I have been a University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Men’s Basketballfan since before I could crawl. My dad has had season tickets to Tar Heelsbasketball games my entire life. We are diehard. We got to cheer for one of thewinningest coaches in NCAA history and got to know some amazing […]
2024-25 Season Auditions
SEEKING: Equity actors for roles in North Carolina Stage Company 2024-25 Season (see breakdown). These are Actors’ Equity Association required season auditions and Equity members are given priority. North Carolina Stage Company operates on a SPT-4 Contract (pending approval). Non-union actors are welcome to audition. Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, […]
A Summer of Tragedy and Improv: Guest Artists at NC Stage
Nemesis Theatre Company is delivering a Romeo & Juliet unlike any you’ve seen before! Join Nemesis from July 12-27 for an adaptation of the Bard’s most famous work. In a queer forward adaptation, this production of Romeo & Juliet promises a fresh new look at this beloved classic. Founded in […]
Ending Segregation in Asheville Pt. 3: Not Quite Progress
This blog post is the last in a three part series for our recent production of Thurgood at North Carolina Stage Company. The show detailed the life of Thurgood Marshall and the run coincided with the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision – a landmark case […]
A Look at the Post-Show Questions in What the Constitution Means to Me
Hanley Smith and Elise Carson The current show at NC Stage, What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, is comprised of three distinct sections: Part 1) The main component of the play: Schreck’s biodrama/comedy detailing her teenage years traveling the country participating in (and winning) Constitutional debates held […]
The Characters and the Women Behind Them
Written by Maria Buchanan and Des Brotak, May 18, 2023 “It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection…” These words– from the publisher’s description of the irreverent comedy by Lauren Gunderson– feel anything but helpful when trying to determine if this […]
It’s a Play About What?
Posted by Maria Buchanan on January 24, 2023 Next up at NC Stage is Duncan Macmillan’s heartfelt and joyous play: Every Brilliant Thing. This unique solo piece starring WNC’s own Scott Treadway isn’t actually so much a play as it is an interactive monologue, telling the story– with help from […]
Announcing the 2022-23 Season!
North Carolina Stage Company’s 20th Season brings a mix of comedies, dramas, and new work all centered around what it means to be human. Themes of love, loss, family, rebirth, revolution, and freedom permeate the first full season back since 2020.
Two Truths and a Lie with The Cast of Lifespan of a Fact!
The cast of The Lifespan of a Fact is over a week into rehearsals for this smart comedy about facts, fiction, and everything that lies in between. Can you beat them at their own game? Each cast member provided two truths and one lie about themselves. Read through and see […]
Freedom Rides: Continuing Education Resources
Every Mike Wiley performance includes a post-show Q&A where audiences and artist connect on questions about the play and the history. The following are a few of the materials mentioned in the Q&As from the past two weeks: Further Reading: Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice […]
American Songster Dom Flemons returns to NC Stage
For those of you who have not already experienced one of his performances, you are in for a charismatic musical and historical treat. NC Stage is proud to welcome Dom Flemons back on October 10th for one night only. Dom Flemons – “Steel Pony Blues” [Official Music Video] Dom Flemons […]
Podcast Interview with the Cast of Jeeves At Sea
The amazing cast of Jeeves At Sea sat down at UNCA’s OLLI to share their stories. In the audio clip below, the actors recall the first time they were on stage and what makes them continue to share their gifts with audiences night after night. Want to know when we […]
It’s Almost Time to Set Sail for Jeeves!
Check out this video to see what what shenanigans Jeeves, Bertie and the crew have been up to during this last week of rehearsals! Jeeves At Sea opens Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:30 PM! As always, we are happy to announce our opening week specials: First Wednesday January 23, 2018: […]
Designing JEEVES: It’s All In the Details
While the actors are in the rehearsal studio, costume designer Victoria Depew, set designer Julie K. Ross and props designer Ken Horgan are bringing the 1920s Vanderley yacht to the theatre. The set design by Julie Ross brings the aft deck to dock at NC Stage. What’s “aft” you say? […]
Podcast Interview with Jeeves At Sea director, Angie Flynn-McIver
How does scheduling rehearsals, love of British humor, directing actors (one being your husband), UNC College basketball, French scenes, and Monty Python all tie together? Click the play button below to find out! NC Stage Company Artistic Director, Charlie Flynn-McIver, sits down in a podcast interview with Angie Flynn-McIver to […]
