ACT secures rights to perform LES MISERABLES OCTOBER 2013!

EXCITING NEWS - JOIN THE REVOLUTION! - ACT has just secured the performance rights for the legendary musical LES MISERABLES which will be performed October 2013! We are very excited to be the first local theater to secure the rights and perform this just released full version of the musical in our upcoming season! Stay tuned for more information and spread the word LES MISERABLES is coming to Andover!

ACT Presents A new production of BOUBLIL and SCHONBERG’S LES MISERABLES Les Miserables is licenced by Musical Theater International (MTI) by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - ACT Andover | Boston Central

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - ACT Andover | Boston Central

The candyman cometh when Methuen's Tim Sipsey stars as everyone's favorite chocolatier in ACT Andover's splendid production of Willy Wonka the Musical. Chocolate will be flowing through the Collins Center at Andover High School for four performances, October 26th at 7:30, the 27th at 2:00PM and 7:30PM, and a final show on Sunday the 28th at 6:00PM. Tickets are available online at www.actandover.com or calling the box office at (978) 276-9568.

Town Talk Andover - 2 Golden Tickets Found!

Town Talk  Andover, MA  check out the Andover Townsman online!  Two GOLDEN TICKETS found - 3 STILL AVAILABLE.  The Golden Ticket contest for Willy Wonka is on!  Visit the Andover Townsman website for more information and get your tickets to Willy Wonka the musical at the Collins Center for the Performing Arts today! Wonka Tickets

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Don't miss a fun night of dinner theater with an incredibly talented cast. September 14, 2012 Indian Ridge Country Club Tickets are on sale now ! - SPACE IS LIMTED reserve today!

ACT Jr Present How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying

It’s Mad Men with Music!

Can you imagine going from a lowly window washer to become Chairman of the Board in two hours? Come see exactly how that’s done when ACT Andover’s ACT Jr. proudly presents the hilarious 1960’s musical satire How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The role of our fresh-faced hero J. Pierrepont Finch is shared by two equally fresh-faced local talents, Adam Brody of Andover, 16, and Tiernan O’Rourke, 15 from Lawrence.

Just completing a smash revival on Broadway featuring Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe, How to Succeed is filled with laughs, great songs and incredible dancing featuring a large ensemble showcasing the very best young talent from around the Merrimack Valley. This group delivered Les Miserables to the same stage last summer to sellout audiences and critical acclaim. Now How to Succeed is poised to deliver superb entertainment once again.

Success happens at the Rogers Center for the Performing Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. North Andover, MA 01845 on Friday August 10^th at 7:30PM, Saturday, August 11^th, at 2:00 PM and again at 7:30 PM and ends with a matinee on Sunday August 12 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $20 general admission and $25 reserved circle seating and are available online at www.ACTandover.com, at the door or by calling the box office at (978) 276-9568.

Check out the rehearsal video from tech week and get your tickets today for August 10-12th at The Rogers Center for the Arts www.ACTandover.com  

Audition Notice

 AUDITIONS

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Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

Music and Lyrics by  Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley 

Adapted for the Stage by  Timothy Allen McDonald and Leslie Bricusse 

Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 

 

AUDITIONS 

ADULTS - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15th 7:00 pm 
ADULTS - THURSDAY AUGUST 16trh 7:00 pm   

Call Backs Thursday August 16th 8:30 pm

 

CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS

CHILDREN - SUNDAY AUGUST 19th 12:00 noon

Please prepare 16 bars of music and bring your sheet music for the accompanist.  Come dressed to dance.

All auditions are at the ACT rehearsal space 250 Canal St Lawrence, MA
Director - Charles Gracy  Choreographer - Beth Kennedy
For additional information or questions contact theater@actandover.com or call Charles Gracy at 978-476-1138

Character Breakdown for Willy Wonka the musical

ALFIE

One of “The Candy Man” kids. Could double as a Cook or Oompa-Loompa.

AUGUSTUS GLOOP

Augustus is the overachieving eater who represents the evils of eating too much.

BILLIE

One of “The Candy Man” kids. Could double as a Cook or Oompa-Loompa.

CHARLIE BUCKET

The emotional heart and soul of the musical. He has lots of pluck and enthusiasm.

CHORUS OF COOKS

Please note this is an optional chorus. The Cooks appear during “I Eat More!” presenting Augustus with a smorgasbord of food choices.

