The Great Gatsby
2022-02-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-02-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-02-13 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s
The Great Gatsby
adapted for the stage by Simon Levy

February 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 PM
February 13 at 2:00 PM
Performed on the Benzel Stage of the Historic Mishler Theatre
Directed by Alice Lyn Oswald
Sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank
“Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan as the Roaring 20’s come to the Mishler stage in an acclaimed adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel (approved by the Fitzgerald estate).
Nick Carraway, a newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed, and danger. They’re all sipping cocktails, flirting heedlessly, and spinning fantasies about themselves and about Gatsby, their mysterious host. Nick narrates a tale of love, dreams, and tragedy.”
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The Addams Family Auditions
2022-02-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
A NEW MUSICAL
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
Directed by Michael Manfred
Altoona Community Theatre will hold auditions for its production of The Addams Family February 14 & 15 at 6:00PM in the Historic Mishler Theatre.
Call backs are expected to be held February 16.
The Addams Family Performs May 5-8, 2022
Audition Information:

Prepare 20 to 35 bars of a musical theatre song in style similar to the character you’re most interested in
Bring a physical copy of your song’s sheet music in your key
If you do not have a song prepared, you will be taught one
All auditionees will be asked to participate in a simple dance audition, so wear appropriate shoes & clothing
There will also be cold readings from the script or similar material
Auditions are scheduled to start at 6PM. Arrive as close to six as you are able, and be prepared to stay until you’ve completed your singing, dance, and acting auditions
Auditionees need only come on the 14th or 15th, not both. You will be asked at auditions if you are able to come to callbacks. Not all parts receive a callback, but it does not mean you will not be cast
AUDITIONS ARE AT THE MISHLER THEATRE. Enter through the front door
All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required

Show Information:
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. Based on Charles Addams’ original macabre cartoons, The Addams Family, a madcap blockbuster Broadway musical, finds the charmingly creepy clan facing a new nightmare – daughter Wednesday has fallen in love…with a nice young man from Ohio! Despite the young couple’s plea for things to just be normal for once, the dinner party hosted by Gomez and Morticia to meet the boy’s parents soon goes devilishly awry, testing the bonds of family, love, and unholy matrimony. It’s a musical comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family!”
The Cast:
Gomez Addams- (30-60) Male, Tenor/Baritone Vocals. Patriarch of the Addams Family. Suave & loving, yet comedic. Takes great pride in his family.
Morticia Addams- (25-60) Female, Alto/Mezzo Vocals. Matriarch of the Addams Family. The strength of the family. Strong-willed, passionate, smart with a dry wit.
Uncle Fester- (20+) Tenor/Baritone Vocals. Serves as the musical’s narrator. Larger than life & energetic.
Grandma- (35+) Character vocals. Feisty old woman. Not your traditional grandma, loves scheming with Pugsley. May be cross-cast but character will remain a woman.
Wednesday Addams- (18-30) Female, Pop Soprano/Mezzo Vocals. Adventurous. Same dry wit as her mother. Struggling with falling in love with a “normal” boy & how to tell her very not normal parents
Pugsley Addams- (15-25) Alto Vocals. Troublesome younger sibling of Wednesday. Funny but sometimes annoying. Loves being tortured.
Lurch- (25+) Male, Groans. The Addams butler who knows all, but says less. Speaks only in moans and groans.
Mal Beineke- (30-60) Male, High Baritone/Tenor Vocals. Stuffy father to Lucas and exasperated husband to Alice. Stereotypical businessman, worried about appearances.
Alice Beineke- (25-60) Female, Soprano Vocals. Charming but quirky housewife. Devoted wife & mother, willing to put her own desires aside for Mal & Lucas. Her time at the Addams family home makes her question always needing to appear “perfect”
Lucas Beineke- (18-30) Male, Tenor Vocals. Attractive but dorky. “Normal” but desperately in love with Wednesday & intrigued by her. Struggles with the differences between their families.
The Addams Ancestors – (15+) All vocal ranges. Summoned from “the other side” to celebrate with the family. They assist in telling the story & interact with the other characters throughout the show.
Thing- Disembodied hand. Non-speaking role. Actor may also work as stage crew.
Roles open to diversity & gender inclusive casting unless gender is specifically noted.
Age ranges are suggested ages for actors who play the role, but may need to play older or younger.

