Hendersonville Theatre premiers its first One Act Play Festival of short plays, featuring a variety of different stories from regional and national playwrights, local directors, and incredible performers.
The process began with an open call for plays. A team of readers poured through over 650 nationwide submissions to select a group of outstanding plays. The result? A weekend-long extravaganza to bring a kaleidoscope of new and exciting world premiers to Hendersonville!
Hendersonville Theatre’s One Act Play Festival presents plays by established and emerging writers. Divided into two shows, Sections A and B are a multiple series of short plays, performed in rotation. One-act plays provide a condensed yet impactful theatrical experience, allowing for concise and focused storytelling that can captivate the audience’s attention from start to finish. This format often demands precision and intensity from the performers, leading to powerful performances that resonate deeply with viewers.
Additionally, Hendersonville Theatre’s One Act Play Festival serves as a unique platform for artists to showcase their skills and creativity. A one-act play offers the opportunity to demonstrate versatility in acting, directing, and technical execution within a limited timeframe. This challenge can foster growth and development among participants, pushing them to explore innovative approaches to storytelling and staging.
Hendersonville Theatre is at 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC.
My Name is Jane (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Backyard Stonehenge (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Catatonia…or, Waiting for Gato (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Tree #2 (8/23/24-8/25/24)
A Sign You Were Alive (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Riding Lessons (8/23/24-8/25/24)
I’d Rather Die Than Go Back To Christmastown (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Thanks for the Mammaries (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Legally Blonde the Musical (7/18/24-8/4/24)
Anne of Green Gables (5/2/24-5/12/24)
Backyard Stonehenge (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Catatonia…or, Waiting for Gato (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Tree #2 (8/23/24-8/25/24)
A Sign You Were Alive (8/23/24-8/25/24)
I’d Rather Die Than Go Back To Christmastown (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Riding Lessons (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Thanks for the Mammaries (8/23/24-8/25/24)
My Name is Jane (8/23/24-8/25/24)
Videos
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One Year to Die - a New Play by Charles LaBorde
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (9/20 - 9/29) | |
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The Love List
Ensemble Stage (9/13 - 9/22) | |
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Home for the Holidays
Mountain Theatre Company (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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Vanities
The Arts Factory (10/11 - 10/20) | |
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A Beautiful Noise
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (2/25 - 3/2) | |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (1/7 - 2/2) | |
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A Banner Elk Christmas
Ensemble Stage (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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