Andover, MA- This summer while many young people are taking the summer off 40 boys and girls from Andover and surrounding communities are participating in a Summer Theater Arts intensive program and will be performing the musical Les Miserables at The Rogers Center for the Arts in North Andover August 4th - August 7th. The summer program is produced by ACT - Andover Theater Company and it's Artistic Director, Charles Gracy. The program includes morning classes in Acting, Music and Dance taught by professional instructors. Charles Gracy is the Director of the program and is the Drama Teacher at Brooks Private School in North Andover, MA. Mark Mercer is the Music Director and is a Music Teacher in Andover, MA, Brenda Pothier is the Choreographer and Dancer Teacher for the program and Cara Kennedy is the program Producer. The program culminates with performances of the musical Les Miserables at The Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College in North Andover August 4th - August 7th. Tickets for Les Miserables are on sale now at ACT Theater Website or by calling the box office at 978-276-9568.
A list of the talented students participating in the program can be found on the theater company website.
Les Miserables
Student Edition
at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College
August 4th thru August 7th
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIN and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG
Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO
Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG
Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER
Original French text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL
Additional material by JAMES FENTON
Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON
Original London production produced by
CAMERON MACINTOSH and THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
School Edition specially adapted and licensed by
MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH
Director - Charles Gracy
Music Director - Mark Mercer
Choreographer - Brenda Pothier
Producer - Cara Kennedy
ACT Artistic Director: Charles Gracy ACT Executive Producer: Mark Gracy
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
DIVAS dinner theater at the Indian Ridge Country Club
Andover, MA ACT presents DIVAS Dinner Cabaret at the Indian Ridge Country ClubThere are still tickets available for Friday night July 22nd dinner cabaret at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover, Massachusetts.
DIVAS is a summer dinner cabaret produced every year by ACT Andover Theater Company. This summers show features musical arrangements inspired by the DIVAS of stage, screen, radio and television. Come join the talented cast of DIVAS for an evening of dinner and fabulous entertainment. Tickets are $45 and include a 3 course dinner and the show! Call today (978) 276-9568 or visit the ACT Theater Website
Tickets are not available at the door and there are only a few tables left. Call or visit the website today.
DIVAS is a summer dinner cabaret produced every year by ACT Andover Theater Company. This summers show features musical arrangements inspired by the DIVAS of stage, screen, radio and television. Come join the talented cast of DIVAS for an evening of dinner and fabulous entertainment. Tickets are $45 and include a 3 course dinner and the show! Call today (978) 276-9568 or visit the ACT Theater Website
Tickets are not available at the door and there are only a few tables left. Call or visit the website today.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Annie Auditions
Andover / North Andover MA - Auditions Announced for One of Broadway’s Most Beloved Musicals ANNIE at The Rogers Center for the Arts
Adults and Children needed for this great cast. This is a great show for the whole family. ACT Visit The ACT Theater Website
Audition Dates: Children Sunday August 14th 2-6 pm at the Center for Performing Arts 1820 Turnpike Street N Andover
Adults Auditions Monday August 15-16 7-10pm The ACT Space 250 Canal Street Lawrence MA
Rehearsals Start Thursday August 18th (read thru)
Rehearsals will be Sunday 2-7pm and Tues and Thurs 7-930pm
You will be called for specific rehearsal times (not every rehearsal)
Here is a list of some of the available roles:
Character Breakdown
ANNETTE- A French Maid
ANNIE- Spunky, friendly, big-voiced, street-wise urchin--one of the orphans 11 years old Mezzo-Soprano: A - high F
BERT HEALY - Radio Personality
BOYLAN Sisters: Bonnie, Connie, Ronnie - Singing sisters, perform on "Oxydent's Hour of Smiles" radio program
BUNDLES McCLOSKEY- The Laundryman
CECILLE,- A French Maid
CORDELL HULL-Male Cabinet member
DRAKE-Warbucks's English Butler
DUFFY-The biggest orphan 13 years old
FDR, the President Baritone (C-flat - E-sharp)
FRANCIS PERKINS-Female Cabinet member
FRED McCRACKEN-Radio Personality
GRACE FARRELL-Faithful Assistant to Warbucks Soprano: A - high G
HAROLD ICKES-Male Cabinet member
HENRY MONRGENTHAU-Male Cabinet member
JULY-The quietest orphan 13 years old
KATE-The next to littlest orphan 7 years old
LILY-Rooster's floozy girlfriend Soprano: D - high G
LOUIS HOWE-Associate to Roosevelt
MISS HANNIGAN-Cantankerous and mean old orphanage director Mezzo-Soprano: A - A flat
MOLLY-The littlest orphan 6 years old
MRS. GREER-The Housekeeper
MRS. PUGH-The Cook
OLIVER WARBUCKS-Warm-hearted, stiff-collared host to Annie for 2 weeks at Christmas Baritone: C - high F
PEPPER-The toughest orphan 12 years old
ROOSEVELT CABINET MEMBERS-Francis Perkins, Cordell Hull, Harold Ickes, Henry Morganthau
ROOSTER-Miss Hannigan's no-good brother Baritone: B - high G
TESSIE-The cry baby orphan 10 years old
WACKY- Radio Personality
Questions?
