Naked Girls Reading 9

We're back with another Naked Girls Reading!  

The theme this time is "Family Calamity"--just in time for the holidays!  

Also note that the show will be at Toy Boat Community Arts Space 
(101 Fairview Ave.)! 

Open House

Holiday Open House

Saturday, Dec. 8, 7pm-9pm.

Come hang out at Anam Cara! Sip on some cider, listen to some tunes, and visit with friends. A great opportunity to finish up that holiday shopping while supporting your local community, artists, and crafters! We'll provide some tasty treats and warm beverages. (We'll also have the cash bar open for beer and wine.) Learn about upcoming events, too! Bring friends!

*Live music by Kim Hartman and Michael Taylor!

Thrifty Thursdays

Thrifty Thursdays continue at Anam Cara with another FREE Improv Class, facilitated by Gabrielle White! When: Thursday, December 6th, 6-7pm. Where: The Anam Cara Collective, 203 Haywood Rd., West AVL Why: Because community is important and theatre is fun! Who: Anyone! No experience necessary. How: Respond to this email to guarantee your spot, or call 828.252.2505. Walk-ins are welcome (but if class fills, we may have to turn folks away). About The Class This Improvisational Theatre class at Anam Cara will blow your mind. Class time will be spent learning group warm-ups that align the mind with your fun, creative and playful spirit . We will then responsibly dive into the shallow end of the improv pool with character development and then make the big plunge to stage games. Improv is the art of being who you are, regardless of the circumstances. Actors are welcome as well as people who get paid to perform onstage. We are all actors, all are welcome. We will focus on doing so please be prepared to play, arrive limber, and with 100% stoked-ness for having a blast, and learning about yourself in a supportive team environment. About the Instructor Gabrielle White is facilitating this meeting of improv minds. With a minor in Theater from Ithaca College she has trained in the Linklater Technique from Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA as well as training in improvisational theater from Scared Scriptless in Anchorage, AK. She has a great passion for the arts as a means towards joy and healing and you can find her spreading the seeds of emotional change through Laughter Yoga, Co-Counseling, singing, dancing, and general Tomfoolery.

Tales and Ales

Tales and Ales is back. . .and this time there is an ugly sweater contest!  Come tell a tale while wearing that sweater your Aunt Mildred made for you.  There will be prizes for the ugliest.  You don't want to miss this!  Come at 7:30 to shop around, listen to the Wootones and get a seat!  

AUDITIONS for Naked Girls Reading 9

Support the Humane Alliance and Get Discount Tickets on 11/17!

Support the Humane Alliance of WNC!

 Bring an item from the list below to donate to the Humane Alliance and take $3 off

your at-the-door ticket price (regular price $12) on Saturday, November 17th!

NEEDS

- Dog and cat toys

- Bowls

- Pet beds

- Pet food

- Leashes and collars

- Kitty litter

* Only NEW items can be accepted.

Toy Boat Comm. Art Space is located at 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC                       

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 p.m   

Can't make it on the 17th?  The Lives of Animals is playing 11/16-11/18 at Toy Boat. 

Brother Wolf and The Lives of Animals!

Support Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

at our show on Friday, Nov. 16th!

Anam Cara Theatre Co. presents The Lives of Animals 

at Toy Boat Community Art Space.

Bring an item from the list below to donate to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) and take $3 off your at-the-door ticket price (regular price $12).

BWAR Needs:

• Leashes and no-slip collars so our pups get lots of exercise

• Dry and canned food and treats for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens

• KMR formula, Pedialyte, and food or postal scales for our bottle babies

• Linens, blankets, towels and pillows to keep our dogs and cats comfy

• Toys including Nylabones, Kongs, squeaky toys, feather wands, and cardboard scratching pads

• Clumping cat litter and cardboard shirt/gift boxes

 About the performance:­  Based on the book of the same name by J.M. Coetzee, The Lives of Animals centers around a series of lectures regarding animal rights, delivered by fictional novelist Elizabeth Costello.  Punctuating these lectures are scenes of surreal animal interactions, tense family dynamics, and humorous transformations.  This thought-provoking performance is sure to cause audiences to deeply consider their own beliefs about and relationships with members of other species. 

