What’s book club without wine and hors d’oeuvres? The characters of The Book Club Play pick a recipe to make for each meeting, and now you can join them! Below is Jen’s choice: nachos with refried beans. PLUS we partnered with Metro Wines Asheville to give you some wine pairing recommendations that you […]
Ana’s Lox Dip: Book Club Recipes
What’s book club without wine and hors d’oeuvres? The characters of The Book Club Play mention some of their favorite dishes in the show, and now you can join them! Below is the first recipe we’ll share: Lox Dip a la Ana! PLUS we partnered with Metro Wines Asheville to […]
Malaprop’s Book Club Reads
We have something special for you! In celebration of our production of The Book Club Play, Malaprop’s is offering a 10% discount on all of their March book club reads now through March 31st! Below are the titles available. Want to join a book club? You can visit Malaprops’ website […]
A Brief History Book Clubs
From Anne Hutchinson’s group aboard a Puritan ship bound for Massachusetts in 1634 to the 1996 announcement of Oprah’s Book Club, literary discussions have persisted as a tour-de-force in American culture. It is estimated that there are now more than 5 million book club members in the United States, with […]
Producing Theatre Safely
A message from our Artistic Director: Many thanks to all of you who attended our Zoom presentation of Blood Done Sign My Name. It was great to see so many of you after so long. Even though it’s not what any of us truly want, and despite some technical snags […]
Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Sneak Peek
Hi there! We’re so glad you’re able to join us for this Virtual Sneak Peek. Just click the link below to reserve your space and you’ll receive an email confirmation for the event. The event is Monday July 13th at 7pm. Doors open at 6:45. Please use that […]
I Have Questions
A note from Artistic Director, Charlie Flynn-McIver “I Have Questions.” That was the subject line of an email I sent to our union representative at Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers in the United States. As many of you are aware, when NC Stage produces […]
Information for Subscribers
NC Stage’s financial losses from these cancellations will be significant. During this time, we ask you to consider returning your tickets as a donation. To our subscribers, you may: 1) Consider the cost of the remaining value of your subscription as a tax- deductible donation of $73.12 per subscription to […]
Well performances suspended
Due to concerns regarding the health of our audiences, artists, staff and volunteers, North Carolina Stage Company is suspending performances of the play Well, originally scheduled to run March 18th through April 12th. NC Stage staff will be meeting to see if/when the performances can be rescheduled. We regret the […]
Out of the Spotlight: Backstage with Charlie and Peter
Venture behind the scenes with two actors in our current production, Jeeves Saves the Day! Prefer to read? See the transcript below. Taylor Beyrer: Hi there! My name is Taylor Beyrer and I am the Audience Relations Manager here at NC Stage. Today I’m sitting down with Charlie Flynn-McIver and […]
P.G. Wodehouse and the Tales of Jeeves
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (pronounced WOOD-house) was born in 1881 in Guildford, Surrey, England. After his education at Dulwich College, he began work as a banker but quickly left to pursue writing full time. He published his first book in 1902, titled The Pothunters. In 1914 he moved to America, […]
Celebrating Jeeves’ 5th Year
Austere aunts, clumsy cohorts and cousins, incommodious engagements. These are the trials and tribulations that plague the infamous Jeeves and Bertie, time and time again. Throughout the last 4 years, this immortal pair have displayed their dilemmas on our stage, much to our delight. Playwright Margaret Raether’s tales join the […]
Out of the Spotlight: Backstage with Ben Mackel and Anna Slate
Don’t miss this Q & A with the stars of Handle With Care! We sat down with Anna Slate and Ben Mackel to discuss their favorite moments in the show, what it’s like to become their characters, holiday traditions, and more! Prefer to read? See the transcript below. Taylor Beyrer: Hi […]
Opening December 4th: Handle With Care
From the Citizen Times; Asheville Scene – Friday November 29th NC Stage’s Handle With Care brings romance to the holidays She speaks Hebrew. He doesn’t — unless memorizing the haftorah for his bar mitzvah counts. Yet, somehow, due to an unexpected tragedy, these two understand one another on a […]
Out of the Spotlight: Backstage with Jennifer Austin
During preview week, the company gathers on the first Friday night to participate in a post-show talkback. If you missed it, you can catch a short Q & A with Jennifer Austin, one of the stars of A Doll’s House, Part 2, here on our blog. Jennifer is making her […]
