Night Out at APAA
Ready to Own the Spotlight? This is YOUR night to shine!
Twice monthly evenings of Broadway Karaoke, theatre games, dance parties and fun!
Pricing & Registration
Just the Experience: $50 each
Experience + Feast: $60 each (Includes pizza - regular & gluten-free options, plus drinks, fruit, and chips)
Sibling Discount: $10 off each sibling
Payment: Credit card required at time of registration
Registration Details
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before each session
Capacity: Limited to 50 students (spots fill quickly!)
Cancellation Policy: No refunds, but you may transfer your registration to another session once
Age Groups: Students will be grouped as 1st-3rd grade and 4th-7th grade for age-appropriate activities
What's Included & What to Bring
Included in your session: Professional supervision, drama activities, creative games, and access to our snack bar (all items $1-$2)
Please bring: Water bottle and any specific snacks to fuel your creativity! (or choose our dinner option!)
Registration Links:
Choose your date below to register:
2025
- Saturday, September 20
- Friday, October 3
- Saturday, October 25
- Saturday, November 8
- Friday, November 21
- Saturday, December 6
- Friday, December 19
2026
- Saturday, January 24
- Friday, February 6
- Saturday, February 14
- Friday, March 6
- Saturday, March 21
- Friday, April 3
- Saturday, April 18
- Friday, May 1
- Saturday, May 16
Have questions about Parents' Night Out? Contact Heather at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 828-253-4000. In case of emergencies during the session, we'll reach you at the number you provide during drop-off.
Meet Your ENCORE! Counselors
Your students will be guided by our talented high school upperclassmen – the same dedicated students who worked with your families all summer long! These experienced young performers are raising money to support their upcoming college auditions and tuition as they pursue their dreams of professional theatre careers.
What makes our counselors special:
- Familiar faces your kids already know and trust from summer programs
- Current APAA students who understand our values and teaching methods
- Passionate young performers working toward their own theatre dreams
- Responsible upperclassmen trained in our program standards
When you choose ENCORE!, you're not just giving your student a fun night out – you're also supporting the next generation of theatre artists as they take their next steps toward college and professional careers.
Finally, A Night Out You Can Trust
At the Asheville Performing Arts Academy, we know how much you value quality time with your family – and we also know how important it is for parents to have time for themselves. That's why we're excited to introduce Parents' Night Out, a program that combines the professional care and creative excellence you already trust at APAA with the convenience you need as a busy parent.
Your children will spend their evening engaged in drama activities and entertaining games with our experienced staff, while you enjoy a well-deserved break. Whether it's a date night, catching up on errands, or simply relaxing at home, you can have peace of mind knowing your kids are in the same caring, professional hands that have made APAA a cornerstone of Asheville's performing arts community.
What Makes APAA's ENCORE! Special?
ENCORE! is an extension of the quality arts education and nurturing environment that families have come to expect from APAA. Led by our professional teaching staff, each session combines structured drama activities with fun games designed to keep everyone engaged, creative, and entertained.
Here's what your evening looks like: Drop off at our familiar Academy location, where they'll join other students for 2-3 hours of age-appropriate activities. Our experienced staff will guide them through drama exercises, creative games, and group activities that build on the same principles of teamwork, creativity, and self-expression that define all our programs.
Why Parents Choose APAA for Parents' Night Out
The Break You Deserve
Quality time for date nights, running errands without little ones in tow, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home. With sessions twice monthly, you can plan ahead and look forward to regular opportunities to recharge.
Professional Care You Trust
Your children will be supervised by the same experienced APAA staff who have earned your trust through our year-round programs. No need to worry about unfamiliar caregivers or unknown environments.
Convenient, Reliable Scheduling
With twice-monthly sessions scheduled in advance, you can plan your calendar around these regular opportunities for time away. Advanced registration ensures your spot is secured.
Benefits for Your Student Too
While you're enjoying your time off, your student is engaged in meaningful activities that foster creativity, build friendships, and reinforce the values of teamwork and self-expression that are central to APAA's mission.
The APAA Difference
When you choose APAA's Parent's Night Out, you're choosing more than just supervised activities. You're choosing:
- Experienced Professional Staff – The same caring instructors your family knows and trusts
- Safe, Familiar Environment – Your child already knows and loves the Academy space
- Quality Programming – Drama activities and games that engage and inspire
- Community Connection – Time for your child to build friendships with peers who share their love of the arts
As one parent shared about their APAA experience: "The instructors care deeply about each student, taking the time to understand who they are, what their strengths and challenges are, and how to help them succeed... The staff does an amazing job at developing a fun, exciting, collaborative, creative space where students can really feel free to express themselves."