Auditions for ACT's production of GUYS and DOLLS!

Come one, Come all . . .
Auditions are set for the ACT Andover's spring show!!

January 24th or 25th 2011, auditions will be held for "Guys & Dolls".  At our NEW space, 250 Canal St Lawrence, MA Show Dates: April 1-2 at the Rogers Center for the Arts

Please prepared to sing 32 measures of a song in the style of the show.  You must have sheet music, no a cappella please.  Following the singing audition we will have a general movement audition, so please dress appropriately.

If you are a veteran performer or novice to the stage, not to worry!!  ACT welcomes everyone to audition.  Not interested in performing on stage?  We are always looking for people to help with set, crew and other areas of production.  We are a family oriented company and we are always looking for new family members to join our fun group!!




Rehearsal for Guys and Dolls start Thursday January 27th.  Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursday from  7-10 and Sundays from 1-6.
 
Director: Mark Gracy
Choreographer: Beth Kennedy
Music Driector: Mark Jacobs



250 Canal Street
Lawrence, MA
 
Our NEW rehearsal space is an old mill building.  To access the space go over the bridge and into the tunnel.  Take a left and our building is on the left.  You will see a sign at the front door;  someone will be there to direct you to the space on the 4th Floor.



Main Characters

Nathan Detroit (D to high F)
Adelaide - Mezzo (A to D)
Sky Masterson - Baritone (B to E)
Sarah Brown - Soprano (B to high A)
Nicely-Nicely Johnson - Tenor (D to high B)
Arvide Abernathy - Baritone (D to high F)
Big Jule
Lt Brannigan
General Cartwright

There are many ensemble rolls including the Hot Box Club Dancers, Sava A Soul Mission Folk and lot’s of gambling gangsters.

"Guys and Dolls" is a comic morality tale set to a hot jazz score.  It is a New York love story filled with memorable songs and punctuated by razor-sharp dialogue. 

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


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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