetic ensemble, uplifting gospel inspired storytelling, and classic show tunes. Ideal for a family friendly night out with a faith forward, community theater vibe.
A staged musical theater production of GODSPELL with an energetic ensemble, uplifting gospel inspired storytelling, and classic show tunes. Ideal for a family friendly night out with a faith forward, community theater vibe.

A full-length classical ballet retelling of Cinderella with storybook choreography, sparkling costumes, and theatrical staging. Ideal for a dressed-up night out or a family cultural outing centered on dance and narrative performance.

A full-length classical ballet retelling of Cinderella with storybook choreography, sparkling costumes, and theatrical staging. Ideal for a dressed-up night out or a family cultural outing centered on dance and narrative performance.
A full-length classical ballet retelling of Cinderella with storybook choreography, sparkling costumes, and theatrical staging. Ideal for a dressed-up night out or a family cultural outing centered on dance and narrative performance.

Energetic staging of Shakespeare's playful comedy with young actors delivering fast-paced physical humor, whimsical mischief, and accessible language—ideal for families and supporters of local youth theater.

Energetic staging of Shakespeare's playful comedy with young actors delivering fast-paced physical humor, whimsical mischief, and accessible language—ideal for families and supporters of local youth theater.
Energetic staging of Shakespeare's playful comedy with young actors delivering fast-paced physical humor, whimsical mischief, and accessible language—ideal for families and supporters of local youth theater.

A spring dance recital highlighting student choreography and ensemble routines across multiple styles in a high school auditorium. A community-friendly evening spotlighting local performers and stage production energy in Black Mountain.

A spring dance recital highlighting student choreography and ensemble routines across multiple styles in a high school auditorium. A community-friendly evening spotlighting local performers and stage production energy in Black Mountain.
A spring dance recital highlighting student choreography and ensemble routines across multiple styles in a high school auditorium. A community-friendly evening spotlighting local performers and stage production energy in Black Mountain.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.