Friday, September 16, 2011

Supporting the Boston Brain Tumor Walk

Please join us in supporting this extremely personal and worthwhile cause.  Saturday, October 1, 2011  |  Castle Island, Boston, MA Boston Brain Tumor Walk

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) is a leader in the brain tumor community, bringing together the best of research, patient services, and advocacy to be a comprehensive resource for patients, families, caregivers, researchers, and medical professionals.

NBTS invests wisely and strategically across the research spectrum, seeking new therapeutic targets and improving existing treatments, which will ultimately lead to a cure. NBTS provides education and information to help patients, families, and caregivers make informed decisions and develop strong support systems during every stage of the journey.

Your support ensures this important work will continue.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Announcing the cast of ANNIE

ACT Announces the talented cast of ANNIE - Congratulations everyone!

Join us in October at The Rogers Center for the Arts for this show!  Tickets on sale this week at http://www.actandover.com  or by calling 978-276-9568

THE CAST OF ANNIE

Annie – Maggie Budzyna & Mia Campbell

Rooster – Michael Buckhout

Lily – Jen Armstrong

Hannigan – Linda Lee & Cara Marie Kennedy

Bundles – Tom Aylward

Lt. Ward – Stan Swieck

Warbucks – Mark Gracy

Grace – Kimberly Hall

Drake – Armando Belliard

Mrs. Pugh – Sue Hawes

Mrs. Greer – Brenda Pothier

Annette – Kelsey Salois

Cecille - Deena Varitimos

Cabinet

FDR – Tom Aylward

Cordell Hull – Peter Anton

Frances Perkins – Abbie Sawyer

Harold Ickes – Stan Swieck

Henry Morganthau – Steve Knepper

Kalternborn – Mimi Pare

Louis Howe – Nick Kalantzakos Sr.

Radio Show

Bert Healy – Peter Anton

Wacky – Louis DePalma

Radio Announcer – Mark Mercer

Sound Effects Person – Jennifer Streck

Jimmy Johnson, Masked Radio – Armando Belliard

Fred McCracken – Stan Swieck

Wacky – Louie DePalma

Producer – Tom Aylward

Boylan Sisters – Sue Hawes, Brenda Pothier, Abbie Sawyer

Hooverville People

Eddie – Robb Moylan

Sophie – Abbie Sawyer

Kim Cook

Laura Dike

Jennifer Streck

Tom Aylward

Lisa Jones

Peter Anton

Melissa Belliard

Apple Seller – Francis Young

NYC People

Star to Be – Gabrielle Corsino

Usherette – Alyssa Jean

Kid – Adam Lavoie

Cop – Robb Moylan

Justice Brandeis – Steve Knepper

Speaking Orphans

July - Julianne Teichert & Hannah Carroll

Duffy - Sasha Dubinsky & Cecilia Cipullo

Pepper - Julia Talbot & Emilee Clapp

Kate - Dierdre O’Rourke & Lilly Armstrong

Tessie - Sophia Barbato & Yelaina Anton

Holly - Emma Harris & Talia Cutulle

Senior Orphans

Young Boylan Sisters - Kristina Day, Elizabeth Day, Taylor Day

Young Bert Healey - Max Currie & Patrick Creedon

Dylan Knepper

Kira Lavoie

Adam Lavoie

Emily Anton

Andrew Jones

Grace Nowak

Kaleigh Stuart

Abigail Daggett

Theresa Zannoni

Kellie Herbert

Courtney Campbell

Julianne Mercado

Hannah Leinbach

Sarah Leinbach

Junior Orphans

Molly - Brita Martin, Sophia Wulsin, Catherine Armstrong & Cassidy Sodowski

Louie DePalma

Ellie Nowak

Allie Columbus

Innana Shannon

Tessa Barcelo

Farrah Sousa

Sarah Leinbach Jessie Miller

Katie Morris

Adult Ensemble

Allie Reed

Heidi Knepper

Lauren Page

Jenna Beauchesne

Hannah Byron

Alina Chatsman

Stephie Knepper

Friday, August 12, 2011

Letter: Good theater can be found here in the Valley

Great review and high praise for ACT Andover from local theater goer in the Trib this week. Check it out. Letter: Good theater can be found here in the Valley

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

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

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.

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