The cast of this hilarious and heartfelt show is a little different than our typical shows. It includes two Asheville actors, Hanley Smith and Kelley Hinman and also features two Student Debaters from Asheville High. Meet all four of them below then grab your tickets! Hanley Smith (Heidi) Hanley is […]
Meet the Cast and Director of Antigone
When director Patrice Foster was assembling this ensemble of folks to tell Sophocles’ classic story of the defiant young woman Antigone and her uncle–and King of Thebes– Kreon, she looked for “people who were heart-centered and understood the work. People who weren’t afraid of the unknown.” As she talks about […]
The 2023-24 Season is Here
We open with the highly personal, extraordinarily informative, and achingly human play What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, this play offers a provocative and often comedic balance of history and eye-opening narrative leading The Washington Post to […]
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 […]
Meet the Cast of VSMS Part 2!
Posted by Maria Buchanan on March 17, 2023 We’re speaking here with Brad Mills (playing Spike), Jane Bushway (playing Cassandra), and Scott Treadway (playing Vanya). NCSC: Hi you three! So, the other half of the cast all drink coffee– any tea drinkers here? BM: Coffee for me. With a tiny […]
Meet the Cast of VSMS Part 1
We speak with three members of the cast of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike about two of the most important things in life: theatre and coffee.
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 […]
Who’s Who in The Roommate?
The Roommate opens tonight at NC Stage with Pay What You Can Night! With a minimum ticket price of $6/ticket, it’s the best bargain out there to see professional theatre in Asheville. Take a look at this fantastic cast then grab your seat! The show runs from October 5 – […]
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 […]
Spotlight Series: Rapture, Blister, Burn
NC Stage wants to thank our patrons for their support, love and curiosity! We received a lot of positive feedback and questions regarding our ongoing production of Rapture, Blister, Burn and we are happy to answer the call! We picked our 4 favorite questions and here are the answers from […]
Rapture, Blister, Burn – Media Coverage
Reviews: Mountain Xpress: https://mountainx.com/arts/theater-review-rapture-blister-burn-at-n-c-stage/ Question & Answer with Artistic Director Charlie Flynn McIver: Citizen Times : http://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/2017/10/30/3-generations-women-debate-rapture-blister-burn-nc-stage-co/777471001/
Opening Week Specials – Rapture, Blister, Burn
First Wednesday October 25, 2017: Pay As You Wish Night Be the first to experience the show! You choose your own price between $6-$20 for any seat in the house. This is a preview performance. First Thursday October 26, 2017: Hors d’oeuvres by Greenlife Arrive before the show and enjoy […]
Matt&Ben – The Inside Scoop
Read what actresses Anne Thibault (Matt), Laura Rikard (Ben) and director Angie Flynn McIver have to say about their journey with Matt&Ben. Get your tickets to spend and evening with them during the run of Matt&Ben: May17- June11, 2017. Why two women? Angie: The play explores the question of how […]
First Week Specials for Matt & Ben
First Wednesday: Pay What You Wish Night Living on a budget? We understand that quality theatre comes at a cost. The first performance is designed to fit you. You choose your own price between $6-$20 for any seat in the house. This is a preview performance. First Thursday: Free […]
Preview Week Specials for Souvenir
We celebrate the First Week, or “Preview Week” of every Mainstage Production with discounts and special events: First Wednesday: Pay What You Wish Night Living on a budget? We understand that quality theatre comes at a cost. The first performance is designed to fit you. You choose your own […]