Upcoming Auditions

 

All roles at ACT are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition. Questions? Email MJ Gamelin at [email protected].

Check out the script in advance!

Note: Asheville Community Theatre policy prohibits participation by anyone on any sex offender or sexual abuse registry to any activity sponsored by Asheville Community Theatre. 

Audition at ACT

Mainstage Auditions

Auditions are held over two nights, and you may choose either night to audition. Please fill out the Audition Form (per show) to secure an audition time. Walk-ups will be asked to fill out the audition form on site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.

For musical auditions: In general, come dressed to dance and prepared to sing 16 bars (30-45 seconds) of a musical theatre song, in the style of the musical. Depending on the show, you may be asked to bring sheet music to be played by an accompanist or you may be asked to bring a backing track (like a karaoke track on your phone) to play on a provided speaker. Please read each show’s audition requirements.

For non-musical auditions: Generally, you will be asked to memorize and prepare a monologue or to read pages from the script in front of the director, the stage manager, and another reader. Please read each show’s audition requirements.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Performance Dates: June 13-July 6, 2025
Ghost shows scheduled Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM. No show on Friday, July 4.

  • Audition Workshop: Monday, March 17, 2025
  • Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, March 24 & 25, 2025
  • Callbacks: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Rehearsals: April 6-May 31, 2025 (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday evenings)
  • Tech Rehearsals: June 1-12, 2025

Directed by: Zoe Zelonky

About The Show
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Audition Workshop
ACT’s Audition Workshops are designed to give you a head start on your next ACT Mainstage audition. These workshops are an open and inclusive environment, aiming to empower and excite everyone who participates. We focus on boosting your confidence and helping you feel prepared and enthusiastic about auditioning.
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Audition Materials
ACT provides audition song options for each Mainstage season show. We have chosen eight songs from The Little Mermaid. From these eight, please select the song that best showcases your voice and talent. At auditions, we will play these exact tracks for you to sing along with.
Audition Tracks | Audition Sheet Music

There will also be a dance audition. Everyone will learn a short dance combination to Under The Sea.

Character Breakdowns
Not sure which role is right for you? ACT has provided a brief description, vocal range, and age range for each character to help you find the best fit for your voice and strengths. We encourage you to audition for any role you feel is right for you! Casting is open to all, and we welcome performers of all genders, ethnicities, ages, and body types.
Character Insights

Audition Registration
Please fill out the audition form, choose a time slot, and come ready to sing, dance, and have fun!

Sign up to audition!

Youth Auditions

Youth Productions

This an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. At the First Cast Meeting, students will be taught a dance combination and song to take home and practice for auditions and parents will receive comprehensive information about the entire Youth Production process.

These auditions are not open to the general public. Students must be signed up in advance.

Learn More about ACT Youth Productions

Tanglewood Summer Musicals

Best described as Summer Stock for Youth, Summer Musicals are fast-paced, energetic rehearsal days that culminate in six public performances on the last two days of camp! With songs, dances, and hilarious material great for performers of all ages, the Summer Musical is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

These auditions are not open to the general public. Students must be signed up in advance.

Tanglewood Summer Musicals

Tanglewood Teens

Tanglewood Teens is an exciting year-long program catering exclusively to high school students with a passion for the performing arts. This is 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.

Auditions for the 2025-26 Tanglewood Teens will take place in August 2025.

Tanglewood Teens

 

Readers Theatre Showcase

For Readers Theatre Showcase auditions, there’s no need to make an appointment – we will get you signed in when you arrive! Expect to read from the script. Prepare for your audition by reading the script beforehand.

AUDITION DATES

My Three Angels – May 2-4, 2025

    • Auditions: April 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
    • Rehearsals: April 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29, May 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM

Character Descriptions:

Felix Ducotel – Late 50’s-early 60’s. Manager of a general store in Cayenne in French Guiana. Felix is a thoroughly amiable and impractical soul.

Emilie Ducotel – Mid-50’s. Wife of Felix. Practical, insightful and long–suffering. She is patient with her husband because she loves him.

Marie Louise Ducotel – 20-22. Daughter to Felix and Emilie Ducotel. Attractive and slightly quirky, she has been pining for a proposal from Paul who is leading her on.

Mme. Parole – 50’s. An imposing but slightly scatterbrained matron who frequents Felix‘s shop but never quite gets around to paying her bill.

Paul- Mid to late 20’s. Nephew of Henri. A cold blooded cad who is jilting Marie Louise for an heiress.

Henri – Late 50’s-early 60’s. The dastardly, unscrupulous cousin of Felix. He set Felix up in business but now hopes to take over the store by nefarious means.

Joseph – 60’s. A convict. He has been sent to prison for swindling naïve stockholders. Poses as a repairman to hide in Felix’s shop with Jules and Alfred.

Jules – 60’s.  A convict. Sent to prison for murdering his cheating wife. Poses as a repairman to hide in Felix’s shop with Joseph and Alfred.

Alfred – Mid to late 20’s. A convict. Money was the motive for his particular murder and ensuing incarceration. Poses as a repairman to hide in Felix’s shop with Jules and Joseph.

Lieutenant – Mid to late 20’s. Arrives unexpectedly with a letter of introduction for Felix. A possible candidate for Marie Louise’s affections.

*Paul and the Lieutenant can be played by the same actor.