Happy New Year!

Have a Blast…
Not Just on New Year’s Eve – But ALL of 2011!

Let’s challenge ourselves and each other to live 2011 based on the wise words of Sir Winston Churchill…

“We make a LIVING by what we GET. We make a LIFE by what we GIVE.”

Experience the true fulfillment and complete prosperity that a life of giving, a life of thinking about others before ourselves, a life of walking out the Golden Rule provides. If we truly “do unto others as we would have them do unto us”…talk about a BLAST! 

From Our Home to Yours…
Wishing You And Your Family a BLAST of a 2011!

ACT Theater Company

New box office ticketing for ACT

ACT Andover New Box Office ticketing for ACT - All seating is assigned and first come first serve. Full seating chart with available seats on-line. Visit the ticket page directly at http://www.ticketpeak.com/act Check out the ACT website at www.ACTAndover.com to purchase tickets to Into the Woods today

ACT ANDOVER TAKES NEW SPACE

ACT ANDOVER TAKES NEW SPACE
Andover Community Theatre ( ACT Andover) has relocated to a permanent home at the Mill Building on 250 Canal Street in Lawrence, MA. The approximately 2,000 square feet of general space will be used primarily for rehearsals, costume design, set construction for upcoming shows and storage for past productions.
Charles Gracy, Artistic Director and co-founder of ACT, is passionate about the art form of Community Theatre and it is extremely important for him to keep this entertainment option available to all. Charles has dedicated himself to teaching all aspects of the theatre and plans to offer classes in all theatre disciplines in the near future.
Mark Gracy, Executive Producer and co-founder of ACT is very pleased with their new space and commented, “I am also happy that ACT will be part of the enhancement to the quality of life for residents of Lawrence as the city continues itʼs economic revitalization”.
This announcement is certainly exciting news for all ACT members, ACT sponsors, previous ACT audience attendees and all who support Community Theatre in general and ACT specifically.
ACT Andover is a nonprofit theatre organization whose mission is to entertain, educate and enrich the community through the dramatic arts.
If you would like more information on this topic or Andover Community Theatre, please contact Tom Aylward at 978-758-2307 or e mail at tommyaylward@comcast.net

Act Andover : ACT Shop

Act Andover : ACT Shop
The ACT Logo Shop is open. Check out the link above or visit the store on the website at www.ACTandover.com

ACT Andover Theater THE CAST OF ACT'S PRODUCTION OF INTO THE WOODS JAN 2010

ACT Proudly Announces The Cast of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods

THE CAST OF ACT'S PRODUCTION OF INTO THE WOODS JAN '10

WITCH --- CAITY GLOVER
BAKER --- CHARLES GRACY
BAKER’S WIFE --- MICAH TOUGAS
CINDERELLA --- KELSEY DOYLE
JACK --- ADAM SCHULER
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD --- CASEY HATCH
NARRATOR --- CALEB HAND
JACK’S MOTHER --- SUSAN HAWES
CINDRELLA’S PRINCE --- ROGER ALIX-GAUDREAU
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE --- TIM SIPSEY
RAPUNZEL --- JAMIE TAKER
MYSTERIOUS MAN --- PETER ANTON
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER --- BETHANY EDDY
LUCINDA --- CHRISTINA KOSOULAKOS
FLORINDA --- LAURA GIBSON
CINDERELLA’S FATHER --- CLIFF DIKE
GRANNY --- MARY REES GOULD
SNOW WHITE --- CLAIRE AMIRAULT
SLEEPING BEAUTY --- MICHELLE LIN
ENSEMBLE --- LIZ KERSHENBAUM
ENSEMBLE --- RICHELLE GRAY
ENSEMBLE --- DEVIKA RANJAN
ENSEMBLE --- EMILY LIN
ENSEMBLE --- ANN MARIE IACOVIELLO

Into the Woods
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondhiem
Book by James Lapine

Dates:January 21, 22, 23 2011
Location: The Rogers Center for the Arts

Director: Kat Alix-Gaudreau
Music Director: Margaret DiGrazia
Producer: Charles Gracy


Check us out on Facebook Into the Woods Cast Facebook page for ACT

Tickets for Into the Woods January 21st-23rd at the Rogers Center for the Arts North Andover, MA are on sale now BOX OFFICE

Auditions for Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods

ACT Andover Audition Notice for Into the Woods
Audition Dates: November 9th and 10th
(callbacks on November 11th).
Audition Time: 7 PM.
1st rehearsal Nov 14th 2-6pm
at Center for the Performing Arts

Audition Location:
Center for the Performing Arts
1820 Turnpike Street (Rte 114)
North Andover, MA.
Take the elevator to the
third floor and follow signs to audition space.

