Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
“The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy The Elf
Time to embrace your inner elf and share some holiday joy with friends new and old. Come on down for another fabulous evening adventure with AVL Digital Nomads!
Aloft Asheville Downtown has invited us to share their beautiful W XYZ Bar on the 2nd floor. Our event will kick off their new “Brews & Beats” night with beer tasting and live music. They’ll have beer from Asheville Brewing Company and a live DJ. The event will have a cash bar including food.
Who isn’t excited to meet other nomads, professionals, travelers, and remote workers? Well, we sure are! Isolation no more. Let’s celebrate and socialize with an after-remote-work party!
See you there!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
The Casting Office, Inc. www.thecastingofficeinc.com is very excited to announce that we are NOW CASTING for Background Performers/Extras for an upcoming Made for Television Movie filming in the Asheville North Carolina area starting January 9, 2023. We are casting all people, all ethnicities, all ages! If you are local to Asheville NC, available, and interested, please send your information and photos via our Website ASAP. We will be booking people immediately. We want to see your face on the big screen!
Bright Star Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by: Mark Jones
DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast ages 20s-60s. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
-Please sign up for an audition time slot on this Audition Form. (Walk-ups are welcome but will be asked to fill out the audition form on-site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.)
AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that sheet music is required. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be taught a short dance combination. You may be asked to read from the script (see website for sides).
Bright Star Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by: Mark Jones
DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast ages 20s-60s. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
-Please sign up for an audition time slot on this Audition Form. (Walk-ups are welcome but will be asked to fill out the audition form on-site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.)
AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that sheet music is required. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be taught a short dance combination. You may be asked to read from the script (see website for sides).
READERS THEATRE SHOWCASE
Hay Fever
By Noel Coward; Directed by Marianne Lyon
AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm on the Mainstage
PRODUCTION DATES: March 17-19, 2023; All performances at 2:30 pm; Friday and Saturday performances at Asheville Community Theatre, Sunday performance at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA
REHEARSALS: Tuesdays & Thursdays February 28, March 2, 7, 9, 14, and 16, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm
DIRECTOR SEEKS: Cast of 9: 4M, 5W
The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare theatre is pleased to announce auditions for the first show of our 51st Season – “Wendy and Peter”, a Peter Pan story, written and directed by Skyler Goff. Audition Dates:
YOUTH ONLY
March 5th 3-6pm
March 6th 5:30-8:30pm (If needed)
March 7th 5:30-8:30pm (CALLBACKS)ADULTS ONLY
March 8th 5:30-8:30pm
March 9th 5:30-8:30pm(If needed)CALLBACKS (ADULTS and CAST YOUTH)
March 10th 5:30-8:30pmROLES FOR YOUTH (Ages 8-18)
WENDY: Age: 11-18 (Role will require singing, dancing, jumping and combat. SWING NEEDED)
PETER PAN: Age: 11-18(Role will require jumping dancing and combat.SWING NEEDED)
JOHN: Age: 10-16 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat.Potential SWING NEEDED)
MICHAEL: Age: 8-13(Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
TOOTLES: Age: 8-13 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
NIBS: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
SLIGHTLY: Age: 8-16(Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
TWIN 1: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
TWIN 2: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
CURLY: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)
TIGER LILY: Age: 11-18 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat)ROLES FOR ADULTS (Ages 18+)
NURSE WENDY: Age: 25-36(Role will require singing and running)
MR. DARLING: Age: 30-55(Based on casting, Hook/Panther Protea requirements apply)
MRS. DARLING: Age: 30-55(Based on casting, Hook/Panther Protea requirements apply)
NANA: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require use of puppet. NO DIALOGUE)
TINKER BELL: Age: 18-55 (Role will require use of puppet, dancing, jumping and combat.NO DIALOGUE)
HOOK: Age: 30-55 (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat. SWING NEEDED)
SMEE: Age: 18-60+(Role will require singing, dancing,and combat)
STARKEY: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat)
CECCO: Age: 18-60+(Role will require singing, dancing,and combat)
JUKES: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat)
FLINT: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat)
COOKSON: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat)
PANTHER PROTEA: Age: 30-55 (Role will require dancing, percussion, and combat)
Various Druids:Age: 18-60+ (Role will require dancing,percussion, and combat)
Mermaids: Age: 18-60+ (Role may require use of puppet and singing.)NOTE: ALL ACTORS should prepare a monologue on any theme, memorized, and no longer then one minute.
