ACT Andover Guys and Dolls and Les Miserables come to Andover

ANDOVER MA - It's been a busy month for every at ACT Andover Theatre Company. We are in the final days of rehearsal for GUYS and DOLLS which goes up April 1st at The Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimac in North Andover. We are extremely excited about this show! Tickets are selling fast and all seating is assigned so visit the online box office today while there are still some premium seating available. Guys and Dolls has been called Broadway's perfect music comedy and this show promises to be a favorite with stunning performances from the cast and memorable songs such as Luck Be A Lady, Marry the Man, Bushel and a Peck, Take Back Your Mink and Sit Down Your Rockin' the Boat. Don't miss it Visit the on-line box office today at the ACT website or call (978) 276-9568.
Also up this month are auditions for Les Miserables (student edition) - ACT's summer theatre program. Students in the program will have classes in acting, music and dance during the morning and will work specifically on the musical Les Miserables in the afternoon. Registration for the program which runs through July with performances of Les Miserables at the Rogers Center for the Arts early August. Registration is limited visit the ACT website (ACTjr Les Miserables Summer Program) for more detail and registration information. The summer program will be taught by Charles Gracy - Artistic Director for ACT and Mark Mercer, Music Director.

ACT Andover Theatre Company - We Look forward to entertaining you

Music Program to be cut in Andover MA! Just say NO!

As many of you know I am actively involved in and a huge proponent of the Arts and Music and have been actively involved since my grade school days MANY years ago. Today I found out that Andover has elected to eliminate it's music teacher at the high school level and possibly the mid-school level - as a result of a budget cut. Mark Mercer has been an incredible asset the music department and students and he has done more for this high school music program than anyone in a long time. It is so important that our kids get as much exposure to music as possible. Scientific studies have proven the positive value of music in young people's brains - improved spacial perception, better math skills, better problem solving, cultural adaptation skills and more are only the beginning of the benefits. See here for more http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/12benefits.html

Andover prides itself and enjoys the luxury or higher real estate values as a result of the perceived quality of it's public education. This action will have a major negative impact on that positive perception.

If you are an Andover resident or student and feel this cost cutting measure is a mistake please take action tonight and attend the school board meeting. Make your opinion know and let them know we will not accept this detrimental cut in the the children's education in Andover.

Please let the decision makers know this is not acceptable today!

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" choreographed by Brenda Pothier

ACT Andover - Brenda Pothier has announced "I am proud to be working as choreographer with the kids at Whittier Tech High on their production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie". They have worked really hard and they look great. Come out and support their efforts. Whittier Tech High School, Haverhill. March 18-20."
Tickets are $6 advance sales and $8 at the door. Advance tix can be purchased here at the Poet’s Inn.
Show times are:
Friday, March 18 - 7pm
Saturday, March 19 - 7pm
Sunda, March 20th - 2pm
Whittier Tech Website

ACTs very own Beth Kennedy and Mulan Jr - check it out!

South Cooperative Theater, comprised of over sixty of South Elementary School students in grades 3, 4 and 5, presents: Disney’s Mulan Jr.!

This story is about a young girl in China who doesn’t quite fit in. To save her father’s life, Mulan disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the Chinese Army. This courageous act proves to onlookers that not all things are “written in stone.” The memorable score features “Reflection”, and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, as well as new songs written just for the stage version.

Three performances will be held - Friday, March 11th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 13th at 1:00p.m. at West Middle School Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door for $8.00 per person. Tickets are also available at Bella Beads and Learning Express. Refreshments will be available at intermission. For further information, call 978-623-8833 x1420.

ACT Jr Announces Les Miserables for Summer 2011

Andover MA ACT announces ACT Jr Summer Theatre Camp presents Les Miserables - Student Edition.



ACT JR SUMMER 2011

ACT JR. Summer Program
For our first production we are thrilled to announce:
Les Miserables- School Edition

When: July 11th, 2011 with performances the first weekend in August.

How Much: Cost will be $300 a week for a total of $1200. An early payment and registration discount is available, if payment is received by April 1st, 2011, then the total cost is $1000. Please make checks payable to ACT Andover. We will accept credit card payments for the program and the link to it will be on the web page. There is a connivence charge to use a credit card.

Who: We are taking children going into the 7th grade through High School. A few exceptions will be made for children younger then 7th grade if they are motivated and serious about theatre.

Where: We will be rehearsing at: The Center of Performing Arts In North Andover from 9-3 Monday thru Friday. Please pack a lunch and 2 snacks for the children. (Extended after program hours are available for parents who need it at an additional charge.)

There is limited availability for this program so get your registrations in ASAP. Registration will be available online at www.ActAndover.com under the Act Jr. tab. To register you must fill out the form and are required to provide a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Program Director: Charles Gracy Music Director: Mark Mercer

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