Hyronomous A. Frog
2022-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Altoona Community Theatre is proud to once again partner with Blair County Arts Foundation’s Family Theatre at the Mishler Series to bring you Hyronomous A. Frog!
Hyronomous, an inept and lonely frog, is bored and unhappy. He’s larger than the other frogs and hates the taste of flies. The good witch Gloria tells him he was once a human prince, and to break this curse he must be kissed by a maiden. He sets his sights on the spoiled and petulant Princess Gladiola, who is engaged to the painfully pompous Sir Lancelot Pancelot. This delightful tale features a Rap throw down about table manners, a sneering, spoiled princess in a tiara, and a sword fight with memory lapses!
The show will be performed for local schools on February 22 & 23 (arranged by BCAF), with one public performance on February 22 at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets for this silly yet inspirational tale today!
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Membership Meeting
2022-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Friday, February 25 at 7 pm
– In-person or by Zoom

General Membership Meeting Agenda
– Vote on proposed slate for 2022-2023
– 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.
Link for the Zoom Meeting on Friday, the 25th:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81725348638?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 817 2534 8638 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Artistic Committee’s proposed slate of shows:
September:
Primary – The Fantastiks
Alternate – She Loves Me

November:
Primary – The Holliday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Alternate – Come Blow Your Horn

February:
Primary – Our Town
Alternate – Glass Menagerie

May:
Primary – Fiddler on the Roof
Alternate – The Sound of Music

Blood Drive
2022-03-28 12:30 - 18:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Altoona Community Theatre is helping our community BLEED FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

Given the CRITICAL need for blood right now, ACT is proud to host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, March 28 from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Located in the ACT Rehearsal Hall: 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.

Make an appointment redcrossblood.org and enter code ACT to schedule an appointment. You may also call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule. Walk-ins will be welcome, but a scheduled donation is encouraged to save time.

As a thank you, a voucher for discounted tickets to “The Addams Family” will be given to all donors. We hope to see you then!

Membership Meeting
2022-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
April 1, 7:00 PM
ACT Rehearsal Hall: 1213 12th St, Downtown Altoona
In person or via Zoom. (Zoom link to be posted soon).
Proxies can be designated by emailing act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com – Votes by Proxy must be done in person.
On The Agenda:
The Artistic Committee will present their new choices for alternates for the 2022-2023 Fall and Spring shows. The Membership will then vote on the new selections.
TBA

The Addams Family Musical
2022-05-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-08 14:00 - 16:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
A NEW MUSICAL
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
Directed by Michael Manfred
May 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 PM, May 8 at 2 PM
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. Based on Charles Addams’ original macabre cartoons, The Addams Family, a madcap blockbuster Broadway musical, finds the charmingly creepy clan facing a new nightmare – daughter Wednesday has fallen in love…with a nice young man from Ohio! Despite the young couple’s plea for things to just be normal for once, the dinner party hosted by Gomez and Morticia to meet the boy’s parents soon goes devilishly awry, testing the bonds of family, love, and unholy matrimony. It’s a musical comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family!”
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Addams Family Costume Contest
2022-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | McGarvey’s Bar, 625 N 4th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us after the Saturday performance of “The Addams Family” for a costume contest!

Wear your favorite creepy, kooky, mysterious, or spooky costume.
Contest hosted by local celebrity judges.
Win fabulous prizes!

***We apologize, but the Saturday Halfway to Halloween pre-party has been cancelled.***
To purchase “The Addams Family” tickets online, please visit mishlertheatre.vbotickets.com/event/the_addams_family/59217

SOLD OUT! US Hotel Murder Mystery Dinner
2022-06-24 13:30 - 17:00 | US Hotel, 401 S. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States
Join us for an evening of mystery & fun with your favorite characters from the world of Harry Potter!
The school is gathered in The Great Hall for a big holiday feast when the Ministry of Magic bursts in and reveals a tragedy within the walls of Hogwarts! Everyone is locked in the Great Hall. Everyone is a suspect. Can YOU solve the mystery?
Tickets: $40 for Adults, $30 for children under 12* (gratuity included in ticket price) Includes an appetizer salad, dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert. Dinner Buffet includes herb roasted chicken breast, oven-roasted veggies, penne pasta primavera with alfredo sauce, chicken fingers, and fries. Cash bar will be available. *Not recommended for children under 8 years old
June 24th, 5:30 pm US Hotel, Hollidaysburg
School Uniforms or Dress Robes are encouraged!
Please note this location is inside a Muggle-owned building. Use caution while casting spells and remember the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy!
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Seating subject to availability. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Questions? Please call the ACT Administrative Office at 814-943-4357

Membership Meeting
2022-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | McGarvey’s Bar, 625 N 4th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Monday, July 25 at 7 pm

Hosted at McGarvey’s Bar & Grill
623 N 4th Ave, Juniata

Come early to order from McGarvey’s delicious menu, then stay after the meeting for KARAOKE!
In-person only. Open to the public!

