
Library Preview: Newsies Jr.
A spirited musical-theater preview with the youth cast singing crowd favorites like “Santa Fe,” “The World Will Know,” and “Seize the Day.” Drop in for a free, community-friendly performance atmosphere with big ensemble energy.
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A high-energy youth musical retells the 1899 New York City newsboys strike with big ensemble numbers and spirited storytelling. Family-friendly community theater spotlighting young performers and Broadway-style choreography.

A high-energy youth musical retells the 1899 New York City newsboys strike with big ensemble numbers and spirited storytelling. Family-friendly community theater spotlighting young performers and Broadway-style choreography.
A high-energy youth musical retells the 1899 New York City newsboys strike with big ensemble numbers and spirited storytelling. Family-friendly community theater spotlighting young performers and Broadway-style choreography.

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 performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.
Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

A classic Broadway musical comedy set in 19th century New York, following irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi as she schemes to pair up others while chasing her own romance. Expect big ensemble numbers and witty, heartwarming storytelling.

A classic Broadway musical comedy set in 19th century New York, following irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi as she schemes to pair up others while chasing her own romance. Expect big ensemble numbers and witty, heartwarming storytelling.
A classic Broadway musical comedy set in 19th century New York, following irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi as she schemes to pair up others while chasing her own romance. Expect big ensemble numbers and witty, heartwarming storytelling.

A classic Broadway musical comedy with lavish costumes, big ensemble dance numbers, and a live orchestra. Dolly Gallagher Levi’s matchmaking mischief plays out in 19th century New York to beloved songs like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “Before the Parade Passes By.”

A classic Broadway musical comedy with lavish costumes, big ensemble dance numbers, and a live orchestra. Dolly Gallagher Levi’s matchmaking mischief plays out in 19th century New York to beloved songs like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “Before the Parade Passes By.”
A classic Broadway musical comedy with lavish costumes, big ensemble dance numbers, and a live orchestra. Dolly Gallagher Levi’s matchmaking mischief plays out in 19th century New York to beloved songs like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “Before the Parade Passes By.”

Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.

Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.
Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.

High-energy musical theater with Latin rhythms, rapid-fire dance breaks, and big ensemble numbers on a community stage. A story-driven night of heartfelt solos, neighborhood camaraderie, and Broadway-style production.

High-energy musical theater with Latin rhythms, rapid-fire dance breaks, and big ensemble numbers on a community stage. A story-driven night of heartfelt solos, neighborhood camaraderie, and Broadway-style production.
High-energy musical theater with Latin rhythms, rapid-fire dance breaks, and big ensemble numbers on a community stage. A story-driven night of heartfelt solos, neighborhood camaraderie, and Broadway-style production.

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.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

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.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
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.

Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.

Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.
Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.

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.

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.