Community Theatre
UpComing Auditions
Have you auditioned at other theatres but never get cast? here is your chance to be cast!
Join us for auditions for ACT Theatre Company's Summer show "Short Cuts" production dates will be July 18-27.
“Short Cuts” Directed by Karen Bartlett, Sedayn Bennett, and Nate Haislip
Ever wanted to be in a play but didn’t have six weeks to dedicate to rehearsals and memorizing lines? Here’s the chance to perform in a one act play, monologue, or radio play! The pieces, several of which are written by Kansas playwrights, range in length from 1 to 15 minutes and come together for a fast-paced, funny, and thought-provoking show.
These are the selections that we will be performing with a link to the scripts for you to review before auditions
"Lloyd and Sue" by Patricia Middleton (radio show)
"Absorbency" by Scott Mullen (one act)
"Skateboards and Blueberry Pancakes" by Jack B. Levine (one act)
"Stage Whispers" by Donna Hoke (one act)
"Just Desserts" by David MacGregor (one act)
"I Guess So" by Pamela Morgan (monologue)
"Gilbert the Gallant" by Patricia Middleton (radio show)
"Doggone" by Amber R. Dickinson (monologue)
"Writer's Block" by By Mitch Stutzman (one act)
* both radio shows are on the same PDF.
https://drive.google.com/.../1U...
Come join us at 7:00 pm on June 2 at Elmont UMC 6635 NW Church
For more information or questions call Karen @ 785-24-0312 or Nate @ 785-285-2697.
We are excited to announce an opportunity
Position on the Board of Directors
We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate individuals to join the Board of Directors at ACT Theatre Company, a dynamic and community-driven organization dedicated to enriching lives through the arts.
Serving on our Board provides a chance to actively participate in shaping the future of ACT Theatre Company. While theatre experience is not a requirement, we are seeking candidates who bring valuable expertise in non-profit operations, financial management, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate should have the ability to understand budgets, provide meaningful input on organizational decisions, and contribute ideas to enhance our theatre functions, including productions, script selection, and programming.
ACT Theatre Company strives to foster collaboration, inclusivity, and creativity, and we believe that diverse perspectives on our Board are instrumental in achieving these goals. If you are interested in making a lasting impact on the performing arts and supporting a vital community institution, we would love to hear from you.
To express your interest, please submit your application found at https://docs.google.com/.../1KfkGsWU7BJwyN5EsfRZu.../edit...
to act.theatre.co.topeka.ks@gmail.com. Should you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us at 785-249-0908.
We look forward to welcoming new members who share our enthusiasm for advancing the performing arts and supporting our vibrant community.
About Us
Our Mission
Our Most Recent Show
"The mission of ACT is to provide the community with live theater produced to serve the cultural, educational and entertainment needs of the community. Additional activities may be conducted to support the organization both financially and to provide awareness
of the organization to the community at large.
Our Most Recent Show
Our Most Recent Show
"What A Racket or Singin' on the Plain"
A Melodrama written by Patricia Middleton
Grammy and her granddaughter have a farm in the town of Trouble Cliff. Saloon Owner Lee Flatt is about to go bankrupt despite getting cheap labor from a trio of saloon girls who were lured out west with the promise of helping them open a shop. When the tow
"What A Racket or Singin' on the Plain"
A Melodrama written by Patricia Middleton
Grammy and her granddaughter have a farm in the town of Trouble Cliff. Saloon Owner Lee Flatt is about to go bankrupt despite getting cheap labor from a trio of saloon girls who were lured out west with the promise of helping them open a shop. When the town drunk tell Flatt about a mysterious buried treasure, Flatt vows to stop at nothing to find it.
What is ACT Theatre Company?
What is ACT Theatre Company?
- ACT Theatre Company is proud to be a 501c3, not-for-profit, community theater. For us this means that anyone can audition for a role, even if the only place you have performed is in your home or car. We also have all sorts of volunteer and sponsorship opportunities for those who have the theater but don’t want to be on stage.
Our History
ACT began in the spring of 2007 as a group of friends who came together to do a children's show at the Auburn Community Center. The show was so successful that we decided to do another show in the summer of 2008, this time as an adult comedy. In 2009, ACT offered its first actual "season" of live theater. Seven shows were scheduled throughout the year. Season tickets were advertised and sold.
After the 2016 season the Theatre moved from Auburn, Kansas to Topeka, Kansas and legally changed its name to ACT Theatre Company. In 2016 ACT Theatre Company performed as the Kansas entry to the AACT Region V festival in Minnesota.
In 2017 under the new name ACT Theatre, the season opened at the prestigious Topeka Performing Arts Center. In 2018 ACT Theatre performed several productions on the stage at The Break Room in downtown Topeka, Kansas and on stage at Grace Episcopal Cathedral.
In 2019 The Forest Park retreat center was in the process of adding new events to their schedule. ACT Theatre agreed to partner with them to produce some shows in their facilities and to help with maintenance and income. The facilities at this location were not the most convenient so in 2020 ACT Theatre Company entered into a contract to use the Elmont UMC Fellowship Hall which has a stage and a kitchen area. It was anticipated that dinner theatre performances could be held there. We are proud to call this the Permanent Home of ACT Theatre Company. It is the intent of ACT to promote local playwrights work whenever possible and give them a platform for their plays.
We are an all volunteer 501 (c) 3 organization. We rely on word-of-mouth advertising and ticket sale