On the agenda:
-“She Loves Me” auditions
-Rails & Ales fundraising event
-Committee openings for 2022-2023
-Volunteer needs for upcoming season

Don’t forget! Our Memberships run with our Fiscal Year from July to June. Renewals from March 2022 or before expired June 31.
Renew your membership here:
https://altoonacommunitytheatre.com/membership/

AUDITIONS: "She Loves Me"
2022-07-31 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-01 14:00 - 18:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Auditions for ACT’s first show of the 2022-2023 season will be held July 31 & August 1 in the Historic Mishler Theatre.
Callbacks are expected to be held on August 2 as needed.
Show dates are September 22-25, 2022. First rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday, August 6.
She Loves Me is a romantic, witty, and effervescent musical comedy set in a 1930’s European perfumery where shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly squabbling on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange. But the true identities of their admirers remain unknown. Join Amalia and Georg as they discover their true loves with all the twists and turns along the way. Directed by Anne Diminick
She Loves Me performs September 22-25, 2022.
Actors must be available for all performances. Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates.

Audition Information:
General auditions will be held in four sessions.

July 31 from 6-8 PM
July 31 from 8-10 PM
August 1 from 6-8 PM
August 1 from 8-10 PM

Anyone interested in being considered for a named role or the ensemble should sign up & attend one of the four audition time blocks.
EXCEPT the part of “Busser” is a dance/acting only part and anyone only interested in this role need only attend the separate dance call on August 2nd at 6 PM.

Auditions will consist of a short movement audition and a vocal audition. Cold readings from the script may occur at callbacks.
Voice auditions should be a 24-32 bar cut of a theater song in the style of the show, preferably one that reflects the character you’re most interested in.
Please bring printed sheet music in the correct key for the pianist.
Everyone will be required to participate in a short movement audition. You will be taught a few steps as a group, no special dance clothing or preparation required.
AUDITIONS ARE AT THE MISHLER THEATRE. Enter through the front door.
Auditionees should sign up for a time on our Google form: https://forms.gle/9u64qQZpAJs5Yz3N8
Please arrive 15 min prior to your audition time.
Callbacks are expected to be held August 2. You will be notified if you are needed at callbacks. Not receiving a call back does not mean you are not cast.
If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.

Cast of Characters:
All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Arpad Laszlo- Male, 16-25, Tenor/Baritone
Delivery boy; optimistic and light. Strives for perfection and is capable.

Ladislav Sipos- Male, 30-55, Baritone
“The Perfect Employee” A man with family at heart; a peacekeeper. No outstanding features, that’s the way he prefers it.

Steven Kodaly- Male, 20-40, Tenor
Don’t know if you hate that you love him or love to hate him; the audience should do BOTH!
Fashion and romantically forward, suave and intoxicatingly charming.

Georg Nowack- Male, 20-40, Tenor/Baritone
Intelligent and charismatic, a well read romantic. He’s easy to talk to and a reliable friend. However, has a back-bite snark delivered with a smile.

Mr. Maraczek- Male, 45+, Baritone
A proud business man who rules over Maraczek’s with a stern hand. Loves his employees but the shop and his family more.

Ilona Ritter – Female, 20-40, Mezzo-Soprano/ Character voice
Her appearance is her biggest asset and she uses it as intelligently as a lawyer uses their words. Knowledgeable in the dating scene but internally strives for love. A character actress; a comedienne and a strong mover.

Amalia Balash- Female, 20-40, Soprano (High C)
A quick-witted business woman who despite her intelligence finds herself intimidated or shy at times. Someone who isn’t afraid to speak her mind when prompted and can vocally hold the audience in the palm of her hand.

Mr Keller/Ensemble- Male, 20+, Baritone
A secretive private investigator, non-descript to blend in.

Busser- Male or Female, 16+, Strong Dancer (doesn’t sing)
Clumsy busser at a romantic café. Physical comedy is a must, strong dancer with acting experience preferred.
“Busser” is a dance/acting only part and auditionees only interested in this role need only attend the separate dance call on August 2nd at 6 PM.

Waiter- Male, 30+, Tenor
Flamboyant waiter who takes great pride in his job and place of business. Impeccable comedic timing and often breaks the 4th wall.

Shoppers/Choir members- Female, 18+, Any
Three customers who frequent Maraczek’s parfumerie, vocally strong and independent

Adult Ensemble- Male or Female, 18+, Any
Multiple characters
Rowdy patrons at The Café Imperiale, preferably dance capable
Parfumerie customers in “Twelve Days to Christmas”

Roles open to diversity & gender inclusive casting.
Age ranges are suggestions, please audition for any role you would like.

