ASF Extras

May 15 - 17, 2009 From the page to the stage the Southern Writers' Project celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the southern storyteller. This is your opportunity to witness exciting new plays in every stage of development from some of America's most interesting playwrights. Spend a weekend with ASF complete with meals, exciting new play readings and a fully produced World Premiere, while mingling with theatre industry professionals.

Call the (334) 271-5334 to make your plans.



Theatre in the Mind
Open doors with Theatre in the Mind (TIM), a FREE award-winning series of Saturday lectures exploring issues, authors and eras of ASF plays. Tickets may be picked up at the ASF box office. See the calendar for dates and times.

Bard Talks
Join us in the Octagon lobby thirty minutes before the production of each Shakespeare play for a brief and enlightening informal talk with Dr. Susan Willis, ASF's Resident Dramaturg. FREE to those who purchase tickets to any Shakespeare play.

Stage Side Chats
Get up close and personal with ASF production staff members for a question and answer session after each matinee performance, except previews. FREE when you purchase tickets to a matinee showing.

Opening Night Receptions
Join us in celebrating the first showing of each new production with a post-show reception and mix & mingle with the cast after the show. Opening Receptions occur on the first Sunday matinee performance of each play.

Backstage Tours
Step backstage and see how the talented professionals inside our amazing facility create the magic you see on stage. Tours are given by reservation only Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (excluding holidays) for $5 per person. Call the ASF Box Office today to reserve your backstage pass!

ASF Armchair Auction

A LIVE AUCTION, held annually in January and broadcast on the radio and internet statewide with an hour-long finale on WSFA TV-12 in Montgomery. A complete list of auction items is published in The Montgomery Advertiser and online at asf.net throughout January.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS CHARITABLE AUCTION WILL BENEFIT THE ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL.

Armchair Auction Rules and Regulations