Altoona Community Theatre

Board Game Day (ACT Membership Event)
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States

The Villains and the Mystery of the Stolen Curse (Thursday)
2024-03-14 17:30 - 21:00 | US Hotel, 401 S. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States
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The Villains and the Mystery of the Stolen Curse (Friday)
2024-03-15 17:30 - 21:00 | US Hotel, 401 S. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States

Into the Woods
2024-05-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-05 14:00 - 16:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Into the Woods
Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Directed by Jonathan O’Harrow
May 2, 3, & 4 at 7:30 PM
& May 5 at 2:00 PM
This haunting and humorous musical is a mash-up, fractured fairy tale that includes Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame) along with a pair of handsome but shallow Princes. When all their stories, and the stories of other fairy tale characters, lead into the woods and become intertwined, dreams come true, and wishes are granted. But “happily ever after” eludes them as they learn the tangled consequences of getting what you wished for.
Winner of multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical (1988) and Best Revival of a Musical (2002), it was made into a hit movie in 2014 starring Meryl Streep as the witch.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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The show runs approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission. Theatrical haze and occasional flashing lights will be used.
Spiritz Lounge & the Mishler Box Office open one hour prior to show time. House opens 30 minutes prior to show time.

ACT Joins Altoona Symphony Orchestra for ASO Goes Broadway!
2024-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
ASO GOES BROADWAY!
Mishler Theatre – 1212 12th Avenue Altoona, PA
May 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM

The stage will be set for unforgettable night as Altoona Community Theatre (ACT) joins the Altoona Symphony Orchestra to perform some of the most beloved Broadway hits of all time. Featuring a talented cast of performers from our very own ACT, this collaboration promises to deliver a showstopping performance that will have you tapping your feet and singing along all night. Tunes from classic shows like Phantom of the Opera, Mama Mia!, and My Fair Lady make this a concert everyone will enjoy!
Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of live theatre and music coming together in one spectacular concert to end the Altoona Symphony’s 95th Season.

Get Tickets at the Mishler Theatre Box Office

General Membership Meeting
2024-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Join us for a General Membership Meeting on MONDAY May 13 at 7PM in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
At this meeting, we’ll discuss the success of the 2023-24 Season, plan our end of season membership party, and look ahead to the new season, including Rails & Ales Brewfest & the return of The Penguin Project!
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/

Curtain Call Celebration: End of Season Party
2024-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
2024 ACT Curtain Call Celebration: End-of-Season Party

Date/Time: June 29th, 2024 @ 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! And what kind of party have we been missing out on? A year-end celebration of our volunteers & members!
RSVP to join us in the ACT Rehearsal Hall on Saturday, June 29th from 6-9 pm for food, beverages, Broadway karaoke, dancing, awards & recognitions!
If you’re an ACT Member and on Facebook, please RSVP through our Private bACTstagers Facebook Event here: https://fb.me/e/4iIIkH9Ik
(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.

Award Nomination Form:
Nomination your peers for awards & recognitions at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcuhrEaNlcWADHkxzOihYI8VPoR6dzdrKRNxPzJgBsweF4PA/viewform
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!

The Mousetrap AUDITIONS
2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
The Mousetrap
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Leila McCrumb

Open Auditions: July 9 & 10 from 7-9pm.

Performances: September 19-21@ 7:30pm and September 22 @ 2pm

Audition Information:
Open auditions for “The Mousetrap” will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.
Auditionees need only attend one night unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to be held the evening of July 12 as needed.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Perusal copies of the expected audition scenes can be viewed & downloaded HERE.
Preparation/memorization is NOT required. Please feel free to attend whether you have reviewed the readings or not. Copies of all scenes will be available at auditions. You may be asked to read sides not shown here or for characters you are not auditioning for.
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. Rehearsals are expected to begin the week of July 22, with a possible initial read-through as soon as July 15.
If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office at least a week in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.

About the show:

“As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves cut off by a snowstorm in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people, from every corner of the globe, on the edge of their seats, and it continues to be a sell-out hit of London theatre.”

Cast of Characters:
Mollie Ralston (20s-30s) – A kind, caring young woman who inherited Monkswell Manor from her Aunt. She is savvy, takes pride in what she does, and is brand new to hosting alongside her husband, Giles. They have been married for one year, and are very much in love.

Giles Ralston (20s-30s) – A former Navyman, he is Mollie’s husband and first-time host of the Manor. He has a tendency of being pessimistic and isn’t always well-received by others, but he means well and has a good heart. He has been married to Mollie for one year, and they are very much in love.

