2009-2010 Catalyst Series
The Catalyst Series features works from local, grassroots performing arts groups. NC Stage collaborates with these exciting companies to expand its own programming while providing support for innovative, home-grown performing arts.
Crazy Bag
by Murphy Funkhouser
August 6 - 15, 2009
A touching and hilarious one-woman comedy about life's journey and the excess baggage picked up along the way. www.crazybag.net
by Peter Neofotis
August 20 - 29, 2009
The dark secrets of a small town emerge in stories reminiscent of Garrison Keillor with a southern gothic twist. Contains adult language and sexual content. www.neofotis.com
Bat & Horse Theatre Arts presents
Nerve
by Adam Szymkowicz
September 17 - 26, 2009
A darkly romantic comedy called "...sweet, sexy, neurotic friendly..." by The New York Times.

by David Brendan Hopes
January 21 - 30, 2010
Reiner and Johanna keep the flame of love alive in this chilling vision of a post-Apocalyptic Dublin. www.blackswan.org
March 18 - 27, 2010
Shoes. Letters. Secrets. What do you hold on to? The dancers of Moving Women address the question with sincerity and comical honesty. www.movingwomen.org

The Redundant Theatre Company Theatre presents
Public Domain*
June 17 - 26, 2010
By borrowing structures, themes and words, TRTCT reveals and invents a new cultural mythology. TRTCT on MySpace
The Magnetic Theatre presents
Ruth
by John Crutchfield
July 1 - 10, 2010
An original play inspired by the biblical story of Ruth and set in Southern Appalachia. www.johncrutchfield.com