The profile of several area high school drama programs is rising, giving students the chance to experiment—and community members access to high-quality theater.
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“You’re the Boss, Applesauce”: Talking to Performance Artist Taylor Mac About Reclaiming the Holiday Season
Taylor Mac’s “Holiday Sauce” show has been an annual tradition since 2017 and will tour to Duke Arts Presents December 4-6.
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Burning Coal Theatre Produces Powerful Series of “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” Readings Across Ten Months
First produced in 2005, the play draws text directly from the diaries and emails of the young American activist who was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in 2003 while engaging in nonviolent protest.
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With “Guys and Dolls,” a Cast of Local Actors Sees a Jazzy Second Act
The 55+ musical theater production, which runs October 7-10, is a partnership between Dancing Man Productions and Raleigh Little Theatre.
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What to See On Triangle Stages This Fall
This season’s shows include a performance artist reclaiming the holidays from the “claws of capitalism,” dancers navigating net sculptures, and soccer players juggling adolescence in Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves.”
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“Stories of Everyday Life in Prison”: Talking With Ear Hustle Co-Hosts Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor
Ear Hustle Live!, the popular podcast’s touring iteration, comes to The Carolina Theatre on August 6.
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Paperhand Celebrates 25 years of People, Puppetry, and Politics
Deeply rooted in environmentalism, Paperhand Puppets has made a name for itself around the state and across the country as an activist art-making organization.
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Drama. Jazz hands. A Ten-Minute Rendition of Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well.” Who Says Adults Can’t Have Fun?
For performing artists in the Triangle, the annual RECITAL variety show is a chance to take creative risks and fall back in love with the stage.
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Why Did Raleigh’s Oldest Professional Theater Close?
North Carolina Theatre is closing for good. While the circumstances around its bankruptcy are unique, the shutdown hints at a larger crisis for regional theaters across the country.
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Margaret Severin-Hansen’s Swan Song
The Carolina Ballet principal will give her final company performance this weekend. Ahead of the show, Severin-Hansen reflects on her career, future, and the power of art to bring people together.