2026-27 Season Subscriptions

Celebrate Asheville Community Theatre’s 80th Mainstage Season with a Season Subscription!

Each subscription gets you five ticket vouchers you can use for any of our five Mainstage shows. You can use one ticket for each show, or use all five tickets on one show, or spread them across the season however you want.

Benefits of a Season Subscription:

• Discounted Rates: If you plan to purchase 5 individual tickets or more, a subscription could save you over $50.
• Flexibility: Each subscription includes 5 ticket vouchers, allowing you to choose the shows and dates that work best for you.
• No Exchange Fee: Reserve your favorite seats now, choose your seats later, or exchange them for free.
• Subscribers also receive invitations to exclusive events and first access to re-subscribing for the next season.

Early Bird Subscription

Buy your subscription in the Early Bird period and save almost $80 compared to purchasing individual tickets! It’s the best ticket deal we offer all season. Early Bird Season Subscriptions go on sale on June 23 and close on July 7.

Single tickets and regularly priced season subscriptions go on sale on July 7.

A Year with Frog & Toad Kids

November 21-22, 2026

Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM

Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale. Music by Robert Reale. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel.
Location: 35below at ACT

About the Show
Adapted from the three-time-Tony-nominated Broadway hit comes A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, the jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.

ACT Studio Series: In this hands-on performance workshop, students ages 5-11 learn how to prepare and present their best selves in auditions, collaborate with their fellow cast mates in the rehearsal process, and put on a fun and vibrant performance in ACT’s 35below.

Run Time: About 30-45 minutes.

Asheville Community Talent Showcase

Wednesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Location: ACT Mainstage

ACT is excited to present the 2027 Asheville Community Talent Showcase, a vibrant celebration of the rich talent from communities across Western North Carolina. Join us as we spotlight the diverse and extraordinary skills of our community members, showcasing the best of our region’s performers on stage. 

Proceeds to benefit graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Troupes Senior Scholarship Fund. Tanglewood Troupes are ACT’s year-long programs where students receive top-level theatrical training: Tanglewood Teens for high schoolers and Tanglewood Youth for middle schoolers with a passion for performing, and Tanglewood Tech for high school students with a passion for technical theatre.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and Listening Devices are available.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Because of Her: Women Who Changed the World

March 2 & 3, 2027 at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

Travel through time and learn about women who made history. When the Librarian Miss Paige gives Jada, Maya, and Sophia a magic book to help them with their Women’s History Project, they set forth on a spectacular journey to meet, become, and experience just some of the magnificent women who have changed the world.

Run Time: 30 Minutes + 10-15 Minute Talkback
Location: ACT Mainstage
Learning Objectives: Women’s History, Art History, Science
Perfect for Grades 4-6

Student Matinee performances at Asheville Community Theatre are exciting and inspiring – they are a great way for young students to experience live theatre!

If your school would like to pay in installments, please fill out this School Group Reservation Form and we can send you invoices for your deposit and final payment.

Brain Freeze: A Snowstorm of Smarts

December 8 & 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

Welcome to Brain Freeze: A Snowstorm of Smarts! This is the Ultimate Winter Game Show! Winter legends go head to head in the quest for wintery knowledge.

Run Time: 30 Minutes + 10-15 Minute Talkback
Location: ACT Mainstage
Learning Objectives: Audience Participation, Weather, Water Cycle
Perfect for Grades K-5

Student Matinee performances at Asheville Community Theatre are exciting and inspiring – they are a great way for young students to experience live theatre!

If your school would like to pay in installments, please fill out this School Group Reservation Form and we can send you invoices for your deposit and final payment.

Come From Away

February 5 - 21, 2027

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Saboff And David Hein. Original Broadway Production produced by Junkyard Dog Productions.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

Run Time: About 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Awareness: This show contains mentions of terrorism, discrimination, religious themes, mild language, depictions of alcohol use, and medical trauma.