DANNY

One of “The Candy Man” kids. Could double as a Cook or Oompa-Loompa.

GRANDMA GEORGINA

Non-singing character role. One of Charlie's grandparents. This actor can double as Oompa-Loompas in the second half of the show.

GRANDMA JOSEPHINE

Non-singing character role. One of Charlie's grandparents. This actor can double as Oompa-Loompas in the second half of the show.

GRANDPA GEORGE

Non-singing character role. One of Charlie's grandparents. This actor can double as Oompa-Loompas in the second half of the show.

GRANDPA JOE

Grandpa Joe is the grandfather we all wish we had when we were Charlie’s age. He is caring, patient, sweet and always reminds Charlie to remain cheerful.

JAMES

James is Charlie’s friend from school. He has a few lines and sings the introduction of “The Candy Man” along with Matilda and Charlie.

MATILDA

Matilda is also a schoolmate of Charlie’s, but she’s a bit of bully. Matilda has a few lines and sings the introduction of “The Candy Man” along with James and Charlie.

MIKE TEAVEE

For this adaptation Mike is not just a TV junky. He is also addicted to video games, the Internet and any other mindnumbing technological device. Mike is bratty, loud and obnoxious. He does not know the word “no.”

MR. AND MRS. BUCKET

Charlie's Parents. Natural nurturers.Mr. and Mrs. Bucket can double as Oompa-Loompas in the second half of the show. 

MR. SALT

Mr. Salt’s solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class, and usually portrayed with a high British accent.

MRS. BEAUREGARDE

Mrs. Beauregard is a teacher of geography and has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her orally fixated daughter, with less than stellar results. The role is virtually non-singing. Her accent should match Violet’s.

MRS. GLOOP

Mrs. Gloop is Augustus’ mother who has overindulged her son with food. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory, and sings “I Eat More!”

MS. TEAVEE

Ms. Teavee is a take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) or Marion Cunningham (Happy Days) or even Carol Brady (The Brady Bunch). She’s perfectly put together and a bit vacant.
 

OOMPA-LOOMPA CHORUS

The Oompa-Loompa Chorus can be as small as a handful of performers or as large as your stage and theater can accommodate. 

PHINEOUS TROUT

Phineous is the reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. The role requires some singing, and can be doubled by Wonka or played by another actor.

SOPHIE

One of “The Candy Man” kids. Could double as a Cook or Oompa-Loompa.

SQUIRRELS

The squirrels are non-speaking, non-singing roles and you can cast as many as necessary. 

VERUCA SALT

Veruca is the wealthy, class-conscious, spoiled brat. She is often portrayed with a high British accent that is by no means required (brats come in all nationalities). Veruca should contrast sharply with Violet Beauregarde in terms of look and physical type.

VIOLET BEAUREGARDE

Gum chewer extraordinaire, Violet hails from Snellville, Georgia, so it’s nice if she has a Southern American accent, but not necessary. Violet should stand in stark contrast to Veruca Salt. Veruca is a wealthy refined brat; Violet is more of a bluecollar, middle class brat.

WILLY WONKA/CANDY MAN

Willy Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. There are a number of directions to take with Wonka, ranging from Gene Wilder’s version in the original film, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, to Johnny Depp’s portrayal in the recent film, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and everything in between. Pick a young man (or a young woman) who is charismatic, engaging and has a great voice. The actor should be able to be funny and serious and change between the two on a dime. It is preferred that Wonka double as the Candy Man, as it helps reinforce that Wonka has staged the Golden Ticket competition and is somewhat controlling this contest along the way.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS Andover, MA ACT Theater Company Sandbag, Stage Left (or One Dead Dolly) by Jack Neary AUDITIONS Wed Jul18th 7pm & Fri Jul 20th 7pm ACT rehearsal studio 260 Canal Street Lawrence MA 

This is a murder mystery play with 15-19 characters. This will not conflict with the fall musical and the rehearsals will be twice a week until much closer to the show. THIS IS A CRAZY Over the top character show. Hilarity will ensue!

This will be Dinner theater at the Indian Ridge Country Club either Friday the 14, or 21st of September. Character descriptions:

 Bailiff (1/2)- Deaf, Sleepy, bored- will occasionally break into song and dance.

