Triad Arts

Wake Forest University Theatre Presents The Laramie Project

In October of 1997, Matthew Shepard, a gay student attending the University of Wyoming was beaten and left to die tied to a fence post in Laramie, Wyoming. In the murder's aftermath Techtonic Theatre Project traveled to Laramie to talk with townspeople. The interviews they conducted forms the basis of "The Laramie Project", a moving and insightful piece of theatre by Moises Kaufman. It's coming to the Mainstage Theatre on the campus of Wake Forest University September 20-29th with evening performances at 7:30 pm and a weekend matinee at 2:00 pm. The Laramie Project is directed by Department of Theatre and Dance Associate Professor Brook Davis. She was joined at WFDD by actors Ali Buckman and Mike Dempsey.

'A Place for Us' Multicultural Celebration Benefits FaithAction International House

During the past ten years, North Carolina has experienced a tremendous influx of immigrants, bringing new ethnic, cultural and religious diversity with them.  FaithAction International House is working to make Greensboro a model multicultural, interfaith and immigrant-friendly city, and to share our experiences here in the Triad with other communities across the country and around the world.

"Proof of Heaven" Author To Speak at Centenary United Methodist Church

Dr. Eben Alexander has been a practicing neurosurgeon for 25 years. In November of 2008, Alexander experienced a 7 day coma due to an attack of bacterial meningitis.  Alexander's 2012  New York Times Best Selling book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife documents his transformative experience.  On Tuesday, September 17th, Alexander returns to Winston-Salem, where he was raised, to share his story at Centenary United Methodist Church.  The event begins at 7:00pm and is free and open to the public.  

Winston-Salem Native, Musician Sarah Siskind's Triumphant Return

Winston-Salem native Sarah Siskind is now a Virginia-based singer/songwriter who has been described as utterly captivating. Southern Living magazine calls Sarah “Nashville's best new voice”. While her music transcends category, it's a blend of the traditional and modern. Sarah has collaborated with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and Allison Krauss, and last month Sarah and her re-released first album from 2003 titled Covered and was featured on NPR by Stephen Thompson during Here and Now. The reissue was done by Justin Vernon on his own label. It's been a triumphant return for Sarah Siskind. For years she battled sinus issues resulting in a string of surgeries and prevented her from touring. She's back on tour now with a new CD Novel. 

Touring Theatre of North Carolina Takes Audiences on Sentimental Journey

Each year Touring Theatre of North Carolina holds a big event created around one of their original shows. Last year, it was “Stompin' at the Savoy” and an evening of 1930s music, food and culture. This year's evening combined with silent auction, wine and a light meal takes us back to the 40s. “Sentimental Journey” is a show of great wartime songs and letters this Saturday night, from 7-11pm at beautiful Magnolia Manor. Sentimental Journey will feature Touring Theatre artists including Kay Thomas and John Kernodle. They were joined by Producing Artistic Director Brenda Schleunes.