Accessibility & Special Performances

• Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC): Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 7:30 PM (tickets will go on sale Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 10:00 AM).
• Descriptive Audio Performances (DASI): Friday, February 12, 2027 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 14, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
• American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL): Sunday, February 14, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
• Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all Mainstage performances. This show contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Ticketing Information

• Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
• Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total

Dear Evan Hansen

June 11 - 27, 2027

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book by Stevenson Levenson; Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.

Run Time: About 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Awareness: This show contains mature themes including mental health challenges as well as strong language.

Accessibility & Special Performances

• Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC): Thursday, June 17, 2027 at 7:30 PM (tickets will go on sale Tuesday, June 1, 2027 at 10:00 AM).
• Descriptive Audio Performances (DASI): Friday, June 18, 2027 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
• American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL): Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
• Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all Mainstage performances. This show contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Ticketing Information

• Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
• Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total

Doubt

November 13-15, 2026

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM

by John Patrick Shanley

Location: Friday & Saturday performances in 35below at ACT; Sunday performance at the Reuter Center at UNCA.
Sunday’s performances at the UNCA Reuter Center requires all visitors to have a parking pass. Please click here to reserve yours in advance (only book up to 7 days before event).

About the Show
Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, suspects Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the school’s male students in this powerful drama, winner of the 2005 Pulitzer and Tony Award.

Run Time: About 2 hours.
Content Awareness: This show is contains adult themes and discussion of sexual abuse.

The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character.

Ticketing Information: All tickets are $8.00 ticket price + $3.00 taxes and fees = $11.00 total.

Frozen

December 4 - 20, 2026

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee. Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Sponsored by: Mast General Store. Media Sponsor: Asheville Regional Airport.

Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Run Time: About 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Awareness: This show is appropriate for all ages.

Accessibility & Special Performances

• Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC): Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM (tickets will go on sale Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM)
• Descriptive Audio Performances (DASI): Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM.
• American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL): Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
• Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all Mainstage performances. This show contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Ticketing Information

• Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
• Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total

Heroes in the Shadows: STEM

February 9 & 10, 2027 at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

At the school fall festival, the library locks down! In order to get out again, the students have to come together to solve mysteries hidden in the books. But will they make it in time?

Run Time: 30 Minutes + 10-15 Minute Talkback
Location: ACT Mainstage
Learning Objectives: Black History, STEM
Perfect for Grades 4-6

Student Matinee performances at Asheville Community Theatre are exciting and inspiring – they are a great way for young students to experience live theatre!

If your school would like to pay in installments, please fill out this School Group Reservation Form and we can send you invoices for your deposit and final payment.

Home for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Location: ACT Mainstage

Join us for a holiday extravaganza featuring the Tanglewood Troupes and guests from ACT shows of Christmas past, present, and future!

Tanglewood Troupes are ACT’s year-long programs where students receive top-level theatrical training: Tanglewood Teens for high schoolers and Tanglewood Youth for middle schoolers with a passion for performing, and Tanglewood Tech for high school students with a passion for technical theatre.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and Listening Devices are available.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

How to Train Your Dragon Jr

March 5-7, 2027

Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM

Book & Lyrics by Kate Thomas. Original Music & Lyrics by Veronica Mansour. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful theatrical adaptation of the Dreamworks Animation movie.

This ACT Youth Production is an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity for students to undergo a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical process, including public performances.

Run Time: About 60 minutes.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all performances. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Improv Tonight: Adesto

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Location: 35below

Content Awareness: This show features unfiltered comedy and spontaneous improv, making it best suited for audiences 18 and up.

Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include regular performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, Ride The Cyclone, Reefer Madness, and Hair in a to-be-announced offsite venue, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Improv Tonight: Bowl Cut Barbie, Dirt Bike Territory, Frisky Twisters

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Location: 35below

Content Awareness: This show features unfiltered comedy and spontaneous improv, making it best suited for audiences 18 and up.

Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include regular performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, Ride The Cyclone, Reefer Madness, and Hair in a to-be-announced offsite venue, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Improv Tonight: Improv Sports

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Location: 35below

Content Awareness: This show features unfiltered comedy and spontaneous improv, making it best suited for audiences 18 and up.

Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include regular performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, Ride The Cyclone, Reefer Madness, and Hair in a to-be-announced offsite venue, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Improv Tonight: Losing Is Ok + Spider Monkey

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Location: 35below

Content Awareness: This show features unfiltered comedy and spontaneous improv, making it best suited for audiences 18 and up.

Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include regular performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, Ride The Cyclone, Reefer Madness, and Hair in a to-be-announced offsite venue, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Improv Tonight: Off the Cuff

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Location: 35below

Content Awareness: This show features unfiltered comedy and spontaneous improv, making it best suited for audiences 18 and up.

Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include regular performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, Ride The Cyclone, Reefer Madness, and Hair in a to-be-announced offsite venue, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

Improv Tonight: Practical Vagic, Midnight Snack, Mindwipe

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Location: 35below

Practical Vagic: Are you into enneagram? Do you follow horoscopes? Do you like magic? Well then you’re gonna love the Magic of the Vagic. Open up your treasure trove and don’t forget your rain jacket, because we’re gonna get wet and wild while we take you on a long form vagical voyage. Be sure to snatch up your tickets fast and come spend a night with Practical Vagic!

Midnight Snack: Midnight Snack crafts soundscapes and immersive scenework with a twist: everything is performed entirely in the dark! With their own take on the classic Bat form, Midnight Snack sends you on a journey powered by your own imagination.

Mindwipe: Clear your thoughts! Let these improvisers take you to magical new places, like a hospital or hell, with just the power of their voices! Mindwipe is bringing their podcast out of the studio and onto the stage just for you!”

Content Awareness: This show features unfiltered comedy and spontaneous improv, making it best suited for audiences 18 and up.

Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include regular performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, Ride The Cyclone, Reefer Madness, and Hair in a to-be-announced offsite venue, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

October 16-18, 2026

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM

by Neil Simon

Location: Friday & Saturday performances in 35below at ACT; Sunday performance at the Reuter Center at UNCA.
Sunday’s performances at the UNCA Reuter Center requires all visitors to have a parking pass. Please click here to reserve yours in advance (only book up to 7 days before event).

About the Show
Barney Cashman, married and middle-aged, wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late!

Run Time: About 2 hours.
Content Awareness: This show is contains mild adult themes.

The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character.

Ticketing Information: All tickets are $8.00 ticket price + $3.00 taxes and fees = $11.00 total.

Little Shop of Horrors

September 18 - October 11, 2026

Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken. Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.
Sponsored by: HomeTrust Bank

Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore Promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Kelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent on global domination!

Run Time: About 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Awareness: This show contains fantasy violence, abusive relationships, substance abuse, dark themes, and profanity.

Accessibility & Special Performances

• Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC): Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM (tickets will go on sale Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM).
• Descriptive Audio Performances (DASI): Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM.
• American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL): Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
• Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all Mainstage performances. This show contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Ticketing Information

• Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
• Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total

Once On This Island

April 9 - 25, 2027

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune’s life. When she pursues Daniel, who has returned to his people, Ti Moune is shunned because of her lowly status. Her determination and capacity to love, though, is not enough to win Daniel’s heart, and Ti Moune pays the ultimate price; but the gods turn Ti Moune into a tree that grows so strong and so tall, it breaks the wall that separates the societies and ultimately unites them.

Run Time: About 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Awareness: This show contains some mature themes including death and social injustice.

Accessibility & Special Performances

• Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC): Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 7:30 PM (tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 10:00 AM).
• Descriptive Audio Performances (DASI): Friday, April 16, 2027 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
• American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL): Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
• Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all Mainstage performances. This show contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Ticketing Information

• Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
• Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total

Ripcord

June 4-6, 2027

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM

by David Lindsay-Abaire

Location: All performances in 35below at ACT

About the Show
Abby and Marilyn, forced to share a room in a senior living facility, gleefully engage in a high stakes bet in which they are not afraid to lie, steal, blackmail, humiliate, or even drug one another to see who can drive the other one out first.