 Judge Roy L. Bean- Crazy Groucho Marx character 

Cling- Female Prosecuting attorney

 Static- Male Defense attorney

 Prison Guard- Stern Millitary type will occasionally break into song and dance.

 Arnold Meddle- Husband of the deceased- on trial for the murder- NERD

 Salvatore Soo- Asian/Italian Macho Man

 Gretel Van Cistern- Diesel Dike 

Ginger Rayle- Dumb Blonde Bombshell 

Mrs Byron Shelley- Frustrated Dowager 

Edwenda “Chuck” Bury- Scared of her own shadow 

Penelope Pacemaker- extravagant theater director 

Harriet Meddle- mother of Arnold, trailer trash 

Dora Glockamorra- Statuesque Beauty- Nymphomaniac

 Byron Shelly- Larger then life blowhard 

Jury- the Audience email theater@actandover.com for more information or visit the ACT website

ACT Andover wants you to help! Hello Everyone, We are at that time of year when we need to get volunteers for next years board. We are reorganizing again for simplicity. We need people who are dedicated and committed to doing these jobs. More important then experience, is passion to be involved and the ability to organize and take charge of these important areas. We hope that you will consider volunteering for a position, committee, or production job. It takes a village to keep going. The more hands helping, the lighter the load. We will be having a general membership meeting on Monday June 25th at 7:00 to discuss all this, the upcoming seasons and lots of other exciting things ACT is up to. We hope to see all of our ACT Family there! General Membership Meeting at ACT Space: Monday June 25th, 7:00 p.m. Board of Committees: Each job has there own responsibilities and expectations, but all positions need to commit to a meeting once a month (missing no more then 2), and organizing a meeting of your committee once a month. Marketing: This person is responsible for the Marketing of the organization and reporting to the board the progress of the marketing department. Skills include: good proofreading, keeping individuals on task and on schedule. Responsibilities/Committees under the Marketing Chair: Poster Placement: People on this committee will organize where and when the posters will be distributed. They will also follow up with a had written note thanking the places where a poster was displayed Print Advertising: People on this committee will be responsible for writing and submitting press releases, or getting articles published in the local papers. They are also responsible to get the productions listed in surrounding Community Calendars, specifically The Lawrence Eagle Tribune, The Andover Townsman, and the Haverhill Gazette. Group Sales: This group will be responsible for creating a database of organizations to be targeted for group sales. They should get phone, email and mailing addresses for these organizations. They will then be responsible for contacting these organizations to promote group ticket sales. Special Events: This person is responsible for the organization of events that the organization engages in. Examples include: Act Awards Night, Andover Days, Act Holiday Party, Summer Gathering, Participation in the Local Santa Parades, Community Performing Events for Charities Fundraising: Chair is responsible for the organization of the fund raising efforts of the organizations. This year I would like to concentrate on 4 fund raising events 1 per quarter: -Wine tasting Cabaret night with a silent auction -Trivia Night -Karaoke/ ACT Idol event -Other Event TBD Assistant House Manager: This position is responsible for the assisting in the running of the house for each show. They are responsible for the box office, including monitoring the ticket line, and ticket sales at the door. They are also responsible for coordinating ushers and concessions for each show. The person in this position will assist Rhonda Pare. What's in it for you??? Anyone who fills one of the 6 Committee Chair positions will not have to pay a personal membership fee, will receive a comp ticket to the Awards Banquet in June (at the end of your term), and two comp. tickets to each regular seasons show (general admission). In addition we have many opportunities for production jobs: Willy Wonka, Full Monty, and Anything Goes We need people who are dedicated and committed to doing these jobs. More important then experience, is passion to be involved and the ability to organize and take charge of these important areas. We will train you on how to properly do these jobs. You must be able to make a bi weekly production meeting for the shows you are involved in and at least 3 preplanning meetings prior to auditions for each production. Producer Set Designer Costumes Stage Manager Props If you care interested in volunteering for any of these positions (Board and Show), please contact Cara Kennedy (cara.kennedy@actandover.com)

