Adult Classes

ACT is proud to offer a wide range of classes for adults. We invite you to join us to explore, discover, nurture, and refine your theatrical abilities – your stage is waiting. All adult classes are ages 18+.

We also have auditions, youth classes, and countless ways to get involved!

ACT offers financial assistance for our Adult Classes, and we work hard with each individual to make sure that cost is not an obstacle to participation. Scholarship applications will open at the same time registration opens.

If you have questions, please contact Education Director Zoe Zelonky.

Registration for Fall and Winter 1 programs opens on August 17th.

5-6-7-Broadway

  • Ages 18+ (also open to Tanglewood Teens)
  • Saturdays 12:00-1:00 PM
  • Fall 2026: September 12-October 17 (no class 10/31)
  • Winter 2026: October 31-November 28 (no class 12/5)

567BROADWAY! is a cardio & strength training class. Each class is divided into “Act 1” – Broadway Cardio and Strength Training and “Act 2” – Broadway Dance Fitness Choreography. This class celebrates anyone and everyone who loves Broadway. Whether you are a professional performer or a first-time dancer, it does not matter. Most importantly, everyone is a Broadway STAR at 567BROADWAY!

Tuition: $10 Drop In

FALL 567Broadway – Register Here

Winter 1 567Broadway – Register Here

NOTE: Financial scholarships are available. If applying for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application INSTEAD of filling out registration and we will contact you once we receive your form.

Adult Intro To Acting

  • Ages 18+
  • Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM
  • Fall 2026: September 7-October 12
  • Winter 2026: October 26-November 30

This is a class dedicated to the fundamentals of acting. You will learn the basics of what goes into preparing for and executing a live performance. Each class will cover a different building block to help you develop your craft. Come get your feet wet in a safe space and explore acting at a basic level.

Tuition: $200

Winter 1 Adult Intro To Acting – Register Here

NOTE: Financial scholarships are available. If applying for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application INSTEAD of filling out registration and we will contact you once we receive your form.

Adult Intermediate Acting

  • Ages 18+
  • Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM
  • Fall 2026: September 8-October 13
  • Winter 2026: October 27-December 1

Take the fundamentals of acting to the next level by applying it to scene work. This class will explore excerpts from various scenes that will challenge you in different ways. Each scene will be selected to help you explore and hone your craft. Get a taste for live performance on a small scale and learn as you go.

Tuition: $200

Winter 1 Adult Intermediate Acting – Register Here

NOTE: Financial scholarships are available. If applying for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application INSTEAD of filling out registration and we will contact you once we receive your form.

Adult Advanced Acting

  • Ages 18+
  • Mondays 8:00-10:00 PM
  • Fall 2026: September 7-October 12
    • Informal showcase at 7:30 PM on October 19
  • Winter 2026: October 26-November 30
    • Informal showcase at 7:30 PM on December 7

This will be an advanced scene study class. In this class students will be broken up into pairs or small groups to deep dive into scenes and gain an understanding of what real scene work is like in a rehearsal process. You will learn how to analyze scripts, develop a character, understand pacing and motivations, and be actively present on stage in a believable way. At the end of the class there will be an informal showcase to perform the scenes we work on.

Tuition: $200.

Interested Parties Must Apply to Take This Class. Apply here!

NOTE: Financial scholarships are available. If applying for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application INSTEAD of filling out registration and we will contact you once we receive your form.

Welcome to Readers Theatre

  • Ages 18+
  • October 12, 19, 26 & November 2, 2026, 10 AM – 1 PM

Explore and discover this dynamic performing art in which actors bring scripts to life using their voice, facial expressions and other techniques while using a script. Learn to fully analyze a script, characters and plot. Participants will be involved with all aspects of the workshop, with the opportunity to showcase their work at an Autumn Players general membership meeting. No memorization or prior experience necessary.

Session Taught by Mary Dillon – Mary Dillon is a director, actor, singer, set designer and costumer. Her first directing job was a college readers theater production of short stories she’d adapted from Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House. Since moving to Asheville in 2001 she has been active with the Montford Park Players as a director (Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac, Taming of the Shrew, Richard the Third, Henry IV) and as board member. Mary taught for 23 years at Christ School, directing over 40 productions. Some of her students have gone on to become professional actors. She has been involved with TAP for the past two years and directed a production of Meg by Paula Vogel. Mary is the current TAP vice chair and will direct the upcoming Readers Theater Showcase production of The Columnist in March of next year.

Class Experience: This course invites participants to experience the joy of bringing scripts to life through collaborative reading and performance. With guidance from a seasoned teacher you will explore a variety of genres, develop your interpretive skills, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for storytelling in an inclusive and creative environment. Whether you’re new to the stage or a returning enthusiast, Readers Theater offers an engaging space to connect, learn, and express yourself with fellow theater lovers. The teacher will emphasize play so expect to have fun!

Tuition: $60, TAP Members receive a $15 discount with a special code.

Welcome To Readers Theater – Register Here