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.
Elf The Musical
11:00 a.m.
Festival Stage
Join us for a sensory-inclusive performance of Elf the Musical! The following accommodations and adaptations will be made to ensure that everyone has a magical day at the theatre:
- House lights will be dimmed and remain at “half” so there will not be complete darkness.
- The theatre will remain open for all patrons to come and go freely throughout the performance.
- There will be a special pre-show curtain speech.
- A Quiet Zone will be set up in the Octagon.
- We will also provide a sensory area in the Patrons’ Room.
- The volume of loud sound effects, noises, and even dialogue or song lyrics will be reduced.
- The intensity of any light effects, especially strobing or flashing, will be dramatically reduced.
- Volunteers will be at the foot of the stage with inobtrusive, gentle warning lights for things such as louder sounds and lighting changes.
If you have questions about our sensory-inclusive performances, please contact our education team at [email protected].
Disney's Hercules The Musical
2:00 p.m.
Festival Stage
Join us for a sensory-inclusive performance of Disney’s Hercules the Musical! The following accommodations and adaptations will be made to ensure that everyone has a magical day at the theatre:
- House lights will be dimmed and remain at “half” so there will not be complete darkness.
- The theatre will remain open for all patrons to come and go freely throughout the performance.
- There will be a special pre-show curtain speech.
- A Quiet Zone will be set up in the Octagon.
- We will also provide a sensory area in the Patrons’ Room.
- The volume of loud sound effects, noises, and even dialogue or song lyrics will be reduced.
- The intensity of any light effects, especially strobing or flashing, will be dramatically reduced.
- Volunteers will be at the foot of the stage with inobtrusive, gentle warning lights for things such as louder sounds and lighting changes.
If you have questions about our sensory-inclusive performances, please contact our education team at [email protected].
ASF Insights is a thought-provoking discussion series that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work on the stage and the art of theatre.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery.
The Play That Goes Wrong
ASF INSIGHTS
Mishaps and Mayhem
Saturday, October 3
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Octagon Stage
FREE and open to the public!
Join the fight director Paul Dennhardt and fight captain Todd Denning for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the hilarious slapstick combat and violence in The Play That Goes Wrong. This FREE event features an exclusive discussion and fight demonstration where you’ll learn how stage combat helps create the illusion of danger on stage while keeping actors safe.
RSVP Today!
Please let us know if you plan to attend by making a reservation. You don’t have to reserve a seat, but it helps us to have a general head count of anticipated attendees before the presentation.
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August Wilson's Fences
ASF INISGHTS
Beyond Fences: August Wilson & the American Story
Saturday, October 31
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Festival Stage
FREE and open to the public!
Join Dr. Sandra Shannon, founder of the August Wilson Society, and Dr. Jacqueline Trimble, Poet Laureate of Alabama, for a lively and thoughtful conversation about August Wilson’s enduring impact. We’ll explore Wilson’s lasting influence on American theatre and culture, the richness and complexity of the human experience through his American Century Cycle (which chronicles Black American life across the 20th century), and how his work speaks to our present as we continue to write the American story.
RSVP Today!
Please let us know if you plan to attend by making a reservation. You don’t have to reserve a seat, but it helps us to have a general head count of anticipated attendees before the presentation.
Click Here to Make a Reservation
One Voice The Marian Anderson Musical
ASF Insights is always FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery
Elf The Musical
ASF Insights is always FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery
William Shakespeare's As You Like It
ASF Insights is always FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery
The Rocket Men
ASF Insights is always FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery
Disney's Hercules The Musical
ASF Insights is always FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery
August Wilson's Fences
Following the 2:00 p.m. matinee
After the show stay for an engaging discussion about the play featuring members of the cast, crew, and production team.
The Rocket Men
Following the 2:00 p.m. matinee
After the show stay for an engaging discussion about the play featuring members of the cast, crew, and production team.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery.
As You Like It
Thirty minutes before every public performance of As You Like It
April 15 – May 2
At 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location TBA
Before every performance of a Shakespeare play, ASF Resident Dramaturg Dr. Susan Willis presents a brief yet enthralling summary of the production’s themes, plot points, and story.
Hosted by Kress on Dexter and moderated by Dr. Shakita B. Jones.
One Voice The Marian Anderson Musical
The Marian Anderson Musical
Saturday, February 27
Time TBD
Kress on Dexter
Details to be announced soon!
Kress on Dexter is located at 39 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104. Follow this link for directions.
Join us monthly to explore classic plays and bold new works in a welcoming space centered on thoughtful dialogue, shared discovery, and building community. This FREE, InterGen community program is open to anyone ages 18+, although space is limited.
Sign up to join us here.