Theatre Archives - INDY Week https://indyweek.com/category/news/culture/theatre/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:37:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://indyweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-2023-INDYlogo-whiteonblack-sml-sq-32x32.png Theatre Archives - INDY Week https://indyweek.com/category/news/culture/theatre/ 32 32 214226721 In Durham High Schools, Drama Takes the Spotlight https://indyweek.com/news/culture/theatre/durham-high-schools-drama-programs/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:32:51 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=289003 Veteran drama teacher Wendell Tabb in the theater at Hillside High School in Durham. Tabb retired in 2022. Photo by Brett Villena.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. ]]> Veteran drama teacher Wendell Tabb in the theater at Hillside High School in Durham. Tabb retired in 2022. Photo by Brett Villena.

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/taylor-mac-holiday-sauce/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:16:36 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=287783 Taylor Mac's "Holiday Sauce" show has been an annual tradition since 2017 and will tour to Duke Arts Presents December 4-6. ]]>

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/burning-coal-theatre-my-name-is-rachel-corrie/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:23:44 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=285496 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. ]]>

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/guys-and-dolls-raleigh-little-theatre/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:13:42 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=284851 The 55+ musical theater production, which runs October 7-10, is a partnership between Dancing Man Productions and Raleigh Little Theatre.]]>

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/fall-2025-stage-shows/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:02:46 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=283674 Clockwise, L to R: Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce. Photo Credit: Little Fang Photography. Raymonda Variations performed by Carolina Ballet. Photo courtesy of Carolina Ballet. Aviva Neff of Blood Earth Water. Photo courtesy of the Process Series. Samsara. Photo by Nirvair Singh Rai. Pony Cam’s Burnout Paradise. Photo by Cameron Grant. Noli Timeri. Photo courtesy of NC State Live.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." ]]> Clockwise, L to R: Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce. Photo Credit: Little Fang Photography. Raymonda Variations performed by Carolina Ballet. Photo courtesy of Carolina Ballet. Aviva Neff of Blood Earth Water. Photo courtesy of the Process Series. Samsara. Photo by Nirvair Singh Rai. Pony Cam’s Burnout Paradise. Photo by Cameron Grant. Noli Timeri. Photo courtesy of NC State Live.

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/stories-of-everyday-life-in-prison-talking-with-ear-hustle-co-hosts-earlonne-woods-and-nigel-poor/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:29:23 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=282041 Ear Hustle podcast hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods. Photo by Mario de Lopez.Ear Hustle Live!, the popular podcast's touring iteration, comes to The Carolina Theatre on August 6. ]]> Ear Hustle podcast hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods. Photo by Mario de Lopez.

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/paperhand-puppets-25-years/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:01:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=279419 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. ]]>

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? https://indyweek.com/culture/recital-variety-show/ Wed, 28 May 2025 11:27:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=278811 2022 RECITAL performers take the stage. Photo courtesy of Bull City Photography.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. ]]> 2022 RECITAL performers take the stage. Photo courtesy of Bull City Photography.

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? https://indyweek.com/culture/north-carolina-theatre-closure/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:15:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=277532 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.]]>

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 https://indyweek.com/culture/margaret-severin-hansen-carolina-ballet/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=277360 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.]]>

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.

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