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Sunday, December 5, 2021
Kids at HART Auditions: Newsies + Anne of Green Gables
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Haywood Arts Regional Theater

Newsies  Audition information will be coming soon!

Newsies & Anne of Green Gables will offer roles for youth and adults!

You can audition for both Newsies and Anne of Green Gables and be in both.

 

Audition Information:

A monologue of your choice OR tell a story about a time you felt misunderstood OR tell a story about something funny that happened to you. One to two minutes.
Auditionees will also be given sides to read.

Characters:

Anne Shirley (11-17) – intelligent, sees the world through her vivid imagination, is romantic, temperamental, full of extreme emotions and opinions, unstoppable, an orphan with a tough background who finds her family and happiness at Green Gables with the Cuthberts, falls in love with Gilbert Blythe, is Diana’s best friend, eventually becomes a teacher and author
Marilla Cuthbert (mid 50’s to early 60’s) – straightforward, hardworking, fair and kind, a  no-nonsense kind of woman, takes care of the homestead at Green Gables, Matthew’s sister who never married but once had affection for Gilbert Blythe’s father, raises Anne with Matthew and is the dominating influencer, although Matthew often helps soften her methods
Matthew Cuthbert (60’s) – a farmer, lives and works at Green Gables with his sister, Marilla, is quiet, perceptive, adores Anne and loves her imaginative speech, doesn’t always agree with Marilla on how to raise Anne
Mrs. Rachel Lynde (60’s) – the “eye” of the neighborhood, opinionated and brash at times, but kind-hearted once you get to know her, graceful yet perky, disapproving of Anne at first but becomes one of her greatest allies, Marilla’s closest friend and neighbor
Diana Barry (12-18) – sweet, well-spoken, stylish yet practical, boy-obsessed, Anne’s best friend, groomed to take on the role of a traditional wife one day
Jane Andrews (11-17) – loves school equally for social and academic reasons, athletic, loves Anne’s stories, Ruby’s best friend
Josie Pye (12-18) – rival to Anne, territorial, friends with the other girls but keeps people at a distance, believes herself to be the most popular
Ruby Gillis (11-17) – soft-spoken, sweet, loyal, loves Anne’s world, secretly a romantic, Jane’s best friend
Gilbert Blythe (14-19) – smart, handsome, Anne’s academic rival and eventual love interest, misses some school when his father is sick but catches up quickly and is top of his class along with Anne
Moody Spurgeon McPherson (12-18) – Gilbert’s buddy, good-natured, eventually marries Diana Barry, helps his father at the train station
Mrs. Barry (30’s)* – Diana’s mother, proper and traditional, stylish
Mrs. Spencer (30’s)* – has too many children to care for at once, constantly helping others with no time for herself, likely has spit-up or drool on her dress
Voice of Miss Stacy (30’s)* – a voice in this version, but she is the teacher Anne most looks up to and mirrors as she grows, is articulate and confident with a soothing tone, able to inspire her students
*These roles can be played by one person or cast separately.

Other Information:

MEETING and TABLE READ of the SCRIPT (within one week after casting based on cast availability – mid-December)
REHEARSAL PERIOD
Rehearsals January 17th – February 17, 2022, Mon-Thurs. 5:30-7:30*
*Beginning February 7, rehearsals will run 5:30-8:30 due to the length of the show
Performances in the Fangmeyer Theatre: Feb 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
(Fri/Sat performances at 7:30pm with 6:30 call time & Sun performances at 2pm with a 1pm call time)
Monday, December 6, 2021
AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

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Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Cheers to Chess at Highland Brewing Downtown
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Downtown

Need an excuse to use that chess board you bought during quarantine?

Every Monday Highland’s Downtown Taproom will Cheers to Chess. BYO chess set or use one of ours for a battle of wits.

Pitcher specials will be available while you play to keep you hydrated and ready for any blockade that comes your way.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Teen Ensemble Studio 52’s Auditions
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Audition Notice. Teen Ensemble. 8th - 12th Grades. Studio 52. frpstudio52.org.

Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades will meet weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.

Auditions will be held BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Wednesday, December 8, between 5 – 8 PM.

Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades meets weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday, December 8 between 5 – 8 PM.

Please email [email protected] with the subject line “Teen Ensemble Auditions” to reserve a 5-minute audition slot. Students must prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 1 minute) of a song. Students may sing a cappella or bring sheet music for the Studio 52 accompanist. Once your appointment time is reserved, more information will be sent regarding audition location and logistics.

Selected actors are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. Please read about our COVID Safety Guidelines here. All students will be contacted via email by Friday, December 17 about final casting decisions.

Dates: January 24  – May 2 (14 weeks)
Days/Times: Mondays from 5:30  – 7:30 PM
Grades: 8th – 12th
Location: Studio 52 at 1855 Little River Road, Flat Rock, NC, 28731
Tuition: $250*

*Full and partial need-based scholarships will be available upon application for teen ensemble members. Applications will be available after casting. 

Teen Ensemble will meet the following Mondays from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Jan. 24, 31
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7
Spring Break
March 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2 – Outdoor Performance
​May 3 – Rain Date

TEEN ENSEMBLE 8th – 12th Grades (In – Person) AUDITION ONLY
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Studio 52

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Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades meets weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday, December 8 between 5 – 8 PM.

