Bodhi Fest
August 16, 2025 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
A Buddhist Arts and Film Festival Hosted by Heartwood Refuge
About The Festival
The first annual Bodhi Fest, a Buddhist Arts and Film Festival at Asheville Community Theatre on August 16th, 2025 will be a day of illumination as we explore the gladdening qualities of the human spirit ranging from sweet solitude to ecstatic joy. The program will consist of Buddhist films + Q&A, shorts, a dance workshop, a songwriting workshop, musical performances and more. Crafts, art and food from Buddhist sanghas, artists and local vendors will be shared in the front lobby during the festival.
Enjoy an event of immersion in compassionate-wisdom activities that provoke insight and lift the spirit.
Festival Schedule
Saturday*
7:30a Doors Open
8a-9:30a Dance Workshop
9:45a-11:15a Songwriting Workshop
11:30a-12:45p Short Films+Talk Back
12:45p-2:15p Lunch Break
2:15p-3:15p Feature Film #1
3:15p-3:30p Feature Film #1: Talk Back
3:30p-4:00p Theatre/Dance Show
4:15p-5:45p Feature Film #2
5:45p-6p Feature Film #2: Talk Back
6:15p-7p DharmaVoci Concert
*There will be an hour for a lunch/dinner break. You can eat downtown, bring your own sack lunch or enjoy light snacks from our vendors!
Featured Performers
DharmaVoci, an ensemble that was started by Venerable Pannavati. Their music ranges from chants, gospel, contemporary and folk to electronic, r&b and traditional hymns. Blended with devotion and heartfelt prayer, DharmaVoci sings songs that inspire, uplift and transport.
Listen to DharmaVoci’s album, Invocation https://dharmavoci.
BlissHippy, an Americana two time award winning and two time finalist songwriter duo. Maureen and Richard Hall have traveled coast to coast for over 20 years sharing and performing their songs which range from the sublime to silly; profound to down right irreverent and everything in between. Mostly original, mostly in tune and always fun!
Dance Workshop
We will use improvisation-based movement practices, dance steps and conversation to explore authentic creativity. Experimentation and play will be at the forefront of our time together.
Songwriting Workshop
What is a song and where do songs live? Where do they come from and where do they go? Music is powerful and is a force of influence. How can we work with this force to uplift and unify? Songwriting can come from a vulnerable, tender and intimate place. With an attitude of exploration, discover the natural ease of songwriting. Let’s be curious and courageous; you may just end up surprising yourself!
Feature Films
POEM
A visually evocative film directed by Robert Fritz, shot in Japan, and recognized for its artistic expression. Described as “visual poetry with fantastic acting,” the film has garnered accolades, including the Audience Choice Award at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival. As Lee Thomas, Oscar nominee, said about the film: “POEM’s insight into creativity, the play of opposites in poetry and art, and also the ebb and flow of the teacher-pupil-teacher metaphors and relationships. I’ll continue to think about it for some time.” Stuck in a rut the lead actor is determined to leave behind her life’s work. While down and dim she meets a young aspirant with little skill but much spirit. The film weaves a beautiful message portraying the teacher-student relationship and how you have to be where you are to find your own way. When you are “confused”, there is no need to “understand”.
The Art of Life
As a rising star in the field of abstract mathematics, Michael Behrens discovered that he could see beauty and pattern where others could not. But his path was not to be inside academia, or even inside society. He went on a grand adventure to unify his Buddhism with his ability to see an expanded view of reality. He created beauty in a place where nobody else would, and made his friends amongst dolphins!
The Mountain Path
A spirited young man journeys into the mountains of China in search of a Buddhist hermit master. Along the trail he meets an unexpected cast of dedicated recluses; the gaunt ascetic, the persevering nun, a wise old master and his disciples, all who, despite living far from the world, teach him all about how to live within it.
Edward A. Burger lived in China for over twelve years and is one of the few foreigners to have lived and studied with the hermits of the Zhongnan Mountains. The Mountain Path recounts his personal journey, including the story of how he found his lifelong teacher and entered into the world of these dedicated recluses. We witness the practical everyday challenges of mountain solitude, while the hermits share precious teachings on life, death and the journey within.
A collection of Short Films will be shown during the festival
All Event Access Tickets include observing the workshops. To be a participant in the Dance or Songwriting Workshops, add those items during checkout.
