Opening Weekend for To Kill a Mockingbird
Wow! To Kill a Mockingbird opens this weekend (tomorrow night to be exact) and we are thrilled to raise the curtain on this American classic!
We guess that most of you know plenty about the story, the characters, and maybe even have a favorite line or two. But what makes our production unique is our stellar cast! Here’s the scoop!
+ 6 local students will share the roles of Scout, Jem, and Dill (Claire Amon & Lilly Donaldson, Copeland Timmer & Cade Wooten, Noah Clary & Henry Lathrop)
+ Phillip Packer, in the pivotal role of Atticus Finch, was last seen on the ACT stage in Camelot, also directed by Ralph Redpath!
+ Richard Hurley, an AB Tech Trustee who also penned and performed the hit ballad “The Ballad of Old Fort Mountain” is returning to the ACT stage (after a 15 year absence!) in the role of Sheriff Heck Tate.
+ Rev. Aubra Love, the Executive Director of Building Bridges of Asheville, is making her ACT debut in the role of Calpurnia.
+ Micah Mackenzie, the photographer voted “Best in WNC” in 2011 by the Mountain Xpress, is playing Tom Robinson
+ 7 ACT vets are back on stage – we’re so glad to see Kerry Shannon, Elaine Blanton, Honor Moor, David Quinn, Charlie Passacantando, McRae Hilliard and Roger Williams! (make it sooner next time, guys!)
+ 9 actors are making their ACT debuts – welcome to Russell Ledbetter, Hollis Anderson, Donnie Dalton, Pat LaCorte, Don C. Locke, Dennis Hill, Kelly Bryant, Scottie McCall, and Nan Patton!
Opening Weekend Events
Our Opening Weekend Events are generously sponsored by our friends at BluePrints for Business!
Friday, April 22:
Opening Night
Pre-Show Champagne Reception + Post-Show Cast Party at Strada
Saturday, April 21: Sweet Saturday
Pre-Show Chocolates!
Sunday, April 22: Q&A Matinee
Post-Show Talkback facilitated by Building Bridges of Asheville (for more information, please read the article above!)
Hospitality Suite Continues Run in 35below
Theatre goers in Asheville are loving Hospitality Suite! Here’s what the Asheville Citizen-Times had to say:
“Not enough praise can be heaped on local familiar actor Dan Clancy for his superb interpretation … This is a bravura performance … “[Mike] Vaniman does Phil perfectly” … “Zampella’s … a winsome and winning young actor”
That’s been echoed by our audience. Here are just a few comments we’ve received:
“We really loved Hospitality Suite …We talked about it all the way home last Saturday night … I will recommend it to all who will listen!” – D. Lloyd
“It was incredible, intense, funny, thoughtful … ” – A. McPherson
“Several of us were leaning forward on the edge of our seats as the intensity of the dialogue increased! What a great intimate venue!” – T. Roberson
Hospitality Suite is directed by Anthony Abraira runs tonight through April 28. Don’t miss it!
DramaRama 2012!
We’re announcing the line-up of events for DramaRama – AND we’re looking for designers to compete in our Fashion Show and performers to compete in the Variety Shows! But there’s plenty to do if you don’t want to be on stage – watch the sing-a-long version of Grease at The Fine Arts Theatre, for example! Tickets will go on sale for all events shortly (but go ahead and mark your calendars now!)
In this issue:
Opening Weekend for To Kill a Mockingbird
Opening Weekend Events
Hospitality Suite Continues Run in 35below
DramaRama 2012!
Stand Against Racism
Auditions!
Donate Online and Support ACT
Follow Us!
Congratulations!
Saturdays at ACT
Stand Against Racism
We are proud to support the YWCA’s Stand Against Racism campaign. On Sunday, April 22, immediately after the matinee performance of To Kill a Mockingbird, we’ll host a talkback facilitated by Building Bridges of Asheville. We hope you’ll join us for an honest, insightful discussion.
Auditions!
Do you have an act that would be perfect for a variety show? Guess what? We have a variety show that would be perfect for your act! We’re looking for 16 acts or individuals (+ 16 more for the Junior show – ages 6-17) to put on the best Good Old Fashioned Variety Show Asheville’s ever seen! Winners receive cash prizes! Audition information is here!
Donate Online and Support ACT
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Congratulations!
We’ve just announced the cast for the upcoming musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Click here to see the cast list!
Saturdays at ACT
Our next Saturdays at ACT will be on May 5. We welcome back Bright Star Touring Theatre fro two performances – The Ugly Duckling at 10:00 am and We Can Do It: American Women in History at 11:30 am.Tickets for either show are only $5!