Toy Boat Comm. Art Space is located at 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC                      

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 p.m   

Free Improv Workshop

Thrifty Thursdays are happening at Anam Cara! It's time for another FREE Improv Class, facilitated by Gabrielle White! When: Thursday, November 8th, 6-7pm. Where: The Anam Cara Collective, 203 Haywood Rd., West AVL Why: Because community is important and theatre is fun! Who: Anyone! No experience necessary. How: Respond to this email to guarantee your spot, or call 828.252.2505. Walk-ins are welcome (but if class fills, we may have to turn folks away). About The Class This Improvisational Theatre class at Anam Cara will blow your mind. Class time will be spent learning group warm-ups that align the mind with your fun, creative and playful spirit . We will then responsibly dive into the shallow end of the improv pool with character development and then make the big plunge to stage games. Improv is the art of being who you are, regardless of the circumstances. Actors are welcome as well as people who get paid to perform onstage. We are all actors, all are welcome. We will focus on doing so please be prepared to play, arrive limber, and with 100% stoked-ness for having a blast, and learning about yourself in a supportive team environment. About the Instructor Gabrielle White is facilitating this meeting of improv minds. With a minor in Theater from Ithaca College she has trained in the Linklater Technique from Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA as well as training in improvisational theater from Scared Scriptless in Anchorage, AK. She has a great passion for the arts as a means towards joy and healing and you can find her spreading the seeds of emotional change through Laughter Yoga, Co-Counseling, singing, dancing, and general Tomfoolery.

The Lives of Animals

The Lives of Animals

Anam Cara Theatre Company presents. . . 

The Lives of Animals

an ensemble-created production

directed by Michael Taylor

inspired by the book The Lives of Animals by J.M. Coetzee.

Performances:

November 9-11 at The Anam Cara Collective (203 Haywood Rd., AVL)

November 16-18 at Toy Boat Community Art Space (101 Fairview Rd., AVL)

All shows are at 8pm.  

Small reception after the performance on the 9th.

Optional talk-back after the performance on the 10th.

For tickets:  

Call 828.252.2505, or 

purchase online at www.anamcaratheatre.com , 

or in person at The Anam Cara Collective.

Cost:  

$10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Auditions!

Thrifty Thursday Kick-Off!

FREE Improv Class with Gabrielle White!  Thursday, October 11 at 6pm!  Email anamcaratc@gmail.com to reserve your spot.  Walk-ins welcome as long as class is not full.  

Improvisational Theatre class at Anam Cara will blow your mind. Classtime will be spent learning group warm-ups that align the mind with your fun, creative and playful spirit . We will then responsibly dive into the shallow end of the improv pool with character development and then make the big plunge to stage games. Improv is the art of being who you are, regardless of the circumstances. Actors are welcome as well as people who get paid to perform onstage. We are all actors, all are welcome. We will focus on doing so please be prepared to play, arrive limber, and with 100% stoked-ness for having a blast, and learning about yourself in a supportive team environment.  

Gabrielle White is facilitating this meeting of improv minds. With a minor in Theater from Ithaca College she has trained in the Linklater Technique from Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA as well as training in improvisational theater from Scared Scriptless in Anchorage, AK. She has a great passion for the arts as a means towards joy and healing and you can find her spreading the seeds of emotional change through Laughter Yoga, Co-Counseling, singing, dancing, and general Tomfoolery.

Tales and Ales

Upcoming AUDITIONS

Auditions for The Lives of Animals will be Thursday, September 27, and Friday September 28th, from 6pm-8pm each evening.  Please email anamcaratc@gmail.com or call 828.252.2505 to reserve your audition time.  For auditions, please wear clothes that you are able to move in and bring your open, creative mind!  No preparation necessary.  

The Lives of Animals will be a devised performance piece (ensemble-created), inspired by the book The Lives of Animals by J.M. Coetzee.  Mike Taylor will lead the cast through a serious of games, assignments, movement and voice exercises, and more to create the one-of-a-kind performance.  For specific questions about auditions or the process, please contact the director, Mike Taylor at emhtee@hotmail.com.

Show dates will be Novemeber 9-11 and 16-18, all at 8pm.  

LAAFF

We had a great weekend at LAAFF (Lexinton Avenue Arts and Fun Festival) this past Sunday!  Thanks to those who donated materials (The Toy Box on Merrimon and Lowes in S. Asheville) and time (Kim Hartman, Ellen Knight, Laura Davis, Kim Guice) to make this project happen! 

This weekend!

The Lives of Animals

Dates set for our next mainstage show! The Lives of Animals, an ensemble-created (devised) performance, directed by Mike Taylor. Shows will be November 9th-11th and 16th-18th. Audition dates TBA soon! 

Painting Lessons

Anam Cara's Artistic Director and Founder Erinn Huntley 

teaches improv theatre, monologue writing, and painting to students of all ages.  

