ACT Membership Holiday Party
2024-12-06 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
All ACT Members are invited to the 2024 Holiday Party on December 6 in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
Please join us for Pizza & Festivities to celebrate the season & our theatre family.
We ask that you please RSVP by December 2 to act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Pizza & Soda Provided
Bring a snack to share if you’re able
BYO Adult Beverages (Must Have ID)
The ACT Great Gift Give Away begins at 7:30PM
ACT Members only, but you may bring a Non-Member Guest

Memberships run with our Theatre Season, July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Please make sure your membership dues for this season are paid.
Online Membership Registration (New members welcome!)

MORE INFORMATION:
The ACT Great Gift Give Away: Each guest who wants to participate brings one “White-Elephant” Gift. This gift can be a silly item, a random object cluttering up your house you want to get rid of, or, if you choose to purchase something, any gift under $30—just make sure whatever it is, you wrap it pretty! Rules will be explained at the party. You may walk away with a nice present, a useless trinket, or maybe nothing at all. It’s a game of chance, speed, and theft. Similar to paper bag awards, it’s an honor to play, but not always an honor to win.
Drinking Rules: All ACT functions that involve alcoholic beverages are served by a RAMP certified bartender. Even in the case of Bring Your Own Booze such as this party, you must turn your drinks over to the bartender and provide an ID. (We don’t care how old you look– No ID, no wristband, no drinking!) Your drinks will then be served to you in appropriate portions to make sure everyone is drinking responsibly. ACT pays for the bartender’s fee, but tips from our party guests are appreciated.
Possible other games & activities to follow the Gift Give Away. Bartender stops serving at 9:30PM & Party officially ends at 10:00PM
We hope too see you there!

Penguin Project Holiday Party!
2024-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for the annual Penguin Project Holiday Party at Altoona Community Theatre!
The event will be hosted at the ACT Rehearsal Hall (1213 12th St. Altoona, PA) on December 7th. You can enter through the back door of ACT, located behind Tom & Joe’s. The event will begin at approximately 4 pm, after the conclusion of the Altoona Holiday Parade, and last until about 6 pm.
This event is open to those currently involved in the Penguin Project (and their families!) as well as those looking to get involved with the Penguin Project for the first time. Please send your RSVP to act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com by November 30th, and make sure to include the number in your party so that we can accurately plan for food.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Membership Play Reading #2
2024-12-08 16:30 - 18:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join the Artistic Committee for the second of two Play Reading events! We will present a few titles to gauge membership interest, as we prepare to propose the 2025-2026 Main Stage season slate. The plays presented are in consideration, but not necessarily indicative of the Artistic Committee’s opinions for the proposed season.
The shows that will be being read from are Wait until Dark, The Dinner Party, and The Great American Musical Disaster.
The event will be hosted at the ACT Rehearsal Hall (1213 12th St. Altoona, PA) on December 8th. You can enter through the back door of ACT, located behind Tom & Joe’s. The event will begin at 4:30 pm, and last until about 6:30 pm. This event is open to ACT members only.
You can sign up for a membership or renew a membership at this link: https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/.

How To Audition for a Musical: Educational Workshop
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
“How to Audition for a Musical”
Educational Workshop led by Karen Volpe and Jonathan O’Harrow
Saturday January 18
10 AM – Noon
ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Downtown Altoona

Join us for a few fun and productive hours as we share musical audition basics for all ages. This workshop will benefit both seasoned auditionees and newcomers.
Subjects covered will include:

Auditions 101: What to expect when auditioning for a musical or play.
Audition Prep: Do your research, choose the right song or monologue (if required), and decide what to wear.
Audition Tips and Etiquette: What to do (and not to do) and how to behave (or not behave) as you audition and watch others audition.
The Long Wait: How to handle the results of an audition (whether good or bad) and appropriate ways to seek feedback
Questions and Feedback: We’ll be available for questions from the group or individual chats about your audition questions.

NOTE: This workshop will provide general audition guidance. While we may go over some ACT specifics, this knowledge will be helpful for auditions anywhere!

$10 for ACT Members / $15 for NonMembers
For children twelve or under, an adult may attend with them for no charge.
Register Now!
Contact the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 with questions or for registration assistance.

