The Performing Arts Company of Asheville

Youth Theatre Company in Arden Just South of Asheville

The Performing Arts Company of Asheville (PACA) operates from a Bradley Branch studio in Arden, just south of Asheville, and bills itself as Asheville's premier semi-professional youth theater company.

School of Arts and Productions

Full School of the Arts plus dedicated production company. Programs include:
- School of the Arts (Dance, Voice, Acting tracks)
- Homeschool and Enrichment classes
- Theatrical productions (auditioned youth cast)
- AMT (Asheville Minis Theater) for youngest performers
- Summer camps

What's Included

• Semi-professional production company (paid performance experience)
• Multi-discipline studio under one roof
• Homeschool-friendly daytime schedule
• Tiered program from Minis through teens

Experience

Strong fit for kids who want production-driven training rather than classes for their own sake. The semi-professional cast model gives kids an early taste of working in a real theatre company.