The Groundling provides a modern, comedic take on Shakespeare. It’s so well-written that, when the truth comes out, it’s a profound shift in tone that the actors execute superbly.
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Renovated ACT reopens with ‘The Producers’
The landmark downtown playhouse has been given a major overhaul, which includes such upgrades as new seating, an improvement in auditorium design, and better lighting and sound.
Bill Bowers brings ‘It Goes Without Saying’ to ACT
The play, about how the 29-year resident of New York City’s East Village became a mime and where that life has led him, debuts in Asheville Saturday, Jan. 9, at Asheville Community Theatre.
Conscious party: Open Hearts Art Center’s talent show supports the nonprofit’s creative programming
Open Hearts Art Center’s forthcoming talent show features the visual and performance art of the nonprofit organization’s members.
Mystical visions: Open Hearts Art Center spotlights artist Jacob Blankenship
In many ways, Jacob Blankenship is a typical 23-year-old: He likes video games and anime, and he works part time at Pizza Hut. But one look at Blankenship’s sketchbook reveals that beneath his affable façade lies a talented and focused artistic soul.
Jungle Book swings onto ACT stage with unexpected cast
Sixteen actors aged 7 to 15 years old will perform the classic Disney production at Asheville Community Theatre’s Mainstage on Friday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 27.
She Said, She Said: Asheville Community Theatre’s Kiss Me Kate
“Kiss Me Kate” runs on Friday and Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee through June 30th. This Cole Porter musical opened on Broadway in 1948 and it earned the Tony for Best Musical. The story within a story weaves together a musical production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with the on and off-stage relationship between Fred Graham, (played by John C. Hall) the show’s director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi (played by Wendy Morrison.) Mother-daughter reviewers Becky Upham and Cicely Upham discuss the local production.
“Last Stop, Old” kicks off ACT’s DramaRama
The week-long fundraiser begins this Saturday with the 2:30 p.m. staged reading of a play by Patsy Clarke and Ellen Landau. Clarke has a long local history, including performing in Asheville Community Theatre’s first play in 1946. This is not only a world premiere for “Last Stop, Old,” but a homecoming for Clarke. Photo by Rob Storrs.
Wardrobe department
Mark your calendar: Asheville Community Theatre holds a costume sale on March 17. Photo by Ewa Skowska.