She's currently accepting students for private painting lessons.  

If you're interested in details, please email Erinn at anamcaratc@gmail.com

 for more information.  

Blue Drape.  (Above painting by Erinn Huntley.)

Pictured above:  Erinn Huntley (LEAF Resident Teaching Artist) working with rising 4th grade students at Isaac Dickson Elementary's Summer Plus Program, summer 2012.

ACTC Presents. . .Tales and Ales!

An open-mic-style night of storytelling and good brews, hosted by 

Charlie Moore and Emily Wooten.

Event is FREE.

Doors open at 7:00 for you to shop around, grab a beer, and listen to 

our PRE-SHOW BAND, The Wootones!

Storytelling event begins at 8:00.

Come to The Anam Cara Collective hear some humorous stories--

and maybe even tell one of your own! Anyone can take the mic to tell one.

If that isn't enough there will also be some local beer and some wine available 

for a suggested donation.

We hope to see you there!

AUDITIONS for Naked Girls Reading 8!

It's time again already!  

Anam Cara is preparing for its 8th production of Naked Girls Reading!  

Auditions will be held July 30th from 7:30-9:30pm.  

Show dates are August 31st and September 1st, both at 8pm.  

If you're interested in signing up for an audition time-slot,
or for more information, please email us at anamcaratc@gmail.com.  

Walk-ins will not be accepted. 

Must be female-identified and 18 years of age or older.

*If you are in interested in auditioning, but aren't available 

during the time listed above, contact us anyway.  

There may be an opportunity to schedule an alternate time.*

Ooh, It's Friday the 13th!

Naked Girls Reading 7

Tales and Ales #2!

This weekend is chock full of fun at The Collective! Join us Friday evening for another round of Tale and Ales! We're storytelling and serving up local brews. This event is FREE for all and will be a hootin', hollerin' good time. Come tell or hear a tale (but don't drink too much because you don't want to miss the West Asheville Studio Stroll in the morning and a funky trunk show at the Collective) :o)

Naked Girls Reading 7 AUDITIONS

Naked Girls Reading 7 AUDITIONS will be May 29th from 7:30-9:30pm.  Theme is "Taboo."  Show dates are June 29th and 30th.    Please call 828.252.2505 or email anamcaratc@gmail.com to reserve an audition time for for more info..  No walk-ins.  Must be 18 or older to audition.

Come be a part of this empowering show!

Tales and Ales!

Anam Cara Theatre Company Presents. . .Tales and Ales!



An open-mic-style night of storytelling and good brews, hosted by Charlie Moore and Emily Wooton.


Event is FREE.


Come to The Anam Cara Collective on Cinco de Mayo and hear some humorous stories--and maybe even tell one of your own! It can be embarassing, stupid, or crazy-- but anyone can take the mic to tell one.


If that isn't good enough there will also be beer from the Asheville Brewing Company and wine available for a suggested donation.


We hope to see you there!

Naked Girls Reading 6, Theme: Survival

Naked Girls Reading-Asheville is back with our 6th show! This time the theme is Survival! If you haven't seen this show yet, now is your chance! If you've seen one before, they're all totally different, so come on back!



Shows are April 20th and 21st, both at 8pm.


Talk-back after the show, Friday only.


Tickets are available by calling 828.545.3861, online here, or downtown at Firestorm Cafe & Books.


Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.


Must be 18 or older to attend.


For a review of one of our previosu performances of Naked Girls Reading, check out http://www.mountainx.com/article/4132/West-Asheville-hosts-Naked-Girls-Reading.

8, The Play

Asheville Folks, we're hoping you can help spread the word about this important upcoming production! 

Next week, Artistic Director Erinn Huntley will appear in a staged reading of “8”, a play written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.  It is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.

Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the new critically-acclaimed film "J. Edgar," based “8” on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families.  AFER has licensed several readings across the state as a way of engaging people before North Carolina votes on its own marriage amendment known locally as "Amendment One".

The Asheville performance will be Tuesday, April 10 at 7 PM at Diana Wortham Theatre and is a benefit fundraiser for the American Foundation for Equal Rights. Tickets are $15 Regular/$10 Students and can be purchased at the DWT Box Office online, over the phone, and in person.

North Carolina Stage Company, director Angie Flynn-McIver, and the Diana Wortham Theatre have gathered a wide range of actors from all over Asheville to participate with help from lots of other theatre companies from around the city, including Anam Cara.  We'd love to have your help spreading the word via email, social media, word of mouth, and whatever else you can muster.