Questions can be directed to the ACT Office.
Phone: 814-943-4357
Email: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Rails & Ales Brewfest
2022-08-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Heritage Plaza, Downtown Altoona, Altoona
What: BOOZE & FOOD & MUSIC, benefitting ACT

When: August 20, 2022, 3PM – 6PM (2PM for VIPs)
Where: Heritage Plaza, 1401 11th Ave, Downtown Altoona

Drink for a good cause! Sample beers from your favorite local breweries, dance to live music, enjoy great food, and support Altoona Community Theatre.
Now located at Heritage Plaza in Downtown Altoona.
$35 in advance, $40 at the gate.*
USE PROMO CODE EARLYBIRD for an additional $5 off tickets bought before August 1.
LIMITED QUANTITY VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE!
$60 VIP tickets include an extra hour of tasting, exclusive brews, and appetizers catered by US Hotel (specialty brews and food only available during VIP hour from 2-3PM). PLUS a Rails & Ales event t-shirt!
Joining us this year on the stage is local funk band The PennSOULvanians!
Rain or Shine Event!
Tickets available July 5 at railsandalesaltoona.com/tickets

If you’re interested in being a beer or wine vendor, food truck, or Sponsor for the event, you can get more information at railsandalesaltoona.com
OR contact the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

She Loves Me
2022-09-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-09-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-09-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-09-25 14:00 - 16:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a Play by Miklos Laszlo
Original Orchestrations by Don Walker
Adapted by Frank Matosich, Jr.
Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
in Association with Lawrence N. Kasha and Philip C. McKenna
September 22, 23, & 24 at 7:30 PM
September 25 at 2:00 PM
Directed by Anne Diminick
A romantic, witty, and effervescent musical comedy set in a 1930’s European perfumery where shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly squabbling on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange. But the true identities of their admirers remain unknown. Join Amalia and Georg as they discover their true loves with all the twists and turns along the way,
“She Loves Me” is a warm, romantic comedy with a soaring score along with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance.
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"A Bagful of Fables" for BCAF's Family Theatre series
2022-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Come see the ACT Family Theatre Production “A Bagful of Fables” September 27 and 28 at the historic Mishler Theatre!
Aesop has five of his favorite fables to share with elementary school groups Tuesday, September 27 at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 28 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Plus, you can bring the whole family to the public show Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m.
This collection of fables presents Aesop with an attitude! Join this lively troupe of actors and even Aesop — who may be long gone from this earth but is still the life of the party! — as they bring to the stage the tried and true stories of “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” and “The Sun and the Wind.” Enjoy the silly antics as Aesop runs the show, pulling the scripts out of his messenger bag and assigning roles to the actors who magically learn the lines and transform into the animal characters! Other actors become a Greek chorus, providing voices, sound effects and engaging the audience along the way.
Directed by Kate Kale Wolf
Approximate 60-minute run time

AUDITIONS: "The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon"
2022-09-27 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-09-28 18:30 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Audition Dates: September 27 at 6:30pm & September 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Show Dates: November 17-20, 2022
Directed by Sam Wagner

Open auditions for this hilarious holiday rom-com parody directed by Sam Wagner will take place September 27 and September 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Christmas sweaters are encouraged, but not required – especially if it’s really hot.

Actors must be available for all performances. Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates. If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.

Call-backs are expected to take place September 29 as needed.

“Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once!
Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.”

Available Roles:
NARRATOR 1 & NARRATOR 2 – These two roles are the overseers of the Christmas movie madness. They are a comedic duo who play off each other, sometimes relying on improv. They are sarcastic, excitable, passionate, and full of Christmas-filled aggression.
HOLLY, owner of the Evergreen Inn in Hopewood Falls, Vermont. A heart of gold.
BRETT, stranded by a snowstorm, but secretly a prince from Artemisia, a tiny aristocratic country in Europe that no one has ever heard of. Luckily, he’s rich, y’all.
JOY, a romance novelist, visiting the inn to try to break her writer’s block.
PAUL, a rival romance novelist, running his own writer’s retreat- kind of a self-important jerk, but with the love of the right woman, he’s probably a pretty nice guy.
CAROL, a war reporter, home for the holidays, tired of big city life. Goes a little off her rocker.
JACKSON, 35, a veterinarian, who owns two golden retrievers. Unconscious for a portion of the show, and drug around the stage occasionally.
MERRY, in town to search out the perfect Christmas tree for the big Christmas celebration in the big city. A real estate lawyer businessperson with no time for love.
BLAKE, rugged, owner of a tree farm. He’s heartbroken but oh-so-handsome.
KRIS, the son of the former Santa Claus in the town parade, but he has troubles, y’all. Troubles. Currently working as a real estate lawyer business-person.
NOELLE, owner of the oldest Christmas ornament boutique in town, charged with helping Kris quit his job and become a full time Santa. Filled with the Christmas spirit.
SVEN, the secret prince of Broxtenburg, which is another tiny aristocratic country in Europe that no one has ever heard of. Shocker, he’s also rich as heck.
RITA, movie star filming a movie in Hopewood Falls, but pretending to be an ordinary girl.
BRIDGETTE, the boisterous best friend of all the women.

