Calliope Stage Company, presents, Calliope Shorts: Firsts! at the Loading Dock Stage at 73 Landis Street, Sylva, NC, August 5-7 and 12-14.  

Calliope Shorts: Firsts! is the first new works development project commissioned by Calliope Stage, it focuses on the stories of WNC and the artists who hold these mountains dear. Calliope matched twenty-three artists of a variety of mediums and ages into ten creative Teams. Using their  unique artistic sensibilities, each Team spent three months developing a new short piece of theatre inspired by a story rooted in the WNC region. 

August 5-7 and 12-14 all ten shorts (short plays) written by these teams will premiere in downtown Sylva at Calliope Stage’s very first live outdoor production. Five Directors – along with a Production Team of professional and pre-professional artists – will bring each Calliope Short to life for the first time. Live local preshow entertainment and treats from local food and beverage vendors will complete the celebration of the theatrical magic within our beloved mountains. 

The show is recommended for all ages, but there is some strong language in a couple of the pieces. The performance dates are as follows: August 5, 7, 12, and 14 at 8 pm and August 6 and 13 at 9 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit calliopestage.com. 

*Calliope Shorts: Firsts Graphic Created by Caleb Warren