November 1st 2022
Back by popular demand! We will be offering our Once a Month Adult On Camera Techniques class, on Nov. 12th @ 10am once again. We hope you will join us for the fun one off this month! (pssst: There might even be a special surprise guest!)
Sign up here to secure your spot.
October 2022
The Actor’s Centers own, Andrew Starr has created a series called, Inside The Box. Andrew has been a
student and client of The Actor’s Center since he was about 10 years old, and we have had the pleasure of watching him bloom into the wonderful young creative he is. We are so proud of Andrew and couldn’t resist hosting his premier. We hope you will attend! Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. Please CLICK HERE to purchase your advance tickets.
August 2022
tarting September 8th! Improv Performance Basics will be a fun 6 week workshop taught by TACA instructor, Marlene Thompson Sept. 8th-Oct.13th. This adult class will be a performance based
workshop working towards TACA’s bi-annual scene night, where students will do some improv work for a live audience at The Actor’s Center! Spots are limited, so we encourage you to sign up asap by clicking here, or on the photo!
July 2022
We’re excited to share a Kid and Teen class coming up this Fall! Kevin Patrick Murphy will be teaching a 2 hour On Camera Audition Techniques Class for Teens ages 13-17, at 10am on October 22nd, 2022. If you 
sign up before Sept. 22nd, you’ll receive the early bird discount at $150! If you sign up after Sept 22nd, you’ll pay $175. We encourage you to sign up in advance, as space is limited! Students will work on sides from film, tv and commercials on camera, practicing the art of self-tape. In addition, students will learn stand out, create a scene, and incorporating physicality into their auditions. This class will also include some of the in’s and outs of the business, to help students better understand the Southeast Market.
This class is open to all levels. Whether you are with an agent, auditioning at a high level, or just starting out and looking to book your first job, this class is for you. To secure your spot, sign up here
December 2021
ANNOUNCING TWO NEW CLASSES AT THE ACTORS CENTER OF ASHEVILLE COMING THIS JANUARY!
November 2020
We are excited to announce our first ever ONLINE SCENE NIGHT! We will be using Zoom to transmit live student scene work from our actors at The Actor’s Center of Asheville. We will also be lifting up and showing our support for The Paige Johnston Giving Tree Foundation for this scene night. The Paige Johnston Thomas Giving Tree is dedicated to the ideal that creative youth should not go without the chance to pursue an education in the Arts. Every dollar that is raised goes to support young adults who have found their calling in the creative arts. The suggested donation amount to watch is $10, but any donation will be appreciated.
After you have registered, we ask that you make a suggested donation of $10 (or whatever you are able to give) to The Paige Johnston Giving Tree by clicking here to attend our actor’s scene night on the 28th! *Please note however, you must register via the link above to receive your viewing link!
(We will also email you a direct link to donate)
Paige Johnston Thomas Giving Tree
April 2020
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE:
Due to the state of the pandemic, COVID-19, The Actors Center is now offering online classes, private coaching & audition coaching w/ reader services via zoom. We will also still be doing interviews for classes, these interviews will simply be done via zoom or facetime, instead of in person. If you have any questions about this, feel free to reach out to us via email.
This was a difficult decision to make, but your safety, the safety of our community and the safety of our more susceptible individuals is our upmost priority. Our on line format is something that’s been in the works for a while and we are excited for the opportunity to continue to train with all of you during this Crisis. Thank you for all your input, bravery and understanding during this difficult time.
November 2019
Our workshop is now SOLD OUT and enrollment is closed. To everyone who signed up, we look forward to seeing each of you on Saturday!’
October 2019
Join us for a rare, informative on camera workshop with The Actor’s Center of Asheville’s owner,master teacher, and award winning director, Kevin Patrick Murphy.This workshop will include in depth audition techniques and how to own your power in the call-back. Space is limited for this workshop, so you must sign up in advance, via the link provided.
This workshop is open to all levels, ages 16 and up.