Call 978-476-1138 or email charlesgracy@actandover.com
Director: Charles Gracy Choreographer: Beth Kennedy Music Director: Mark Mercer
Performed by license with MTI at The Rogers Center for Arts North Andover
Adults and Children needed for this great cast. This is a great show for the whole family. ACT Visit The ACT Theater Website
Audition Dates: Children Sunday August 14th 2-6 pm at the Center for Performing Arts 1820 Turnpike Street N Andover
Adults Auditions Monday August 15-16 7-10pm The ACT Space 250 Canal Street Lawrence MA
Rehearsals Start Thursday August 18th (read thru)
Rehearsals will be Sunday 2-7pm and Tues and Thurs 7-930pm
You will be called for specific rehearsal times (not every rehearsal)
Here is a list of some of the available roles:
Character Breakdown
ANNETTE- A French Maid
ANNIE- Spunky, friendly, big-voiced, street-wise urchin--one of the orphans 11 years old Mezzo-Soprano: A - high F
BERT HEALY - Radio Personality
BOYLAN Sisters: Bonnie, Connie, Ronnie - Singing sisters, perform on "Oxydent's Hour of Smiles" radio program
BUNDLES McCLOSKEY- The Laundryman
CECILLE,- A French Maid
CORDELL HULL-Male Cabinet member
DRAKE-Warbucks's English Butler
DUFFY-The biggest orphan 13 years old
FDR, the President Baritone (C-flat - E-sharp)
FRANCIS PERKINS-Female Cabinet member
FRED McCRACKEN-Radio Personality
GRACE FARRELL-Faithful Assistant to Warbucks Soprano: A - high G
HAROLD ICKES-Male Cabinet member
HENRY MONRGENTHAU-Male Cabinet member
JULY-The quietest orphan 13 years old
KATE-The next to littlest orphan 7 years old
LILY-Rooster's floozy girlfriend Soprano: D - high G
LOUIS HOWE-Associate to Roosevelt
MISS HANNIGAN-Cantankerous and mean old orphanage director Mezzo-Soprano: A - A flat
MOLLY-The littlest orphan 6 years old
MRS. GREER-The Housekeeper
MRS. PUGH-The Cook
OLIVER WARBUCKS-Warm-hearted, stiff-collared host to Annie for 2 weeks at Christmas Baritone: C - high F
PEPPER-The toughest orphan 12 years old
ROOSEVELT CABINET MEMBERS-Francis Perkins, Cordell Hull, Harold Ickes, Henry Morganthau
ROOSTER-Miss Hannigan's no-good brother Baritone: B - high G
TESSIE-The cry baby orphan 10 years old
WACKY- Radio Personality
Questions?
Call 978-476-1138 or email charlesgracy@actandover.com
Director: Charles Gracy Choreographer: Beth Kennedy Music Director: Mark Mercer
Performed by license with MTI at The Rogers Center for Arts North Andover
Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 5th ACT Day at Not Your Average Joe's Methuen
Don't forget, this Tuesday, July 5th, is the kick off for the Not Your Average Joe's in Methuen, ACT Andover fundraiser month. Every Tuesday NYAJ's will donate 15% of your bill back to ACT Andover (excluding alcohol, tax and tip). So get some friends together, order some take out, and mention ACT Andover and this flyer when you go! Not only will you have a great meal, but you'll be helping a local non-profit.
ACT Andover
Not Your Average Joe's
The Loop - Methuen, MA
ACT Andover
Not Your Average Joe's
The Loop - Methuen, MA
DIVAS
Join us for a night of music from the Divas of the stage, screen and radio! This fantastic cabaret will feature everyone from Judy Garland to Madonna and divas from every genre.
Ticket Price: $45 per person (include 3 course dinner and show)
A cash bar will be available.
In addition to the show, the evening will feature a silent auction. Attendees will be able to bid on fantastic items throughout the evening.
Seating is limited and is assigned on a first come first serve basis. You will be contacted by the Box Office Manager, Rhonda Pare to finalize your seating for the show you select. Tickets can be purchased online at www.actandover.com, through a cast member, or by emailing/calling the box office at boxoffice@actandover.com or (978) 276-9568.
Ticket Price: $45 per person (include 3 course dinner and show)
A cash bar will be available.
In addition to the show, the evening will feature a silent auction. Attendees will be able to bid on fantastic items throughout the evening.
Seating is limited and is assigned on a first come first serve basis. You will be contacted by the Box Office Manager, Rhonda Pare to finalize your seating for the show you select. Tickets can be purchased online at www.actandover.com, through a cast member, or by emailing/calling the box office at boxoffice@actandover.com or (978) 276-9568.
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