Adult Auditions
Upcoming Auditions
To help foster the growth of our youth actors, from time to time we need adults from the community to join us to play the adult roles in our Mainstage Productions.
All adults roles at The APAA are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.
Auditions for are held at main location, located at 55 Shiloh Road, Suite 4, Asheville, NC 28803. To audition, please fill out the Audition Form. Walk-ups will be asked to fill out the audition form on site and will need to wait until the next available time slot. Due to class schedules, we cannot guarantee that all walk-ups will be able to audition.
For musical auditions, see specifics below for each show. In general, please bring a resume/headshot, prepare 32 bars of music, and bring your sheet music to the audition in the key in which you will be singing in addition to a track with no vocals.
Note: As we are primarily a Youth Theatre, Asheville Performing Arts Academy policy prohibits participation by anyone on any sex offender or sexual abuse registry to any activity sponsored by The APAA.
Please find information below about upcoming auditions for adult community members. Please note that all Elementary, Middle, and High School Students must be a part of one of our year-long programs (Prep & Company) in order to audition.
The Prom
Musical
Music by Matthew Sklar; Lyrics & Book by Chad Beguelin; Book by Bob Martin
Artistic Team: Heather Gallagher, Kurt Campbell, Erin Ulman, Amanda Hamel
AUDITION DATES: Monday, June 17th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm, callbacks Thursday, June 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Please sign up for an audition using this Audition Form.
PRODUCTION DATES: Septembe 27-29, 2024 ; Performances: September 27th and 28th at 7:00pm; September 29th at 2:00pm. Cast must plan to arrive at least 90 minutes prior to show time.
AUDITION MATERIAL: Bring a headshot and resume if available. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show and a bring a track to sing along. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If callbacks are necessary, the director will notify you by email by June 19, 2024. A dance audition will take place during the callbacks.
DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast of adults (18+) singer/actor/dancer/mover artists of all types to perform in our High School Company’s production of The Prom. We are also seeking male high school students to join the ensemble. Any high school students must register for the production here. This is an unpaid, volunteer role. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Dee Dee: 40s-60s
Dee Dee is a TONY® winning actress desperately trying to increase her celebrity and publicity by tackling Emma’s cause. Dee Dee discovers that true charity can outshine celebrity. Type: Lead; Gender: Female; Age: Mature Adult; Voice Type: Alto (F#3/Gb3-C5); Dance: Mover
Barry: 40s-60s
Barry is a self-involved Broadway actor eager for celebrity activism to promote his career. Barry finds a kindred spirit in Emma and guides her to be true and proud of herself. Type: Lead; Gender: Male; Age: Adult/Mature Adult; Voice Type: Baritone/Tenor (B2-F#4/Gb4); Dance: Mover
Mr. Hawkins: 30s-60s
Mr. Hawkins is a concerned principal of the school and star-struck Broadway fan trying to create a prom for everyone while educating Dee Dee in self-sacrifice. Type: Supporting; Gender: Male; Age: Adult/Mature Adult; Voice Type: Baritone, Bass-Baritone (G2-C4); Dance: Mover
Angie: 30s-50s
Angie is an experienced and knowledgeable Broadway musical veteran who champions Emma’s cause and teaches Emma how to live life with Zazz! Type: Supporting; Gender: Female; Age: Adult; Voice Type: Alto (G#3/Ab3-C5); Dance: Dancer
Trent: 20s-40s
Trent is a “Julliard Trained,” yet struggling, actor who utilizes his small TV celebrity to teach the students larger lessons about tolerance. Type: Supporting; Gender: Male; Age: Adult; Voice Type: Baritone/Tenor (G3-D4); Dance: Dancer
Mrs. Greene: 40s-50s
Mrs. Greene is Alyssa’s mother and president of the PTA who’s committed to maintain a “traditional” prom. She’s too caught up in her own cause to realize her daughter’s desire to reveal who she loves. Type: Supporting; Gender: Female; Age: Adult; Voice Type: Alto (G#3/Ab3-C5); Dance: Nondancer
Sheldon: 30s-60s
Sheldon is a Broadway publicist working his skills and connections to build his clients’ celebrity status and create an audience for Emma’s message. Type: Supporting; Gender: Male; Age: Adult/Mature Adult; Voice Type: Tenor, Baritone, Bass; Dance: Nondancer
Parent Ensemble: 30s-60s
Parent Ensemble are concerned parents swayed by Mrs. Greene’s traditional arguments yet ready to follow their children’s guidance. Type: Ensemble; Gender: Any; Age: Adult/Mature Adult; Voice Type: All; Dance: Mover