Enrollment is open now through Nov.16th
Enroll Now
September 2019
Join us at The Actor’s Center Of Asheville on Saturday, September 28th to learn more about safer skincare with Beautycounter, and receive 1 free headshot w/ purchase from photographer Audrey Goforth! Each attendee who purchases something (big or small) will receive a free skincare/makeup consultation with Kellin, followed by a short time slot w/ Audrey. And if you’re a man, don’t feel excluded! This event is open to Women and Men! Beautycounter caters to all humans (babies, kids, teens, women & men), ~and we have some truly exceptional, high-performing mens products as well~! There is limited space for the headshots, so we ask that you sign up in advance. We will contact you to confirm.
Who is Beautycounter?
Beautycounter is a clean, non-toxic skincare company, based out of Santa Monica Ca, working to change the cosmetic industry by getting safer products into the hands of everyone. In the US, there hasn’t been a law passed to regulate the cosmetic industry since 1938! In the European Union, there are 1500 toxic chemicals that are banned from the market, in Canada there are 600, & in the US, THERE ARE ONLY 30 banned. Many of these toxic chemicals are the cause of serious health conditions, including certain types of cancers, as well as endocrine, hormonal & infertility disrupters. Beautycounter is working at a legislative level to change this in Washington, & already follows the European standards, vowing NEVER to use 1500 toxic chemicals in their formulations.
At this event you will hear a brief intro to Beautycounter & their mission and how they are working to get safer products into the hands of everyone, followed by skincare and makeup consultations & 1 headshot from Audrey w/ purchase. For each attendee who purchases something, Audrey will take between 1-5 pictures, 1 headshot is free with beautycounter purchase, the rest will be available for purchase from her for $10 each after she has edited them following the workshop.
*And please note that this isn’t exclusive to Actors only, if you are a blogger, in wellness, real estate, marketing, or ANYTHING where you need a current headshot, this event will benefit you too!*
We are excited to bring this educational, & valuable event to The Actor’s Center of Asheville and hope to see you there! Follow the link below to sign up and claim your spot!
Owner Kevin Patrick Murphy’s wife, Kellin will be hosting this event w/ one of Asheville top photographers, Audrey Goforth! Feel free to browse Kellin’s beautycounter website in the meantime to get a feel for the products & mission! Beautycounter’s products price wise start at $20+, so you won’t break the bank on this event, and the value is high!
www.beautycounter.com/kellinwatson
CLICK HERE to sign up for this valuable and fun event, or click the button below! There will be giveaways and goodies!
I want Safer Skincare!
April 2019
We are excited to bring Erica Bream, CSA to The Actor’s Center Of Asheville for a 2 Day Kids Acting Intensive. This 2 day Intensive is offered to kids & teens ages 7-17.
more about Erica Bream…
Over the course of her career, Casting Director Erica S. Bream (CSA) has had the opportunity to work on a myriad of projects across all platforms. A few of these titles include TV series such as ALTERED CARBON, COLONY, WORKAHOLICS, HOUSE OF LIES, CRIMINAL MINDS, and the upcoming TELL ME YOUR SECRETS, PANDORA as well as numerous TV pilots and miniseries, including Hulu’s 11.22.63, and FULL CIRCLE from DirecTV. She has worked on several feature films including STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS and many indie films, such as the John Legend-produced BREAKING THROUGH. Bream has also worked extensively in the internet and short film worlds, most recently casting award-winning AFI short, RITA MAHTOUBIAN IS NOT A TERRORIST as well as PINKY for Refinery29. She has also ventured back to her first love, theatre, working closely with THE BLANK THEATRE COMPANY and IAMA THEATRE COMPANY in Los Angeles on many main-stage plays, as well as numerous years casting The Blank’s prestigious YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL.
Bream is an Artios Award winner (Casting Society of America) and seven-time
nominee for her work in theatre, television and short films.
If you’re interested in enrolling your kid or teen for this valuable workshop, click here, or on the picture above!
