Altoona Community Theatre

General Membership Meeting
2025-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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/

Cinderella Auditions
2025-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Auditions for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Open Auditions: Sunday, July 13 at 6:00 PM & Monday, July 14 at 6:00 PM
Show Dates: September 18, 19, & 20 @ 7:30 pm, September 21 @ 2 PM
Directed by Bryce Cossitor
Open auditions for Altoona Community Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” will be held Sunday and Monday, July 13 & 14, beginning 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Street, Downtown Altoona. Auditionees need only attend one night of auditions unless asked to also attend callbacks, which are expected to be held as needed Wednesday July 16 starting at 6 p.m.
Auditions will consist of singing and cold readings from the script. Auditionees should be 8 years of age or older. Note that all speaking roles will require age 17 or older. There will be a limited number of children 8-16 used in ensemble numbers and for specialized puppetry tasks. Everyone should be prepared with 16 to 32 bars of any Rodgers and Hammerstein song that showcases their ability. No unaccompanied singing will be permitted. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring paper copies of your sheet music in the appropriate key. A song will be taught to those without a prepared number.
Everyone will participate in a general movement audition. No special dance clothing is required, just clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in.
Actors must be available for all performances (September 16 through September 21, 2025). Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions. Please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions through performance dates. Rehearsals are expected to begin at 7:00 p.m.
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:
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless tale of Cinderella, the definitive rags to riches story that has charmed and inspired audiences all over the world. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the treasured fairy tale features some of their most beloved songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this romantic (and hilarious) update.
Winning nine 2013 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, critics called it, “Reassuringly old-fashioned and refreshingly irreverent, sentimental and snarky, sincere and ironic, all at once!”
Available Roles:
Ella: Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in the kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Soprano B3-Eb5
Topher: A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Baritone C#3-A4
Madame: Ella’s selfish stepmother, the epitome of vanity and fashion. MezzoSoprano C4-D5
Sebastian: The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor and trusted advisor to the Prince, though uses propaganda and dishonesty to keep Topher in the dark about his kingdom. Baritone C3-E4
Marie: A friend to Ella and the town’s crazy lady and beggar who also happens to be a Fairy Godmother. Soprano A3-Ab5
Gabrielle: Ella’s stepsister and publicly follows her mother and sister but secretly empathetic, passionate, and drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Soprano C4-G5
Charlotte: Ella’s stepsister who is brash, self-centered, materialistic and always wants to be the center of attention. Mezzo-Soprano B3-F5
Jean-Michel: A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Also has a crush on Gabrielle. Baritone C3-G4
Lord Pinkleton: Sebastian’s right-hand man who announces royal balls, banquets and occasionally the weather to the villagers. Tenor D3-A4
Ensemble: Interchanging parts to include a Giant, Fox and Raccoon, Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Etc

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. 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.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com.

Cinderella Auditions
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601, United States
Auditions for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Open Auditions: Sunday, July 13 at 6:00 PM & Monday, July 14 at 6:00 PM
Show Dates: September 18, 19, & 20 @ 7:30 pm, September 21 @ 2 PM
Directed by Bryce Cossitor
Open auditions for Altoona Community Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” will be held Sunday and Monday, July 13 & 14, beginning 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Mishler Theatre, 1208 12th Street, Downtown Altoona. Auditionees need only attend one night of auditions unless asked to also attend callback, which are expected to be held as needed Wednesday July 16 starting at 6 p.m.
Auditions will consist of singing and cold readings from the script. Auditionees should be 8 years of age or older. Note that all speaking roles will require age 17 or older. There will be a limited number of children 8-16 used in ensemble numbers and for specialized puppetry tasks. Everyone should be prepared with 16 to 32 bars of any Rodgers and Hammerstein song that showcases their ability. No unaccompanied singing will be permitted. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring paper copies of your sheet music in the appropriate key. A song will be taught to those without a prepared number.
Everyone will participate in a general movement audition. No special dance clothing is required, just clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in.
Actors must be available for all performances (September 16 through September 21, 2025). Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions. Please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions through performance dates. Rehearsals are expected to begin at 7:00 p.m.
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:
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless tale of Cinderella, the definitive rags to riches story that has charmed and inspired audiences all over the world. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the treasured fairy tale features some of their most beloved songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this romantic (and hilarious) update.
Winning nine 2013 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, critics called it, “Reassuringly old-fashioned and refreshingly irreverent, sentimental and snarky, sincere and ironic, all at once!”
Available Roles:
Ella: Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in the kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Soprano B3-Eb5
Topher: A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Baritone C#3-A4
Madame: Ella’s selfish stepmother, the epitome of vanity and fashion. MezzoSoprano C4-D5
Sebastian: The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor and trusted advisor to the Prince, though uses propaganda and dishonesty to keep Topher in the dark about his kingdom. Baritone C3-E4
Marie: A friend to Ella and the town’s crazy lady and beggar who also happens to be a Fairy Godmother. Soprano A3-Ab5
Gabrielle: Ella’s stepsister and publicly follows her mother and sister but secretly empathetic, passionate, and drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Soprano C4-G5
Charlotte: Ella’s stepsister who is brash, self-centered, materialistic and always wants to be the center of attention. Mezzo-Soprano B3-F5
Jean-Michel: A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Also has a crush on Gabrielle. Baritone C3-G4
Lord Pinkleton: Sebastian’s right-hand man who announces royal balls, banquets and occasionally the weather to the villagers. Tenor D3-A4
Ensemble: Interchanging parts to include a Giant, Fox and Raccoon, Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Etc

All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. 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.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 or act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com.

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.
