Black Mountain Center for the Arts Theatre
Theatre for and with the
People of Western North Carolina
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The Complete works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
February 20 - March 1
Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Tickets $20
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a fast, furious, and laugh-out-loud sprint through the Bard’s best (and weirdest) moments. Expect tragic deaths, wild romances and more ridiculous wigs than a royal court as three performers attempt to tackle every play and sonnet in one whirlwind performance. This play is brought to you by Mike Yow and Fire in the Head Productions.
Encore Players
Senior Readers Theatre
Auditions Open
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
Thursday, February 12th, 11:00 - 1:00
Friday, February 13th, 11:00 - 1:00
in BMCA theatre
Show Dates: March 20th-22nd
Experience stories come alive this season as the Black Mountain Center for the Arts proudly introduces the Encore Players, a brand-new senior readers theatre program dedicated to the craft of script-in-hand performance. This inaugural season celebrates the power of the actor's voice to ignite the imagination without the pressure of memorization. Participants will enjoy a collaborative environment that fosters social connection and lifelong learning. Whether you are a veteran of the stage or a curious newcomer, the Encore Players offer an accessible way to dive deep into character development and share the joy of storytelling through public performances. Join us as we launch this vibrant new chapter in the Swannanoa Valley, proving that the magic of theatre is an enduring spirit that only grows richer with time.
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
By Terrance McNally
May 8-17
Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Tickets $20
The setting is a walk-up apartment on Manhattan's West Side where, as the curtain rises, Frankie (a waitress) and Johnny (a short-order cook who works in the same restaurant) are discovered in bed. It is their first encounter, after having met several weeks ago on the job, and Frankie is hopeful that Johnny will now put on his clothes and depart, so she can
return to her usual routine of watching TV and eating ice cream. But Johnny, a compulsive talker (and romantic), has other ideas. He is convinced that he loves Frankie, a notion that she, at first, considers to be ridiculous. She has had more disappointments than delights in life, and he is the veteran of one broken marriage already. And neither of them is in the bloom of youth. Yet out of their sometimes touching, sometimes hilarious interplay the promise of a relationship beyond a "one-night stand" does begin to emerge and, as the lights dim, the two are back in bed again, but this time side-by-side, holding hands before the glowing television screen.
Frankie and Johnny at the Clair de Lune is produced by Multiverse Theatre Collective.
This production includes adult themes and language.