ACTC Theatre

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Auditions: September 5 and 6 at 7:00PM

October 19, 20, & 26, 27 at 8:00PM
October 21 & 28 at 2:30PM

It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Dramatized by Israel Horowitz
From a Novel by Charles Dickens
Auditions: October 29 and 30

December 6, 7, 8 at 8:00PM
December 9 at 2:30PM
(School Matinees) December 5, 6, 7 at 12:00PM

The 15th Annual Presentation of this holiday classic promises not to disappoint with its dazzling scenery and costumes. Adventure with us again as we proudly present this adaptation of Charles Dickens' charming tale of an old miser who finds his way into enlightenment. Audiences return year after year to this mega production featuring special effects sure to have you jumping in your seat as you sing along with your favorite carols. Return with us as we again bring "Scrooge", the "Cratchitts" and "Tiny Tim" to life once again.

SEUSSICAL Jr.

February 8 and 9 at 8:00PM
(School Matinees) February 7 and 8 at 8:00PM

Book by: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by: Eric Idle
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Music by: Stephen Flaherty
Music Supervised, Adapted and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle.
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Auditions: January 3 and 4 at 4:00PM

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! The score emerges as a Seussian Gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and you’re imagination run wild for "Oh, the thinks you can think, When you think about Seuss!"

FOOTLOOSE

Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by: Tom Snow
Lyrics by: Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
Auditions January 14 and 15 at 7:00PM

March 7, 8, & 14, 15 at 8:00PM
March 9 and 16 at 2:30PM

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory now bursts onto the live stage. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local laws, including a ban on dancing. The ban is the brainchild of a preacher determined to exercise the control over the town youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her cap for Ren, her roughneck boy friend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid.

To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) to which new, dynamic songs have been added, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind

THE CRUCIBLE

By Arthur Miller
Auditions: March 24 and 25 at 7:00PM

April 24, 25, 26 at 8:00PM
April 27 at 2:30PM

The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society. "A powerful drama." —NY Times. "Strongly written." —NY Daily News.