Tickets
All Event Access:
Supporter (to enable subsidized tickets): $55
Standard: $45
Subsidized (students/limited income): $40
Add-on workshops:
Participant Dance Workshop: $20
Participant Songwriting Workshop: $20
*Workshops are available for festival ticket holders only.
(Sales tax added during check out)
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Bridge Narrows
March 28-30, 2025
Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM in 35below & Sunday at 2:30 PM at the OLLI Center
BRIDGE NARROWS
By Norm Foster
Directed by Peter Thomasson
Production Assistant: Christina Dubuc
In this heartwarming comedy by one of Canada’s best-known playwrights, two travelers get much more than they bargained for when they are subjected to the kindness of strangers at the Kendall B&B.
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Charlotte’s Web
April 21, 2025
Monday, April 21 at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Charlotte’s Web
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
The 9:00 AM performance is sold out!
ABOUT THE SHOW
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.
This production is performed by The Autumn Players, a troupe of seasoned actors who specialize in Readers Theatre – a style of theatre incorporating oral interpretation of text with performance. You can expect these talented performers in symbolic costume pieces, with unique interpretations of every character they portray, and holding their text in binders.
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: 1-3
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
Select “School Group Registration” to reserve tickets for your school group. Select “General Admission Tickets” to purchase individual tickets.
Clyde’s (The Narrative)
March 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Clyde’s
by Lynn Nottage
directed by Stephanie Hickling Beckman
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:30pm
About The Show
A truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.
Located at ACT’s Mainstage.
Asheville Community Theatre is partnering with Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective to present The Narrative, a series of staged readings of plays written by BIPOC playwrights. The Narrative celebrates BIPOC theatremakers and creates paid opportunities for BIPOC performers and directors in WNC.
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
June 13-July 6, 2025
Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM. No show on July 4th due to holiday.
Book by Doug Wright. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Music by Alan Menken.
Sponsored by Mellow Mushroom & Mast General Store
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.
Run Time: Approximately two hours with a fifteen minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This show is suitable for all audiences.
Accessibility & Special Performances
- June 15: Post-Show Talkback with Cast & Crew
- June 20 & 22: Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired (DASI)
- June 19: Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC) Tickets go on sale May 20, 2025
- June 26: Sing-Along! Yes, singing is encouraged! Additional Show-Kits on sale for this performance.
- June 29: American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL)
Early Bird Season Subscriptions
July 8 – 22, 2025
Act Early And Save BIG!
Early Bird Season Subscriptions go on sale July 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM and close July 22 at 10:00 AM. Single tickets and regularly priced season subscriptions go on sale July 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Asheville Community Theatre’s 79th Mainstage Season (2025-2026)
- Grease
September 19 – October 12, 2025 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
December 5 – 21, 2025 - RENT
February 6 – 27, 2026 - Hello, Dolly!
April 10 – May 3, 2026 - In The Heights
June 12 – 28, 2026
What Is a Season Subscription?
A Season Subscription is a 5-ticket flex pass, your passport to ACT’s 79th Mainstage Season.
- Use all five tickets on one show or spread them across the season.
- Share your pass with friends or keep it all to yourself.
- Choose your seats before the general public.
- Redeem tickets at any point in the season, subject to availability.
Subscriber Perks
- Save money
- First access to seating
- Invitations to exclusive events
- No ticket exchange fees
Early Bird Pricing
Available July 8–22, 2025
$140.10 (includes all taxes and fees)
This 5-ticket flex pass saves you money right from the start:
- Single adult ticket price: $43.56
- Five single tickets: 5 x $43.56 = $217.80
- Regular subscription rate: $161.50
- Early Bird Discount: $140.10
That means you save:
- $77.70 compared to buying single tickets
- $21.40 compared to the regular subscription rate
It’s the best ticket deal we offer all season.
ON SALE JULY 8, 2025 AT 10:00 AM
Fairy Tales & Fables
April 29, 2025
Tuesday, April 29 at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Fairy Tales & Fables
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
The 9:00 AM performance is sold out! Limited tickets remain for the 12:00 PM performance.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Open the book and jump inside! Featuring fairy tale favorites like Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood, this production is chock full of magic, excitement, and adventure!
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: K-5
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
Select “School Group Registration” to reserve tickets for your school group. Select “General Admission Tickets” to purchase individual tickets.
Grease
September 19 – October 12, 2025
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Sponsored by: HomeTrust Bank
About the Show
Bursting with high-octane fun and unforgettable songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” Grease is the ultimate rock-and-roll celebration. Step back into the 1950s as Rydell High’s senior class navigates the ups and downs of love, identity, and teenage rebellion. One of the most popular musicals of all time, Grease is a rollicking good time.
Supported by a live six-piece band!
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This production contains ~mild adult language and themes, stylized representations of teen rebellion, and period-specific references.
Accessibility & Special Performances TBA!
Early Bird Season Subscriptions On Sale July 8-22, 2025
Single Tickets and Season Subscriptions on Sale July 23, 2025
Hello, Dolly!
April 10 – May 3, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Book by Michael Stewart, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder
Sponsored by: AVAILABLE
About the Show
It only takes a moment to fall in love with this classic musical comedy! Hello, Dolly! is the story of the irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi, who is determined to find love for herself and others in 19th-century New York. With lavish costumes, spirited dance numbers, and an unforgettable score, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, this Tony Award–winning hit is pure theatrical joy.
Supported by a live 12-piece orchestra!
Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This show is suitable for all audiences.
Accessibility & Special Performances TBA!
Early Bird Season Subscriptions On Sale July 8-22, 2025
Single Tickets and Season Subscriptions on Sale July 23, 2025
Heroes in the Shadows: Unknown Civil Rights Leaders
February 18, 2025
Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 AM.
Heroes in the Shadows: Unknown Civil Rights Leaders
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ABOUT THE SHOW
You know Martin, Malcolm, Ruby, and Rosa, now it’s time to shine a light on lesser known leaders of the Civil Rights movement. Join us for a unique game show experience where students participate in interactive rounds, earning points, and gaining knowledge about these pivotal yet unrecognized leaders.
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: K-5
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
Select “School Group Registration” to reserve tickets for your school group. Select “General Admission Tickets” to purchase individual tickets.
High School Musical Jr.
June 26 - 28, 2025
Thursday at 3:00 PM, Friday at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:00 PM, and Saturday at 10:00 AM
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR.
Book by David Simpatico, Songs by Matthew Gerrard. Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage performers and audiences alike.
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
Content Awareness
This production is rated G.
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Huck Finn & Jim: A Puppet Adventure
Huck Finn & Jim: A Puppet Adventure
ABOUT THE SHOW
Literature comes to life in this spirited retelling of the great American classic, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Ride along with Huck and Jim as they navigate the muddy waters of 1840s America and explore what it means to be free.
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: 3-5
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
Tickets are not available for this production.
Improv Tonight: Family Dinner
Saturday, July 12, 2025 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
35 Below
About The Show
Improv Tonight! is a fast, funny, and completely unscripted monthly comedy show featuring different improv teams every Friday and Saturday night. Each team performs two shows—one at 8:00 PM and one at 10:00 PM—and no two shows are ever the same.
Family Dinner is an all femme long form narrative improv troupe based in Asheville, NC. Its members have studied and performed in Chicago and Los Angeles at Second City, iO Theater, Impro Theater, just to name a few. They also teach and perform in Asheville with Misfit Improv and Acting School and Adesto Theater. They will improvise a play full of secrets decided by the audience right before your eyes!
Content Awareness: Family friendly improv show at 8 PM and adult short form improv at 10 PM.
Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)
About ACT Late Night
ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include monthly performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, The Rocky Horror Show on the ACT Mainstage for Halloween, Cabaret in an immersive environment offsite in the spring of 2026, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.
Improv Tonight: Off The Cuff
Friday, July 11, 2025 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
35 Below
About The Show
Improv Tonight! is a fast, funny, and completely unscripted monthly comedy show featuring different improv teams every Friday and Saturday night. Each team performs two shows—one at 8:00 PM and one at 10:00 PM—and no two shows are ever the same.
Off The Cuff features fast-paced games, three quick-witted contestants and a totally ridiculous grand prize straight from the Walmart bargain bin. But the fun doesn’t stop there. One lucky audience member will also walk away with a special prize!
Join our fabulous host Heidi Collins as she puts three new contestants to the test in three rounds of totally imporoivised fun. Who will they be? Who will win? Who will crack under pressure? Who will walk away with eternal bragging rights (and a questionable gag gift)?