Run Time: About 2 hours.
Content Awareness: This show is contains mild adult themes.

The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character.

Ticketing Information: All tickets are $8.00 ticket price + $3.00 taxes and fees = $11.00 total.

Tanglewood Senior Show

Wednesday, June 16, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Location: ACT Mainstage

This musical theatre variety showcase features the full company of Tanglewood Teens, with a special emphasis on our graduating seniors. Join us as we celebrate the hard work and talents of these young performers in what promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable evening.

Tanglewood Troupes are ACT’s year-long programs where students receive top-level theatrical training: Tanglewood Teens for high schoolers and Tanglewood Youth for middle schoolers with a passion for performing, and Tanglewood Tech for high school students with a passion for technical theatre.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and Listening Devices are available.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Tanglewood Youth Showcase

Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Location: ACT Mainstage

Celebrate the Tanglewood Youth performance troupe in this joyful showcase!

Tanglewood Troupes are ACT’s year-long programs where students receive top-level theatrical training: Tanglewood Teens for high schoolers and Tanglewood Youth for middle schoolers with a passion for performing, and Tanglewood Tech for high school students with a passion for technical theatre.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and Listening Devices are available.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

Terror on Tanglewood

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Location: ACT Mainstage

Join us for a spook-tacular performance by the Tanglewood Troupes! A Halloween inspired cabaret with fun for the whole family!

Tanglewood Troupes are ACT’s year-long programs where students receive top-level theatrical training: Tanglewood Teens for high schoolers and Tanglewood Youth for middle schoolers with a passion for performing, and Tanglewood Tech for high school students with a passion for technical theatre.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and Listening Devices are available.

Tickets will go on sale soon.

The Columnist

March 12-14, 2027

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM

by David Auburn

Location: Friday & Saturday performances in 35below at ACT; Sunday performance at the Reuter Center at UNCA.
Sunday’s performances at the UNCA Reuter Center requires all visitors to have a parking pass. Please click here to reserve yours in advance (only book up to 7 days before event).

About the Show
The political and personal life of Joe Alsop, as the nation’s most influential journalist at the height of the Cold War, is explored in this intense drama about the press, power, sex, and betrayal.

Run Time: About 2 hours.
Content Awareness: This show is contains mild adult themes.

The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character.

Ticketing Information: All tickets are $8.00 ticket price + $3.00 taxes and fees = $11.00 total.

The Curious Savage

September 4–6, 2026

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM

by John Patrick

Location: All performances in 35below at ACT

About the Show
When her scheming stepchildren place Ethel Savage in a genteel sanitarium, she happily discovers that the virtues of kindness and affection still exist in a world that seems primarily to value status, power and money.

Run Time: About 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission.
Content Awareness: This show is contains mild innuendos and discussions of grief, mental health and trauma.

The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character.

Ticketing Information: All tickets are $8.00 ticket price + $3.00 taxes and fees = $11.00 total.

The Great Library Mystery

October 6 & 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

At the school fall festival, the library locks down! In order to get out again, the students have to come together to solve mysteries hidden in the books. But will they make it in time?

Run Time: 30 Minutes + 10-15 Minute Talkback
Location: ACT Mainstage
Learning Objectives: English, History, Math
Perfect for Grades K-5

Student Matinee performances at Asheville Community Theatre are exciting and inspiring – they are a great way for young students to experience live theatre!

If your school would like to pay in installments, please fill out this School Group Reservation Form and we can send you invoices for your deposit and final payment.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

October 23-25, 2026

Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM

Book by Joe Tracz. Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki. Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

This ACT Youth Production is an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity for students to undergo a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical process, including public performances.

Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all performances. This show may contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

The Secret of Everwinter

December 12-13, 2026

Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM

An Original Musical by Eli Cunningham.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Something is changing in Everwinter Forest. As old stories awaken and long-forgotten mysteries begin to stir, a group of friends leave home in search of answers, discovering breathtaking wonders, unexpected allies and a mystery hidden deep within the forest itself. The Secret of Everwinter is a magical new musical where ancient legends, unlikely friendships, and one extraordinary adventure reveal the true secret of Everwinter.

This ACT Youth Production is an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity for students to undergo a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical process, including public performances.

Run Time: About 45-60 minutes.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all performances. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

The Stranger

January 29-31, 2027

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM

by Agatha Christie

Location: Friday & Saturday performances in 35below at ACT; Sunday performance at the Reuter Center at UNCA.
Sunday’s performances at the UNCA Reuter Center requires all visitors to have a parking pass. Please click here to reserve yours in advance (only book up to 7 days before event).

About the Show
Enid, on the verge of marrying her long-time fiancé, meets an enigmatic stranger and decides to follow her heart, but has she taken the path to true love or disaster?

Run Time: About 90 minutes.
Content Awareness: This show is contains reference to murder and violence.

The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character.

Ticketing Information: All tickets are $8.00 ticket price + $3.00 taxes and fees = $11.00 total.

Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind

August 21-30, 2026

Location: 35below

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Created by Greg Allen. Originally Performed by The Neo-Futurists.

About The Show:
Prepare for a whirlwind of theatrical creativity in Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind! This fast-paced and unpredictable show presents 30 plays in 60 minutes, each ranging from hilarious to deeply poignant. Known for its unique blend of performance art, satire, and audience interaction, Too Much Light guarantees a different experience every night. Audience participation and improvisation are at the core of this ever-evolving production. Expect the unexpected as The Neo-Futurists deliver a rollercoaster of emotions, commentary, and absurdity. No two performances are alike—so roll the dice and get ready for a theatrical experiment like no other!

Numbers 1-30 are hung on a clothesline, you shout out a number, the cast rips it from the line and says GO!, they perform the play and say CURTAIN!, now you yell out another number, and this will continue until all plays are performed! It’s you and this stellar cast against the clock! Will you make it?

Run Time: 60 minutes

Content Awareness: This show contains a LOT of strong language, mature themes, and audience participation. Some scenes may include references to violence, sexuality, religion, and other adult topics.

Trolls Jr.

May 7-9, 2027

Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Joriah Kwam. Book and Additional Lyrics by Krista Knight. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture.
Location: ACT Mainstage

About the Show
Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise and features a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach. The Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland, expectations are raised, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge.

This ACT Youth Production is an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity for students to undergo a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical process, including public performances.

Run Time: About 60 minutes.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all performances. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.

Wee Sing Together

April 24-25, 2027

Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM

Based on the 1985 film from Wee Sing Productions.
Location: 35below at ACT

About the Show
It’s Sally’s birthday, and her stuffed animals are taking her to Wee Sing Park! A magical place where you enter with a song, presents come to life, and we discover that the more we sing together the happier we’ll be!

ACT Studio Series: In this hands-on performance workshop, students ages 5-11 learn how to prepare and present their best selves in auditions, collaborate with their fellow cast mates in the rehearsal process, and put on a fun and vibrant performance in ACT’s 35below.

Run Time: About 30-45 minutes.

Wonder Wood: School for Sprouts

April 20 & 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

It’s graduation day at Wonder Wood: School for Sprouts! Rosie, Cypress, Flitter, Jett, and Bobbin have worked hard to know everything there is to know about the planet. Now it’s time for them to go out into the world and take care of it! But what kind of gnome will they be?

Run Time: 30 Minutes + 10-15 Minute Talkback
Location: ACT Mainstage
Learning Objectives: Life Cycle of a Plant, How Bugs Impact Our World, Stalagmites & Stalactites
Perfect for Grades K-4

Student Matinee performances at Asheville Community Theatre are exciting and inspiring – they are a great way for young students to experience live theatre!

If your school would like to pay in installments, please fill out this School Group Reservation Form and we can send you invoices for your deposit and final payment.