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.

But what happens when you walk in the front door?
What to Expect at ACT Auditions 

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

  • Flyin’ West – February 9-25, 2024
    • Auditions: October 17 & 24, 2023
  • Matilda: The Musical – April 12-May 5, 2024
    • Youth & Teen Auditions: January 20 or 21, 2024 TBD
    • Adult Auditions: January 22 & 23, 2024
    • Callbacks (for all): January 25, 202
  • The 39 Steps – June 21-July 7, 2024
    • Auditions: April 22 & 23, 2024, Callbacks: April 25, 2024

Flyin’ West

Performance Dates: February 9-25, 2024
Auditions: October 17 & 24, 2023
Rehearsals: November 20, 2023
Directed by: Candace Taylor

About Flyin’ West: Dive into the rich narrative of Flyin’ West, a  compelling, crowd-pleasing drama by esteemed playwright Pearl Cleage. Set in the 1890s, the story unfolds in the historic town of Nicodemus, Kansas, one of the many all-black towns established in the American West following the Civil War. Through the eyes of four African-American women, the play delves into their journey of resilience and aspiration as they navigate their lives against the backdrop of the harsh realities of the frontier and the societal constraints of the era. With themes of community, racial pride, and female empowerment, Flyin’ West is a powerful portrayal of the determination and grit of black pioneers, offering audiences a captivating glimpse into an often overlooked chapter of American history.

Audition Form: These auditions will be held over Zoom. Please click HERE to fill out your audition form and select the day and time you would like to audition.

Audition Slides: Please choose the role that you feel most suited for and come to your audition prepared to perform a reading for that role. You may choose more than one role to prepare. Click HERE to view the audition slides.

Matilda: The Musical

Performance Dates: April 12-May 5, 2024
Youth & Teen Auditions: January 20 or 21, 2024 TBD
Adult Auditions: January 22 & 23, 2024
Callbacks (for all): January 25, 2024
Rehearsals: February 5, 2024
Directed by: Michael Jorizzo & Zoe Zelonky

About Matilda: The Musical: Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Matilda: The Musical, a delightfully imaginative adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. This Tony Award-winning musical weaves the story of Matilda, a young girl with a sharp wit, unbounded imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Despite the indifference of her shallow parents and the tyranny of the oppressive headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers the strength within herself to change her story. Infused with dark humor, whimsical storytelling, and dazzling performances, Matilda: The Musical is a testament to the power of imagination, resilience, and the transformative magic of learning. A must-see for audiences of all ages who love heartwarming tales of triumph against all odds.

How to prepare: Please check back as we are still building this section out for our 2023-2024 Season. 

Audition Time Slots: Please check back as we are still building this section out for our 2023-2024 Season. 

Audition Sides: Please check back as we are still building this section out for our 2023-2024 Season. 

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps

Performance Dates:June 21-July 7, 2024
Auditions: April 22 & 23, 2024
Callbacks: April 25, 2024
Rehearsals: TBD
Directed by: Jeff Catanese

About Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps: Prepare yourself for a whirlwind adventure of suspense and comedy with Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. This fast-paced play is a unique adaptation of the 1935 classic Hitchcock thriller film, infused with a healthy dose of Monty Python-style humor. The story revolves around the central character, Richard Hannay, who inadvertently gets tangled in a mysterious web of spies, murder, and love. Remarkably, the entire riveting narrative unfolds through the talents of just four actors, who collectively portray over 150 characters, masterfully switching roles with lightning speed. Brimming with clever references to Hitchcock’s filmography, wry British humor, and ingeniously crafted theatrical inventiveness, The 39 Steps promises a rollicking evening of entertainment that leaves audiences on the edge of their seats.

How to prepare: Please check back as we are still building this section out for our 2023-2024 Season. 

Audition Time Slots: Please check back as we are still building this section out for our 2023-2024 Season. 

Audition Sides: Please check back as we are still building this section out for our 2023-2024 Season.

 

Youth Production Auditions

This an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. 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 AT A GLANCE

  • Elf: The Musical Jr. – December 16-19, 2023
    • First Cast Meeting: October 24, 2023
    • Auditions: October 26, 2023
    • Ages: 10-18
  • Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids – March 8-10, 2024
    • First Cast Meeting: January 23, 2024
    • Auditions: January 25, 2024
    • Ages: 8-12
  • Disney’s Descendants – May 17-19, 2024
    • First Cast Meeting: March 12, 2024
    • Auditions: March 14, 2024
    • Ages: 12-18

Elf: The Musical Jr.

Ages: 10-18
Performance Dates: December 16-19, 2023
First Cast Meeting:  Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Auditions:Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM

About Elf: The Musical Jr.: Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Read more about registering for Elf: The Musical Jr. HERE

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids

Ages: 8-12
Performance Dates: March 8-10, 2024
First Cast Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Auditions: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM

About Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids is a fur-raising adventure with a high-spirited score and lovable characters that will charm and delight all audiences.

Read more about registering for Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids HERE

Disney’s Descendants

Ages: 12-18
Performance Dates: May 17-19, 2024
First Cast Meeting: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Auditions: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM

About Disney’s Descendants: Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Read more about registering for Disney’s Descendants HERE

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 AT A GLANCE

  • Dial M for Murder – November 17-19, 2023
    • Auditions: October 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Charlotte’s Web – December 14, 15, & 17, 2023 
    • Auditions: November 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • The Importance of Being Earnest – February 16-18, 2024
    • Auditions: January 23, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • The Birds – March 22-24, 2024
    • Auditions: February 27, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Over the River and Through the Woods – April 26-28, 2024
    • Auditions: April 2, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Enchanted April – May 31-June 2, 2024
    • Auditions: May 7, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Dial M For Murder

Performance Dates: November 17-19, 2023
Auditions: October 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Jerre’ Bolnick
Production Assistant: Ruth Planey

About Dial M For Murder: Take a trip into the world of Noir. A simple door key, an interrupted phone call, blackmail, and suspicion combine to produce a darkly complex mystery which will keep you riveted on the edge of your seat. 

Charlotte’s Web

Performance Dates: December 14, 15, & 17, 2024
Auditions: November 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Margaret Crowell
Production Assistant: Susan Maley

About Charlotte’s Web: Come visit the Zuckerman farm where you will meet Wilbur the Pig, Templeton the Rat, the Goose, the Gander, and Charlotte the Spider to witness the miracles that can happen through the simple act of friendship.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Performance Dates: February 16-18, 2024
Auditions: January 23, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Wendy Strauss
Production Assistant: Alex McPherson

About The Importance of Being Earnest: Wilde’s most successful and enduring play is a wonderful and witty comedy of deception, disguise and misadventure. Two bachelors, Jack and Algernon, create alter egos in an effort to avoid tedious social obligations and win the hearts of Gwendolen and Cecily, the two women they adore.

The Birds

Performance Dates: March 22-24, 2024
Auditions: February 27, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Marianne Lyon
Production Assistant: Marc Cameron

About The Birds: Based on a story by Daphne du Maurier and made famous by Alfred Hitchcock, four strangers grapple with birds who have been transformed from creatures of beauty into terrifying, menacing predators.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Performance Dates: April 26-28, 2024
Auditions: April 2, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Ellen Pappas

Production Assistant: Terry Darakjy

About Over the River and Through the Woods: Faithful grandson Nick visits his grandparents every Sunday. This warm – hearted and touching comedy explores the conflict that arises when the love and expectations between grandparents and grandchildren don’t quite match.

Enchanted April

Performance Dates: May 31-June 2, 2024
Auditions: May 7, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Anita Chapman
Production Assistant: Christina Dubuc

About Enchanted April: To escape the cold rain and melancholy of Post WW1 London, four unlikely traveling companions share the cost of renting a seaside castle in Italy. In this romantic comedy, the women open up to the unexpected and experience a magical month of discovery and renewal.

 

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