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Raucous rock musical by Jonathan Larson depicting bohemian NYC life and HIV era struggles through an ensemble of raw, heartfelt vocals and gritty guitars; community theater staging emphasizes intimacy, youthful urgency, and inclusive queer narratives.
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Raw, rock infused musical theatre by Jonathan Larson, with anthemic songs and a youthful ensemble portraying AIDS era bohemian life, love, and activism; staged as a community theatre production with evening and matinee performances.
Raw, rock infused musical theatre by Jonathan Larson, with anthemic songs and a youthful ensemble portraying AIDS era bohemian life, love, and activism; staged as a community theatre production with evening and matinee performances.
Raw, rock infused musical theatre by Jonathan Larson, with anthemic songs and a youthful ensemble portraying AIDS era bohemian life, love, and activism; staged as a community theatre production with evening and matinee performances.
Gritty rock musical set in Manhattan's East Village with anthemic ensemble vocals, raw storytelling about friendship, creativity, and the AIDS crisis; community-theatre revival of Jonathan Larson's iconic 1990s score.
Gritty rock musical set in Manhattan's East Village with anthemic ensemble vocals, raw storytelling about friendship, creativity, and the AIDS crisis; community-theatre revival of Jonathan Larson's iconic 1990s score.
Gritty rock musical set in Manhattan's East Village with anthemic ensemble vocals, raw storytelling about friendship, creativity, and the AIDS crisis; community-theatre revival of Jonathan Larson's iconic 1990s score.

Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical follows young artists in 1990s New York grappling with homelessness and the HIV AIDS crisis, driven by anthems like "Seasons of Love" and a live five piece band.

Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical follows young artists in 1990s New York grappling with homelessness and the HIV AIDS crisis, driven by anthems like "Seasons of Love" and a live five piece band.
Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical follows young artists in 1990s New York grappling with homelessness and the HIV AIDS crisis, driven by anthems like "Seasons of Love" and a live five piece band.

High-energy rock musical numbers from RENT—‘La Vie Boheme’ to ‘Seasons of Love’—performed by the Asheville Community Theatre cast in an intimate Pack Memorial Library preview for the local community.

High-energy rock musical numbers from RENT—‘La Vie Boheme’ to ‘Seasons of Love’—performed by the Asheville Community Theatre cast in an intimate Pack Memorial Library preview for the local community.
High-energy rock musical numbers from RENT—‘La Vie Boheme’ to ‘Seasons of Love’—performed by the Asheville Community Theatre cast in an intimate Pack Memorial Library preview for the local community.

Sneak preview evening where actors and the director discuss staging and perform selections from Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning rock score, including “Seasons of Love” and “Take Me or Leave Me.”

Sneak preview evening where actors and the director discuss staging and perform selections from Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning rock score, including “Seasons of Love” and “Take Me or Leave Me.”
Sneak preview evening where actors and the director discuss staging and perform selections from Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning rock score, including “Seasons of Love” and “Take Me or Leave Me.”

Enchanting modern Disney musical bringing Elsa, Anna, and Arendelle to life with beloved film songs plus five numbers added for Broadway; a Broadway Junior youth production celebrating sisterhood, true love, and acceptance.

Enchanting modern Disney musical bringing Elsa, Anna, and Arendelle to life with beloved film songs plus five numbers added for Broadway; a Broadway Junior youth production celebrating sisterhood, true love, and acceptance.
Enchanting modern Disney musical bringing Elsa, Anna, and Arendelle to life with beloved film songs plus five numbers added for Broadway; a Broadway Junior youth production celebrating sisterhood, true love, and acceptance.

Soaring vocals and vibrant costumes bring Simba’s journey through the PrideLands to life in a professional caliber youth musical, blending powerful performances with family friendly theatrical spectacle.

Soaring vocals and vibrant costumes bring Simba’s journey through the PrideLands to life in a professional caliber youth musical, blending powerful performances with family friendly theatrical spectacle.
Soaring vocals and vibrant costumes bring Simba’s journey through the PrideLands to life in a professional caliber youth musical, blending powerful performances with family friendly theatrical spectacle.

Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.

Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.
Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.
Raw, intimate solo adaptation of advice column essays that blends dark humor and tender monologues, tracing grief, love, and redemption through confessional storytelling and vivid, emotionally charged stagecraft.
Raw, intimate solo adaptation of advice column essays that blends dark humor and tender monologues, tracing grief, love, and redemption through confessional storytelling and vivid, emotionally charged stagecraft.
Raw, intimate solo adaptation of advice column essays that blends dark humor and tender monologues, tracing grief, love, and redemption through confessional storytelling and vivid, emotionally charged stagecraft.
Laugh-out-loud, fast-paced abridgment of Shakespeare that squeezes the canon into riotous rapid-fire sketches, physical slapstick, and cheeky meta-parody. Performed on an intimate community arts stage with audience participation.
Laugh-out-loud, fast-paced abridgment of Shakespeare that squeezes the canon into riotous rapid-fire sketches, physical slapstick, and cheeky meta-parody. Performed on an intimate community arts stage with audience participation.
Laugh-out-loud, fast-paced abridgment of Shakespeare that squeezes the canon into riotous rapid-fire sketches, physical slapstick, and cheeky meta-parody. Performed on an intimate community arts stage with audience participation.

