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!

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!

 

Seasons Greetings from The Trailer Park

The Great American Trailer Park Musical   Looking for that perfect last minute present that is just so super classy and special.  Treat 'em to an evening at the trailer park...The Great American Trailer Park Musical that is.  January 20-21.  This special production is offered as musical dinner theater and will have you rolling in the aisle with laughter.  So bring the whole family (as long as they aint younger than 18 'cause we have some very adult themes, language and humor at Armadillo Acres - Florida's Finest Manufactured Home Community) Seating is limited and first come first serve.  Call today 978-276-9568 to reserve your table or reserve online atwww.actandover.com   DINNER THEATER $47.50  includes dinner and the show cash bar available The Great American Trailer Park Musical Music & Lyrics by David Nehls Book by Betsy Kelso Director: Charles Gracy Music Director:  Mark Mercer Choreographer:  Beth Kennedy The Cast: Cara Marie Kennedy, Susan Hawes, Caitlin Hawes, Jamie Cook, Nick Kalantzakos Jr., Mark Gracy and Linda Lee Scali   There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres - and she's wreaking havoc all over North Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband - the storms begin to brew. NOTE: This play contains adult themes and language and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. No one under 18 admitted unless accompanied by a parent.

ACT moves to a new and bigger space!

ACT Andover The final big move to the new ACT space is going to be this Saturday, from 10-3. We really need help! We know some of you have been several times and we are very thankful. Please let us know if you can be there to help, even for a few hours. Every set of hands is going to make a difference. Please message us at theater@actandover.com if you can make it on Saturday so that we can plan appropriately.
Thanks in advance for looking at your schedules and considering!

Mark Gracy
Executive Producer ACT

 

ACT Announces the cast and production team for The Great American Trailer Park Musical

 

Andover, MA November 10, 2011

ACT Announces the cast and production team for The Great American Trailer Park Musical

Show dates January 27, 28, 29 2012

The Great American Trailer Park Musical Music & Lyrics by David Nehls Book by Betsy Kelso

Director: Charles Gracy Music Director:  Mark Mercer Choreographer:  Beth Kennedy

Tickets on sale at www.ACTandover.com

There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres – and she’s wreaking havoc all over North Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband – the storms begin to brew.

NOTE: This play contains adult themes and language and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.

 

Here are some quotes about the production -

“Adultery, strippers, murderous ex-boyfriends, Costco, and the Ice Capades. Undeniable fun.” - The New York Post

“South Park meets Desperate Housewives in this big-hearted musical comedy with a cheeky script and an infectious score.  Trailer Park sparkles with treasure. - The New York Sun

“Joyful and unashamedly vulgar, this comic fable about women in a Florida trailer park and their no-account men is more fun than a chair-throwing episode of Jerry Springer set to music. - The New Yorker

The Cast

JEANNIE GARSTECKI.............................LINDA LEE SCALI

NORBERT GARSTECKI...........................MARK GRACY

PIPPI.........................................................JAMIE COOK

DUKE........................................................NICK KALANTZAKOS JR.

BETTY.......................................................SUSAN HAWES

LINOLEUM  “LIN".....................................CARA MARIE KENNEDY

DONNA "PICKLES"..................................CAITLIN HAWES

ACT Theater Company Has Expanded It's Season for 2011 - 2012 Check it Out!

ANDOVER, MA  ACT has a busy year planned.  Currently in production is the musical ANNIE which hits the stage at The Rogers Center for the Arts at the end of October.  Tickets are on sale now!

Up next is The Great American Trailer Park Musical - You don't want to miss this hysterical, irreverant comedy in January.  In March ACTjr adds a new production to our annual season and fills the void left my the departure of MJT (Merrimack Junior Theater) this past year.  Watch for audition and show announcements for this show coming soon!  In May, ACT is back to the Rogers Center for the Arts for our next spectacular production of the award winning showstopper 42nd Street followed by our Summer Dinner Cabaret at The Andover Country Club.  Students don't miss out on this summer's ACTjr Summer Theater Arts Camp which promises to be even bigger than last year's Les Miserables!  Check the ACT website for updates on auditions, our online box office and more.  For additional information or questions email theater@actandover.com.

 

ACT Vault is live - Archived shows from past seasons

Andover MA - Andover Theater Company - The ACT Vault is live and contains photos and videos of shows from past seasons.  Check it out at http://web.me.com/markgracy/The_ACT_Vault_-_Past_Shows/Welcome.html or by visiting the ACT Vault at our main website www.actandover.com.

Les Miserables - SE at the Rogers Center AUG 4-7

Andover MA

Can you hear the people sing? Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES comes to the Andovers August 4-7th at The Rogers Center for The Arts. This Cameron Macintosh musical Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. LES MISÉRABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Master Of The House" The students have been in rehearsal at the ACTjr Theatrical Summer Camp for 3 weeks. Each morning the student rotate through classes in music and vocal training, dance and drama training and in the afternoon rehearse the musical LES MISÉRABLES Student Edition. This fourth week is tech week at the Rogers Center for the Arts where they rehearse in full costume, with the set and lights and special effects and a full orchestra at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College. They will be performing LES MISÉRABLES Student Edition this weekend Thursday 7pm Saturday 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2pm at the Rogers Center for the Arts. The 40 children in the program range from grades 6-12. Most of the students are Andover and North Andover residents with a few camp participants from surrounding areas. Camp teachers are Charles Gracy - Artistic Director for ACT Andover and drama teacher at Brooks School in North Andover, Mark Mercer - Music Director and music teacher for Andover Public Schools, Brenda Pothier - Choreographer, Cara Kennedy - Producer and long time Andover resident. ACT Executive Producer - Mark Gracy - Andover real estate agent.
This is a phenomenally talented cast and the show will be unforgettable. Don't miss out! Tickets are on sale now at www.ACTandover.com and will also be available at the door of the Rogers Center for the Arts 1 hour before show times.
Andover Residents in the cast
Madelyn Brouillard, Rebecca Cheng, Iris Choo, Emilee Clapp, Graham Cook, Kiley Corcoran, Maria Cortner, Max Currie, Lilly Daigle, Conner Dwyer, Suzanne Egertson, Summer Erickson, Erin Hanrahan, Alex Hanscom, Bobby Hawes, Caitlyn Hawes, Emma Johnson, Nick Kalentzakos Jr, Theo Kalentzakos, Stephanie Knepper, Carter Letsky, Maci Letsky, Emily Lin, Michelle Lin, Alison McCarron, Coner Meehan, Erica Nork, Eileen O’Farrell, Tiernan O’Rourke, Lydia Ouelette, Evan Pantely, Sam Pond, Nicholas Renton, Nicholas Solomini, Daniele Webber, and Emily Wivell.

Andover Summer Theater Arts Education Program to perform Les Miserables

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

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

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

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.

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.