Membership Meeting
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Friday, January 31 at 7 pm
ACT Rehearsal Hall
1213 12th St, Downtown Altoona

General Membership Meeting Agenda
– Vote on proposed slate for 2025-2026
– Elect new Artistic Committee members

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

Your dues must be up-to-date in order to vote.

PROPOSED SLATE:
September 18-21, 2025
Cinderella (Primary)- Rodgers, Hammerstein II, Beane
Groundhog Day (Alternate)- Minchin, Rubin

November 13-16, 2025
Boeing Boeing (Primary)- Camoletti, Cross, Evans
Present Laughter (Alternate)- Coward

February 12-15. 2026
Wait Until Dark (Primary)- Knott, Hatcher
The Importance of Being Earnest (Alternate)- Wilde, Holland

April 30-May 3, 2026
9 to 5 (Primary)- Parton, Resnick
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Alternate)- Yazbek, Lane

Three Artistic Committee members are at the end of their terms and we will be voting on their replacements for new two-year terms. . If you would like to put your name, or someone else’s name, on the ballot for a new two-year term, please send us an email! Nominations for the ballot will also be accepted from the floor. Each nominee will be given a couple of minutes to address the membership and share why they’d like to be on the Artist Committee.
If you are submitting someone else’s name for the ballot – check with them first and CC them on the email, please. Being on the Artistic Committee is a lot of fun, but it does require a larger time commitment, both in meetings and in reading or watching or listening to shows.

Board Game Day (ACT Membership Event)
2025-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States

Mystery at the Ozdust Ball
2025-03-27 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-28 17:30 - 21:00 | US Hotel, 401 S. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States
Click Here to Learn More!

Curtain Call Celebration: End of Season Party
2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
2025 ACT Curtain Call Celebration: End-of-Season Party

Date/Time: June 7, 2025 @ 6-9 pm

Location: ACT Rehearsal Hall

How has ACT survived and thrived for the past 75 years? YOU, our volunteers & members! We cannot say that loudly enough – our success is because of YOU. And what’s one thing that everyone at ACT loves? A good party! We’re hosting our second annual year-end celebration of our volunteers & members!

RSVP to join us in the ACT Rehearsal Hall on Saturday, June 7th from 6-9 pm for food, beverages, Broadway karaoke, dancing, awards & recognitions! This event is open to ACT Members AND anyone who volunteered with ACT in any capacity for the 24-25 season.

If you’re an ACT Member and on Facebook, please RSVP through our Private bACTstagers Facebook Event here:
https://fb.me/e/31Lvzu73J
(if you’ve not yet joined bACTstagers, you’ll have to do that first)
If you’re NOT an official ACT Member or not on Facebook, please RSVP by email to act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Potluck Sign-Up: This will be a Potluck event, so sign up to bring something at this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1euQSfZab4x8rqVzGHqhJ0HZFz3HXqU4DPFcJCh2_JVc/edit

Beverages:The event will be BYOB- you must provide ID (proof of age) when entering the Rehearsal Hall to receive a 21+ wristband, and all beverages must be given to the bartender who will serve you. Absolutely no exceptions will be made.

Our hope is that this Curtain Call Celebration will become an annual tradition to close the previous season & welcome in the new season. Help us make our first one memorable!

NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS OPEN UNTIL MAY 18!!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpVIs90Q5xvXg5Vv5MciPwBmMJSLA2pR5_W5R4MuSvx16HKQ/viewform

Book Swap
2025-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
ACT Book Swap

Need to make room on your bookshelf? Want to make sure your previously read books find a good home? Need a vacation read but don’t want to risk your fancy matching book sets? Need new reading suggestions? Simply LOVE reading and talking about it?

Come to ACT’s Book Swap!

Bring books that you would like to find loving homes for, come to browse through others’ collections, or do both! You are not required to bring books in order to take some, and there is no need for a one-for-one exchange at this event.