Christopher Wren (20s-30s) – An eccentric, unapologetic, somewhat neurotic young man who often leaves people feeling unsettled, irritated, or wondering what to think of him. Despite this, he gains Mollie’s trust quite quickly and they form a friendship. He is the first guest to arrive at the Manor.

Mrs. Boyle (40+) – A critic; she is impossible to please and unanimously disliked. She is a former Magistrate and always speaks her mind, even though nobody asks; everything that’s wrong with the world is at the fault of others and never herself. She is the second guest to arrive at Monkswell Manor.

Major Metcalf (40+) – A kind, well-mannered man who is militant in nature and brings an inherent feeling of safety and security about him. He is the third guest to arrive at the manor.

Miss Casewell (20s-30s) – A rather standoffish woman who embodies masculine qualities that are ahead of her time. She is mysterious and alludes to a troubling past, though she has no intention of elaborating on it. She is the fourth guest to arrive at the manor.

Mr. Paravicini (40+) – A mysterious man who arrives unexpectedly during the middle of a snowstorm. He is pleasant enough, but there is an uneasiness to him. Nobody knows a thing about him, and he seems to like it that way. He is confident, speaks with an foreign accent, and wears evident makeup to make himself appear of a different age – old or young, it’s hard to tell. The fifth guest to arrive at the Manor.

Detective Sergeant Trotter (20s-30s) – The final guest to arrive at the Manor. Jaunty and a straight-shooter, he is sent by the Berkshire Police to investigate the murder which took place on the previous day in London. He informs the guests that the murderer may very well be among them.

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to diverse & gender-inclusive casting. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
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

The Mousetrap AUDITIONS
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
The Mousetrap
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Leila McCrumb

Open Auditions: July 9 & 10 from 7-9pm.

Performances: September 19-21@ 7:30pm and September 22 @ 2pm

Audition Information:
Open auditions for “The Mousetrap” will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.
Auditionees need only attend one night unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to be held the evening of July 12 as needed.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Perusal copies of the expected audition scenes can be viewed and downloaded HERE.
Preparation/memorization is NOT required. Please feel free to attend whether you have reviewed the readings or not. Copies of all scenes will be available at auditions. You may be asked to read sides not shown here or for characters you are not auditioning for.
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. Rehearsals are expected to begin the week of July 22, with a possible initial read-through as soon as July 15.
If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office at least a week in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.

About the show:

“As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves cut off by a snowstorm in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people, from every corner of the globe, on the edge of their seats, and it continues to be a sell-out hit of London theatre.”

Cast of Characters:
Mollie Ralston (20s-30s) – A kind, caring young woman who inherited Monkswell Manor from her Aunt. She is savvy, takes pride in what she does, and is brand new to hosting alongside her husband, Giles. They have been married for one year, and are very much in love.

Giles Ralston (20s-30s) – A former Navyman, he is Mollie’s husband and first-time host of the Manor. He has a tendency of being pessimistic and isn’t always well-received by others, but he means well and has a good heart. He has been married to Mollie for one year, and they are very much in love.

Christopher Wren (20s-30s) – An eccentric, unapologetic, somewhat neurotic young man who often leaves people feeling unsettled, irritated, or wondering what to think of him. Despite this, he gains Mollie’s trust quite quickly and they form a friendship. He is the first guest to arrive at the Manor.

Mrs. Boyle (40+) – A critic; she is impossible to please and unanimously disliked. She is a former Magistrate and always speaks her mind, even though nobody asks; everything that’s wrong with the world is at the fault of others and never herself. She is the second guest to arrive at Monkswell Manor.

Major Metcalf (40+) – A kind, well-mannered man who is militant in nature and brings an inherent feeling of safety and security about him. He is the third guest to arrive at the manor.

Miss Casewell (20s-30s) – A rather standoffish woman who embodies masculine qualities that are ahead of her time. She is mysterious and alludes to a troubling past, though she has no intention of elaborating on it. She is the fourth guest to arrive at the manor.

Mr. Paravicini (40+) – A mysterious man who arrives unexpectedly during the middle of a snowstorm. He is pleasant enough, but there is an uneasiness to him. Nobody knows a thing about him, and he seems to like it that way. He is confident, speaks with an foreign accent, and wears evident makeup to make himself appear of a different age – old or young, it’s hard to tell. The fifth guest to arrive at the Manor.

Detective Sergeant Trotter (20s-30s) – The final guest to arrive at the Manor. Jaunty and a straight-shooter, he is sent by the Berkshire Police to investigate the murder which took place on the previous day in London. He informs the guests that the murderer may very well be among them.