November 2018
The Actor’s Center of Asheville is proud to present SCENE NIGHT! We will be showcasing our wonderful students, by giving a peak into some of the scene’s they’ve been working on in class at The Actor’s Center of Asheville. A two night event, on Friday the 16th we will feature our Monday(On Camera Techniques) and Tuesday (Scene Study Fundamentals) Classes. On Saturday we will feature our Wednesday (Mastering the Craft) & Thursday (On Camera Techniques II) Classes. The doors open at 6pm, and show will begin at 6:30pm both nights. Taca Students get in free, and it will be $8 for the general public. We hope you’ll join us for an entertaining evening from some of Asheville’s top talents!
October 2018
The Actor’s Center of Asheville is proud to present, EXAMINATION. Based on the Novel by Perry Hartree, Adapted for the Stage by Erin Schmidt, don’t miss this Sci-fi/Thriller, coming to The Actor’s Center just in time for Halloween! In a world devoid of light and rife with corruption, a boy named Jasper tries to escape a life of suffering and violence in “The Drudges.” Little does he know his ascent from the lower class will leave him with blood on his hands and remorse in his heart. With an intriguing cast of characters and a menacing, otherworldly force that will stop at nothing to get what it wants, Examination will draw you in and it won’t let go!
Advance tickets : $12 | Day of Show Tickets: $15
Appearing
Friday, October 19th & Saturday October 20th
Friday, October 26th & Saturday October 27th
Appearing at The Actor’s Center of Asheville,
104 Eastside Drive, Unit 522, Black Mountain NC, 28711
August 2018
TEENS! KIDS! YOUNG PEOPLE! You have asked, and we have heard you! We are excited to announce our 6 week teen programs that will begin this September. We want to offer some variety, so there will be different workshops every 6 weeks for different ages and interests. First up we have an Improv I for Teens taught by The Actor’s Center of Asheville’s own, Nina Ruffini for teens ages 13-17. For the younger kids, we have an Intro to Theatre for Youth, for ages 7-13 taught by another one of The Actor’s Center of Asheville’s own, Brooke German.
More about these workshops…
IMPROV I FOR TEENS
This fun and exciting 6 week Improv I for teens course, will focus on the importance of body awareness and experiments in balance, exploring space and movement to find emotion and characters, and creating scenes. This class will also explore elements of miming, comedy and improv games where students will learn to get in touch with their bodies and use movement and balance to emote characters and emotion. Using this knowledge as a base for character development students will begin to use improv to find a wide variety of characters. If you are interested in signing your teen up, simply click “Join This Class”below:
INTRO TO THEATRE for Youth
This 6-week workshop is an introduction to theatre for children ages 7-13. The class will present an overview of theatre, with special emphasis on the art of story-telling. Students will participate in fun group exercises and games that will enable them to work together as a team. Team goals will include activities that build trust in order to teach movement, ensemble work, improv, stage direction, environment observation, and character development.
If you are interested in signing up your child for this Intro To Theatre 6 week workshop, please do so by clicking below, “Join This Class”:
Join This Class
We have more workshops to come following these two in the new year, which we will announce as it gets a little closer to time. For now, we hope to see your kids and teens in these exciting 6 week workshops!
August 2018
September 14th, & 15th we will be showcasing a political comedy and commentary show created and hosted by one of The Actor’s Center of Asheville’s finest, Marlene Thompson.
It’s called “From the Ashes,” and it’s a political comedy and commentary show. There will be an opening monologue, segments from a desk, filmed sketches and on-the-street segments. If you’ve seen John Oliver or Samantha Bee’s shows, you know the format, but this show adds in a local, Asheville element along with the national stories.
There will be a live show at the Actor’s Center of Asheville in Black Mountain September 14-15, and she will also be making videos of every segment to post to YouTube and Funny or Die.
Advance Tickets: $12
Tickets Day Of: $15
Click the button below to get your tickets in advance! If you wait until the day of the show, tickets will be $15:
August 2018
We are pleased to announce our upcoming intensives, Total Preparation I & II with master teachers Erica Arvold & Richard Warner coming up this October 5-7, 2018!