Saturday June 28th 10AM to 1PM

ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12t Street, Downtown Altoona

$5 entrance fee per person, benefitting Altoona Community Theatre

Each guest 21+ gets one complimentary mimosa to sip while they browse! (Must have ID)

Help us get a head count (and enough champagne) by paying in advance here.
Early registrations accepted until 10 AM on Friday June 27, after that your entrance fee will be taken at the door (cash or card).
If you’ll be bringing a lot of books and want table space, please purchase an “I need a table” ticket instead of general admission (the price is the same!)

General Membership Meeting
2025-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting Monday July 7 at 7PM in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.

If you can’t make it in person, you can join us by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83009264828?pwd=[REDACTED]

“Cinderella” director Bryce Cossitor will be in attendance to discuss auditions, so come ask him all your questions!

We will also touch base on recent and upcoming events, as well as some big building changes.

The meeting is open to Non-Members! Come meet us and let us know your interests.

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

Red Robin Fundraiser
2025-07-21 11:00 - 22:00 | Red Robin, Altoona
Altoona Community Theatre will receive 20% of fundraiser sales at Red Robin on Jul 21, 2025!

Show the flyer above or simply mentioned the fundraiser to your server at Red Robin (Altoona) when you dine in to count your meal!
You can also contribute by ordering online at redrobin.com or on the Red Robin mobile app. For online and mobile app orders you must add the fundraiser to your cart before you check out for the sales to count towards the fundraiser.

Open House: Tours & Volunteer Info
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Curious About Community Theatre? Come to Our Open House!
Have you always wanted to get involved in community theatre but weren’t sure where to start?Have you filled out our online volunteer form but want to meet people face-to-face?Are you simply curious about what happens behind the scenes?
Now’s your chance!
Altoona Community Theatre is opening the doors to our historic downtown space and inviting YOU to come take a look behind the curtain. Whether you’re interested in acting, building sets, helping backstage, or lending a hand in the office, there’s a place for everyone in our theatre family.

Please join us:Location: ACT Rehearsal Hall & Administrative Office, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PADate: Saturday August 2Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

What to Expect:Tour our building – Get a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens.Meet fellow theatre lovers – Connect with current volunteers, staff, board members, and the directors of the upcoming Mainstage shows.Explore volunteer opportunities – In costume construction, set construction, prop sourcing and fabrication, special effects, and more!Learn how you can get involved – On stage, off stage, and everything in between.

Why Volunteer with ACT?Be part of a creative community – Share your passion for the performing arts with others who love theatre just as much as you do.Discover new skills – Learn the ropes of theatre production, stagecraft, or arts administration—no experience needed!Support happens offstage, too – Help with office tasks, data entry, costume organizing, errands, and more.Be the power behind the production – We rely on passionate people, not just patrons. Your willingness to show up and pitch in is what makes our shows possible.
Whether you’re a seasoned stagehand or someone who’s never set foot in a theatre, this is your invitation to come see what ACT is all about.

We can’t wait to meet you!

**IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION**The parking lot behind Tom & Joes Diner is reserved for use by Tom & Joes and Brandi Saad ONLY on Saturday mornings.If you’re visiting ACT for the Open House, please respect our neighbors and only use street parking or other parking lots near us that are open on weekends. We will post some helpful maps closer to the event!

General Membership Meeting
2025-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting Friday August 15 in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE:
5 PM “Anything but a bowl” popcorn mixer*
5:30 PM Meeting Start
We understand the early start time will not work for everyone, but it’s to allow Cinderella to still hold rehearsal after the meeting. Thanks for your understanding!
If you can’t make it in person, you can join us by Zoom: LINK WILL BE PROVIDED SOON

“Boeing Boeing” director Thomas Menna will be in attendance to discuss auditions, so come ask him all your questions!

We will also updated you on fundraising endeavors, evaluate Open House results, discuss volunteer positions still needing filled, and more!

The meeting is open to Non-Members! Come meet us and let us know your interests.

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

*Anything but a bowl:
We provide you with a scoop of sweet, salty, or cheesy popcorn.
You provide something to put it in… but it can’t be a regular bowl!
A small prize will be awarded to the most creative container!

General Membership Meeting
2025-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting Wednesday October 29 at 6 PM in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
We understand the earlier start time will not work for everyone, but it’s to allow Boeing Boeing to still hold rehearsal after the meeting. Thanks for your understanding!
“Wait Until Dark” director Michael Manfred will be in attendance to discuss auditions, so come ask him all your questions!