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to diverse & gender-inclusive casting. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
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

Much Ado About Shakespeare (Workshop)
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Session 1 of 4 (attendance to all sessions not required, but different topics will be discussed at each class).
Learn more and sign up here.

Classes are open to ALL who are interested, but they are especially geared towards potential Much Ado About Nothing auditionees who’d like an introduction to the basics.
Attendance at this workshop is NOT required in order to audition.

Aladdin Jr (The Penguin Project at ACT)
2024-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Altoona Area High School Auditorium, 1415 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602
The Penguin Project at Altoona Community Theatre’s
Production of Disney’s
ALADDIN JR
Aladdin Jr. will perform at the Altoona Area High School on August 9 at 7 pm and August 10 at 2 pm.
Tickets available now at altoonaasd.booktix.com
Please call the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 for assistance purchasing tickets
This production is made possible by a partnership with the Altoona Area School District; and grants from the Zack Hinish Foundation, UPMC Altoona, Ambucs of Altoona, Rotary Club of Altoona, and the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation.
Click here to learn more about The Penguin Project® at Altoona Community Theatre

Disney’s Aladdin Jr
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio
and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
ww.MTIShows.com

Rails & Ales Brewfest
2024-08-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Heritage Plaza, Downtown Altoona, Altoona
Drink for a good cause! Sample beers from your favorite local breweries, enjoy great food, and support Altoona Community Theatre.

When: August 17, 2024
Where: Heritage Plaza, 1401 11th Ave, Downtown Altoona
Rain or Shine Event!
More information & tickets at railsandalesaltoona.com

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

The Mousetrap
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Directed by Leila McCrumb

September 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM
September 22 at 2 PM

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves cut off by a snowstorm in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people, from every corner of the globe, on the edge of their seats, and it continues to be a sell-out hit of London theatre.

Tickets on sale now through the Mishler Theatre Box Office – 814-944-9434

The Mousetrap
2024-09-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

September 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM
September 22 at 2 PM
Directed by Leila McCrumb

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves cut off by a snowstorm in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people, from every corner of the globe, on the edge of their seats, and it continues to be a sell-out hit of London theatre.

Tickets on sale now through the Mishler Theatre Box Office – 814-944-9434

A Dickens' Christmas Carol AUDITIONS
2024-09-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
A Dickens’ Christmas Carol : A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts
Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00pm & Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Show Dates: November 14-17, 2024
Directed by Sam Wagner
Open auditions for this hilarious take on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Sam Wagner, will take place September 24 and September 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
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 26 as needed.

A play by Mark Landon Smith.
From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company, a stuffy old traveling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens’ tale. Mayhem ensues as this professional company scrambles to keep the show going and everything that could possibly go wrong does, to hilarious, ridiculous results!

Available Roles
The cast requirements include four men and three women, all over the age of 18. Actors will need to have brushed up on their English accents and be able to engage in varying degrees of physical comedy (based on the roles.)
Sir Selsdon Piddock – A “Classical” actor in the truest sense of the word who will be playing Ebenezer Scrooge.
Mrs. Cordelia Ffoliet-Ffolkes Ffortescue Woods – An actress who wishes her resume were as long as her name. She will be playing multiple roles this evening.
Dame Rowena Middleton-Lewis – An actress of some pretensions who plays multiple roles.
Cynthia Imbry – A young actress who is the company understudy and is suddenly forced into the production and isn’t prepared but anxious to make an impression.
Mr. Elyot Crummels – A once dashing leading man now playing character parts. He will be very busy in this evening’s production.
Teddy Shub – An over-anxious young actor who appears to be all teeth.
Mrs. Bettina Salisbury – The company diva who was pretending to be ill for this evening’s performance, assured that the show would be canceled. It hasn’t happened and she appears mid-way through the show determined to play her roles.

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to diverse & gender-inclusive casting. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
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

Much Ado About Nothing AUDITIONS
2024-10-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Auditions for William Shakespeare’s
Much Ado About Nothing
Audition Dates: Sunday October 13 and Monday October 14 at 7:00 pm
Show Dates: February 13-16, 2025
**PLUS a required student matinee February 12 at 10a.m.**
Directed by Tom Liszka
Auditions for this Shakespearean rom-com will take place Sunday October 13 and Monday October 14 starting at 7 p.m. Auditions will be open in the ACT Rehearsal Hall unless a private audition is requested.
Actors must be available for all performances, including a student matinee at 10am on Wednesday February 12. Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions, please be prepared to list all conflicts from October 17 through November 1 as well as January 2 to February 16. While regular rehearsals will not begin until January, actors will be expected to be off book at the start of full rehearsals.
If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact director Tom Liszka at TRL1@psu.edu before October 1 to arrange an alternate time.
Call-backs are expected to take place October 16 as needed.

