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  Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.

   

  Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission.

• Saturday, October 30 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
• Sunday, October 31 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

ACT’s Youth Production Classes have been hard at work this fall, collaborating with directors, an artistic team, and their fellow students to learn and perform Clue (High School Edition).

The high school production class will split performances over two weekends. Please check performance dates with your student before purchasing to ensure you have the correct date and time!

All tickets are general admission. As a safety precaution, we’ve reduced our seating capacity for this event to 150 people. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged.

**Masks are required for all attendees. By reserving a ticket you and your party are agreeing to wear a mask for the entire performance and follow ACT safety guidelines during the event.**

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  Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.

   

  Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission.

Saturday, October 30 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

• Sunday, October 31 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.

 

Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission.

• Wednesday, October 27 – 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
• Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
• Friday, October 29 – 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
• Saturday, October 30 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
• Sunday, October 31 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.

Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.

All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

A one woman show starring Barbara Bates Smith

Barbara Bates Smith returns to the HART stage with Ivy Rowe, a play about the passionate life of a spunky mountain woman that has been getting rave reviews since its 1989 debut. Barbara, with the help of co-writer Mark Hunter, transformed the novel Fair and Tender Ladies by prize-winning North Carolina novelist Lee Smith into a rare and heartfelt performance that pays tribute to the women of Appalachia. With a sensuous nature and a flair for storytelling, Ivy paints a vivid picture of 20th Century revivals, mine disasters, rural electrification, the Depression, and three wars. With over 700 performances of Ivy Rowe from Broadway to down south, Barbara Bates Smith is a Western North Carolina treasure that we are thrilled to host again!

Anana Johnson’s father    editor of the prestigious North American Dictionary of the English Language    abruptly gives her the code name ALICE, hands her a bottle of pills, and disappears without a trace. Thus Anana and her colleague Bart find themselves thrust into an underground movement of wordsmiths dedicated to preserving not only the Dictionary but language itself from a mysterious virus that is slowly erasing words from electronic devices and their human users. But if they can’t find her father before the “word flu” erupts into a pandemic, words will no longer convey any meaning at all and the English language may be lost forever. A world premier play based on the novel The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon.

Virtual Tickets $25.00 See Upcoming Dates for Zoom – The Word Exchange presented by ITP (thundertix.com)

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!

In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

MAINSTAGE

STARBRIGHT

By Sean David Robinson Directed by Ashleigh Millett-Goff

Grace, an astronomer with a Ph.D. in astrophysics, is reeling from the death of her daughter, Abigail. When Abigail appears to Grace and begins to make predictions about events in the cosmos, Grace must choose between her memories and her sanity.

The Magnetic Theatre is thrilled to bring back to their stage the incredibly talented Delighted Tobehere for a one weekend engagement of Drag 101: A hilarious, live singing A to Z course in drag!
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In Drag 101, Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from over 20 years of experience to give you a behind the scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how tos, audience participation, side splitting comedy, and yes, 100% live singing entertainment! The judges loved her on America’s Got Talent, and you’re sure to agree!
Find out what it takes to be a Queen! This is a hilarious, live singing, full transformation drag show! Everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes. Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
Drag 101 runs Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. For information and tickets, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.

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  Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.

   

  Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission.

• Saturday, October 30 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**
• Sunday, October 31 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

A one woman show starring Barbara Bates Smith

Barbara Bates Smith returns to the HART stage with Ivy Rowe, a play about the passionate life of a spunky mountain woman that has been getting rave reviews since its 1989 debut. Barbara, with the help of co-writer Mark Hunter, transformed the novel Fair and Tender Ladies by prize-winning North Carolina novelist Lee Smith into a rare and heartfelt performance that pays tribute to the women of Appalachia. With a sensuous nature and a flair for storytelling, Ivy paints a vivid picture of 20th Century revivals, mine disasters, rural electrification, the Depression, and three wars. With over 700 performances of Ivy Rowe from Broadway to down south, Barbara Bates Smith is a Western North Carolina treasure that we are thrilled to host again!

Anana Johnson’s father    editor of the prestigious North American Dictionary of the English Language    abruptly gives her the code name ALICE, hands her a bottle of pills, and disappears without a trace. Thus Anana and her colleague Bart find themselves thrust into an underground movement of wordsmiths dedicated to preserving not only the Dictionary but language itself from a mysterious virus that is slowly erasing words from electronic devices and their human users. But if they can’t find her father before the “word flu” erupts into a pandemic, words will no longer convey any meaning at all and the English language may be lost forever. A world premier play based on the novel The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon.

Virtual Tickets $25.00 See Upcoming Dates for Zoom – The Word Exchange presented by ITP (thundertix.com)

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!

In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.

Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.

All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

MAINSTAGE

STARBRIGHT

By Sean David Robinson Directed by Ashleigh Millett-Goff

Grace, an astronomer with a Ph.D. in astrophysics, is reeling from the death of her daughter, Abigail. When Abigail appears to Grace and begins to make predictions about events in the cosmos, Grace must choose between her memories and her sanity.

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  Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus.

   

  Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Tent concessions will be available when doors open. Classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission.

Saturday, October 30 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

• Sunday, October 31 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. **spooky spectacular**

ACT’s Youth Production Classes have been hard at work this fall, collaborating with directors, an artistic team, and their fellow students to learn and perform Clue (High School Edition).

The high school production class will split performances over two weekends. Please check performance dates with your student before purchasing to ensure you have the correct date and time!

All tickets are general admission. As a safety precaution, we’ve reduced our seating capacity for this event to 150 people. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged.

**Masks are required for all attendees. By reserving a ticket you and your party are agreeing to wear a mask for the entire performance and follow ACT safety guidelines during the event.**

The Magnetic Theatre is thrilled to bring back to their stage the incredibly talented Delighted Tobehere for a one weekend engagement of Drag 101: A hilarious, live singing A to Z course in drag!
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In Drag 101, Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from over 20 years of experience to give you a behind the scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how tos, audience participation, side splitting comedy, and yes, 100% live singing entertainment! The judges loved her on America’s Got Talent, and you’re sure to agree!
Find out what it takes to be a Queen! This is a hilarious, live singing, full transformation drag show! Everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes. Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
Drag 101 runs Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. For information and tickets, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.

Anana Johnson’s father    editor of the prestigious North American Dictionary of the English Language    abruptly gives her the code name ALICE, hands her a bottle of pills, and disappears without a trace. Thus Anana and her colleague Bart find themselves thrust into an underground movement of wordsmiths dedicated to preserving not only the Dictionary but language itself from a mysterious virus that is slowly erasing words from electronic devices and their human users. But if they can’t find her father before the “word flu” erupts into a pandemic, words will no longer convey any meaning at all and the English language may be lost forever. A world premier play based on the novel The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon.

Virtual Tickets $25.00 See Upcoming Dates for Zoom – The Word Exchange presented by ITP (thundertix.com)