HART presents ‘The Lightning Thief’

A production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 15-16, 22-23 and 2 p.m. March 17 and 24 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. 

HART presents 'Silent Sky'

The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre, in association with Multiverse Theatre Collective, will present Lauren Gunderson’s inspirational play “Silent Sky” at 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 and 2 p.m., March 10, in the Fangmeyer Theater on the HART campus in Waynesville. 

Ready to try theater?

The Haywood Arts Regional Theater in Waynesville is currently offering a wide variety of classes in the theater arts for all ages, young and old. Whether you are just starting out or want to hone your skills, HART has opportunities for you. 

HART presents ‘Good Ol’ Girls’

There will be a stage production of “Good Ol’ Girls” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-23, 29-30, Oct. 5-7 and 2 p.m. Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and 8 on the Fangmeyer Stage at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. 

HART presents ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

A one-hour, one-person show, a production of “Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan MacMillan will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5, 11-12, 17-19 and 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 13 and 20 on the Fangmeyer Stage at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.

Litmus test of a community: A look back at the arts in WNC 2022

As it has been stated in this publication many times before, the litmus test of the strength of a community is by how strongly its arts is supported.

After 33 years, Steven Lloyd steps down from HART

In the depths of the Fangmeyer Theatre, on the property of the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre (HART), just down the hill from Main Street in Waynesville, Steven Lloyd sits behind his desk. 

Barbara Bates Smith returns to HART Theatre

When you portray strong and influential women onstage for more than 30 years, chances are some of that strength and influence will rub off on you.

Shuttered for almost a year, HART Theatre aims to reopen

In his over 30 years of being part of the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville, longtime Executive Director Steven Lloyd has held pretty much every job title within the organization, from stage actor to set designer. But, there was one duty he’d yet to partake in, that is until recently: volunteer. 

Haywood Arts Regional Theatre finds footing amid pandemic

It’s late morning and situated behind his desk in the back office of the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville is Steven Lloyd. Leaning back in his chair, Lloyd sighed at the question posed to him: what’s the current status of HART? 

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