There will be 3 Intensive offerings to choose from. Total Preparation I : Art Meets Craft for Adults, Total Preparation I : Art Meets Craft for Youth, & Total Preparation II : Character Exercises (with Total Preparation I as a pre-requisit). In addition, we will be offering an Observer spot in our Total Preparation I Adult class as well. The deadline to sign up for these intensives is Wed, September 26th, 2016. Spaces are limited, so snag your spot now by registering today!
Below is a little more in depth description to give you a better idea, and links to sign up:
Total Preparation I: Art Meets Craft
Friday, October 5th, 2018
4pm-8pmTotal Preparation I offers actors personal, in-depth co-instruction and practical, professional advice on the entire audition process from master teachers Richard Warner and Erica Arvold. The class specifically addresses film & television auditions and is for intermediate adult actors (college-level and above). Completion of this class, which introduces the first five steps of the Arvold/Warner 10-step preparation checklist, is a prerequisite for Total Preparation II: Character Exercises.Features of the class include:script analysis
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- character creation
- audition techniques
- on-camera practice
- individual coaching
Actors learn preparation techniques to create exciting, original and personal work. The first half of class is discussion and exercise based, and the second half is intensive coaching – please come prepared to work!Enrolling as an observer (instead of a participant) allows students to witness and absorb the concepts presented in Total Preparation I at a different pace without pressure to engage or perform. Observing the class is a unique way to be present for the essential information (with the ability to take notes and do the written work) and also witness the integration of the first five preparation steps by watching participants’ explorations and scene work. Observers can be new students or previous students looking to review the steps in the Arvold/Warner preparation process. Observers will be able to ask questions with Richard Warner during the mid-class break and join the Q & A session at the end of this intensive course.
Erica Arvold is a master teacher as well as a member of Casting Society of America, and the following disclaimer is aligned with both the rules and regulations of CSA as well as the core beliefs of arvold.education and the Arvold Warner Studio. This class is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. It is expected that acting students respect this professional boundary and participate with the intent to gain knowledge and craft skill. There is a zero tolerance policy for anything other than educational and learning opportunities. Students and collaborators agree that no headshot, resume or any other promotional materials will be shared with Erica for any perceived opportunity and Erica will neither accept such materials nor be given access to such items.
Total Preparation I (Youth)
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
10am-1pmTotal Preparation Youth offers actors personal, in-depth co-instruction and practical, professional advice on the entire audition preparation process from master teachers Richard Warner and Erica Arvold. The class specifically addresses film & television auditions and is for the young actor (age 10 to 17). Completion of this class is a prerequisite for Character Agility Youth.Features of the class include:
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- script analysis
- character creation
- audition techniques
- on-camera practice
- individual coaching
Actors learn preparation techniques to create exciting, original and personal work. The first half of class is discussion and exercise based, and the second half is intensive coaching – please come prepared to work!
Erica Arvold is a master teacher as well as a member of Casting Society of America, and the following disclaimer is aligned with both the rules and regulations of CSA as well as the core beliefs of arvold.education and the Arvold Warner Studio. This class is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. It is expected that acting students respect this professional boundary and participate with the intent to gain knowledge and craft skill. There is a zero tolerance policy for anything other than educational and learning opportunities. Students and collaborators agree that no headshot, resume or any other promotional materials will be shared with Erica for any perceived opportunity and Erica will neither accept such materials nor be given access to such items.
Total Preparation II: Character Exercises
Sunday, October 7th, 2018
10am-2pm
- sensory work
- in-depth script analysis
- external and internal character development
- on-camera practice
- personalized coaching
May 2016
More Info:
Actor’s will receive a cast breakdown of roles to choose from in advance for their audition. They will then be expected to tape their auditions, and send them back to Matthew Sefick no later than June 8th. Each class is limited to 16 students per class, so be sure to secure your spot early, by clicking one of the button’s above as this workshop is filling up quickly! Registration ends officially on May 30th.
WHEN: Saturday, June 18th – or – Sunday, June 19th, meeting from 10:30am-2:30pm (Students may attend 1 of the 2 days)
COST: $150, {w/ Special Discounts For TACA Students}.