Please email [email protected] with the subject line “Teen Ensemble Auditions” to reserve a 5-minute audition slot. Students must prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 1 minute) of a song. Students may sing a cappella or bring sheet music for the Studio 52 accompanist. Once your appointment time is reserved, more information will be sent regarding audition location and logistics.

Selected actors are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. Please read about our COVID Safety Guidelines here. All students will be contacted via email by Friday, December 17 about final casting decisions.

Sunday, December 12, 2021
Holiday Soirée with the Girls
Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Aloft Asheville Downtown

Holiday Soirée with the Girls

Join your Not Dead Yet friends for holiday cheer and lots of laughs as we will partake in a big game of Dirty Santa. Feel free to wear your sparkles and sequins, or your favorite holiday sweater, ugly or not!

Each of us will bring a well disguised, wrapped gift for the Dirty Santa game. More details about the game and rules will be included via email to RSVP’d attendees.

There is not a limit to the number of us who can attend, but there is a prerequisite: you need to have attended at least one NDY meetup event. There is currently a Holiday Lights NDY event on the calendar so if you have not yet been able to join us… there is still opportunity!

RSVPs will close a few days before event. Stay tuned for updates.

Respond by
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Monday, December 13, 2021
AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Dec 13 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

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Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Cheers to Chess at Highland Brewing Downtown
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Downtown

Need an excuse to use that chess board you bought during quarantine?

Every Monday Highland’s Downtown Taproom will Cheers to Chess. BYO chess set or use one of ours for a battle of wits.

Pitcher specials will be available while you play to keep you hydrated and ready for any blockade that comes your way.

Monday, December 20, 2021
AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

May be an image of one or more people and hair

Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Cheers to Chess at Highland Brewing Downtown
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Downtown

Need an excuse to use that chess board you bought during quarantine?

Every Monday Highland’s Downtown Taproom will Cheers to Chess. BYO chess set or use one of ours for a battle of wits.

Pitcher specials will be available while you play to keep you hydrated and ready for any blockade that comes your way.

Monday, December 27, 2021
AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Dec 27 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

May be an image of one or more people and hair

Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Cheers to Chess at Highland Brewing Downtown
Dec 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Downtown

Need an excuse to use that chess board you bought during quarantine?

Every Monday Highland’s Downtown Taproom will Cheers to Chess. BYO chess set or use one of ours for a battle of wits.

Pitcher specials will be available while you play to keep you hydrated and ready for any blockade that comes your way.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Dirty Bingo at The Getaway
Dec 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Getaway River Bar
Dirty Bingo at The Getaway (White Duck Taco before Bingo)

This is what it sounds like. It’s Bingo using suggestive words, and winners get suggestive prizes. I have attended one, and it’s pretty tame, but not for the easily offended. We will meet at White Duck Taco down the street at 6:30 in the parking lot for a quick meal. If you want to skip the meal, you can meet us at the Getaway at 8:00pm when Bingo starts. There’s potential for great fun!
Game Night at Hi-Wire Brewing
Dec 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

It’s time again for EYLA to host our ever popular Game Night! We are proud and excited to have Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, in its newest location, to host our group.
Please bring your favorite games to share and your competitive spirit to make it a fun and exciting evening of game play.
Please be aware that this and all future Game Nights will be held at the River Arts District location. Please Venmo Norque Smith for fees or pay in person Cash to the host.
COVID-19 safety measures
Event will be outdoor
Please make sure to come prepare to care for yourself. We encourage that you bring your mask if you feel you need it. We want everyone to feel as comfortable as they can to enjoy this event. Please follow all and every health recommendations to help keep everyone safe. We will follow all Hi-Wire Brewing guidelines concerning COVID-19
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Game Night at The Refuge
Jan 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Refuge
Game Night at The Refuge

Come play some games with us. No specific games are set up for the night, we just bring a bunch of stuff from our collection and playing pick-up games. Please feel free to bring your own, we love learning new games. We have the tables and chairs. Bring your own food if you’d like (there is a microwave and fridge). There is also a Chinese place across the street, a convenience store for drinks and snacks, and we’re in walking distance to Hot Dog World. If you have any questions Read our FAQ (http://www.meetup.com/HendoHometownGameGeeks/about/)
Weekly bowling fun!
Jan 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AMF Star Lanes
Weekly bowling fun!

