Artist Residency

Sep 15, 2020

NC State LIVE’s 2020/21 Poster by Dare Coulter

In this time of uncertainty, the NC State LIVE team was eager to find a way to connect with our audiences. Without being able to come together in shared space, we thought a poster would be a tangible way to connect in the real world, beyond our screens – something for you to hang on your… 

Oct 1, 2019

CONTRA-TIEMPO Residency with NC State LIVE | Fall 2020

NC State LIVE is so excited to partner with NC State’s Dance Program to bring the award-winning Los-Angeles dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO to Raleigh from October 18-25, 2019. The company will be busy on and off campus with pop up performances, setting work on NC State student dancers, teaching classes in schools and community centers, leading artist conversations, film… 

Jan 15, 2019

David Roussève Artist Residency with NC State LIVE | Spring 2019

NC State LIVE is thrilled to have co-commissioned David Roussève/REALITY’s latest work, Halfway to Dawn, a jubilant dance-theater piece that celebrates all facets of the influential jazz composer Billy Strayhorn’s rich and complicated life. Weaving dance, video, and Strayhorn’s masterful music, the project celebrates Strayhorn while creating conversations around race, sexuality, and the danger of placing… 

Mar 1, 2018

Marc Bamuthi Joseph Artist Residency with NC State LIVE | Spring 2018

“Marc Bamuthi Joseph belongs to a rare breed of artists who can kindle political and cultural awareness while delivering a highly entertaining performance.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer A favorite on NC State LIVE’s stage and across the globe, writer/performer Marc Bamuthi Joseph has garnered countless awards and critical acclaim for his passionate productions that seamlessly weave… 

Aug 31, 2017

Lucky Plush Residency at NC State LIVE | Fall 2017

Immerse yourself in the creative process. Ever wanted a sneak peek into an artist’s process? Now’s your chance. Together with the American Dance Festival and the NC State Dance Program, NC State LIVE will offer a week of activities with renowned dance/theatre company Lucky Plush Productions – culminating in a FREE work-in-progress performance on Friday, September 15 at… 

Jan 1, 2017

The Nile Project Residency at NC State LIVE | Spring 2017

Much more than just a band, The Nile Project is a tight cross-cultural collaboration that brings together artists from 11 countries along the Nile basin to create a unified new sound and to ignite social justice. In 2017, the Nile Project launches their second U.S. tour. They will be in residence at NC State LIVE from…