NOTE: All actors must fill out the following Google Forms, located HERE :
- MPP 2023 Season Audition Form (the role of swings is explained in the Audition Form)
- Wendy & Peter Audition Signups
NOTE: This 2023 Season Audition Form will be used for all our productions this year. Note that this season we will NOT be requiring video audition submissions.
Note to Selected Actors and parents: Early Rehearsals will prioritize getting all actors below the age of 18 out no later than 8pm without parent/guardian consent. Adults may be asked to arrive later and leave no later than 9:30pm.
We hope you’ll join us for the beginning of a spectacular season of theatre!
Skyler Goff, Playwright and Director
John Russell, Executive Director
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The first show of our 2023 Season!
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| The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare theatre is pleased to announce auditions for the first show of our 51st Season – “Wendy and Peter”, a Peter Pan story, written and directed by Skyler Goff.
Audition Dates: ADULTS ONLY CALLBACKS (ADULTS and CAST YOUTH) ROLES FOR YOUTH (Ages 8-18) ROLES FOR ADULTS (Ages 18+) NOTE: ALL ACTORS should prepare a monologue on any theme, memorized, and no longer then one minute. NOTE: All actors must fill out the following Google Forms, located HERE :
NOTE: This 2023 Season Audition Form will be used for all our productions this year. Note that this season we will NOT be requiring video audition submissions. Note to Selected Actors and parents: Early Rehearsals will prioritize getting all actors below the age of 18 out no later than 8pm without parent/guardian consent. Adults may be asked to arrive later and leave no later than 9:30pm. We hope you’ll join us for the beginning of a spectacular season of theatre! Skyler Goff, Playwright and Director |
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The first show of our 2023 Season!
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| The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare theatre is pleased to announce auditions for the first show of our 51st Season – “Wendy and Peter”, a Peter Pan story, written and directed by Skyler Goff.
Audition Dates: ADULTS ONLY CALLBACKS (ADULTS and CAST YOUTH) ROLES FOR YOUTH (Ages 8-18) ROLES FOR ADULTS (Ages 18+) NOTE: ALL ACTORS should prepare a monologue on any theme, memorized, and no longer then one minute. NOTE: All actors must fill out the following Google Forms, located HERE :
NOTE: This 2023 Season Audition Form will be used for all our productions this year. Note that this season we will NOT be requiring video audition submissions. Note to Selected Actors and parents: Early Rehearsals will prioritize getting all actors below the age of 18 out no later than 8pm without parent/guardian consent. Adults may be asked to arrive later and leave no later than 9:30pm. We hope you’ll join us for the beginning of a spectacular season of theatre! Skyler Goff, Playwright and Director |
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The Good, The Bad and The Guilty: A Trio of One-Acts
The Rising of the Moon by Lady Gregory
Trifles by Susan Glaspell
In the Shadow of the Glen by J.M. Synge
Directed by Margaret Crowell
AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm on the Mainstage
PRODUCTION DATES: April 14-16, 2023; All performances at 2:30 pm; Friday and Saturday performances at Asheville Community Theatre, Sunday performance at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA
REHEARSALS: Tuesdays & Thursdays March 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, and 13, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm
DIRECTOR SEEKS:
The Rising of the Moon – 4M
Trifles – 3M, 2W
In the Shadow of the Glen – 3M, 1W
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Join the team from Libby for a one-hour Getting Started with Libby webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, our Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A. Want to learn Libby, but can’t attend one of our monthly sessions live? Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive the recording. If you don’t have the Libby app downloaded on your device already, you can download the Libby app on most iOS and Android devices. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search for Libby. Your result should be Libby, by OverDrive, and the app is FREE! You can also use Libby in your web browser by going to libbyapp.com. |
Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina. For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.
The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage. Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.
Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina. For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.
The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage. Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.
Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina. For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.
The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage. Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.
Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina. For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.
The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage. Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.
Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina. For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.
The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage. Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.
Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina. For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.
The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage. Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.