Content Awareness: Family friendly improv show at 8 PM and adult short form improv at 10 PM.
Show Times: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 60 minutes before show time
House Opens: 30 minutes before show time
Run Time: 60 minutes
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Tickets: $18 (includes all taxes and fees)
About ACT Late Night
ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include monthly performances of Improv Tonight! and Asheville Fringe in 35below, The Rocky Horror Show on the ACT Mainstage for Halloween, Cabaret in an immersive environment offsite in the spring of 2026, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.
In The Heights
June 12 – 28, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation
About the Show
Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.
Run Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This show contains strong language and themes of immigration, loss, and cultural identity.
Accessibility & Special Performances TBA!
Early Bird Season Subscriptions On Sale July 8-22, 2025
Single Tickets and Season Subscriptions on Sale July 23, 2025
Into The Wilds (The ACT Gala)
Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Hideaway, 49 Broadway St, Asheville
Event Overview
Saturday, May 10, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Hideaway | 49 Broadway St, Asheville
Tickets: $150 per guest | Ages 21+ | Cocktail Attire with a Touch of Whimsy
You never know what you might discover when you venture… Into The Wilds.
Join us for a wild, wonderful, and whimsical evening benefitting Asheville Community Theatre.
- Indulge in wonderful performances from Broadway royalty… Ben Cameron and Britt Mack.
- Mingle at the open bar – featuring a wild signature cocktail.
- Savor delicious and thoughtfully prepared cuisine.
- Discover unique experiences & one-of-a-kind treasures for auction.
- Arrive in cocktail attire with a touch (or more) of whimsy!
Featured Performers
Ben Cameron
Ben is a Broadway veteran who appeared in the original Broadway casts of Footloose, Aida, and a little show called Wicked. If you listen to the second track of the Wicked cast album, you’ll hear Ben drop the pivotal plot line: “Glinda, is it true you were her friend?”
Britt Mack
Britt is a powerhouse performer and an original cast member of the Tony Award-winning Six: The Musical, where she played Anna of Cleves. Her unforgettable number, “Get Down,” became a fan favorite as she declared: “I’m the queen of the castle. Get down, you dirty rascal.”
VIP Meet & Greet (Add-On Experience)
Get early access to the evening with a private pre-event gathering with Ben Cameron and Britt Mack.
- Time: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
- Entry: $50 (must be purchased in addition to a gala ticket)
Featured Artist
Kira Bursky
Kira Bursky is an Asheville-based multimedia artist and filmmaker. Following Hurricane Helene, she created and shared one drawing each day for the month of October, gaining widespread recognition online and national renown. We are excited to have Kira join us at this event and will be offering a collection of her original pieces during the auction – including the art we commissioned for the Into The Wilds invitation.
Auction Highlights
The Into The Wilds live auction will feature unforgettable experiences, original artwork, and one-of-a-kind treasures—all in support of Asheville Community Theatre. We can’t tell you everything, but we can share a wild little teaser…
Cheeseburger in the Sky – Take to the skies with a local pilot for a private flight to a nearby town… just for a cheeseburger.
What else will you discover?
Why It Matters
For 79 years, Asheville Community Theatre has served as a creative home for artists, students, and audiences across Western North Carolina. Proceeds from Into The Wilds support our mission to make the performing arts accessible, inclusive, and central to community life.
Come support Asheville Community Theatre in the wildest, most wondrous, and whimsical of ways—and help ensure the future of live theatre in Asheville.
Join us, and venture Into The Wilds.
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Into The Woods
April 11-May 4, 2025
Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim & Book by James Lapine
Sponsored by Bray Creech & Chad Storck of Joel Adams & Associates
Presented in partnership with the Asheville Symphony as part of the Asheville Amadeus Festival
About The Show
One of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a captivating and whimsical musical that weaves together beloved fairy tales into a dark and enchanting narrative. The story begins with a childless baker and his wife who embark on a quest to break a witch’s curse, sending them into the heart of the woods, where they encounter iconic characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk. As their paths intertwine, dreams are realized, but the consequences of wishes take unexpected and often dire turns.
Run Time: Approximately two hours and thirty minutes, and a fifteen minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This production contains some intimacy, implied sexual references, and death. This performance contains mild flashing lights.