Auditions will consist of a singing audition
and an acting audition.
Please wear comfortable clothes,
for ease of movement.
There will be no dance audition.

For your singing audition -
please prepare 16 bars of music to perform.
You must bring the sheet music for
the accompanist to use –
no CDs or a capella singing.


Singing auditions will be first, followed by acting auditions.

Please arrive 15 minutes early in order to fill out paperwork. If you have a headshot and resume, please feel free to bring it with you. You must bring your schedule for the next few months with you, to fill out a conflict sheet. We will be rehearsing around the Christmas and New Year holidays. Potential conflicts may impact our casting decisions.

We are casting all parts through auditions, including lead and ensemble roles. Veterans of ACT, as well as newcomers, are encouraged to audition. Anyone auditioning must be 16 years of age or older, with reliable transportation to and from rehearsals.

For more information, please contact:
Kat Alix-Gaudreau (kalix@verizon.net)
Charles Gracy (Charles@gracyteam.com) 978-476-1138

Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine
Director Kat Alix-Gaudreau
Producer Charles Gracy
Music Director Peg DiGrazia


Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine

ACT Andover to perform at The Taste of The Andovers Oct 20, 2010

ACT Andover is performing during the Taste of The Andovers. Come enjoy the finest culinary delights of the Andovers. October 20, 2010 at Wyndham Andover Hotel 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tickets $25 Event proceeds benefit scholarships for local high school students.

Cinderella The Musical - by Rogers and Hammerstein - Rogers Center For The Arts, North Andover, MA 10-29-2010 - AmericanTowns.com

Cinderella The Musical - by Rogers and Hammerstein - Rogers Center For The Arts, North Andover, MA 10-29-2010 - AmericanTowns.com

Cinderella Comes to Andover MA Oct 29th - 31st

Andover, MA Cinderella the Musical by Rogers and Hammerstein comes to Andover. ACT Andover presents Cinderella October 29-31. Tickets are on sale now. Order on-line at the ACT Andover website or call 978-276-9568. Tickets are going fast. Don't miss out on this great show! The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. This Enchanted Edition is based on the 1997 teleplay.
Directed by Charles Gracy, Music Direction by Peg DiGrazia and Choreography by Amy Wilkins-Blanchette

87 Boynton St Manchester NH

STE's OLIVER

Andover, MA Student Theatre Ensemble presents OLIVER August 6-8
DETAILS

Aug 6th 730pm
Aug 7th 730pm
Aug 8th 430pm

Tickets: Adults $16 Students $4
J Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts 80 Shawsheen Road Andover
Call 978-623-8275

West Middle School Drama Club Andover presents HONK Jr.

West Middle School Drama Club, under the direction of Kay Levesque, proudly presents Honk Jr. this weekend at West Middle School in Andover. Honk Jr. is the musical story of the ugly duckling. It is a heartwarming tale of being true to yourself and is appropriate for all ages. There will be two performances – Friday, April 30 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 1 at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door.

Come and support our ACT Andover kids, including: Maddie Brouillard, Emma Curley, Samara Dowe, Jessica Ferronetti, Stephi Knepper, Emily Lin, Sasha Sorterup-Kaminsky.

CHICAGO the musical extended in Andover, MA

Andover, MA ACT Andover - 2 SOLD OUT performances of CHICAGO the musical May 14th at 7:30pm and May 15th at 7:30pm are both SOLD OUT. A new performance has been added Thursday May 13th at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now while they last visit the on-line box office at www.ACTandover.com or call 978-276-9568. CHICAGO is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Come enjoy the music, singing and dancing as we step into a world of criminal justice corruption and celebrity criminals. The current Broadway revival is in it’s 13th season and we are excited to be able to bring CHICAGO the musical here to Andover, MA. Now extended May 13th - 15th in Andover, MA The Pike Theater 34 Sunset Rock Rd Andover, MA Directed by Charles Gracy, Choreographed by Elizabeth Kennedy, Music Direction by Gina Naggar.