Details

Join us for our Winter 2022 league! We bowl 14 or 15 weeks, we always have fun, no bowling experience is needed, you don’t need a ball or shoes, and everyone is welcome! COVID vaccination is required, and we enforce any mask mandates in effect. Cost for Winter season will be $14 per week, and this includes ball and shoe rental. We have four person teams, so you can either bring 3 friends and form your own team, or we will make teams and you can meet some new friends. We use handicap scoring, so whether you bowl a 50 or a 250, your scores will be competitive. There are prizes at the end of the season, plus we hold other events such as potluck dinners, costume contests, a weekly 50/50 raffle, practice and coaching sessions, a food drive to support our chosen charity, Loving Food Resources, and other outside events to help build and maintain a community of friends here in Asheville. We’re all about having fun and making new friends, and we hope you’ll join us!
COVID-19 safety measures
Masks required
COVID-19 vaccination required
Event will be indoors
Please bring your COVID vaccination record card or a photo of it. We enforce any mask mandates in effect. You can remove the mask while you are on the approach to bowl, but please keep it on elsewhere.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
ZOOM D+D with Raj
Jan 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
online

Join us for some Dungeons & Dragons over ZOOM. Teen – (grades 6-12)

Sign-up is required. Email Raj at [email protected] to request attendance.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Game Night at Hi-Wire Brewing
Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

Game Night at Hi-Wire Brewing

It’s time again for EYLA to host our ever popular Game Night! We are proud and excited to have Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, in its newest location, to host our group.
Please bring your favorite games to share and your competitive spirit to make it a fun and exciting evening of game play.
Please be aware that this and all future Game Nights will be held at the River Arts District location. Please Venmo Norque Smith for fees or pay in person Cash to the host.

Saturday, January 15, 2022
ZOOM D+D with Raj
Jan 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
online

 

Join us for some Dungeons & Dragons over ZOOM.

Sign-up is required. Email Raj at [email protected] to request attendance.

Teen – (grades 6-12

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
BINGO – holiday regift edition
Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library

BINGO - holiday regift edition

Come meet new people and participate in our BINGO game and social hour. Prizes are donated. Our January tradition is to bring and share your holiday re-gifts! Please bring a little something to share if you’re able. There is no cost to play.

Due to Covid we are limiting participation to adults. Advance registration will be required. Participation will be limited to allow for social distancing. Masks will be required.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
AUDITION PREP 6th – 12th Grades (In – Person)
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Studio 52

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Learn audition etiquette and techniques in this low-pressure, four-week program led by Flat Rock Playhouse’s Director of Education, Anna Kimmell. In this class, students will learn how and what material to prepare for auditions, get tips on calming anxiety and nerves, and have the opportunity to get coaching on pre-prepared songs or monologues. Whether you’re a first-time auditionee, stepping back into theatre after some time off, or adding new material to your audition repertoire, this class will get you feeling ready to put your best foot forward! 

Monday, January 24, 2022
Music Bingo Mondays
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Music Bingo Mondays

Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!

Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
AUDITION PREP 6th – 12th Grades (In – Person)
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Studio 52

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Learn audition etiquette and techniques in this low-pressure, four-week program led by Flat Rock Playhouse’s Director of Education, Anna Kimmell. In this class, students will learn how and what material to prepare for auditions, get tips on calming anxiety and nerves, and have the opportunity to get coaching on pre-prepared songs or monologues. Whether you’re a first-time auditionee, stepping back into theatre after some time off, or adding new material to your audition repertoire, this class will get you feeling ready to put your best foot forward! 

Saturday, January 29, 2022
Zoom D+D with Raj
Jan 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online

Join us for some Dungeons & Dragons over ZOOM.

Sign-up is required. Email Raj at [email protected] to request attendance.

Monday, January 31, 2022
Music Bingo Mondays
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Music Bingo Mondays

Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!

Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
AUDITION PREP 6th – 12th Grades (In – Person)
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Studio 52

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Learn audition etiquette and techniques in this low-pressure, four-week program led by Flat Rock Playhouse’s Director of Education, Anna Kimmell. In this class, students will learn how and what material to prepare for auditions, get tips on calming anxiety and nerves, and have the opportunity to get coaching on pre-prepared songs or monologues. Whether you’re a first-time auditionee, stepping back into theatre after some time off, or adding new material to your audition repertoire, this class will get you feeling ready to put your best foot forward! 

Friday, February 4, 2022
Crossword: Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
Feb 4 all-day
online

Our RiverRATS program teaches students all sorts of fun vocabulary about river ecology. These terms provide crucial information needed to protect and steward the river. This month’s crossword is going to quiz you on the vocabulary that we teach the kids in our stream table lessons! Let’s see how well you can do in our take on the game show, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader!

Saturday, February 5, 2022
Crossword: Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
Feb 5 all-day
online

Our RiverRATS program teaches students all sorts of fun vocabulary about river ecology. These terms provide crucial information needed to protect and steward the river. This month’s crossword is going to quiz you on the vocabulary that we teach the kids in our stream table lessons! Let’s see how well you can do in our take on the game show, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader!

Sunday, February 6, 2022
Crossword: Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
Feb 6 all-day
online

Our RiverRATS program teaches students all sorts of fun vocabulary about river ecology. These terms provide crucial information needed to protect and steward the river. This month’s crossword is going to quiz you on the vocabulary that we teach the kids in our stream table lessons! Let’s see how well you can do in our take on the game show, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader!

Monday, February 7, 2022
Crossword: Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
Feb 7 all-day
online

Our RiverRATS program teaches students all sorts of fun vocabulary about river ecology. These terms provide crucial information needed to protect and steward the river. This month’s crossword is going to quiz you on the vocabulary that we teach the kids in our stream table lessons! Let’s see how well you can do in our take on the game show, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader!