Audition at ACT

Upcoming Auditions

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

We list approximate age ranges of the characters – but it’s always a good idea to come by and check out the script so you can get a feel for the characters. Note: scripts for musicals are not available to check out.

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. 

 

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

  • The Play That Goes Wrong – February 7-23, 2025
    • Audition Workshop: Monday, October 28, 2024 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
    • Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, November 4 & 5, 2024
    • Callbacks: Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • 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

The Play That Goes Wrong

Performance Dates: February 7-23, 2025
Audition Dates: 

  • Audition Workshop: Monday, October 28, 2024
  • Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, November 4 & 5, 2024
  • Callbacks: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Directed by: Kristi DeVille

About The Play That Goes Wrong: Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

Audition Workshop (New!): Monday, October 28, 2024 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Learn why there’s no such thing as a “cold read” and how to make the most out of your acting audition!

Audition Workshop Registration Coming Soon (LEARN MORE)

Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, November 4 & 5, 2024
Fill out the audition sheet, pick a time slot, and prepare the appropriate audition sides. List all of your conflicts from the date of auditions to the final performance on the form. On the day of auditions, you will be asked to perform the provided sides. If you would like to learn some tips for performing “cold reads” and how to make the most of acting auditions, please look into our Audition Workshops. Break a leg! We’re all rooting for you!

Audition Registration Coming Soon

Into The Woods

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

  • Audition Workshop: Monday, January 13, 2025
  • Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, Jan 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 (New!): Monday, January 13, 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!

Audition Workshop Registration Coming Soon (LEARN MORE)

Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, Jan 20 & 21, 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!

Audition Registration Coming Soon

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 (New!): 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!

Audition Workshop Registration Coming Soon (LEARN MORE)

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!

Audition Registration Coming Soon

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. Students must be signed up in advance. Read more about Youth Productions HERE.

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.

AUDITION DATES

  • 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!

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

  • The Trip To Bountiful – November 15-17, 2024
    • Auditions: October 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
    • Rehearsals: October 29 & 31, November 5, 7, 12 & 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
  • 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
  • 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