The Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack
Place in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the schedule for its 2013/2014 Intersections Series, a series held in The Forum at Diana Wortham
Theatre. Featuring a full season of classes, discussions, and performances, Intersections is an opportunity for
patrons to connect more deeply with the arts, artists, and each other. The
Forum, a large multi-purpose space adjacent to the theatre and accessible from
the theatre’s main lobby, is the venue for all Intersections events unless
otherwise announced.
Performances: The
Intersections Series features two performing artists in the 2013/2014 season.
The ultimate troubadour Jim Malcolm (November
20, 2013) performs “Just Flown In From
Scotland.” Malcolm warms the soul with masterful guitar and harmonica
peppered with funny stories and engaging wit. And Dirty Barbie (January 23-25, 2014) written, directed and performed
by Denise Stewart is a fun and
poignant one-woman show that speaks to the secret lives of girls, the way we
play, and the unsupervised side of childhood. Tickets are available through the
Diana Wortham Theatre at www.dwtheatre.com
and (828) 257-4530.
The Sing Together Series is designed for family and friends to
celebrate the joy of music and singing in spirited sessions with musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Bring family and friends,
make new friends and create community through song. The 2013/2014 Sing Together
Series offers themed gatherings from October 2013 to May 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in
The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre including: 60s Folk Revival (adults, October
11, 2013), Winter Songs (families, December 13, 2013), Freedom Songs &
Spirituals with guest artist Becky Stone (adults, February 7, 2014), Get Your
Irish On (families, March 7, 2014), Campfire Songs (families, April 11, 2014),
and Mitch Miller (adults, May 23, 2014). $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under;
children 2 and under are free.
The Book Discussion Group is an opportunity for book lovers to gather
regularly for lively and insightful discussions on selected books. Meet new
friends as you deepen your literary experience. Dates for the 2013/2014 Book
Discussion Group are September 17, 2013; October 15, 2013; November 12, 2013;
January 21, 2014; February 18, 2014; March 18, 2014; April 15, 2014; and May
20, 2014. Visit www.dwtheatre.com for
book selections and updates.
The Craft Group, presented in partnership with Handmade in America,
meets monthly to create a work of art under the direction of a local artist.
Dates for the 2013/2014 Intersections Craft Group are: September 10, 2013,
Indigo Shibori Dyed Cotton Scarves with Linda LeBelle; November 5, 2013,
Ceramic Tea Pots with Donna Flanery; December 10, 2013, Holiday Crafts with
Ruth Ingram; February 4, 2014, Gifts from the Heart with Ruth Ingram; March 11,
2014, topic t.b.a.; April 8, 2014, Light Up Your Intentions Candle Making with
Kate Stockholm; and May 13, 2014, topic t.b.a. Check Diana Wortham Theatre’s
website for updated information.
Pre-performance discussions are once again offered in association with the Mainstage
Dance and Theatre performances. Ticket holders of these performances are
invited to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of select performances in
the Mainstage Series by attending this free pre-performance discussion, lead by
a professional from the community or an associate with the creative staff of
the performing artist. Pre-show discussions are held at 7:00 p.m. prior to the
performance and include: Shakespeare on
Trial on November 23, 2013; Eisenhower Dance on January 17 & 18, 2014;
and Aquila Theatre in Fahrenheit 451
on January 31, 2014, and in Twelfth Night
on February 1, 2014. A Master Class
will be offered with The Chase Brock
Experience on March 22, 2014. More details regarding this opportunity will
be made available on the Diana Wortham Theatre website.
To obtain more information on the
Diana Wortham Theatre’s Intersections Series, reserve a space in a class or
group, or purchase performance tickets, call the theatre’s box office at (828)
257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com.
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