WHERE: The Actor’s Center Of Asheville (Once registered we will send you directions to the school)
REGISTER NO LATER THAN May 30th, 2016.
More about Matthew Sefick:
Matthew Sefick, CSA is a casting director based out of Charleston, SC. In 2005 he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Master’s Degree in Media Arts. Since college he has gained over 10 years of experience in the Film and Television Industry and is a member of the Casting Society of America as well as the Television Academy. He began working in casting in the offices of Lifetime’s hit series Army Wives and helped cast over 100 episodes of the show and was named Casting Director for the final season of the series – Season 7. Since then he has cast feature films, television movies and commercials in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. Sefick is excited to currently be casting the second season of a television series called The Inspectors that is airing on Saturday mornings on CBS.
Matthew Seficks credits include:
- Seasons 1 & 2 of CBS’s ‘The Inspectors’
- Lifetime’s Army Wives
- The Megan Leavey Project’ (title will change) directed by Gabriella Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) starring Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Bradley Whitford, Will Patton and Common.
- ‘We Love You’ directed by Huck Botko (Youtube Red)
- Independent horror films Faceless (dir. Marcel Sarmiento – Dead Girl) and dir. Ti West’s The Sacrament
- Independent comedies Blue Mountain State – The Rise of Thadland based on Spike TV’s television series of the same name and Killing Winston Jones staring Richard Dreyfuss and Danny Glover
Visit his IMDB for more : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2056567/
April, 2016
Join The Actor’s Center Of Asheville for “The Center’s Stage”, Friday, April 29th at Toy Boat Community Arts Space in Biltmore Village – 101 Fairview Road, Asheville NC 28803. Students will present a collection of scenes and monologues they’ve been working on in class, along with other special guest performers.
DOORS: 6:30pm
TICKETS: Pay What You Can (With part of the proceeds will go to Campaign For Southern Equality)
ATTENTION PARENTS: Our “Young Actor’s” kids class has been postponed to a later date. We will keep you posted on rescheduling details. In the meantime, please remember that we offer on-going private coaching sessions for your kid or teen as well. Stay tuned for updates on rescheduling.
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This month The Actor’s Center Of Asheville…
We’ve been asked to do an Encore Presentation of ART, at the Black Mountain Center For The Arts, on Nov.5th,6th & 7th!
Black Mountain Front Porch Theatre in partnership with The Actor’s Center Of Asheville proudly present, ART, A Play By Yasmina Reza; Translated by Christopher Hampton
Presented in partnership with Black Mountain Front Porch Theatre at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
November, 5th, 6th & 7th 2015
Doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30 pm
Get your tickets in advance!
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
www.tacaart.brownpapertickets.com
www.theactorscenterasheville.com
or: www.blackmountainarts.org
ABOUT:
Three old friends, and the challenging piece of artwork that tests the strength of their friendship.
Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy. “…wildly funny, naughtily provocative…” —NY Post. This production stars Kevin Patrick Murphy, Dan Clancy, and Robert Dale Walker
Reviews:
Mountain Xpress: http://bit.ly/1N1fRbl
Asheville Citizen Times: http://avlne.ws/1LPHS1e
ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN TWO TICKETS AND DINNER FOR TWO ON OPENING NIGHT!
The Actor’s Center of Asheville is also proud to be featuring the entire cast who is made up of instructor and owner, Kevin Patrick Murphy as Yvan, and The Actor’s Center students, Robert Dale Walker, & Dan Clancy as Serge & Marc.
The play has received rave reviews so far. Click here and here to check those out!
To purchase tickets click the postcard above.
Last month at The Actor’s Center…
THE VOICEOVER EXPERIENCE!
This was a great workshop! Thanks to all of you who came and conquered THE VOICEOVER EXPERIENCE!
*NOTE: If you are interested in teaching a workshop here at the Actor’s Center, please fill out our Workshop Information form and email it back to us to set up an interview. WorkshopInfoSheet-2.
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