THIS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: *Two Tickets to see WEST SIDE STORY – Friday, May 8, 2020 at 8:00pm; CENTER ORCHESTRA, Row E, Seat 105 & 106 *Two Tickets to see HAMILTON – Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00pm; CENTER ORCHESTRA, Row M, Seat 101 & 102 *Round-trip Airfare for Two *4 Night Hotel accommodations in […]
Fall Raffle winner announced
With all 500 tickets sold, we drew our winner for the Fall 2019 Raffle this week. Congratulations to Lucky Number 155! Daniel Hayes of Asheville, NC won: 2 tickets to To Kill a Mockingbird 2 tickets to Hamilton 4 night hotel stay in NYC, and airfare for 2 Thank you to all who participated! Be sure […]
Beyond Galloway: Stories from Western NC
Our first production this season, The Fire of Freedom, follows the story of Abraham Galloway on his journey from slave to senator. Based in eastern North Carolina, he was a fierce abolitionist and political adversary for the Union. Like Galloway, many slaves and free people of color are erased from […]
James Casey: A Citizen of Necessity
by Katherine Calhoun Cutshall (North Carolina Room, Pack Memorial Library) In North Carolina, like other Southern states, free people of color experienced some freedoms not afforded their enslaved brethren. However, free blacks were not viewed as equal to other white citizens. At North Carolina’s constitutional convention in 1835, legislator James […]
George Avery and the 40th USCT
by Katherine Calhoun Cutshall (North Carolina Room, Pack Memorial Library) George Avery was enslaved in Asheville from the time of his birth until he fled Buncombe County with Union General George Stoneman and his troops in April 1865 and enlisted in the Union Army at Greenville, Tennessee. At the time, […]
‘Freedom’ On Stage
From the Citizen Times; Asheville Scene – Friday September 13th NC Stage Opener: From Slavery to Senator Abraham Galloway was born a slave, but he died a state senator, one of the first African Americans elected to the North Carolina General Assembly. His story is one of bravery, persistence and […]
Mike Wiley returns to NC Stage
Last season, Mike Wiley performed DAR HE: The Story of Emmett Till on our stage. Now he returns with another full length piece, The Fire of Freedom. The Fire of Freedom depicts the life of Abraham H. Galloway (1837-1870), a fiery young slave rebel, radical abolitionist, and Union spy who […]
Mind the Gap: Work in Progress
Mind the Gap is a five day theatrical workshop that brings together teens (14-19) and elders (60+) to create an original theatre piece about each others’ lives. They will share their work this Wednesday, June 26th at 7:00 PM at NC Stage. Read more about the program by clicking here, […]
Season Subscription Early Bird Special!
Get your subscription today before the price goes up! Season Pass $195 This year’s shows at last year’s price! Save by buying your subscription before we announce our full season. For 2019-2020 we will present six all new mainstage productions, including the return of Mike Wiley, whose dramatic production of […]
Meet the Cast of Romeo and Juliet
Directed by: Charlie Flynn-McIver The ensemble of Romeo and Juliet are making their way to the mainstage for a limited time only. Read more about this talented cast and get tickets today! Josephine Thomas (Juliet) is honored to be a part of this Community Tour! This is her first […]
Touring Production Receives National Recognition
North Carolina Stage Company’s touring production of Romeo and Juliet recently received national recognition when an article from Asheville’s local news outlet, the Citizen Times, made its way to MSN.com. “despite the stripped-down nature of Community Tour performances — with minimal props and costumes, NC Stage’s actors give riveting performances […]
Designer Spotlight: Stones in His Pockets
Watch as scenic designer Julie K. Ross brings the backdrop of Stones in His Pockets to life! About Julie K. Ross Julie has always enjoyed the theater and its ability to bridge several different talents together and make a unique art form for others to experience in a live space. […]
Stones in His Pockets: Preview Week Specials!
Wednesday, April 24: Pay What You Wish Night Choose your own price on a sliding scale of $6-$20 for this preview performance. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Thursday, April 25: Preshow Hors d’Oeuvres Arrive early to this preview performance to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres catered by Greenlife/WholeFoods. Friday, April 26: $1 Beer […]
Meet the Cast: STONES IN HIS POCKETS
Written by: Marie Jones Directed by: Neela Muñoz The drama is set in a rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, that is overrun by a Hollywood film crew. The play centers around two friends, Charlie Conlon (played by Scott Treadway) and Jake Quinn (played by Charlie Flynn-McIver), employed as extras on the […]
Praise for Silent Sky
“…surprisingly funny, an edge that neither the title nor the material suggests, and pretty much always in a manner that compliments and elevates the rich interpersonal drama at hand.” – Edwin Arnaudin Click here to read more from Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin’s review in Asheville Stages! Silent Sky […]