Andover, MA May 3, 2012 Andover Community theater brings locals to the stage for Broadway's tap dancing extravaganza 42nd St the musical Over the last 8 weeks ACT has brought together multi generations of Andover folk. While the production features many experienced dancers ACT and our choreographer Beth Kennedy (A South School Andover elementary teacher as well) and her dance captain Amy McCarthy have taught a cast a non-tappers to tap very difficult choreography in a very short window of time! This is going to be a fabulous show. We love for you to feature it in the community section of your paper. We have rehearsals all next week at the Rogers Center for Arts at Merrimac College and the show opens on Friday May 11 Come and meet those dancing feet in Broadway's tap dancing extravaganza as ACT Andover brings the musical 42nd Street to the stage at The Rogers Center for the Arts at the Merrimac College campus in North Andover. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 film adaptation, it focuses on the efforts of famed dictatorial Broadway director Julian Marsh to mount a successful stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression. This blockbuster features such memorable numbers as Lullaby of Broadway, 42nd Street, We're in the Money and more. Don't miss this uplifting, toe tapping success story. Tickets avaialble at the ACT website www.actandover.com or directly at www.ticketpeak.com/act or by calling the box office at 978-276-9568 Mark Gracy Executive Producer ACT mbl: (978) 476-6041 box office: (978) 276-9568

ACT Andover Theater Company - March 2012 - Getting ready for Summer Theater Camp in Andover

March 2012 Andover, MA  It'e been a busy season here at ACT.  This fall we wrapped up our production of Annie at The Rogers Center for the Arts and even performed on a float in the Andover Santa Parade. In january we ran The Great American Trailer Park Musical and are now in production for Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific with ACTjr opening in April and the blockbuster musical 42nd St with ACT which opens in May.  Coming up is our annual summer dinner cabaret and our summer theater camp program in Andover, MA.

Last year our summer theater camp produced the acclaimed Les Miserables!  By request this year we have 2 camps one for our jr members and a new camp for younger performers.  This summer ACTjr will be producing How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and ACTkids will put on Aladdin jr.  Don't miss these great summer theater camp programs  which feature classes in acting, dance, and music as well as technical theater with our talented staff or professionals Charles Gracy, Mark Mercer, Amy Wilkins Blanchette, Kim Cook,  & Jamie Cook.  Details and registration information at www.actandover.com   Class size is limited so register today! Don't miss out!

Come and meet those dancing feet - 42nd Street at The Rogers Center for the Arts North Andover May 11-13th 2012

Join us for a spectacular performance of the musical and dance extravaganza of "42nd Street!" Don't miss this amazing show. Tickets are on sale now. Seating is reserved, so get your tickets early. Don't miss this song and dance block buster musical while it's here!

For more information visit the ACT website

or visit the event on Facebook

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking the BOX OFFICE LINK here

ACT Andover Presents 42nd Street May 11-13, 2012 at The Rogers Center for the Arts in North Andover

 

 

42nd Street has been cast. Set to hit the stage at The Rogers Center for the Art in May. Congrats to the cast

Congratulations to the incredibly talented cast of 42nd Street  Tickets on sale now at THE ACT BOX OFFICE

Peggy Sawyer - Amy Wilkins-Blanchette

Billy Lawlor-James Sims

Maggie Jones-Abbie Sawyer

Andi Lee-Brenda Pothier

Bert Berry-Timothy Sipsey

Abner Dillon-Tom Aylward

Pat Denning-Stan Swieck

Dorothy Brock-Susan Hawes

Julian Marsh-Scott Ippolito

Anytime Annie - Wende Donahue

Winnie - Elise Boland

Diane - Jen Bertolino

Ethel - Amy Danzinger

Phyllis - Amy McCarthy

Gladys - Deana Varitimos

Lorraine - Jennifer Armstrong

Mac- Steve Knepper

Dance Ensemble:

Courtney Plati

Melissa Kramer

Linda Lee

Christina Norton

Kim Dowell

Emily Lin

Tasha Smutney

Ensemble:

Lauren McCarron

Julie Day

Brenda Ernst

Kelcey Salois

Alyssa Jean

Mimi Pare

Melissa Belliard

Heidi Knepper

Robert Moylan

Michael Staffieri

Lisa Jones
Peter Anton

Leanne Merrill

 

There is a lot happening at ACT this month!