Accessibility & Special Performances
- April 13: Post-Show Talkback with Cast & Crew
- April 17: Pay What You Can (PWYC) Tickets go on sale March 18, 2025
- April 18 & 20: Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired (DASI)
- April 27: American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL)
Morning Glow: Tanglewood Teens Senior Showcase
June 18, 2025
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
This musical theatre variety showcase features the full company of Tanglewood Teens, with a special emphasis on our graduating seniors. Join us as we celebrate the hard work and talents of these young performers in what promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable evening.
Tanglewood Teens is ACT’s audition-based performance troupe that provides a unique platform for high schoolers 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.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available. LOOP hearing devices available.
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Murder in the Studio
February 28-March 2, 2025
Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM in 35below & Sunday at 2:30 PM at the OLLI Center
MURDER IN THE STUDIO
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Elliot Weiner
Production Assistant: Ruth Planey
From the pen of the Queen of Crime, experience the glory days of old-time radio with live on-stage sound effects in these thrilling dramas.
Run time: one hour and 25 minutes.
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My Three Angels
May 2-4, 2025
Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM in 35below & Sunday at 2:30 PM at the OLLI Center
MY THREE ANGELS
By Sam and Bella Spewack
Directed by Ellen Pappas
Production Assistant: Terry Darakjy
It is 104° on Christmas Eve in French Guiana, and three convicts are charged with mending the roof of a French colonial shopkeeper. But surprises abound in this delightful, captivating comedy as Jules, Joseph, and Alfred descend from the rooftop to the living room and begin to meddle in the Ducotel family’s household affairs.
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RENT
February 6 – 27, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Sponsored by: AVAILABLE
About the Show
La Vie Bohème! Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical follows a year in the life of young artists and friends struggling to create and survive in New York City under the shadow of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. With an iconic rock score including “Seasons of Love,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and “La Vie Bohème,” RENT is a powerful, deeply human story that continues to move generations.
Supported by a live 5-piece band!
Run Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This show contains adult content, drug use, strong language, and period-specific references to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Accessibility & Special Performances TBA!
Early Bird Season Subscriptions On Sale July 8-22, 2025
Single Tickets and Season Subscriptions on Sale July 23, 2025
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
December 5 – 21, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays, & Select Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
December 5 – 21, 2025
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Based on the animated television special – Adapted by Robert Penola, Music & Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Sponsored by: Mast General Store
About the Show
The beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage! Join Rudolph, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and all your favorite characters as they come to life in this heartwarming holiday musical. Featuring iconic songs like “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year,” this show celebrates the 61st anniversary of the cherished Christmas special. Perfect for the whole family!
Run Time: 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This show is suitable for all audiences.
Accessibility & Special Performances TBA!
Early Bird Season Subscriptions On Sale July 8-22, 2025
Single Tickets and Season Subscriptions on Sale July 23, 2025
Shrek: The Musical Jr.
August 8-9, 2025
Friday at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM
SHREK: THE MUSICAL JR.
Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig.
ABOUT THE SHOW
It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
ACESSIBILITY
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
CONTENT AWARENESS
This production is rated G.
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The Biggest, Most Best, Cool And Funny, Super Awesome, Chill But Still Really Spectacular, Christmas Show Of All Time!!!!!
December 21, 2024
Saturday at 10:00 AM
The Biggest, Most Best, Cool And Funny, Super Awesome, Chill But Still Really Spectacular, Christmas Show Of All Time!!!!!
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Biggest, Most Best, Cool And Funny, Super Awesome, Chill But Still Really Spectacular, Christmas Show Of All Time!!!!! takes place at the final dress rehearsal for a Christmas play and nothing is going according to plan. Join a stressed out, Broadway-wannabe Director and a cast of rambunctious kids as they stumble into opening night.
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: K-5
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
Reserve tickets for a school group and check out our student matinee series!
Buy TicketsThe Biggest, Most Best, Cool And Funny, Super Awesome, Chill But Still Really Spectacular, Christmas Show Of All Time!!!!!
December 17 & 21, 2024
Tuesday, December 17 at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 AM.
