Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Auditions for Guys and Dolls. ACT Andover Theater Company
Andover MA. Auditions tonight for ACT's production of Guys and Dolls visit our Facebook event. Or our audition page on the ACT website for more details.
ACT Andover Theater Company
Mark Gracy markgracy@Actandover.com.
ACT Andover Theater Company
Mark Gracy markgracy@Actandover.com.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods comes to Andover MA
ACT Presents Into the Woods
January 21, 22, 23
Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College North Andover
INTO THE WOODS music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine
Tickets still available at http://www.ACTAndover.com or BOXOFFICE LINK
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of ”The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theater in 1986, and premiered on Broadway inn 1987. Bernadette Peters' performance as the Witch and Joanna Gleason's portrayal of the Baker's Wife brought acclaim to the production during its original Broadway run. Into the Woods won several Tony Awards. This production of Into the Woods is performed by special arrangement with MTI.
January 21, 22, 23
Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College North Andover
INTO THE WOODS music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine
Tickets still available at http://www.ACTAndover.com or BOXOFFICE LINK
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of ”The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theater in 1986, and premiered on Broadway inn 1987. Bernadette Peters' performance as the Witch and Joanna Gleason's portrayal of the Baker's Wife brought acclaim to the production during its original Broadway run. Into the Woods won several Tony Awards. This production of Into the Woods is performed by special arrangement with MTI.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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.
Friday, December 31, 2010
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
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
Saturday, December 4, 2010
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
Thursday, November 18, 2010
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
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
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