Tanglewood Troupes

ACT is excited to offer three year-long programs for middle and high school students to receive top-level training in the performing arts.

Applications and auditions open now!

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 11 or 12, 2025, where you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your talents. Once selected, you’ll join us for boot camp from August 18-22, 2025. 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.

Auditions

Monday, August 11 & Tuesday, August 12 from 4:30-6:30 PM

Please prepare a one minute monologue and a one minute song. For the song selection, please bring 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, and you will be expected to stay throughout the entire audition on that day. 

Rehearsals

Tanglewood Teens Fall Bootcamp: Monday-Friday, August 18-22, 2025 – 4:30-6:30 PM

Regular Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM – August 27, 2025 – June 17, 2026

Tanglewood Teens Spring Bootcamp: Monday-Friday, January 12-16, 2026 – 4:30-6:30 PM

*There will be no Tanglewood Teens rehearsal on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break.

Tech Rehearsals

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Monday, March 10, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Performances

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

*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 Youth

Tanglewood Youth is a brand new year-long program catering exclusively to 6th-8th graders 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 Youth is an audition-based, middle school aged 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. 

Don’t miss out on this new program! Register for auditions today and embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery, artistic growth, and unforgettable performances. Unleash your potential with Tanglewood Youth!

What does it mean to be a Tanglewood Youth?

As a member of Tanglewood Youth, you are committed 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 Youth is simple! Start by preparing for auditions on August 25 or 26, where you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your talents. Once selected, you’ll join us for an initial boot camp on August 28 & 29 from 4:30-6:30 PM. From there, we’ll have weekly rehearsals on Mondays from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM that will keep you learning and prepared for our upcoming performances.

Auditions

Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26 from 4:30-6:30 PM

Please prepare a one minute monologue and a one minute song. For the song selection, please 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 Youth Fall Bootcamp: Thursday-Friday, August 28 & 29, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM

Regular Rehearsals: Mondays 4:30-6:30 PM – September 8, 2025 – May 25, 2026

Tanglewood Youth Spring Bootcamp: Monday-Friday, January 19-23, 2026 – 4:30-6:30 PM

*There will be no Tanglewood Youth rehearsal on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break

Tech Rehearsals

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Monday, May 27, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Performances

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 6:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

*In addition, the Tanglewood Youth 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 $400 tuition for participants. (This payment will last the entire school year and can be paid in one lump sum of $400 or in 10 monthly payments of $40.)

If you are unable to pay that amount and are offered a slot in Tanglewood Youth, 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 Youth. 

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 committed 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 13, 2025. Applicants will be scheduled for interviews on Monday & Tuesday, August 18 & 19. 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]). 

Rehearsals

Regular Rehearsals: Roughly Every Other Wednesday 4:30-6:30 PM – August 27, 2025 – June 10, 2026

*There will be no Tanglewood Tech Crew on the weeks of Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break

Tech Rehearsals

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Monday, May 27, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 4:30-8:30 PM

Performances

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 6:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 5:00 PM Call, 7:30 PM Show

*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!