Rutherford Stage

The Rutherford County Arts Council is now known as Rutherford Stage!

The Rutherford County Arts Council is a non-profit, community-based arts organization serving Rutherford County, NC and the surrounding region. The RCAC has established programs and activities involving all major categories of fine arts and performing arts in its 40 year history while maintaining a particular emphasis on work in the dramatic arts and work with children.

11/15/2025

Here is the HUGE cast list for A Christmas Carol! You don’t want to miss this talented cast of all ages in this magical holiday classic!
Friday, December 12 at 7pm
Saturday, December 13 at 3pm
Foundation Performing Arts Center

11/13/2025

The cast is hard at work preparing for our upcoming holiday production of A Christmas Carol. You won't want to miss this timeless classic - come celebrate Christmas with us!
Tickets are on sale now!
https://foundationshows.org/
828-286-9990

10/07/2025

ANOTHER SALE DAY ADDED: Come and see us at the Maple Street Theater this Saturday, October 11, from 9 AM to 1 PM. We still have many things left to sell!

10/02/2025

Come check out our HUGE RUMMAGE SALE this Saturday, October 4, from 9 am - 2 pm - during the Hilltop Fall Festival! Maple Street Theatre, 132 Maple Street, Rutherfordton. We will have TONS of cool and unique items up for grabs. School Tables, Shelving, Chairs of all kinds, Decorative items, Props, Toys, and much more! Help us clear out before our final move out of the building!

09/24/2025

The Christmas Carol cast list has been emailed. If you auditioned but didn’t get the email, please let us know! Check your spam folder first though. It came from [email protected]

09/17/2025

Wow! We had a record turnout of over 150 at our auditions last night! This is going to be a spectacular show!
Remember that we ONLY need the High School Students & Adults tomorrow, Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 pm (Enter through the backstage door).
Everyone should come back next Tuesday, September 23.

09/15/2025

Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, September 16) we will hold auditions for "A Christmas Carol" in the lobby at The Foundation Performing Arts Center. All ages are welcome to participate, though most speaking roles will be for older children and adults. If you are under 18, please note that a parent or guardian needs to come inside to sign a permission form. Doors will be open at 6 pm to give everyone time to fill out their audition forms. We will begin promptly at 6:30 pm and will be finished at 8:30. Most rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Please message us with any questions!

09/12/2025

ONSTAGE TONIGHT at 7pm & Saturday at 3pm: "A Sampling of the Bard," a lively journey through some of William Shakespeare's most iconic scenes - moments of laughter, love, betrayal, and wonder that have captivated audiences for centuries.

From cast member Sarah Searcy: I have always loved Shakespeare. I know people talk about the flowery language, but that’s one of the reasons why I like it. This is my first time performing Shakespeare onstage. It’s been a lot of fun, and I’m really looking forward to the play. I’ve love being onstage with people I care about, and people who all care about what we are doing. Our director, Tyler, knows quite a bit and is giving us some really good direction, but he’s also letting us have fun and figure out our own characters. Don’t be afraid to laugh!

At the Foundation Performing Arts Center
Doors open one hour before showtime
Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students & Seniors
Available at the door, or at foundationshows.org

09/10/2025

Don’t miss “A Sampling of the Bard,” this weekend at the Foundation Performing Arts Center.
From cast member, Anya White: I love the storytelling, and the different relationships in Shakespeare. And it’s really funny! I wanted to be in this production because I thought it looked cool. I haven’t worked with Tyler, the director, before, and I was excited to try something new. I just thought I’d give it a shot! Everyone has been great to work with; we are having so much fun onstage together. Come to the performance, it’s amazing and fun! We are excited to perform for you and would love to have a full house!
Friday, September 12 at 7 pm & Saturday, September 13 at 3 pm.
Tickets available at the door, or in advance at the Foundation box office: foundationshows.org or 828-286-9990.

09/03/2025

Rutherford Stage will hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol,” on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm in the lobby of The Foundation Performing Arts Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College. This timeless tale of hope and redemption by Charles Dickens was faithfully adapted for the stage by Diane McEnnerney. It will feature a large cast of all ages, though most of the major roles will be filled by older children and adults. While this is not a musical in the traditional sense, there will be many incidental Christmas carols throughout and there are many opportunities for singers of all ages.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Foundation. No experience is required.
Performances will be held on Thursday morning, December 11 at 10:00 am, Friday evening, December 12 at 7:00 pm, and Saturday afternoon, December 13 at 3:00 pm. The Thursday morning show will be offered as a field trip for local schools. You must be available to attend this performance to be considered for a speaking role.

08/29/2025

It has been quite some time since there have been any performances of Shakespeare here in the county, and Rutherford Stage hopes to nurture a new generation of both performers and audience. “I was not always a fan myself,” said director, Tyler Graeper, “but after working with a Shakespeare troupe in Fayetteville several years ago, I began to see that Shakespeare doesn’t have to be “high-brow,’ but is for everyone. I love the versatility of the works; that you can present it in many different ways that will resonate with a modern audience. This performance will not be focused on Shakespeare as a historical reference point, in fact our actors will be dressed in modern clothes, and we will have a sprinkling of modern music as well.”
Tickets are available now! http://foundationshows.org/

08/26/2025

Tickets are available now for “A Sampling of the Bard.” Come enjoy a lively journey through some of Shakespeare’s most iconic scenes!

http://www.foundationshows.org

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