We will also updated you on fundraising endeavors, discuss volunteer positions still needing filled, and more!

The meeting is open to Non-Members! Come meet us and let us know your interests.

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

Have dinner at Texas Roadhouse after the meeting!

General Membership Meeting
2025-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting Friday May 29 7 PM in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.

“Come From Away” director Kate Kale will be in attendance to discuss auditions and we will aslo review our last few fundraisers, discuss the new season, and get hyped for the Curtain
Call Celebration!

The meeting is open to Non-Members! Come meet us and let us know your interests.

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

Book Swap
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Need to make room on your bookshelf?
Want to make sure your previously read books find a good home?
Need a vacation read but don’t want to risk your fancy matching book sets?
Need new reading suggestions?
Simply LOVE reading and talking about it?
Come to ACT’s Book Swap!
Bring books that you would like to find loving homes for, come to browse through others’ collections, or do both!
You are not required to bring books in order to take some, and there is no need for a one-for-one exchange at this event.
Saturday September 13th, 10AM to 1PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona
$5 entrance fee per person, benefitting Altoona Community Theatre
Early registrations accepted until 10 AM on Friday September 12, after that your entrance fee will be taken at the door
TICKET CHOICES:

If you are bringing many books, please request a table to put them on (no additional cost)*
If you are just coming to browse, or will only have a few books you can carry, you can select a regular ticket.
NEW: Kids corner! We would love for kids to bring their books to exchange too. To make sure we have enough space and books for it to be enjoyable, please select if a ticket is for a child reading anything below young adult.

Each guest 21+ gets one complimentary mimosa to sip while they browse! (Must have ID)
Sign up now!
*Books brought with you to the swap MUST be taken with you when you leave. We do not have storage space to keep books in between swaps, nor do we want them as a donation.

Trivia at The Pipe Room
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Altoona Community Theatre is pleased to be a guest host for Trivia Night at the Pipe Room!
Join MC Jerry Cox in the basement of the Capitol Hotel Wednesday October 1. Trivia starts at 6:30, so come by a little early to grab a table, drinks, and delicious food!
Part of the proceeds of the evening will be donated to ACT.

The Pipe Room
302 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
https://www.mayfieldhollidaysburg.com/about-3

Theatrical Intimacy Workshop
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
An Introduction to Theatrical Intimacy: Consent and Boundaries is a practical workshop designed to help actors, directors, and stage managers create safe, respectful rehearsal and performance environments. Participants will explore best practices for staging intimacy, setting clear boundaries, and establishing consent-based communication. Through guided discussion, partner activities, and whole-group exercises, this workshop provides tools to build trust, reduce discomfort, and ensure that storytelling remains both powerful and professional.
We welcome theatre practitioners, educators, and actors of all experience levels to join us for this important and engaging session. No prior experience with intimacy work is required—just an open mind and a willingness to learn. Whether you’re preparing to stage intimate moments or simply want to strengthen your rehearsal room practices, this workshop will give you confidence and clarity. Space is limited—register today to reserve your spot and be part of this essential conversation in modern theatre-making.
Sunday October 5
2PM – 4:30 PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall
1213 12th St
Altoona PA 16601
LIMITED SPACE: Only 26 spots available. Participants must be aged 18+
$15 for ACT Members
$30 for Non-members (option to sign up as a member with your registration to save on future workshops)

About the Facilitator

Jessica Morgan (she/her) is the Head of Graduate Acting and Associate Professor of Stage Movement for BFA/MFA Acting at West Virginia University. Recent highlights of her production work at WVU include Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really., Phoebe in Winter, 9 to 5: The Musical, Cinderella, Into the Woods, and Indecent. She is in her fifth season as an Intimacy and Fight Director with The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio where her work includes POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Big Fish, Indecent, Head Over Heels, and Alice By Heart. She has also worked professionally for Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Vintage Theatre Company, Cumberland Theatre Company, Shepherd University, and The Contemporary American Theatre Festival doing intimacy and violence. She teaches workshops on consent and intimacy practices for theatre training programs and companies. Jessica is a Certified Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).

