Tryon Fine Arts Center will offer additional programs featuring 2013-2014 Main Stage performers in addition to the formal presentations already announced.

The varied programs, ranging in cost from free to $25, offer a wide array of experiences including improvisational acting with the troupe from Broadway’s Next H!t Musical, a magical marionette matinee for children by Cashore Marionettes, a St. Paddy’s Day party with the authentic Irish band Caladh Nua, and an outreach school performance by Grammy winner David Holt.

Special events associated with the TFAC Main Stage artists include:

• Saturday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m.: Improv Workshop for actors high school age and older.
Artist: Broadway’s Next H!t Musical

• Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m.: Family Presentation: Simple Gifts
Artist: Cashore Marionettes

• Sunday, March 9, 6 p.m.: Post Show Party with the Band–TFAC Fundraising Event
Artist: Caladh Nua

• Friday, May 9, 1:30 p.m.: Schoolwide performance at a local high school auditorium
Artist: David Holt

Each of the Main Stage artists will perform a full public performance on the same day for the general public as part of the 2013-2014 season at TFAC.

In addition to the artists mentioned above, vocalist Cat Russell will bring her vintage jazz program to TFAC Main Stage on March 28. Season Tickets for all performances are on sale through Saturday, Oct. 5 when the Main Stage season opens with Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, a completely improvised musical comedy.

TFAC will hold a pre-show party for all ticket holders before opening night with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. To purchase admission to all events, call the TFAC box office or visit www.tryonarts.org .

Tryon Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit organization that operates and programs a 300-seat performance venue and 150-seat amphitheater for music, opera, theatre, dance and lectures on Melrose Avenue in Tryon.

In addition to presenting programming for a wide variety of audiences, TFAC also makes the arts accessible to local students through education and outreach programs. Open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, call 828-859-8322, email info@tryonarts.org or visit www.tryonarts.org.

– article submitted by Marianne Carruth