There is a lot happening back stage at ACT this week.  On Jan 30th Tap Classes with Amy McCarthy begin.  You can register online at the act website www.actandover.com under the classes tab.  In February (just a few days away)  we have Dance Fit with Amy Wilkins Blanchette Here is a little more info about Dance Fit (The class will consist of warms up, across the floor and/or center aerobics, and various styles of choreography.  Warm ups will be plies, a lot of stretching, laterals, and isolations followed by sit ups, push-ups and triceps dips.  The choreography section will be the most challenging for non-dancers.  The warm up section will not be hard in terms of dance ability, but may be physically challenging.)  And then we have auditions for 42nd Street!  Feb 7th and 8th 
Auditions for the musical 42nd Street with book by Michael Stewart and MarkBramble, lyrics by Al Dubin, and music by Harry Warren.  Auditioning for allroles.  42nd Street 42nd Street tells the story of a humble, naïve youngactress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for a new Broadway musicalDirected by Julian Marsh and starring Dorothy Brock.  In a twist of fate theyoung actress Peggy has 36 hours to learn the show to take over for the starthat just broke her ankle.  Directed by Charles Gracy, Choreographer BethKennedy, Music Director Mark Mercer. For more information visitwww.actandover.com or email charlesgracy@actandover.com  978-476-1138MORE INFO: http://www.actandover.com E-MAIL TO: theater@actandover.com  Don't miss out of all the exciting things happening at ACT this month!

AUDITION NOTICE FOR 42ND STREET FEB 7TH & 8TH 7PM

CATEGORY:

Auditions

COMPANY:

ACT Andover

PAID OR UNPAID:

Unpaid

 

Auditions for the musical 42nd Street with book by Michael Stewart and Mark
Bramble, lyrics by Al Dubin, and music by Harry Warren.  Auditioning for all
roles.  42nd Street 42nd Street tells the story of a humble, naïve young
actress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for a new Broadway musical
Directed by Julian Marsh and starring Dorothy Brock.  In a twist of fate the
young actress Peggy has 36 hours to learn the show to take over for the star
that just broke her ankle.  Directed by Charles Gracy, Choreographer Beth
Kennedy, Music Director Mark Mercer. For more information visit
www.actandover.com or email charlesgracy@actandover.com  978-476-1138

MORE INFO:

http://www.actandover.com

E-MAIL TO:

theater@actandover.com

 

 

 

 

The Trailer Park is open and hitting the stage January 20 -21st Don't miss out

Awesome rehearsal with the band tonight for ACT's production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical.  Still time to get tickets for this funny, irreverent look into the Trailer Park Don't miss it -  TIckets for ACT's production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical January 20-January 21 2012

ACt Announces Cast for ACTjr's South Pacific

South Pacific Cast

Nellie Forbush- Emily Wivell

Emile de Becque- Bobby Hawes

Ngana- Iris Choo

Jerome- Alex Shih

Henry- Sam Krapels

Bloody Mary- Madelyn Broullard

Liat- Maci Letsky

Luther Billis- James Conley

Stewpot- Michael Hanscom

Professor- Conor Meehan

Lt. Joseph Cable- Nick Kalantzakos Jr.

Capt. George Brackett- Theo Kalantzakos

Cmdr. William Habison- Alex Hanscom

Lt Buzz Adams- Andrew Seifer

Yeoman Herbert Quale- Max Currie

Radio Operator Bob McCaffrey-Eric Bouchard

Seabee- Alex Hanscom

Sailor- Armando Bellard

Tom O’Brien- Daniel Webber

Marine- Carter Letsky

Shore Patrol Man- Alex Hanscom

Ensign Dinah Murphy- Alison McCarron

Ensign Janet MacGregor- Emilee Clapp

Lead Nurse- Elizabeth Day

Tired Nurse- Stephi Knepper

Nurse-Rachel Harris

Nurse 2- Erin Hanrahan

Nurse 3- Lily Daigle

Nurse 4- Summer Erickson

Featured Dancers:

TBD

Ensemble:

Sheryl Ehleck, Alexandria Russo, Lauren Wanthal, Emma Saltsman, Carla Jane McDonough, Taylor Day

South Pacific Production Team:

Charles Gracy- Director

Mark Mercer- Music Director

Brenda Pothier- Choreographer

Cara Kennedy- Producer

 

Music by Rodgers, Richard | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan | Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener

Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.  Performed by special arrangement with Rogers & Hammerstein

This production will hit the stage this spring 2012  - Tickets on sale soon!