Register Now

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
2025-10-29 15:00 - 21:30 | PA
Eat Delicious Food, Support Local Theatre!
Get dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Altoona from 3 PM-10 PM on Wednesday October 29 to support Altoona Community Theatre!
All you have to do is show this flyer (digitally is fine) and 10% of your order comes back to ACT.
SET A REMINDER: https://calget.com/w4lbcmes

PS ACT Members: We have a General Membership Meeting this same evening starting at 6 PM! Come by ACT for a quick update, then have dinner with your theatre friends!

Rigging Workshop
2025-10-31 09:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Altoona Community Theatre and Blair County Arts Foundation are partnering to bring in Bill Sapsis for a full-day of training on Friday, October 31 for anyone who is interested in learning more about the stagecraft, particularly of the Mishler Theatre’s unique hemp fly system.
Expected class time is 9 am – 4 pm.
Only $20/person for ACT members and $30/person for non-ACT members.
Participation is limited. Minimum age is 18. There will be a lunch break, but food is not provided.
Register today! To register for the training, click here
Sapsis Rigging does the required periodic inspection on the Mishler’s fly system.
“For over 40 years Sapsis Rigging has led the effort to promote training and safety in the entertainment industry. Our programs are designed to address the rapidly changing technology in rigging and stay current with new standards and regulations. They feature a flexible curriculum, tailoring the sessions specifically to the needs and requirements of the attendees.”
Topics covered could include:

Hardware – How to choose and use the right materials.
Rope, Cable, & Slings – Matching gear to the application.
Rope Splicing – Traditional splicing for contemporary rope construction
Fittings – Keeping equipment connected safely.
Rigging Math – Basic skills for calculating forces

Facilitator:
Bill Sapsis: Bill Sapsis, President of Sapsis Rigging, Inc., began his career in 1972. His work on Broadway includes the original productions of A Chorus Line and The Runner Stumbles. Bill opened Sapsis Rigging in 1981 and has grown the company into a multi-faceted installation/production/service company with clients on six continents.
Bill’s articles and lectures on rigging and safety can be found in numerous publications worldwide. He has authored two books; Heads and Tales and Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century. Bill is the chair of the ETCP Arena Subject Matter Experts and a member of the ETCP Council. He serves on ESTA’s Technical Standards Committee and is co-Chair of the ANSI accredited Rigging Working Group. Bill sits on the Board of Directors for the Behind the Scenes Charity.
Bill is a USITT Fellow and a member of ABTT. He is a founding member (retired) of the Long Reach Long Riders, an industry-based charity motorcycle group. He is the Executive Producer of BackStage Pass, a video interview series on YouTube and was one of the organizers of the New World Rigging Symposium. Bill is also the Executive Director, Emeritus, of the North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference (NATEAC).

Play Reading #1
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join the Artistic Committee for the first of two Play Reading events!
We will present a few titles to gauge membership interest as we prepare to propose the 2026-2027 Main Stage season slate. The plays presented are in consideration, but not necessarily indicative of the Artistic Committee’s opinions for the proposed season.
Play Reading #1:

November 15 starting at 3 PM until approximately 5 PM (giving you plenty of time to have dinner and come back to see Boeing Boeing in the Mishler!)
ACT Rehearsal Hall (1213 12th St. Altoona, PA)
Please enter through the back door of ACT, located behind Tom & Joe’s.

Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring a snack to share!
This event is free for ACT Members. Suggested $5 donations for Non-Members.
We will ask for volunteers to read selections from:

Present Laughter
Betty’s Summer Vacation
Radium Girls

You can sign up for a membership or renew a membership at this link: https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/.

We will host a second play reading November 23 at 6 PM with selections from A Few Good Men, Turn of the Screw, Southern Fried Funeral, and Prelude to a Kiss.

Play Reading #2
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join the Artistic Committee for our second Play Reading event!
We will present a few titles to gauge membership interest as we prepare to propose the 2026-2027 Main Stage season slate. The plays presented are in consideration, but not necessarily indicative of the Artistic Committee’s opinions for the proposed season.
Play Reading #2:

November 23 starting at 6 PM until approximately 8 PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall (1213 12th St. Altoona, PA)
Please enter through the back door of ACT, located behind Tom & Joe’s.

Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring a snack to share!
This event is free for ACT Members. Suggested $5 donations for Non-Members.
We will ask for volunteers to read selections from:

A Few Good Men
Turn of the Screw
Southern Fried Funeral
Prelude to a Kiss.

You can sign up for a membership or renew a membership at this link: https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/.

ACT Membership Holiday Party
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
All ACT Members and Active Volunteers are invited to a Holiday Party on December 5 in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
Please join us for Pizza & Festivities to celebrate the season & our theatre family.
We ask that you please RSVP by December 3 to act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Pizza & Soda Provided
Bring a snack to share if you’re able
BYO Adult Beverages (Must Have ID)
The ACT Great Gift Give Away begins at 7:30PM
ACT Members or Volunteers from an 2025 show, event, etc. only, but you may bring a Non-Member Guest

Memberships run with our Theatre Season, July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Please make sure your membership dues for this season are paid.
Online Membership Registration (New members welcome!)

MORE INFORMATION:
The ACT Great Gift Give Away: Each guest who wants to participate brings one “White-Elephant” Gift. This gift can be a silly item, a random object cluttering up your house you want to get rid of, or, if you choose to purchase something, any gift under $30—just make sure whatever it is, you wrap it pretty! Rules will be explained at the party. You may walk away with a nice present, a useless trinket, or maybe nothing at all. It’s a game of chance, speed, and theft. Similar to paper bag awards, it’s an honor to play, but not always an honor to win.

Drinking Rules: All ACT functions that involve alcoholic beverages are served by a RAMP certified bartender. Even in the case of Bring Your Own Booze such as this party, you must turn your drinks over to the bartender and provide an ID. (We don’t care how old you look– No ID, no wristband, no drinking!) Your drinks will then be served to you in appropriate portions to make sure everyone is drinking responsibly. ACT pays for the bartender’s fee, but tips from our party guests are appreciated.

Possible other games & activities to follow the Gift Give Away. Bartender stops serving at 9:30PM & Party officially ends at 10:00PM
We hope too see you there!

Primanti Bros Dine to Donate
2026-01-27 11:00 - 23:00 | PA
Eat Delicious Food, Support Local Theatre!
Dine at or order to go from Primanti Bros in Altoona from 11 AM-11 PM on Tuesday January 27 to support Altoona Community Theatre!
All you have to do is show this flyer (digitally is fine) when dining in, or use code DINE2DONATE when ordering online.
20% of proceeds will come back to ACT!
SET A REMINDER: https://calget.com/0cdc7vmz

Membership Meeting
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Friday, January 30 at 7 pm
ACT Rehearsal Hall
1213 12th St, Downtown Altoona

General Membership Meeting Agenda
– Vote on proposed slate for 2026-2027
– Elect new Artistic Committee members
– Plan to paint rehearsal hall to match the new floor!

Join as Member or to Renew Your Membership:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

Your dues must be up-to-date in order to vote.

The season selections as presented by the Artistic Committee are:

September: Come From Away/ Cabaret

November: Murder on the Orient Express (Ludwig)/
The Outsiders (Sergel)

February: Pride & Prejudice (Jory)/ Radium Girls (Gregory)

May: Something Rotten/ Monty Python’s Spamalot

ARTISTIC COMMITTEE ELECTION:

Four Artistic Committee members are at the end of their terms and we will be voting on their replacements for new two-year terms. Thank you to Stephanie Curry, Christine Keppler, Kristin Franco, and Lucy Craig for their dedication & time. If you would like to put your name, or someone else’s name, on the ballot for a new two-year term, please send us an email! Nominations for the ballot will also be accepted from the floor. Each nominee will be given a couple of minutes to address the membership and share why they’d like to be on the Artist Committee.
If you are submitting someone else’s name for the ballot – check with them first and CC them on the email, please. Being on the Artistic Committee is a lot of fun, but it does require a larger time commitment, both in meetings and in reading or watching or listening to shows.