Here's the web address:  http://www.ncstage.org/pages/productions/8-the-play.php

Here's the web address for tickets:  http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=354&event_val=NCS1


Thanks so much, and hope to see you there.

Naked Girls Reading 6 AUDITIONS!

It's time for the next Naked Girls Reading AUDITIONS

and time for you to be a part of this empowering show! 

The theme this time is "Survival". 

March 20th and 21st from 7-9pm

at The Anam Cara Collective (203 Haywood Rd., West AVL). 

Call 828.545.3861

or email anamcaratc@gmail.com to reserve your timeslot. 

*Must be 18 or older to audition.* 

We Are The 99% Opens This Weekend!

Get your tickets now, Anam Cara Fans!

Check out Anam Cara Theatre Company's ensemble-created show, We Are The 99%!   

The show explores themes related to the Occupy movement in an abstract, non-linear fashion, using language and movement to break down social categories of understanding the world in which we live. 

Show dates are 3/9, 3/10, 3/11, 3/16, 3/17, and 3/18, all at 8 pm. Audience talk-backs will take place after the performances on 3/10 and 3/16. 

Tickets are $10 in advance/$12 at the door (Sundays are Pay-What-You-Can) and 10% of all ticket sales goes to Occupy Asheville. 

Tickets are available at Firestorm Cafe, online at www.anamcaratheatre.com, at the Anam Cara Collective (203 Haywood Rd. in West Asheville), by email at  anamcaratc@gmail.com, or by calling (828) 545-3861.  

Need Run Crew/Tech Person

We're looking for a run crew/tech person for We Are The 99%.  This person will run low tech light and sound cues, as well as help with setting props.  Show dates are March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18, all at 8pm.  This person will need to be available for all show dates and for all evening rehearsals the week prior.  If interested, please email anamcaratc@gmail.com or call 828.545.3861.  Thank you!

Trunk Show NEW DATE

Our Trunk Show at The Anam Cara Collective has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 25th from 12pm-5pm.  Check out www.anamcaracollective.com for details.  Hope to see you there! 

At Rehearsals!

Ensemble members of We Are The 99% are having a great time creating the show! 

We're excited for you to see it! 

Show dates are March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, all at 8pm.

Ensemble members L-R:  Kimberly Hartman, Kristen Aldrich, Julian Dominic, Mike Taylor

(not pictured, Emily Wooton). 



We Are The 99%

Meditation at The Collective

Check out The Anam Cara Collective's website for info. about mediation sessions by Reflection Pond that are happening twice a week in our space!  http://www.anamcaracollective.com/ 

5-Week Improv Comedy Class

Sundays 2/12 - 3/11, 12-3pm :: Class Show Monday 3/12, 7:30-8:30pm


Experience the joys of improv and get the chance to perform in the culminating Class Show!  Learn long form improv techniques from an alumna of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NYC.  We will be focusing on and performing an improv form that draws inspiration from short improvised monologues.  Drop-ins welcome, however each class will build on the last so a 5-week comittment is encouraged.  Must attend at least 3 (including the last class) to perform. $10 per class in advance ($50 due at first class), or $12 per class drop-in rate. 

Location:  The Anam Cara Collective @ 203 Haywood Rd. West Asheville. Click here for more info. Questions? email: kristen.aldrich@gmail.com

Naked Girls Reading 5 -- This Weekend!

"There are those who so dislike the nude that they find something indecent in the naked truth." F.H. Bradley

Naked Girls Reading performances are THIS WEEKEND!
Friday the 27th and Saturday the 28th, both at 8pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Purchase them with a credit card over the phone or on this website, or in person at The Anam Cara Collective or Firestorm Cafe.

A note from Director Erinn Huntley. . .

I'm excited to be working on Anam Cara's fifth production of Naked Girls Reading, and I am grateful for the continued community support of such an important and empowering show. In a society where simple nudity is viewed as taboo and women's bodies are so often objectified and are valued according to an idealized and unrealistic standard, I believe it is important to continue to push boundaries and help to normalize real women's bodies and celebrate them for their differences. I am honored to be working with such a dedicated, intelligent, fun, and collaborative group of women. I truly hope you enjoy the show as much as I have enjoyed being a part of its creation.

We Are The 99%

We have a cast! Auditions were fantastic, and we've pulled together a wonderful ensemble for We Are The 99%!

These fabulous folks are as follows: Kristen Aldrich, Julian Dominic, Kimberly Hartman, Michael Taylor, and Emily Wooton.

Show dates are March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18, all at 8pm. Sunday shows are "pay-what-you-can" nights.