Andover MA South Cooperative Theater presents Wonka Jr Mar 12 -14th

Andover, MA Theater - South Cooperative Theater presents Willy Wonka Jr. Don't miss out on this great, fun, family event. You saw the movies now see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory come to life.
Friday, March 12th – 7:00 pm Saturday, March 13th – 7:00 pm Sunday, March 147h – 1:00 pm West Middle School Auditorium, Andover, MA
Tickets $8.00
available in advance at Bella Beads, Learning Express or at the door Please make checks payable to: South School Activities Fund

CHICAGO tickets now on SALE

Andover, MA CHICAGO theater comes to Andover, Massachusetts.
May 14th 7:30 pm May 15th 2:00 pm and May 15th 7:30 pm
The Pike Theater at the Pike School
34 Sunset Rock Road Andover MA
Come on - why don't you paint the town... and All that Jazz!
Kander - Ebb - Fosse. Join ACT for it's production of CHICAGO the musical.
Tickets are selling fast - don't hesitate call today 978-276-9568 or visit The ACT box office online
CHICAGO is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Come enjoy the music, singing and dancing as we step into a world of criminal justice corruption and celebrity criminals. The current Broadway revival is in it’s 13th season and we are excited to be able to bring CHICAGO Broadways All-Time Killer Hit to Andover, MA.

Meet the cast of CHICAGO the musical -presented ACT Andover

Andover MA ACT Andover presents CHICAGO is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Come enjoy the music, singing and dancing as we step into a world of criminal justice corruption and celebrity criminals. The current Broadway revival is in it’s 13th season and we are excited to be able to bring CHICAGO the musical here to Andover, MA.


Director: Charles Gracy
Choreographer: Elizabeth Kennedy
Music Director: Gina Naggar

Meet the cast of CHICAGO

Amy Czarnowski- Roxie Hart Brenda Pothier- Velma Kelly
Mark Gracy - Billy Flynn Bobby Imperato- Amos
Kimberly Hall- Mama Norton Deborah Manischewitz-Mary Sunshine

Amy Wilkens-Blanchette- Mona
Elise Boland- Hunyak
Kat Alix-Goudreau- June
Diane Longtin- Annie
Mandy Nicolson- Liz

Katie Alexander- Dancer
Claire Amirault- Ensemble
Peter Anton- Harrison/ Ensemble
Jennifer Armstrong- Dancer
Tom Aylward- Baliff/Ensemble/Aaron
Holly Carman- Clerk/Dancer
Lauren Casola- Reporter 3/ Ensemble
Amy Danziger- Reporter 2/Ensemble/Dancer
Cliff Dike- Judge/Ensemble/ Fogarty
Charles Gracy- Harry/Dancer
Joe Graham- Dancer/Band Leader/Medical Examiner
Bobby Hawes- Reporter 1/ Ensemble/Dancer/Foreman
Caitlyn Hawes- Ensemble
Susan Hawes- Reporter 5/ Ensemble
Abby Hilton- Ensemble
Sara Huang- Reporter 6/ Ensemble/Dancer
Anna Jurek- Ensemble
Christina Kostoulakos- Ensemble
Melissa Kramer- Dancer
Michelle Lin- Dancer
Amy McCathy- Dancer
Jan McTeague- MC/Dancer
Jennifer Moros- Reporter 4/ Dancer
Robb Moylan- Ensemble
Christina Norton- Ensemble/ Dancer
Amanda Potts- Go-to-Hell Kitty/Dancer
Abbie Sawyer- Ensemble
Timothy Sipsey-Fred Casely/Ensemble
Danielle Sosnowski- Dancer
Kim Uggerholt- Ensemble
Casey Woodard- Ensemble/ Dancer

CHICAGO come to Andover, MA

Andover, MA CHICAGO the musical comes to Andover, MA! ACT presents CHICAGO Broadway's All-Time Killer Musical Show Dates: May 14-15 2010
Audition Dates for ACT's production of CHICAGO are February 9-10, 2010 additional information can be found on the theater's website at www.ACTandover.com on the audition page.
CHICAGO: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.
No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations.
It's also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.
Whether you're looking to experience your first musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers. Come see ACT's production of CHICAGO this spring.