Beyond the Myth: Re-imagining the Stories that Shape Us
Thursday, July 11 | The Mythology of Mothers
Thursday, July 18 | The Mythology of Fathers
Thursday, July 25 | The Mythology of Heroism
Advance tickets now closed; walk-up tickets will be available at the door.
Doors at 6:30pm
Performances at 7:00pm
Community Story Circle at 8:00
Tickets starting at $10 | Please pay what you can! Your generosity goes to underwrite our Story/Arts residency program which champions BIPOC, LGTBQIA+, and individuals from other historically marginalized communities by providing a platform for their work, an artist stipend, creative resources, community support, and more.
Join Story Parlor for the final iteration of its summer Story/Arts Residency, welcoming local artist Carolina Quiroga for a month-long exploration of myth and archetype.
For this final night of the 2024 Residency, artist-in-residence Carolina Quiroga will delve into captivating tales of individuals who have undergone incredible transformations in the face of great challenge. Often defined by their extraordinary honor and sacrifice, the evening will explore the cultural idolization of heroes, the role of villains and anti-heroes, and ways to breathe new life into the mythology of heroism.
The Mythology of Heroes and Villains will feature stories by artist-in-residence, Carolina Quiroga, along with a guest performances from Alli Marshall and MAR.
For the second portion of the evening, audience members will be invited to reflect and share in a communal storytelling circle. (Sharing is completely optional!)
We also invite folks to bring food to share that pays homage to their ideas and memories surrounding heroism.
This three-part immersive residency will present diverse cultural myths, legends, folktales, and fairytales that have shaped our beliefs, while working to dismantle old narratives to make way for the new. Each evening will feature art and stories that span from the personal to the universal, investigating their influence on the scripts and societal expectations folded into our collective psyche.
Curated performances will be followed by a community circle where guests will be encouraged to contribute their own stories and reflections, and explore ways to break free from unconscious patterns in the quest to re-imagine tales yet to be told.
Act I
Artist-in-residence, Carolina Quiroga, and guest artists share art and stories related to this week’s theme.
Act II
Community story circle and reflections
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Carolina, a dynamic bilingual storyteller, has a unique gift for captivating audiences with her enchanting tales from Latin America, spanning from El Río Grande to Patagonia. Since she arrived in the United States, she has graced the stages of renowned events such as the National Storytelling Festival and The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Her storytelling tours have taken her to schools, libraries, museums, and cultural institutions nationwide, where she shares the vibrant and diverse folklore of Latin America and the Hispanic world.
Carolina is an active member of TAPAS (Teaching Artists Presenting in Asheville Schools), where she continues to inspire and educate through her art. -
Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall is a poet, performer, writer, editor, teacher, content creator ... and more that she is in an ongoing process of discovering.She is interested in moving writing beyond the page, seeking the golden in the mundane, finding the intersection of art and social justice, and reconnecting with mythology — both ancient and modern. Alli was named "Artist whose work pushed the boundaries of storytelling" for her multimedia project MER/made at the 2021 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival.
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M A R
Hailing originally from Peru and based in Asheville, NC, M A R is a transgender artist, multi-instrumentalist and advocate who draws from his South American roots, as well as blues and folk from his journey through North America. As a songwriter, M A R has a knack for crafting lyrics in Spanish & English. His authentic vocals project empowerment, sometimes nostalgia and others with a catchy groove that makes you want to dance.
Producing from Latin Pop, through electronic, all the way to Folk influenced singer-songwriter vibe, M A R infuses his music with indie-flavored acoustic guitars and some Andean charango as well. Either performing or producing, M A R really enjoys collaborating with many like-minded creatives. Founder of Oyelo Music Productions and winner of LGTBO+ Citibank Emerging Artist Award 2022, you can catch him at a solo show or with his band Mar & The Marmeladies. Currently, M A R is working on his next EP. You can stream his music on all digital platforms. -
Story Parlor’s residencies exist to champion the creative work of locally-based artists and art groups hailing from BIPOC, LGTBQIA+, and other historically marginalized communities in the quest to amplify and bridge together the diverse fabric of voices in Asheville.
Specifically, the Story/Arts residency aims to provide a platform that showcases the transformative and healing powers of storytelling through all art mediums, while tending to the core values of Story Parlor’s mission, which include:
• Connecting audiences and artists from varying creative backgrounds and interests
• Informing, inspiring, and invigorating through the arts
• Promoting and fostering self-inquiry and mindfulness
• Cultivating creative exchange and cultural insight
• Fostering authenticity and inclusiveness
In addition to public performances and/or workshops, artists-in-residence receive dedicated rehearsal time in the space; an artist stipend; creativity coaching sessions; marketing and promotion; and more.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to applicants who cross disciplines, embrace collaboration, and present a residency proposal that embodies the core elements of storytelling through all art forms. More info can be found here.
Story Parlor would like to thank ArtsAVL and Buncombe County for providing funding support for the Story/Arts Residency program.