Community Theatre
Meet the Cast of Tracy Jones!
The cast has officially been selected, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce the talented performers who will bring Tracy Jones to life on the ACT Theatre stage!
Thank you to everyone who auditioned. We were thrilled by the outstanding turnout and appreciate the time, preparation, and enthusiasm each person brought to the audition process. Choosing a cast was no easy task.
Please join us in congratulating our cast, listed in order of appearance:
- Tracy Jones #1 — Kristi Crowder
- Tracy Jones #2 — Angela Coffaro
- Tracy Jones #3 — Cas Holmes
- Personal-Party-Server/Host-With-The-Most — Suzanne Martell
Tracy Jones is a funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly moving play that explores identity, connection, and what it means to share a name—and perhaps a little bit of yourself—with complete strangers. Set at the Jones Street Bar & Grill, the story is filled with laughter, memorable moments, and characters you'll quickly come to love.
Rehearsals are getting underway, and our cast is eager to bring this unique production to the stage. We invite everyone to follow along as we share behind-the-scenes photos, rehearsal updates, and sneak peeks in the weeks ahead.
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, heart, and great theatre. We can't wait to share Tracy Jones with our wonderful ACT Theatre community!
Congratulations once again to our cast—we're excited to begin this journey together!
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A Word from our Artistic Director
July has brought a wonderful sense of excitement to ACT Theatre Company as rehearsals are officially underway for our next production, Tracy Jones. Our talented cast has already begun bringing these characters to life, and I couldn't be more excited to share this relatable story with our audiences. Mark your calendars—Tracy Jones opens August 21 and runs through August 30. We can't wait to welcome you to the theatre!
As we prepare for another production, I find myself reflecting on just how fortunate we are to have such an incredible group of volunteers. Recently, we held our props and costume clean-up days, and I was amazed by the number of people who showed up ready to work. What was once a cluttered, overflowing storage room has been transformed into an organized, efficient space that will benefit every production we stage in the future. It was a perfect reminder that many hands truly do make light work, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who donated their time and energy.
Community support is truly the heart of local theatre. Every volunteer, every donation, every hour spent painting, organizing, building, sewing, ushering, or selling tickets helps make what we do possible. Producing quality theatre takes an entire community, and we are continually humbled by the generosity shown to ACT Theatre Company.
This month, we also have another reason to celebrate. Thanks to the generosity of donors within our community, we've been able to add an exciting new component to our theatre—microphones! This investment will help ensure every line, every laugh, and every moment can be heard clearly throughout our performance space, creating an even better experience for both our audiences and our performers. We are sincerely thankful for everyone who has helped make this possible.
Topeka is blessed with a vibrant theatre community filled with remarkable talent, dedicated volunteers, and passionate supporters. I am proud that ACT Theatre Company is part of that artistic family. Whether you're attending a performance, volunteering behind the scenes, or simply encouraging a friend to experience live theatre, you are helping keep the arts alive in our community.
Thank you for believing in what we do. We look forward to seeing you at Tracy Jones this August, and I encourage everyone to get out and support local theatre. Your support makes all the difference.
See you at the theatre!
Karen Bartlett
Director
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About Us
Our Mission
"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
"Revival at Possum Kingdom
Community Church"
Two down and out con men and drifters come to town looking to make some money so they can make it to the next town. When Alvo and Buddy meet Ella Faye Tanner they learn real fast that the town's revival was cancelled because they didn't have a preacher. That get's the wheels a turning and Buddy
"Revival at Possum Kingdom
Community Church"
Two down and out con men and drifters come to town looking to make some money so they can make it to the next town. When Alvo and Buddy meet Ella Faye Tanner they learn real fast that the town's revival was cancelled because they didn't have a preacher. That get's the wheels a turning and Buddy comes up with a brilliant idea that can help him and Alvo to get some money and help out the town with a revival.
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.
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