
ACT Masterclass: Creating A Character (Youth)
Two-hour storytelling and character-creation workshop for teens led by Broadway veteran Kerry Butler, focusing on scene work, emotional choices, and stage presence; participants aged 13–17 need no prior preparation.
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Intensive storytelling workshop led by Broadway star Kerry Butler emphasizing acting through song; participants present a prepared 32 bar cut with an instrumental track for individualized vocal phrasing, character work, and audition technique.

Intensive storytelling workshop led by Broadway star Kerry Butler emphasizing acting through song; participants present a prepared 32 bar cut with an instrumental track for individualized vocal phrasing, character work, and audition technique.
Intensive storytelling workshop led by Broadway star Kerry Butler emphasizing acting through song; participants present a prepared 32 bar cut with an instrumental track for individualized vocal phrasing, character work, and audition technique.

Polished, high-energy weeklong intensive focusing on triple-threat skills—vocal technique, scene study, and precise choreography—for advanced youth performers, culminating in ensemble showcases and audition preparedness.

Polished, high-energy weeklong intensive focusing on triple-threat skills—vocal technique, scene study, and precise choreography—for advanced youth performers, culminating in ensemble showcases and audition preparedness.
Polished, high-energy weeklong intensive focusing on triple-threat skills—vocal technique, scene study, and precise choreography—for advanced youth performers, culminating in ensemble showcases and audition preparedness.
High energy youth camp blending Kpop choreography, idol style cosplay, and theatrical stage combat for teens; expect fangirl singalongs, group choreography, and performance-focused workshops June 15–19.
High energy youth camp blending Kpop choreography, idol style cosplay, and theatrical stage combat for teens; expect fangirl singalongs, group choreography, and performance-focused workshops June 15–19.
High energy youth camp blending Kpop choreography, idol style cosplay, and theatrical stage combat for teens; expect fangirl singalongs, group choreography, and performance-focused workshops June 15–19.

Broadway star Kerry Butler headlines a dazzling one night only cabaret with local performers, audience games, and drinks in Hi-Wire Brewing’s intimate event space; a 90-minute, 21+ theatrical evening.

Broadway star Kerry Butler headlines a dazzling one night only cabaret with local performers, audience games, and drinks in Hi-Wire Brewing’s intimate event space; a 90-minute, 21+ theatrical evening.
Broadway star Kerry Butler headlines a dazzling one night only cabaret with local performers, audience games, and drinks in Hi-Wire Brewing’s intimate event space; a 90-minute, 21+ theatrical evening.

Youth actors and theater techies dive into a rehearsal intensive week of musical staging, set building, and lighting labs, culminating in a community performance June 22–26.

Youth actors and theater techies dive into a rehearsal intensive week of musical staging, set building, and lighting labs, culminating in a community performance June 22–26.
Youth actors and theater techies dive into a rehearsal intensive week of musical staging, set building, and lighting labs, culminating in a community performance June 22–26.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Energetic musical theater training for elementary age kids focusing on ensemble singing, scene work, and basic choreography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, culminating in a short showcase for families.

Energetic musical theater training for elementary age kids focusing on ensemble singing, scene work, and basic choreography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, culminating in a short showcase for families.
Energetic musical theater training for elementary age kids focusing on ensemble singing, scene work, and basic choreography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, culminating in a short showcase for families.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

Hands-on stagecraft bootcamp blending Harry Potter-inspired set construction, prop making, costume tweaks, and lighting cue work for actors and theater techs; weeklong summer sessions focus on backstage skills and performance prep.

Hands-on stagecraft bootcamp blending Harry Potter-inspired set construction, prop making, costume tweaks, and lighting cue work for actors and theater techs; weeklong summer sessions focus on backstage skills and performance prep.
Hands-on stagecraft bootcamp blending Harry Potter-inspired set construction, prop making, costume tweaks, and lighting cue work for actors and theater techs; weeklong summer sessions focus on backstage skills and performance prep.

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.

Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.
Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.

Keenly witty teen comedy musical by Tina Fey with Nell Benjamin's undeniably catchy pop score and a heartfelt message about high school cliques; community cast production runs two nights March 7–8 in downtown Asheville.

Keenly witty teen comedy musical by Tina Fey with Nell Benjamin's undeniably catchy pop score and a heartfelt message about high school cliques; community cast production runs two nights March 7–8 in downtown Asheville.
Keenly witty teen comedy musical by Tina Fey with Nell Benjamin's undeniably catchy pop score and a heartfelt message about high school cliques; community cast production runs two nights March 7–8 in downtown Asheville.

Gritty coming-of-age stage adaptation inspired by The Outsiders, performed by Asheville Junior Theater’s youth company; raw ensemble acting, period styling, and emotional teen drama across intense, character-driven scenes July 27–31.

Gritty coming-of-age stage adaptation inspired by The Outsiders, performed by Asheville Junior Theater’s youth company; raw ensemble acting, period styling, and emotional teen drama across intense, character-driven scenes July 27–31.
Gritty coming-of-age stage adaptation inspired by The Outsiders, performed by Asheville Junior Theater’s youth company; raw ensemble acting, period styling, and emotional teen drama across intense, character-driven scenes July 27–31.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Youth performers fuse circus skills—juggling, aerial silks, and acrobatics—with musical theater numbers on the AJT stage, delivering family-friendly spectacle, colorful costumes, and carnival-style choreography July 13–17.

Youth performers fuse circus skills—juggling, aerial silks, and acrobatics—with musical theater numbers on the AJT stage, delivering family-friendly spectacle, colorful costumes, and carnival-style choreography July 13–17.
Youth performers fuse circus skills—juggling, aerial silks, and acrobatics—with musical theater numbers on the AJT stage, delivering family-friendly spectacle, colorful costumes, and carnival-style choreography July 13–17.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

Youth arts showcase spotlighting 20 Asheville-area young artists with spoken word poetry, indie singer songwriter sets, and a curated art exhibition. Expect student filmmakers, photographers, and studio artists presenting original work in a school arts theater setting.

Youth arts showcase spotlighting 20 Asheville-area young artists with spoken word poetry, indie singer songwriter sets, and a curated art exhibition. Expect student filmmakers, photographers, and studio artists presenting original work in a school arts theater setting.
Youth arts showcase spotlighting 20 Asheville-area young artists with spoken word poetry, indie singer songwriter sets, and a curated art exhibition. Expect student filmmakers, photographers, and studio artists presenting original work in a school arts theater setting.

Playful, queer-centered improv exercises led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing collaboration, laughter, and trust-building in a welcoming, donation-friendly workshop for beginners.

Playful, queer-centered improv exercises led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing collaboration, laughter, and trust-building in a welcoming, donation-friendly workshop for beginners.
Playful, queer-centered improv exercises led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing collaboration, laughter, and trust-building in a welcoming, donation-friendly workshop for beginners.
Six week improv course for ages 16+ focusing on confidence, creativity, and ensemble play through scene work, status games, and responsiveness, culminating in a friends and family performance at Continuum Art in Hendersonville.
Six week improv course for ages 16+ focusing on confidence, creativity, and ensemble play through scene work, status games, and responsiveness, culminating in a friends and family performance at Continuum Art in Hendersonville.
Six week improv course for ages 16+ focusing on confidence, creativity, and ensemble play through scene work, status games, and responsiveness, culminating in a friends and family performance at Continuum Art in Hendersonville.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.