ASF serves as a cultural hub for community interaction and provides unique avenues for personal and collective discovery. Join us as we share insights on theatre-making, storytelling, and creating community through art.
For more information on Community Engagement events, you can always call the ASF Box Office at 334-271-5353.
ASF Insights
This series provides a thought-provoking and behind-the-scenes look at the work on the stage and the art of theatre.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery.
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
Meet Dramaturg & Assistant Director Matt Lytle
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dr. Susan Willis & Greta Lambert
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2024
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM
Speaker TBA
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
Speaker TBA
Saturday, March 15, 2025
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
HAMLET
Speaker TBA
Saturday, April 19, 2025
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
KUDZU CALLING
Speaker TBA
Saturday, May 31, 2025
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Speaker TBA
Saturday, July 11, 2025
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
ASF Patrons Room
Talkbacks
Audience members at select performances are led in a postshow discussion about the themes of the play.
Town Hall at Kress
Using ASF’s plays as inspiration, our facilitators will lead community town halls about current issues in our region. Guest panelists will include local elected officials, school board members, students, thought leaders, community members, and artists. Hosted by Kress on Dexter.
Sponsored by Alabama State Council on the Arts. This programming is made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Shakespeare-in-Depth
Join Dramaturg Dr. Susan Willis for a morning of deep exploration into one of Shakespeare’s plays.
Bard Talk
30 minutes before each public performance of a Shakespeare play, join us for a brief summary of the production’s themes, plot points, and story. Led by Dramaturg Dr. Susan Willis.
Marathon Dates
Looking for a binge-worthy experience? Put down the remote and come to the theatre! During one of our Marathon Weekends, you have the opportunity to see at least two paired productions, plus a community engagement event.
Garden Talks
Join Master Gardener Karen Weber as she shares insights on the plants and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays, such as roses from Romeo & Juliet, narcissus from Anthony and Cleopatra, and lavender from The Winter’s Tale.
Narrated Changeover
During repertory, multiple productions use the same performance spaces. Join us as our teams of craftspeople changeover the sets. You’ll hear firsthand how our designers and artists create sets that easily transition from one show to the next.
To view our archive of previous community engagement events, click here.