Rowdy late-night karaoke in a neon-lit bar, with gleeful off-key renditions of pop anthems, guilty-pleasure duets, and tongue-in-cheek performances; inclusive, low-stakes atmosphere encouraging crowd participation.

Rowdy late-night karaoke in a neon-lit bar, with gleeful off-key renditions of pop anthems, guilty-pleasure duets, and tongue-in-cheek performances; inclusive, low-stakes atmosphere encouraging crowd participation.
Rowdy late-night karaoke in a neon-lit bar, with gleeful off-key renditions of pop anthems, guilty-pleasure duets, and tongue-in-cheek performances; inclusive, low-stakes atmosphere encouraging crowd participation.

High-energy drag performances with sequins, theatrical makeup, and lip-sync cabaret hosted by Ida Carolina and Priscilla in a late-night bar setting; 18+ crowd at The Odd in downtown Asheville.

High-energy drag performances with sequins, theatrical makeup, and lip-sync cabaret hosted by Ida Carolina and Priscilla in a late-night bar setting; 18+ crowd at The Odd in downtown Asheville.
High-energy drag performances with sequins, theatrical makeup, and lip-sync cabaret hosted by Ida Carolina and Priscilla in a late-night bar setting; 18+ crowd at The Odd in downtown Asheville.

Sonic reinterpretations of short silent films with live, raucous scores by local bands in a dim downtown lounge; proceeds benefit queer youth while spotlighting Asheville filmmakers and musicians.

Sonic reinterpretations of short silent films with live, raucous scores by local bands in a dim downtown lounge; proceeds benefit queer youth while spotlighting Asheville filmmakers and musicians.
Sonic reinterpretations of short silent films with live, raucous scores by local bands in a dim downtown lounge; proceeds benefit queer youth while spotlighting Asheville filmmakers and musicians.

Casting call seeks performers ages 8 and up for singing, comedic acting, and high energy dancing in a classic Broadway musical boasting iconic numbers like 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' and a rousing title number.

Casting call seeks performers ages 8 and up for singing, comedic acting, and high energy dancing in a classic Broadway musical boasting iconic numbers like 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' and a rousing title number.
Casting call seeks performers ages 8 and up for singing, comedic acting, and high energy dancing in a classic Broadway musical boasting iconic numbers like 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' and a rousing title number.

Raw, heartfelt stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling essays, scripted by Nia Vardalos, that dramatizes anonymous 'Sugar' advice columns through candid monologues and intimate storytelling about grief, healing, and radical empathy.

Raw, heartfelt stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling essays, scripted by Nia Vardalos, that dramatizes anonymous 'Sugar' advice columns through candid monologues and intimate storytelling about grief, healing, and radical empathy.
Raw, heartfelt stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling essays, scripted by Nia Vardalos, that dramatizes anonymous 'Sugar' advice columns through candid monologues and intimate storytelling about grief, healing, and radical empathy.
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
High energy, campy pro wrestling spectacle featuring little people performers in theatrical costumes, interactive ringside antics, and raucous crowd participation; late-night bar-show energy with vaudeville flair and rowdy humor.
High energy, campy pro wrestling spectacle featuring little people performers in theatrical costumes, interactive ringside antics, and raucous crowd participation; late-night bar-show energy with vaudeville flair and rowdy humor.
High energy, campy pro wrestling spectacle featuring little people performers in theatrical costumes, interactive ringside antics, and raucous crowd participation; late-night bar-show energy with vaudeville flair and rowdy humor.

Dazzling burlesque and cabaret variety with theatrical costume play, cheeky choreography, and satirical comedy exploring holiday blues and geek chic themes; monthly showcase of Asheville's local performers in an intimate club setting.

Dazzling burlesque and cabaret variety with theatrical costume play, cheeky choreography, and satirical comedy exploring holiday blues and geek chic themes; monthly showcase of Asheville's local performers in an intimate club setting.
Dazzling burlesque and cabaret variety with theatrical costume play, cheeky choreography, and satirical comedy exploring holiday blues and geek chic themes; monthly showcase of Asheville's local performers in an intimate club setting.

Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.

Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.
Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.