Upcoming Auditions

All roles at ACT are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.

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.

AUDITION DATES AT A GLANCE

Into The Woods – April 11-May 4 2025
- Audition Workshop: Monday, January 13, 2025 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, Jan 20 & 21, 2025
- Callbacks: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Disney’s The Little Mermaid – June 13-July 6, 2025
- Audition Workshop: Monday, March 17, 2025 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, March 24 & 25, 2025
- Callbacks: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Into The Woods

Performance Dates: April 11-May 4 2025
Audition Dates:

Audition Workshop: Monday, January 13, 2025
Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, January 20 & 21, 2025
Callbacks: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Directed by: Dwight Chiles

About Into The Woods: One of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Audition Workshop: Monday, January 13, 2025 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Get feedback on your audition selection, and learn some great audition tips!

Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, January 20 & 21, 2025

For your audition, please prepare one of the following songs from Into The Woods:

“Steps of the Palace”, “Maybe They’re Magic”, “Stay With Me”, “Giants in the Sky”, “No More”, “Agony”, “I Know Things Now”, “No One is Alone”

Auditioners will be asked to perform approximately one minute of their chosen song from the list. Please select the song you feel best showcases your abilities. Actors will be considered for all roles, not just the character of the song they choose.

Break a leg! We’re all rooting for you!

Auditions for Into The Woods are for actors 18 and older only.

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Performance Dates: June 13-July 6, 2025
Audition Dates:

Audition Workshop: Monday, March 17, 2025
Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, March 24 & 25, 2025
Callbacks: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Directed by: Zoe Zelonky

About Disney’s The Little Mermaid: 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: Monday, March 17, 2025 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Learn the audition dance in advance, get feedback on your audition selection, and learn some great audition tips!

Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, March 24 & 25, 2025
Fill out the audition sheet, pick a time slot, and prepare a 30 second vocal selection. List all of your conflicts from the date of auditions to the final performance on the form. On the day of auditions you will need to provide an accompaniment track for your 30 second vocal selection. This can be an mp3/youtube karaoke track on your phone that you have cued up and ready to go or you can use ACT’s internet-connected laptop in the audition room. ACT will provide a speaker and aux cord to connect to mobile devices. You will also be taught a dance combination, so wear clothes and shoes you can dance in. If you would like to learn the dance combination in advance, please look into our Audition Workshops. Break a leg! We’re all rooting for you!

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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.

Disney’s The Aristocats Kids – March 7-9, 2025
- First Cast, Crew, & Parent Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 4:30-6:30 PM
- Auditions: Thursday, January 23, 4:30-6:30 PM
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 28-February 20, 4:30-6:30 PM. Monday-Thursday, February 24-27, 4:30-6:30 PM. Monday-Thursday, March 3-6, 4:30-7:30 PM
- Performances: Friday, March 7 at 7:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday, March 8-9 at 2:30 PM
- Ages: 7-14
TO BE REVEALED – May 16-18, 2025
- First Cast, Crew, & Parent Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 4:30-6:30 PM
- Auditions: Thursday, March 20, 4:30-6:30 PM
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 PM and Saturday & Sunday, 12:00-4:00 PM, March 22-May 4. Monday-Thursday, May 5-8, 4:30-7:30 PM. Monday-Thursday, May 12-15, 4:30-8:00 PM
- Performances: Friday, May 16 at 7:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18 at 2:30 PM
- Ages: 14-19
- We look forward to announcing the title of this production on March 15, 2025!

Learn More about ACT Youth Productions

Tanglewood Summer Musical

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.

Summer 2025 information coming soon.
Tanglewood Summer Musical

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

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – January 31-February 2, 2025
- Auditions: January 7, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Rehearsals: January 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Character Descriptions
  - Vanya – 50s, living in Buck’s County. Resigned to his life
    more or less, at least compared to Sonia.Sonia – his adopted sister, early 50’s, living with him in
    Buck’s County. Discontented, upset, regretful.
  - Masha – his sister, 50’s, glamorous and successful actress
    who goes gallivanting around the world.
  - Spike – an aspiring actor, 29 or younger, Masha’s new
    companion. Sexy, self-absorbed, but otherwise outgoing
    and friendly.
  - Nina – lovely, since would-be actress, early 20s, visiting
    her aunt and uncle next door. Star struck, earnest and
    energetic.
  - Cassandra – cleaning lady and soothsayer, any age.

Murder In The Studio – February 28-March 2, 2025
- Auditions: February 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Rehearsals: February 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
Bridge Narrows – March 28-30, 2025
- Auditions: March 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Rehearsals: Mar 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
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