Theatrical Intimacy: Staging and Storytelling
2026-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Theatrical Intimacy: Staging and Storytelling

You can attend this workshop without having attended “Intro to Intimacy” last fall

In this workshop, we will explore storytelling techniques behind moments of intimacy on stage. We will begin by examining spatial relationships in staging—how the physical distance and positioning of actors can communicate a great deal about their relationships. We will then consider how specific details, such as the way characters hold hands, can alter the story being told. Next, we will explore different approaches to embraces and physical closeness, and how minor adjustments in blocking, timing, and intention can significantly shift meaning. Participants will then be divided into small groups to stage a specific moment between two characters using these principles. Intimacy in this context includes closeness between friends and family as well as romantic partners, and may encompass moments of comfort, connection, joy, and support—not only romance. All touch will be consensual and must remain within each participant’s stated boundaries. A willingness to give and receive respectful, non-sexual touch is encouraged but not required in order to participate.
Saturday February 21
1:30PM – 3:30 PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall
1213 12th St
Altoona PA 16601
LIMITED SPACE: Only 26 spots available. Participants must be aged 18+
$15 for ACT Members
$30 for Non-members (option to sign up as a member with your registration to save on future workshops)

About the Facilitator

Jessica Morgan (she/her) is the Head of Graduate Acting and Associate Professor of Stage Movement for BFA/MFA Acting at West Virginia University. Recent highlights of her production work at WVU include Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really., Phoebe in Winter, 9 to 5: The Musical, Cinderella, Into the Woods, and Indecent. She is in her fifth season as an Intimacy and Fight Director with The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio where her work includes POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Big Fish, Indecent, Head Over Heels, and Alice By Heart. She has also worked professionally for Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Vintage Theatre Company, Cumberland Theatre Company, Shepherd University, and The Contemporary American Theatre Festival doing intimacy and violence. She teaches workshops on consent and intimacy practices for theatre training programs and companies. Jessica is a Certified Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).

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Red Robin Fundraiser
2026-05-06 11:00 - 21:00 | Red Robin, Altoona
Altoona Community Theatre will receive 20% of fundraiser sales at Red Robin on May 6, 2026!

Show the flyer above or simply mentioned the fundraiser to your server at Red Robin (Altoona) when you dine in to count your meal!
You can also contribute by ordering online at redrobin.com or on the Red Robin mobile app. For online and mobile app orders you must add the fundraiser to your cart before you check out for the sales to count towards the fundraiser.

Curtain Call Celebration: End of Season Party
2026-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
2026 ACT Curtain Call Celebration: End-of-Season Party

Date/Time: June 13, 2026 @ 6-9 pm

Location: ACT Rehearsal Hall

As Altoona Community Theatre wraps up another successful season and begins preparing for the next, we can’t help but reflect that it is all possible because of YOU- our dedicated members and volunteers. And what’s one thing that everyone at ACT loves? A good party! We’re proud to host our third annual Curtain Call Celebration to honor YOU.
RSVP to join us in the ACT Rehearsal Hall on Saturday, June 13th from 6-9 pm for food, beverages, Broadway karaoke, dancing, awards & recognitions! This event is open to ACT Members AND anyone who volunteered with ACT in any capacity for the 2025-2026 season (including all shows, fundraisers, committees, office workdays, clean-ups, and more.)
PLEASE RSVP ON THIS FORM: https://forms.gle/MW7uug9x3BNHvS5r5
RSVPs on the Facebook event will not be counted.
Potluck Sign-Up:
This will be a Potluck event. Please sign up to bring something if you are able when you RSVP at the link above. See what others are bringing here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BsAxj3OvRtfy3YxjUZvDjr0P_ThBZWwPNq1zhiX18tY/edit?usp=sharing
You will NOT be able to edit this form. If you need to update your potluck info after you’ve RSVPed, please email act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com
Beverages:
The event will be BYOB- you must provide ID (proof of age) when entering the Rehearsal Hall to receive a 21+ wristband, and all alcoholic beverages must be given to the bartender who will serve you. Absolutely no exceptions will be made.
We’ve had so much fun the last two years, and we hope to see you at the Curtain
Call Celebration 2026!
