
Tanglewood Youth Showcase
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.
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A lively, community-powered talent showcase with a variety of Western North Carolina performers taking the stage in an intimate theater setting. Ticket proceeds support graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund.

A lively, community-powered talent showcase with a variety of Western North Carolina performers taking the stage in an intimate theater setting. Ticket proceeds support graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund.
A lively, community-powered talent showcase with a variety of Western North Carolina performers taking the stage in an intimate theater setting. Ticket proceeds support graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund.

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.

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.

Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.

Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.
Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.

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.

All-day open auditions for a community talent show, welcoming singers, dancers, comedians, storytellers, martial artists, magicians, and more. Two age divisions (under 18 and 18+) compete for $200 prizes in individual or group acts.

All-day open auditions for a community talent show, welcoming singers, dancers, comedians, storytellers, martial artists, magicians, and more. Two age divisions (under 18 and 18+) compete for $200 prizes in individual or group acts.
All-day open auditions for a community talent show, welcoming singers, dancers, comedians, storytellers, martial artists, magicians, and more. Two age divisions (under 18 and 18+) compete for $200 prizes in individual or group acts.

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 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.

An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.

An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.
An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.
Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Lively cello ensemble performances by local youth musicians in a casual craft-ginger-beer taproom setting. Expect a family-friendly early-evening set with playful classical-to-pop energy and community cheers.

Lively cello ensemble performances by local youth musicians in a casual craft-ginger-beer taproom setting. Expect a family-friendly early-evening set with playful classical-to-pop energy and community cheers.
Lively cello ensemble performances by local youth musicians in a casual craft-ginger-beer taproom setting. Expect a family-friendly early-evening set with playful classical-to-pop energy and community cheers.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

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.

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.

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.

A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.

A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.
A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.

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.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.
Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

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.