The Biggest, Most Best, Cool And Funny, Super Awesome, Chill But Still Really Spectacular, Christmas Show Of All Time!!!!!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Biggest, Most Best, Cool And Funny, Super Awesome, Chill But Still Really Spectacular, Christmas Show Of All Time!!!!! takes place at the final dress rehearsal for a Christmas play and nothing is going according to plan. Join a stressed out, Broadway-wannabe Director and a cast of rambunctious kids as they stumble into opening night.
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: K-5
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.
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The Hot Wing King (The Narrative)
January 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Hot Wing King
by Katori Hall
directed by Mikayla Wilson
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:30pm
About The Show
Ready, set, fry! It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield knows he has the wings that’ll make him king. Supported by his beau Dwayne and their culinary clique, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating and firing up his frying pan in a bid to reclaim the crispy crown. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew however, it becomes a recipe for disaster. Suddenly, a first place trophy isn’t the only thing Cordell risks losing. Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
About The Narrative
The Hot Wing King the first installment of The Narrative. A series of staged readings featuring BIPOC playwrights, performers, and directors – produced in partnership with Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective. Each event in The Narrative is lightly catered and features a post-show talk back. Tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to the artists.
Content Awareness: The Hot Wing King contains sexual content, descriptions of police brutality as well as uses of the n-word as an expression of affection among Black friends, brief uses of ableist language, and a single use of a slur for a gay man.
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes.
Located at ACT’s Mainstage.
Asheville Community Theatre is partnering with Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective to present The Narrative, a series of staged readings of plays written by BIPOC playwrights. The Narrative celebrates BIPOC theatremakers and creates paid opportunities for BIPOC performers and directors in WNC.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
February 6-23, 2025
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, & Henry Shields.
About The Show
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!
Run Time: Approximately two hours with a fifteen minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This production depicts some violence in a comedic manner and mild sexual innuendos.
Two Casts, One Hilarious Show
Performing on February 6, 8, 14, 16, 20 & 22:
- Drew Dyer, Jade Fernandez, Mash Hes, Lucien Hinton, Jason Phillips, River Spade, Allie Marée Starling & Matt Wade
Performing on February 7, 9, 13, 15, 21 & 23:
- Gabby Bailey, Emily Dake, Holly Oakley, Paula O’Brien, Chandler Peveto, Jon Robinson, Jackson Wilhelmi & Henry Williamson
Accessible & Special Performances
- February 6: Pay What You Can (PWYC)
- February 9: Post-Show Talkback with Cast & Crew
- February 14 & 16: Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired (DASI)
- February 23: American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL)
The Sound of Music
December 5-22, 2024
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank & Mast General Store
December 5-22, 2024
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Asheville Community Theatre is so excited to bring back our production of The Sound of Music that was cut short due to Hurricane Helene.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household.
SING-ALONG PERFORMANCE
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
On this exclusive night, you’ll receive a lyrics sheet so you can sing–along with Maria and the von Trapp children. For an even more immersive experience, don’t miss the opportunity to purchase our Interactive Show Kit for just $20. The kit includes a few of our favorite things like fun props and surprises to enhance your sing–along adventure.
Please note, none of our regularly scheduled performances will include the sing–along feature, so make sure to mark your calendar and secure your tickets for what promises to be an unforgettable and immersive evening.
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Run Time: Two Hours and Thirty Minutes
There will be a fifteen minute intermission for this show.
Content Awareness: This production depicts Nazis in a historical context.
Accessibility
All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available. Hearing devices available.
PWYC (Pay What You Can): Thursday, December 5
DASI (Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired): Friday, December 13 and Sunday, December 15
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Sunday, December 15
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The Trip To Bountiful
November 15-17, 2024
Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 PM in 35below at ACT
THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
By Horton Foote
Directed by Marianne Lyon
Production Assistant: Joan Haber
In this deeply moving story that explores our longing for home, Carrie Watts desperately tries to escape the cramped confines of her Houston apartment and the clutches of her protective son and authoritarian daughter-in-law in order to return one last time to her beloved childhood home in Bountiful, Texas.
All three performances will take place at 35below at ACT.
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
January 31-February 2, 2025
Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM in 35below & Sunday at 2:30 PM at the OLLI Center
VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE
By Christopher Durang
Directed by Margaret Crowell
Production Assistant: Susan Maley
Three middle-aged siblings, one young stud, one aspiring young actress, and one soothsayer-maid alternately flounce, complain, and philosophize in this zany comedy, winner of a Tony Award for Best Play in 2013.
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