Stage Crew – the show also requires a Christmas-loving stage crew who may be featured in small roles.

Roles open to diversity & gender inclusive casting.
Age ranges are suggestions, please audition for any role you would like.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office.
Phone: 814-943-4357
Email: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com

Crying On Cue Workshop
2022-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Crying On Cue
Ever wanted to expand your acting skills to include crying on command? Altoona Community Theatre is hosting a workshop to help you nail those crying scenes!
Facilitators Emily Evey and Jordan Shumaker will coach actors on techniques to realistically cry on stage. You’ll learn Stanislavsky based techniques such as Sense Memory, personalization and substitution. Combined with an open mind and vulnerability, these lessons will have you in tears in no time!
This workshop will require comfortable clothing and shoes, a willingness to be vulnerable in a group, and a monologue or scene which has heightened emotion or the actor is comfortable crying over. If the actors need help picking a text, they are encouraged to reach out to the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com. Participants should come ready to work; focus and willingness are necessary.
The workshop will include meditation, a physical warm-up, sense memory exercises, and multiple crying exercises. This will be an intimate class with sensitivity and vulnerability required. .Acting is hard. Crying is messy and scary, but it’s something we do and can be a very powerful tool. And as performers, you want every tool you can have in your tool box!
Due to the intimate nature and intense techniques being taught, the class is only open to those ages 18 and up. The workshop is limited to 15 attendees to allow for maximum learning and participation for all.
$10 for ACT Members, $15 for Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

About the Instructors:
Emily Evey studied Theatre, Communication, and Social Justice at Juniata College. Through her degree, Emily trained, studied, and worked with over twenty professional theatre artists. Emily’s experience includes, but is not limited to: mime, trapeze, and acting for the camera. Emily’s has taught and adjudicated at national competitions and conferences. She has directed at Things Unseen Theatre Company, Altoona Community Theatre, and Bishop Guilfoyle.

Jordan Shumaker studied acting at Penn State University where he majored in Theatre with a minor in creative writing. He’s been in a plethora of shows and has been studying acting and theater for thirteen years. He has performed with ACT and Things Unseen for nearly a decade and hopes to have brought depth and truth to his performances. Jordan has always loved technique and would love to help others develop their acting skills.

SOLD OUT: Another Murder at Hogwarts
2022-10-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-07 17:30 - 20:30 | US Hotel, 401 S. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States
Tickets for this event are sold out.
The Waitlist is also full. Thank you for your interest, and we hope to have more Murder Mystery Dinners in the future!

Join us for an evening of mystery & fun with your favorite characters from the world of Harry Potter!
The school is gathered in The Great Hall for a big holiday feast when the Ministry of Magic bursts in and reveals a tragedy within the walls of Hogwart! Everyone is locked in the Great Hall. Everyone is a suspect. Can YOU solve the mystery?
Tickets: $40 for Adults, $30 for children under 12* (gratuity included in ticket price)
Includes an appetizer salad, dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert. Dinner Buffet includes herb roasted chicken breast, oven-roasted veggies, penne pasta primavera with alfredo sauce, chicken fingers, and fries.
Cash bar will be available.
*Not recommended for children under 8 years old
Thursday October 6 or Friday October 7
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Dinner Served shortly after 6 PM
US Hotel, Hollidaysburg

School Uniforms or Dress Robes are encouraged!
Please note this location is inside a Muggle-owned building. Use caution while casting spells and remember the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy!
This will be a new mystery to solve from our previous dinner in June.
Questions? Please call the ACT Administrative Office at 814-943-4357

General Membership Meeting
2022-11-04 19:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting on Friday, November 4 at 7:00PM in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
On the Agenda:

“Wonderthon” Load-in (November 5 @ 9 AM)
“Our Town” Auditions (November 29 & 30 at 6 PM)
Game Day (December 3 @ 1 PM)
Membership Holiday Party (December 16 @ 6:30 PM)
Reverse Raffle (January 20)
