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].
Auditioning for a play? Check out the script in advance!
2025-26 Mainstage Auditions
ACT Mainstage productions are held over two days. Sign up for an audition time by filling out the audition form linked under each show’s information. Walk-ups are always welcome! Walk-ups will be asked to wait until the next available time slot.
Audition Workshop
ACT’s Audition Workshops are designed to give you a head start on your next 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. Workshop participation is not required to audition.
Audition Materials
ACT provides audition song options for each Mainstage season show. We choose a number of songs from the show. From this list, please select the song that best showcases your voice and talent. The tracks will be linked under each show’s information. Until we post the list of songs, feel free to listen to the whole show and get familiar with the music!
Character Insights
Not sure which role is right for you? ACT will provide 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. The character insights will be linked under each show’s information.
Please read each show’s specific audition requirements and dates.
Grease
Performance Dates: September 19-October 12, 2025
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM
Ghost shows Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
- Audition Workshop: Monday, June 16, 2025
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, June 23 & 24, 2025
- Callbacks: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Rehearsals: Monday, July 7, 2025 through Thursday, September 18, 2025
- July 7-September 4: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
- September 7-11: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- September 14-18: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
About The Show
Break out your leather jackets and dust off your saddle shoes – it’s time to get back to Rydell High! Grease brings the Pink Ladies and T-Birds to life in this action packed, rock-n-roll musical. Featuring hit songs like “Summer Nights”, “Beauty School Drop-Out”, “Greased Lightning”, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”, and “We Go Together”, this beloved musical is a celebration of teen spirit. Grease is still the word!
Content Awareness: Contains mild language, peer pressure, smoking, teenage pregnancy, and mild sexual content.
Actors must be at least 16 years old to audition for Grease.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Performance Dates: December 5-21, 2025
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM
Ghost shows Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 PM
- Audition Workshop: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, September 22 & 23, 2025
- Callbacks: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Rehearsals: Monday, October 5, 2025 through Thursday, December 4, 2025
- October 5-November 20: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
- November 23-25: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- November 30-December 4: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
About The Show
Based on the classic holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer follows Rudolph on a heartwarming Christmas adventure. Featuring beloved songs like “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” this family-friendly musical celebrates the joy and warmth of the holiday season.
Actors must be at least 8 years old to audition for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
RENT
Performance Dates: February 6-22, 2026
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM
Ghost shows Saturdays at 7:30 PM
- Audition Workshop: Monday, October 27, 2025
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, November 3 & 4, 2025
- Callbacks: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Rehearsals: Sunday, November 16, 2025 through Thursday, February 4, 2026
- November 16-January 22: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings (off November 27, December 23-27)
- January 25-29: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- February 1-4: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
About The Show
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT quickly became a pop cultural phenomenon. RENT’s rock musical score, features a catalogue of beloved songs, like “Take Me or Leave Me”, “La Vie Boheme”, “I’ll Cover You”, “Out Tonight”, and “Seasons of Love” and reminds us to measure your life in love.
Content Awareness: Contains adult language (occasional profanity and some slurs) as well as adult content and themes dealing with death, disease (HIV/AIDS), suicide, self-harm, homelessness, addiction, and sexual situations.
Actors must be at least 18 years old to audition for RENT.
Hello, Dolly!
Performance Dates: April 10-May 3, 2026
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM
Ghost shows Saturdays at 7:30 PM
- Audition Workshop: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, January 19 & 20, 2026
- Callbacks: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Rehearsals: Sunday, February 1, 2026 through Thursday, April 9, 2026
- February 1-March 26: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
- March 28-April 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- April 5-9: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
About The Show
Hello, Dolly! follows matchmaker and professional meddler Dolly Levi on a grand adventure of love and romance. Featuring memorable songs such as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” and the title number, “Hello, Dolly!”, this Broadway hit bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history.
Actors must be at least 8 years old to audition for Hello, Dolly!.
In The Heights
Performance Dates: June 12-28, 2026
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM
Ghost shows Saturdays at 7:30 PM
- Audition Workshop: Monday, March 23, 2026
- Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, March 30 & 31, 2026
- Callbacks: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Rehearsals: Sunday, April 12, 2026 through Thursday, June 11, 2026
- April 12-May 28: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
- May 31-June 4: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- June 7-11: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
About The Show
From Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, In the Heights tells the story of a vibrant Latine community. Usnavi the bodega owner and his neighbors dream of a better life beyond the barrio of Washington Heights, New York City. With a dynamic score blending hip-hop, salsa, and merengue, In The Heights celebrates familia, community, and the power of dreams.
Content Awareness: Contains mild language and themes related to gentrification and the immigrant experience.
Actors must be at least 8 years old to audition for In The Heights.
ACT Late Night
More Info Coming Soon!
Summer Play Series
More Info 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. 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 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.
The Autumn Players – 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. Auditions, rehearsals and performances typically take place during the afternoon.
2025-26 Season Auditions
Proof by David Auburn
Performance Dates: September 5-7, 2025
All shows at 2:30 PM in 35below at ACT
- Auditions: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Rehearsals: August 19, 21, 26, 28, September 2, 4
Mornings at Seven by Paul Osborn
Performance Dates: October 3-5, 2025
All shows at 2:30 PM; Friday and Saturday in 35below at ACT, Sunday at OLLI / the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville
- Auditions: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Rehearsals: September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, October 2
Fallen Angels by Noel Coward
Performance Dates: November 7-9, 2025
All shows at 2:30 PM; Friday and Saturday in 35below at ACT, Sunday at OLLI / the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville
- Auditions: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Rehearsals: October 21, 23, 28, 30 November 4, 6
The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold
Performance Dates: January 30-February 1, 2026
All shows at 2:30 PM; Friday and Saturday in 35below at ACT, Sunday at OLLI / the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville
- Auditions: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Rehearsals: January 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw
Performance Dates: March 13-15, 2026
All shows at 2:30 PM; Friday and Saturday in 35below at ACT, Sunday at OLLI / the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville
- Auditions: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Rehearsals: February 24, 26, March 3, 5, 10, 12
California Suite by Neil Simon
Performance Dates: June 5-7, 2026
All shows at 2:30 PM in 35below at ACT
- Auditions: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Rehearsals: May 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2, 4
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