Asheville Scene, September 1, 2023 The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville is proud to announce a full lineup of world-class companies and performers for its 2023-24 season, which runs from September through May. Beginning with a season-opening show on Saturday, Sept. 23, the Wortham Center’s 2023-24 season brings a wide range […]
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Wortham Presents 2023-2024 Season Brochure
The Wortham’s 2023/2024 season is announced! Flip through our season brochure and make plans to join us for one of the exciting performances coming up this season. Tickets on sale Thurs. August 24 at 10 a.m.
Moving stories: Stewart/Owen Dance premieres new work at Wortham
-Asheville Scene, April 14, 2023 For Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, storytelling is the art — and dance is the medium that brings it to life. It’s a universal language with the potential to break down cultural barriers, cross political divides and make deeper connections possible. It’s a lesson the husband-and-wife duo learned while dancing with […]
Video: New Work at the Wortham – Taking the Stage
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Stewart/Owen Dance in the final development stages for the Wortham’s first-ever commissioned work. Don’t miss their exciting collection of contemporary choreography premiering April 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. Reserve your seats today! More about Stewart/Owen Dance’s commissioned work Video: New Work at the Wortham Center—First Steps Video: New Work […]
Video: IN REHEARSAL — Stewart/Owen Dance
Step on stage and experience an immersive view of rehearsals for Stewart/Owen Dance‘s upcoming April 21 & 22 performances on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage. Courtesy of Stewart/Owen Dance Funding support The performances by Stewart/Owen Dance are funded in part by a grant from SouthArts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and […]
Video: New Work at the Wortham Center—Feedback Panel
Stewart/Owen Dance has been busy creating the Wortham Center’s first-ever commissioned work. This original piece, choreographed by Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, is being developed over the course of the season with feedback from a panel of community members. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at their process – and don’t miss the production […]
