Is Asheville getting a new theater company? YES! Get all the details from our interview with Abby Auman, Technical Director of the Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) and one of the founding members of the new theater. First learn about her background, her role as a technical director, two upcoming shows at ACT, and her surprising entrance to the lighting design arena. Also hear about a "funeral" event being held for the Magnetic Theatre (inclduing the acting out of scenes from some favorite shows by previous company members), and the launch of a brand new theater company - Phantom Lamp Theatre Company - which will have the same focus on new play development and works as Magnetic did, and their plans for the future of this organization, including some productions in 2026.