The 2022-23 season opens with the poignant and revered play Our Town. Written by Thornton Wilder in 1938, Our Town won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been called “the greatest American play ever written.” A reflective drama about life, love, and what matters most to us, Our Town tells a timeless story of […]
Cast List: Elf The Musical
Announcing the cast of Elf The Musical, our first musical of the 2022-23 season! A huge thank you to all those who came out to audition, and we very much look forward to seeing you at future auditions. We have so much talent in Asheville, WOW!! Congratulations to the cast of Elf The Musical, which opens […]
A Fond Farewell to Education Director Amanda Klinikowski
Our education program is one of the beloved pillars of the Asheville Community Theatre. Over the last four years, Education Director Amanda Klinikowski has made ACT a safe, fun, and memorable space for so many children and teens. Amanda has decided to move on to her next adventure and will be leaving ACT. Amanda says: […]
Cast List: Our Town
Announcing the cast of Our Town, our opening play for the 2022-23 season! Director Robert Arleigh White is so thrilled with the cast and with everyone who made it out to audition. A huge thank you to those who came out, and we look forward to seeing you at future auditions this season. Congratulations to the […]
Seeking Designers for Costume Drama: A Fashion Show 2021
Calling all designers! Apply to be a part of Costume Drama 2021! Costume Drama: A Fashion Show is an eclectic evening of inventive fashion that is one of the highlights of the Asheville summer! It is a fundraiser that supports Asheville Community Theatre (ACT). For 2021, we will again present Costume Drama as a filmed […]
Cast List for The Wizard of Oz
We’re off to see the Wizard – the wonderful Wizard of Oz! And here’s who’s going along! Dorothy Gale … Faith Creech Hunk/The Scarecrow … Dillon Giles Hickory/The Tin Man … Mark Jones Zeke/The Cowardly Lion … John O’Neil Aunt Em/Glinda the Good Witch … Ashleigh Phillips Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch … Missy Stone Professor […]
A Theatre Partnership Made in Heaven
As conversation about play selection began for Asheville Community Theatre’s 71st season, staff were unsure of exactly how many shows would be chosen. A typical season on the Mainstage holds six musicals or dramas, Youth Production Classes, Saturdays at ACT, Student Matinees as well as a variety of special events. However, with a renovation on […]
Community Outreach: The Autumn Players
Looking for high-quality entertainment for your retirement community, classroom, social organization, business meeting, civic club, private function or public event? Consider hosting a performance by The Autumn Players! Currently, The Autumn Players offer a variety of short plays plus one act plays presented in a Readers Theatre Style format. Our repertoire also includes a musical duo […]