ASFA Performance Season
Alabama School of Fine Arts Performance Season
See the students of Alabama School of Fine Arts in action! Performances, exhibits, and symposiums are part of the ASFA curriculum and are a way for students to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. They also provide accessible arts and sciences experiences for the public. The performance season showcases main stage dance, music, and theatre productions, readings, art exhibit openings, and research symposiums.
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ASFA Theatre Presents:
Antigonick
Oct. 1, 2026 at 6 PM | Oct. 2, 2026 at 7 PM | Oct. 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
By Anne Carson
Directed by Rachel Powers
Anne Carson’s bold and poetic adaptation of Antigone reimagines Sophocles’ timeless tragedy for a contemporary audience. Blending wit, striking imagery, and profound questions of justice, family, and moral courage, Antigonick offers an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Tickets: All Tickets – $8
ASFA Math-Science Presents:
ASFA STEM Expo
Oct. 2, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you enjoy exploring the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)? Do you like working on or solving puzzles, conducting experiments, and designing and building projects? Then you will not want to miss the ASFA STEM EXPO - a 3 hour event packed with hands-on STEM activities. Come with your family to enjoy the ASFA STEM EXPO!
ASFA Theatre Presents:
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Oct. 15, 2026 at 6 PM | Oct. 16, 2026 at 7 PM | Oct. 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Music, Lyrics & Book by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Zoe Wirt
Winner of eight Tony Awards®, Hadestown intertwines the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with Hades and Persephone in a breathtaking folk opera about love, hope, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8
ASFA Music Presents:
Fall Celebration
Oct. 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
ASFA Music Department presents their Fall Large Ensemble concert. It includes performances by our ASFA Choir, ASFA Singers, ASFA Jazz Ensemble and ASFA Orchestra.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8 | Child (3 and up) – $8
ASFA Dance Presents:
Fall Repertory
Oct. 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM | Nov. 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ASFA Dance returns to the stage with excerpts from the great classic Don Quixote staged by Roger VanFleteren and Shawn Black. New Works by ASFA Dance faculty Margi Cole and Germaul Barnes with a World Premiere “Bolero” by Sara Sanford, music by Maurice Ravel.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8 | Child (3 and up) – $8
ASFA Visual Arts Presents:
Student Exhibition
Nov. 9 - Dec.11, 2026
ASFA Music Presents:
Holiday Harmony
Dec. 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Our ASFA musicians collect on the stage to celebrate the Holiday Season. Holiday favorites performed by our combined ensembles conducted by Dr. Janssen, Cathy Spence and Alexander Fokkens.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8 | Child (3 and up) – $8
ASFA Math-Science Presents:
ASFA Math Tournament
Jan. 16, 2027 from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The annual Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) Math Tournament is a math competition for students who are currently enrolled in the math levels of 6th Grade, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I. It is held on ASFA's campus in downtown Birmingham, AL. Every year, we host 400-500 participants from ~20 schools. Please continue to visit this page for postings of updated tournament information. If you have any questions about registration, or about the tournament in general, please contact Hungsin Chin @ hchin@asfa.k12.al.us
ASFA Theatre Presents:
She Kills Monsters
Feb 18, 2027 at 6 PM | Feb 19, 2027 at 7 PM | Feb 20, 2027 at 2:30 PM
By Qui Nguyen
Directed by John Manzelli
A thrilling blend of fantasy, comedy, and heartfelt drama, She Kills Monsters follows Agnes Evans as she discovers her late sister’s hidden world through an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Filled with action, humor, and unforgettable characters, this modern play celebrates family, friendship, and the courage to embrace who we are.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8
ASFA Dance Presents:
Winter Repertory
Feb. 26, 2027 at 7 PM | Feb. 27, 2027 at 7 PM | Feb. 28, 2027 at 2:30 PM
ASFA Dance takes to the stage once again with classical and contemporary works that will challenge our dancers and thrill our audiences.
ASFA Theatre Presents:
As You Like It
March 11, 2027 at 6 PM | March 12, 2027 at 7 PM | March 13, 2027 at 6 PM
Music & Lyrics by Shaina Taub
Adapted by Laurie Woolery and Shaina Taub
Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Directed by Caleb Clark
One of the most celebrated musical adaptations of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, As You Like It follows Rosalind and a colorful cast of characters into the Forest of Arden, where love, laughter, and self-discovery abound. Featuring Shaina Taub’s joyful, folk-inspired score, this fresh retelling celebrates community, hope, and the transformative power of theatre.
Tickets: All Tickets – $8
ASFA Visual Arts Presents:
Senior Exhibition 1
April 7-23, 2027
Opening reception
April 7, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Two semesters of independent study. All seniors have the opportunity to explore the creative process, discovering their own artistic sensibilities. The course results in a substantial, cohesive body of work and a senior exhibition at the end of the year.
ASFA Math-Science Presents:
Senior Research Symposium
April 8, 2027 at 5:00 PM
The Senior Research Symposium celebrates the culmination of ASFA Math-Science students’ independent research projects, developed over two years of study and investigation. Beginning in their junior year, students design original research in mathematics, science, or computer science while gaining hands-on laboratory experience and developing skills in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and oral presentation. Each student completes a research practicum, a formal scientific paper, and a professional presentation. The symposium provides an opportunity for students to share their findings with faculty, peers, families, and the community, showcasing the curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence that define ASFA’s research program.
ASFA Visual Arts Presents:
Senior Exhibition 2
April 29 - May 17, 2027
Opening reception
April 29, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Two semesters of independent study. All seniors have the opportunity to explore the creative process, discovering their own artistic sensibilities. The course results in a substantial, cohesive body of work and a senior exhibition at the end of the year.
ASFA Music Presents:
Spring Serenade
May 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM
The ASFA Jazz Ensemble and ASFA Orchestra present a night of soloists and powerful music.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8 | Child (3 and up) – $8
ASFA Dance Presents:
Senior Choreography
May 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM | May 9, 2027 at 2:30 PM
ASFA Dance has 4 Seniors that are completing their final project with bringing to the ASFA Stage new choreography. Each Senior will choose music, decide on costuming, create lighting with Kenneth Keith and of course create new choreography. The program will include other dances to be announced at a later date.
Tickets: Adult – $15 | Student – $8 | Child (3 and up) – $8
