Thursday, November 29, 2012

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!  


Thursday, November 15, 2012

AUDITIONS for Naked Girls Reading 9


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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   

Thursday, November 1, 2012

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