Barbie is having all the fun in this poignant one-woman show that speaks to the secret lives of girls, the way we play, and the unsupervised side of childhood.
Dirty Barbie and Other Girlhood Tales will be performed on January 23, 24, and 25 at 8:00 pm at the Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. It is written, directed, and performed by Denise Stewart.
In 1978, a mother, newly widowed, moved her family from the wide, open spaces of Wyoming to a tiny town in North Carolina. Misbehaving ensued. Over thirty years later, DeeDee Stewart began writing about her childhood – and her mother.
Putting the “fun” back in “dysfunctional,” spinning tales on scarlet fever, scotch over ice and girls gone wild, this all-American girl takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the 70s, 80s and 90s with a performance that is at once wonderfully authentic and effortlessly honest.
Full of universal experiences that transport you back to the best (as well as the hardest) moments of childhood, Dirty Barbie and other girlhood tales is a show full of humor and depth.
Recommended for 13 years of age +.
Tickets: Regular $22, Student $18
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Special Event: $2 off the Regular ticket price for Fringe Fest pass holders. Inquire at the Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office.