Learn about Tanglewood Teens, an audition-based performance troupe,
and Tanglewood Tech, an application-based technical troupe.
Tanglewood Teens
Tanglewood Teens is an exciting year-long program catering exclusively to high school students with a passion for the performing arts. If you’re ready to take your acting, singing, and dancing skills to the next level, this is the program for you!
Tanglewood Teens is an audition-based performance troupe that provides a unique platform for young performers to receive top-level training in acting, singing, dancing, and the performing arts. This inclusive program is designed to develop artistic abilities as well as foster teamwork, discipline, and confidence. With opportunities to showcase their skills on the stages at Asheville Community Theatre and community events, Tanglewood Teens promises to be a transformative journey of artistic growth, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences.
Don’t miss out on this exciting program! Register for auditions today and embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery, artistic growth, and unforgettable performances. Unleash your potential with Tanglewood Teens and let your star shine bright!
What does it mean to be a Tanglewood Teen?
As a member of Tanglewood Teens, you are committing to regular attendance at weekly rehearsals, active participation in all scheduled performances and events, and serving as a kind and compassionate ambassador of your community. These goals are key to your growth as a performer, our success as a team, and they help establish this troupe as a lasting legacy.
Getting involved with Tanglewood Teens is simple! Start by preparing for auditions on August 19 or 20, 2024, where you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your talents. Once selected, you’ll join us for an exciting boot camp from August 26-30, 2024. From there, we’ll have weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM that will keep you engaged and prepared for our upcoming performances.
Important Dates
Auditions
Monday, August 19th or Tuesday, August 20th from 4-6:30 PM
Please prepare a one minute monologue and a one minute song. For the song selection, please bring sheet music or a karaoke track on a device that can be plugged into an aux cord. An accompanist will not be provided. Dress to dance as you will learn a musical theatre style dance combination. Complete this audition form. You only need to attend one day of auditions, but you will be expected to stay throughout the entire audition on that day.
Rehearsals
Tanglewood Teens Fall Bootcamp: Monday-Friday, August 26-30, 2024 – 4:30-6:30 PM
Regular Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM – September 4, 2024 – June 18, 2025
Tanglewood Teens Spring Bootcamp: Monday-Friday, January 13-17, 2025 – 4:30-6:30 PM
*There will be no Tanglewood Teens rehearsal on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break
Tech Rehearsals
Friday, October 18, 2024, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Friday, March 14, 2025, and Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Tech rehearsals run from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.
Performances
Saturday, October 19, 2024, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Saturday, March 15, 2025, and Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Tanglewood Teens will be called at 5:00 PM for 7:30 PM performances.
*In addition, the Tanglewood Teens will perform at various community events throughout the season. Dates TBA.
What does it cost?
In order to accommodate the guest artists, teachers, musicians, and creative resources necessary to provide this level of training, there is a $500 tuition for participants. (This payment will last the entire school year and can be paid in one lump sum of $500 or in 10 monthly payments of $50.)
If you are unable to pay that amount and are offered a slot in Tanglewood Teens, we will be happy to offer you a scholarship. It is important to understand that tuition and economic background will not have an effect on your participation in Tanglewood Teens.
I’m ready to sign up!
We are so excited for you to be a part of the next generation of theatre makers. All that’s left is to fill out the form!
Tanglewood Tech Crew
Tanglewood Tech Crew is a year-long program catering exclusively to high school students with a passion for technical theatre. If you’re ready to take your tech skills to the next level, this is the program for you!
Tanglewood Tech Crew is an application-based technical troupe. This inclusive program is designed to develop abilities as well as foster teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Tanglewood Tech Crew also serves as the tech crew for all Tanglewood Teens productions.
Don’t miss out on this brand new program! Apply today and unleash your potential with the Tanglewood Tech Crew!
What does it mean to be on the Tanglewood Tech Crew?
As a member of Tanglewood Tech Crew, you are committing to regular attendance at bi-weekly rehearsals, active participation in all scheduled performances and events, and serving as a kind and compassionate ambassador of your community. These goals are key to your growth as a technician, our success as a team, and they help establish this troupe as a lasting legacy.
Getting involved with the Tanglewood Tech Crew is simple! Start by applying here. Once selected, you’ll join us for bi-weekly classes where you will gain all the skills you need to prepare for the Tanglewood Teens performances.
Applications
Applications for Tanglewood Tech Crew are due by Wednesday, August 21st. Applicants will be brought in for interviews the week of August 26th. These interviews will be in person or over video.
Complete this application form. You will also need to submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, director, or community member who can speak to your character and work ethic, which can be sent directly to Education Director Zoe Zelonky ([email protected]).
Dates
Rehearsals
Regular Rehearsals: Roughly Every Other Wednesday 4:30-6:30 PM – September 11, 2024 – June 18, 2025
- Fall 2024 dates: September 11, September 25, October 9, October 16, October 30, November 13, November 27, December 4, and December 18.
- Spring 2025 dates: January 22, February 5, February 19, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 18.
*There will be no Tanglewood Tech Crew on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break
Tech Rehearsals
Friday, October 18, 2024, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Friday, March 14, 2025, and Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Performances
Saturday, October 19, 2024, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Saturday, March 15, 2025, and Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
*In addition, the Tanglewood Tech Crew may work tech for performances at various community events throughout the season. Dates TBA.
What does it cost?
In order to accommodate the teachers, guest artists and creative resources necessary to provide this level of training, there is a $250 tuition for participants. (This payment will last the entire school year and can be paid in one lump sum of $250 or in 10 monthly payments of $25.)
If you are unable to pay that amount and are offered a slot in Tanglewood Tech Crew, we will be happy to offer you a scholarship. It is important to understand that tuition and economic background will not have an effect on your participation in the Tanglewood Tech Crew.
I’m ready to sign up!
We are so excited for you to be a part of the next generation of theatre makers. All that’s left is to fill out the form!