Envious machinations and evil intentions take hold in American Shakespeare Center’s Othello, live streaming on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7pm. The show will be shot in 3-camera cinema-quality and presented live from the stage of the Blackfriars Playhouse. Directed by celebrated ASC Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, this stunningly relevant production of Shakespeare’s tragedy of racism […]
The Resurrection of Alice was filmed on the Schaefer Center stage exclusively for this series! The Resurrection of Alice is a novel and play inspired by the countless forgotten lives of young, black girls who found themselves in arranged marriages to men that were usually community pillars, financially comfortable and old enough to be their […]
© Jacob BollReturning to the studio as Watkins Family Hour, Sean and Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek alums) consider brother sister a duo-centric record – yet one that feels bigger than just two people. With Sean primarily on guitar and Sara on fiddle, and with both of them sharing vocals, the siblings enlisted producer Mike Viola (Jenny Lewis, […]
Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen (Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck) tells the story of JANE, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the […]
Jane Goodall Institute/Bill WallauerPresented by the Office of Sustainability, APPS (Appalachian Popular Programming Society),and the Office of Arts and Cultural Programs ALSO: Live Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1pmThe Nov. 19 event, which is open to the public, is an encore presentation of an exclusive live Zoom webinar with Dr. Goodall and a […]
This event will premiere Dec. 4 at 8pm and will be available to view through Dec. 6 at 10pm. Patrons can continue to access the concert via the original link emailed to registrants or by clicking HERE to be directed to the video on the Schaefer Center YouTube channel. In its 28th year, the Hayes School of […]
THIS IS A LIVESTREAM EVENT! In An Evening with Anna Deavere Smith, the award-winning playwright, actor and professor brings various perspectives to the virtual stage for her storytelling presentationReclaiming Grace in the Face of Adversity. The live event will be moderated by Dr. Paulette Marty, Professor of Theatre Arts at Appalachian State University. About "Reclaiming […]
About Events Registration Educator Resources FAQsFlamenco Vivo Carlota Santana — Virtual Lecture Demonstration Join Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana for a 40-minute story-based presentation where we follow our main character, Sol, on a journey of discovering Flamenco. The audience will hear the story, see a series of colorful video clips of live […]
About Events Registration Educator Resources FAQs Get ready to laugh out loud, play with language, and enjoy some great stories about foolish choices, bravery, a tiny ghost, and a boy who might not have the sense he was born with! These iconic stories from American folklore will stay with you. Once […]
Choreography: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's The Little PrinceDancer: Stanley GloverPhotographer: Bill HebertThis special Schaefer Center Presents production will include a recorded introduction by BalletX co-founder Christine Cox, the BalletX 15th Anniversary Season documentary, and mixed rep selections “Increasing” and “Fancy Me.” BalletX 15th Anniversary DocumentaryIn honor of BalletX's 15th Anniversary Season, the company has commissioned a documentary film […]
photo credit: Simchock Livestreamed from the stage of the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts!Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville, North Carolina’s GRAMMY winners, perennial Billboard chart-toppers, and frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin. Steep Canyon Rangers re-signed with Yep Roc Records in 2019. “It feels like coming home,” says Sharp […]
photo by Lynn WillisThis virtual best-of showcase from Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance features nine works from faculty choreographers, including Emily Daughtridge, Chris Yon, Susan Lutz, Regina Gulick, Kevin Warner, Cara Hagan, Ray Miller, Brad Parquette, and Sherone Price, danced by App State student performers. All curated works were produced between 2011-2019 and […]
All photos by Lynn Willis This APPlause! event, available to enjoy for 10 days for viewers of all ages, is an abridged version of the full-length event that is part of the main Schaefer Center Presents Series on Thursday, March 25 at 8pm. Click HERE to register for the main stage event. This virtual best-of […]
About Events Registration Educator Resources FAQsHOBEY FORD'S GOLDEN ROD PUPPETS:THE RAINBOW BRIDGE AND OTHER TALES This shadow puppetry production brings to life three folktales through Ford’s unique presentational style combining stunning puppetry, storytelling, and topical educational themes. The stories include “The Rainbow Bridge," “El Coqui,” and “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” with a finale […]
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Appalachian State University onFriday September 10th and Saturday September 11th. The Banff Mountain Film Festival will take place in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Both screenings will start at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 6pm to the Schaefer Center lobby and at 6:30pm to the […]