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Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan

ROLES:

Tracy: Lead, Female, 30-60

Female. Late 30s-50s. A desperate hostess. Any race.

Tracy “Mackenzie” Jones: Lead, Male, 30-50

Male. 40s. Uncertain of himself. Any race.

Jillie: Lead, Female, 18-30

Personal-party-host-with-the-most at Jones Street Bar and Grill, the Place for Wings and Things, eager to make the customer’s experience as good as possible. Any race.

Tracy “Eleanor” Jones: Lead, Female, 40-70

Female. Older than Tracy. A lover of books. Desperate to fit in. Any race.

Synopsis:

Tracy Jones has rented out the back “party room” of Jones Street Bar and Grill – the Place for Wings (and Things). Tracy Jones is throwing a party to which she’s invited every woman in the United States who is also named Tracy Jones. Tracy Jones has been sitting for over an hour alone, nursing her Diet Coke, waiting for any other Tracy Joneses to show up. Tracy Jones’s epic loneliness is about to be tested beyond anything she ever imagined.

A Word from our Artistic Director

As we step into an exciting new year, I could not be more thrilled to welcome you to ACT Theatre Company’s 2026 season! There is something special about the start of a new season — fresh energy, new creative journeys, and the opportunity to share powerful stories with our wonderful community.

We are kicking things off with the delightful and heartfelt comedy Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church, running March 20th–29th. Friday evening performances will be at 7:00 PM, and our Saturday and Sunday performances are matinees at 2:00 PM — the perfect way to spend an afternoon filled with laughter and heart.

One of the things that excites me most about this production is the wonderful mix of talent gracing our stage. We have several new faces joining the ACT Theatre family, and they have brought such enthusiasm, dedication, and spark to this show. Watching them step into these roles and make them their own has been a true joy.

Working with this intimate cast of five has been an absolute pleasure. With a small ensemble, every moment matters — every look, every pause, every line. The chemistry these actors share on stage is something special. Their connection brings authenticity to the story and allows the humor and heart of this show to shine in a way that feels genuine and uplifting.

Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church is a beautiful reminder of community, faith, friendship, and the laughter that carries us through life’s ups and downs. I am incredibly proud of what this talented cast has created, and I cannot wait for you to experience it with us.

Here’s to a fantastic 2026 season at ACT Theatre Company — we are just getting started!

Karen Bartlett
Director

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"

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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.