Acting audition: It is highly recommended you read the director’s version of the script prior to auditions. Then, choose two scenes/monologues to prepare from those available in the Google Drive linked below. You do not need to prepare a scene for every character you are interested in playing. If you prepare a scene that requires more than one actor, a member of the crew will read with you.
Director’s note: “I’m interested in actors who can act naturally, just as you’ve always done for any other part. Don’t just try to recite Shakespeare’s lines like they are some kind of sacred text.”
This show will also incorporate some music elements throughout. Singing, dancing, and instrument playing is not a requirement to audition*.
Optional dance audition: no preparation needed, you will be taught a dance at auditions
Optional music audition: prepare any song (the director recommends a “fun schmaltzy Italian song”) to sing acapella or accompanied by a track or yourself; you may also do a music audition with just an instrument and no singing.
*The character Balthasar will be required to sing in two scenes
For more information, please read the director’s full statement on auditions here.
It is highly recommended you read the director’s cut of the script prior to auditions.
Full Script & Audition scenes available via a Google Drive here.

About the show:

Love is in the air as two of Shakespeare’s most tumultuous couples— Beatrice and Benedick, and Claudio and Hero—volley hilarious quips and damning accusations back and forth. For Beatrice and Benedick, wit is a full-contact sport, and each is happy to throw some elbows. But wethinks they doth protest too much. Sometimes a stubborn soul needs that proverbial kick in the pantaloons to get out of their own way.

Will the truth win in this mischievous game of love? Romance, wit, false accusations, mistaken identities, and a cunning villain fuel this beloved classic with a central couple that set the standard for today’s rom coms.

Available Roles
(all auditionees should be of Junior High School age and above)
Don Pedro—a Prince and a soldier, any adult age
Leonato—Hero’s father, older, governor of Messina
Antonio—Beatrice’s father, even older than Leonato, a gentleman of Messina
Benedick—a soldier, 20-40, witty, swears he’ll never marry (until he falls in love), upper class
Beatrice—an independent woman, 20-40, witty, swears she’ll never marry (guess what happens), upper class
Claudio—a soldier, 20-40, upper class (must be willing to kiss on stage)
Hero—20-40, more innocent, upper class (must be willing to kiss on stage)
Margaret—an attendant to Hero, possibly slutty, thinks herself witty, probably younger, but possibly any age
Ursula—an attendant to Hero, probably younger, but possibly any age
Don John—a soldier, younger brother to Don Pedro, also a Prince—the villain
Borachio—a follower of Don John, so also a bad guy, any age, his name means “drunkard” in Spanish
Conrade—a follower of Don John, so also a bad guy, any age, thinks he’s a gentleman
Dogberry—Constable in charge of the Watch, lower class, confuses words, thinks he’s important, any age
Verges—Dogberry’s sidekick, lower class, a little slow, maybe smarter than Dogberry?, any age
Sexton (Francis Seacoal), any age, lower class, might be double cast with the Messenger, and one of the “Several” people below
Messenger, a soldier, might be double cast with the Sexton, and as one of the “Several” people below
4 Watchmen/women, lower class, any age, need to develop individual comic attributes, one of them has pants that fall down
Balthasar, a professional singer, any age, might be double-cast with the Friar, might also be a musician
Friar Francis, any age, might be double cast with Balthasar
Several Musicians, Servants, Mourners, a Boy, Party-goers, Dancers—4 to 7, these might all be the same people, any age

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to diverse & gender-inclusive casting. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
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

A Dicken's Christmas Carol
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
A Dickens’ Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts

by Mark Landon Smith
November 14, 15, 16 at 7:30
November 17 at 2 PM

Directed by Sam Wagner

This is NOT your traditional “Christmas Carol!” When a rag-tag theatrical touring company stages their 15th annual farewell performance of “A Christmas Carol,” nothing goes right. All the characters in Dickens’ story are there, but only seven actors play them. Mayhem ensues as these “seasoned professionals” scramble to keep the show going. But everything that can go wrong does go wrong to hilarious, ridiculous results!

This show celebrates the Dickens classic but with a bit of a twist. If you love the original but would like to see something a little different this holiday season, this is the show for you!

Tickets on sale now through the Mishler Theatre Box Office – 814-944-9434
