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A gripping stage performance recounting the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute, probing racial violence and accountability. Staged at the YMI Cultural Center with a history-forward, community reflection vibe.
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A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
A gritty, heart-forward stage drama set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff fight for dignity under a callous owner. Purpose, community, and second chances simmer as they chase the perfect sandwich amid strong language and cigarette use.
A gritty, heart-forward stage drama set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff fight for dignity under a callous owner. Purpose, community, and second chances simmer as they chase the perfect sandwich amid strong language and cigarette use.
A gritty, heart-forward stage drama set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff fight for dignity under a callous owner. Purpose, community, and second chances simmer as they chase the perfect sandwich amid strong language and cigarette use.
Claustrophobic psychological thriller with razor sharp dialogue and high stakes power shifts, staged in an intimate black box setting. Twists, menace, and dark humor build as obsession and control tighten scene by scene.
Claustrophobic psychological thriller with razor sharp dialogue and high stakes power shifts, staged in an intimate black box setting. Twists, menace, and dark humor build as obsession and control tighten scene by scene.
Claustrophobic psychological thriller with razor sharp dialogue and high stakes power shifts, staged in an intimate black box setting. Twists, menace, and dark humor build as obsession and control tighten scene by scene.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
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.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Spirited Southern comedy drama about four women reclaiming joy over weekly happy hours on a picturesque Savannah veranda, blending wine soaked mischief, heartfelt dialogue, and female led second chance storytelling.
Spirited Southern comedy drama about four women reclaiming joy over weekly happy hours on a picturesque Savannah veranda, blending wine soaked mischief, heartfelt dialogue, and female led second chance storytelling.
Spirited Southern comedy drama about four women reclaiming joy over weekly happy hours on a picturesque Savannah veranda, blending wine soaked mischief, heartfelt dialogue, and female led second chance storytelling.
A Star Trek–style sci fi parody spun up live as the "USS Inspiration" launches into an uncharted mission, with quick-witted characters and spacey storytelling. Late-night improv energy in a black box theater setting.
A Star Trek–style sci fi parody spun up live as the "USS Inspiration" launches into an uncharted mission, with quick-witted characters and spacey storytelling. Late-night improv energy in a black box theater setting.
A Star Trek–style sci fi parody spun up live as the "USS Inspiration" launches into an uncharted mission, with quick-witted characters and spacey storytelling. Late-night improv energy in a black box theater setting.
A new play with original music that revisits and reconciles the community impact of Hurricane Helene through narrative scenes and songs. Staged at Asheville High School, it blends local storytelling with a reflective, healing tone.
A new play with original music that revisits and reconciles the community impact of Hurricane Helene through narrative scenes and songs. Staged at Asheville High School, it blends local storytelling with a reflective, healing tone.
A new play with original music that revisits and reconciles the community impact of Hurricane Helene through narrative scenes and songs. Staged at Asheville High School, it blends local storytelling with a reflective, healing tone.
A late-night jazz set honoring John Coltrane’s centennial with the NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect bold, improvisation-heavy interpretations of classic Coltrane compositions in an intimate jazz-club atmosphere.
A late-night jazz set honoring John Coltrane’s centennial with the NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect bold, improvisation-heavy interpretations of classic Coltrane compositions in an intimate jazz-club atmosphere.
A late-night jazz set honoring John Coltrane’s centennial with the NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect bold, improvisation-heavy interpretations of classic Coltrane compositions in an intimate jazz-club atmosphere.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A tense dystopian stage drama with thriller pacing, adapted from Jakob Schmidt’s story into a theatrical production by Erin Schmidt. Expect high-stakes moral pressure, stark atmosphere, and psychologically charged performances.
A tense dystopian stage drama with thriller pacing, adapted from Jakob Schmidt’s story into a theatrical production by Erin Schmidt. Expect high-stakes moral pressure, stark atmosphere, and psychologically charged performances.
A tense dystopian stage drama with thriller pacing, adapted from Jakob Schmidt’s story into a theatrical production by Erin Schmidt. Expect high-stakes moral pressure, stark atmosphere, and psychologically charged performances.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Sultry, jazz-drenched speakeasy staging transforms Fangmeyer Theatre into Queenie’s apartment, letting audience members roam and mingle at an open bar while experiencing Andrew Lippa’s intimate, vaudeville-tinged musical up close.
Sultry, jazz-drenched speakeasy staging transforms Fangmeyer Theatre into Queenie’s apartment, letting audience members roam and mingle at an open bar while experiencing Andrew Lippa’s intimate, vaudeville-tinged musical up close.
Sultry, jazz-drenched speakeasy staging transforms Fangmeyer Theatre into Queenie’s apartment, letting audience members roam and mingle at an open bar while experiencing Andrew Lippa’s intimate, vaudeville-tinged musical up close.
Country duo set in a close-up listening-room setting with classic Nashville harmonies and storytelling. Early-evening matinee vibe in a cozy Black Mountain music hall with drinks and a seated crowd.
Country duo set in a close-up listening-room setting with classic Nashville harmonies and storytelling. Early-evening matinee vibe in a cozy Black Mountain music hall with drinks and a seated crowd.
Country duo set in a close-up listening-room setting with classic Nashville harmonies and storytelling. Early-evening matinee vibe in a cozy Black Mountain music hall with drinks and a seated crowd.
A tense psychological thriller where a romance novelist recovers from a crash only to become captive to his obsessive “number one fan.” The suspense tightens as a disputed manuscript turns caregiving into menace in this Stephen King stage adaptation.
A tense psychological thriller where a romance novelist recovers from a crash only to become captive to his obsessive “number one fan.” The suspense tightens as a disputed manuscript turns caregiving into menace in this Stephen King stage adaptation.
A tense psychological thriller where a romance novelist recovers from a crash only to become captive to his obsessive “number one fan.” The suspense tightens as a disputed manuscript turns caregiving into menace in this Stephen King stage adaptation.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.