NC Stage Company

No Child…

Apr. 29th — May. 17th, 2026

FUNNY | TOUCHING | SOLO SHOW

A tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system. An insightful, hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who is concerned about the state of our education system and how we might fix it. The play, inspired by Sun’s own experiences as a teaching artist, focuses on the lives of students and their struggles, rather than the No Child Left Behind Act, despite the title’s reference. The play utilizes humor and poignant moments to portray the students’ environment and their resilience in the face of adversity. 

Content Advisory: Explicit language, including the occasional use of racial slurs

Know Before You Go (runtime, content advisories, etc.)

Runtime: 70 minutes with no intermission

Lobby: The NC Stage lobby and concessions area will open one hour before showtime at 6pm for your convenience.

Parking: Two Asheville city parking decks flank the theatre. The Rankin Parking Garage is just past the theatre on the same side of Walnut Street. Harrah’s Cherokee Center Parking Garage is across the street. Street parking in downtown Asheville is free after 6pm and on Sundays.

Discretionary content: Explicit language, including the occasional use of racial slurs

About the Playwright

Nilaja Sun is an actor, playwright and teaching artist, most known for her Obie award-winning solo piece NO CHILD… which had its initial off-Broadway run at the Barrow Street Theatre from July 2006-June 2007 and was recently revived there in an extended run. For her creation and performance of NO CHILD… and its subsequent national tour, Nilaja garnered twenty-one awards including: an Obie Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards including the John Gassner Playwriting Award for Outstanding New American Play, a Theatre World Award, the Helen Hayes Award, two NAACP Theatre Awards, and was named the Best One-Person Show at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.

 

Meet the Cast and Production Team

ONSTAGE

Veana Black*

 

OFFSTAGE

Director Charlie Flynn-McIver

Production Stage Manager Carrie Day

Scenic Design  Michael Amico

Lighting Design CJ Barnwell 

Costume Design Mary Evelyn Gunn

Sound Design  Bailey Gafeney

*denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

Ticket Pricing, Discounts, Special Events

All tickets for No Child… follow our tiered pricing system and will be available for pick-up at Will Call on the day of the show.

  • Regular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)
  • Student Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)
  • Choose Your Price Nights:  Wednesday, April 29, Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1 @ 7:30pm
  • Opening Night Champagne Toast: following the performance on Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Post Show Conversation: Friday, May 8th following the 2pm matinee
  • This show IS part of the 2025-26 Season Pass! You may use your subscriber code to book tickets at the link below or call the box office at 828-239-0263
  • Discounts are available for educators and education support staff,  health care professionals and first responders, members of the food and beverage union, and veterans and active duty military members. Please call the box office for details and to book these tickets!
Show Date and Time Information

Performances of No Child… will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

April 29 – May 17, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday May 1 at 7:30pm (Choose Your Price Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

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(828) 239-0263

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Asheville, NC 28801
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