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Theater Opportunities for Grades K-12

Children's Theater Auditions

The Acton Cooperative Theater (The A.C.T.) is currently accepting registrations for their Spring Productions of Winnie the Pooh (Grades K-4) and Into the Woods Jr. (Grades 4-12). Show information and dates are listed below. For more information about The A.C.T. and to register, please visit their website at www.the-act.org

Winnie the Pooh (Grades K-4)
Come join the adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks. Filled with all of their favorite characters, Disney’s Winnie The Pooh KIDS is a favorite for children to perform.

Auditions:
Saturday, January 10th: 2:00-5:00pm

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Rehearsals:
Thursdays 4:30-7:00pm
January 15-March 26

Performances:*
Saturday, April 4th
11:00am and 1:00pm

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*Please note that these performances are scheduled on the Saturday of Easter Weekend.

Into the Woods Jr. (Grades 4-12)
Only 10 spots remianing!
The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” as all of your favorite characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch—meet and interact in this whimsical original story. The musical centers on a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.

Auditions:
Saturday, January 10th
9:00am-12:30pm

Rehearsals:*
Fridays 4:30-8:00pm
January 16-May 1

*There will be no rehearsal on February 20 (Feb. Break), April 3 (Good Friday), or April 24 (Spring Break)

Performances:
Cast One
Friday, May 8th at 7:00pm
Saturday, May 9th at 1:00pm

Cast Two
Saturday, May 9th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm

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