
Stewart/Owen Dance + Guests
A curated evening of contemporary dance ranging from elegant to electric, with Stewart/Owen’s ensemble and guest choreographers presenting distinct styles. Highlights include the Asheville premiere of “The Front,” a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.
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Elegant to electric contemporary dance featuring Stewart/Owen ensemble and guest choreographers, including the Asheville premiere of The Front, a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.

Elegant to electric contemporary dance featuring Stewart/Owen ensemble and guest choreographers, including the Asheville premiere of The Front, a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.
Elegant to electric contemporary dance featuring Stewart/Owen ensemble and guest choreographers, including the Asheville premiere of The Front, a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.

Contemporary stage work unfolding in an intimate performing arts setting, emphasizing spatial tension and perspective suggested by walls and windows. Ideal for audiences seeking thought provoking, design forward theater in downtown Asheville.

Contemporary stage work unfolding in an intimate performing arts setting, emphasizing spatial tension and perspective suggested by walls and windows. Ideal for audiences seeking thought provoking, design forward theater in downtown Asheville.
Contemporary stage work unfolding in an intimate performing arts setting, emphasizing spatial tension and perspective suggested by walls and windows. Ideal for audiences seeking thought provoking, design forward theater in downtown Asheville.

A mesmerizing butoh solo by Mari Osanai blends slow, surreal movement and intense physical storytelling in an intimate black box setting. Expect an avant garde, late night performance curated by the Asheville Butoh Collective.

A mesmerizing butoh solo by Mari Osanai blends slow, surreal movement and intense physical storytelling in an intimate black box setting. Expect an avant garde, late night performance curated by the Asheville Butoh Collective.
A mesmerizing butoh solo by Mari Osanai blends slow, surreal movement and intense physical storytelling in an intimate black box setting. Expect an avant garde, late night performance curated by the Asheville Butoh Collective.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

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.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.

Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.
Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.

An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.

An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.
An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.
Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.
A late-night heels and burlesque cabaret with sultry choreography and variety-show flair in an intimate downtown speakeasy. Summerween styling sets a playful spooky twist for a grown-up night out.
A late-night heels and burlesque cabaret with sultry choreography and variety-show flair in an intimate downtown speakeasy. Summerween styling sets a playful spooky twist for a grown-up night out.
A late-night heels and burlesque cabaret with sultry choreography and variety-show flair in an intimate downtown speakeasy. Summerween styling sets a playful spooky twist for a grown-up night out.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
High-energy vaudeville revue of sharp comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, puppetry, sideshow oddities, and live music in a seated, 18+ evening in an intimate theater.
High-energy vaudeville revue of sharp comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, puppetry, sideshow oddities, and live music in a seated, 18+ evening in an intimate theater.
High-energy vaudeville revue of sharp comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, puppetry, sideshow oddities, and live music in a seated, 18+ evening in an intimate theater.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.
Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

A glittery burlesque and variety night with Asheville performers bringing geek chic flair, teasing striptease, and cabaret spectacle. Expect a playful, high-energy late-night vibe with ticketed seating and show-stopping costumes.

A glittery burlesque and variety night with Asheville performers bringing geek chic flair, teasing striptease, and cabaret spectacle. Expect a playful, high-energy late-night vibe with ticketed seating and show-stopping costumes.
A glittery burlesque and variety night with Asheville performers bringing geek chic flair, teasing striptease, and cabaret spectacle. Expect a playful, high-energy late-night vibe with ticketed seating and show-stopping costumes.

A late-night improv comedy showcase mixing comedic rage, Norfolk’s GirlProv, Chicago-style old school scenes, and a headliner set from Greg Tavares and Andy Adkins. Expect fast, high-energy ensemble games and big crowd laughs.

A late-night improv comedy showcase mixing comedic rage, Norfolk’s GirlProv, Chicago-style old school scenes, and a headliner set from Greg Tavares and Andy Adkins. Expect fast, high-energy ensemble games and big crowd laughs.
A late-night improv comedy showcase mixing comedic rage, Norfolk’s GirlProv, Chicago-style old school scenes, and a headliner set from Greg Tavares and Andy Adkins. Expect fast, high-energy ensemble games and big crowd laughs.

Energetic staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Montford Moppets' young artists, blending whimsical comedy, quick-paced ensemble acting, and imaginative youthful energy—ideal for family and community theater audiences.

Energetic staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Montford Moppets' young artists, blending whimsical comedy, quick-paced ensemble acting, and imaginative youthful energy—ideal for family and community theater audiences.
Energetic staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Montford Moppets' young artists, blending whimsical comedy, quick-paced ensemble acting, and imaginative youthful energy—ideal for family and community theater audiences.