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Auburn Area Community Theatre

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Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center

222 E Drake Ave

Sara Hand Custer

Sara Hand Custer

Cultural Arts Director

The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) is home to the Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT). In partnership with the JDCAC, AACT is a nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity for education and participation in the theatre community. AACT presents quality, entertaining and thought-provoking theatre experiences to our cultural community. In addition to theatrical performances, AACT provides a number of workshops and summer camps to area residents.

Make sure to visit their website at auburnact.org and check out their Facebook facebook.com/AuburnACT and Instagram pages.

Upcoming Productions

Auburn Area Community Theatre Jr. Performs “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids”

As part of AACT’s 20th anniversary celebration we are bringing back the classic animated tale of kidnapping villains and courageous puppies is adapted in this "fur-tastic" musical adventure! $10/Adults, $8/Children, Seniors. Tickets are available at AuburnACT.org.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
All JDCAC
Production RFSAM 10/3 - 10/11 6:30 p.m.
Matinee SA 10/5 & 10/12 4 p.m.

Director: Melanie Brown • (334) 332-6834 • mbrown@auburnact.org

Auburn Area Community Theatre Announce Open Auditions for "Over the River and Through the Woods" (A Staged Reading)

Open Auditions will be held for a staged reading of "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietra. This offers a wonderful opportunity for more seasoned performers, as well as newcomers to the stage. A staged reading (from scripts in hand) requires fewer rehearsals, because memorization is not required. Rehearsal attendance will be important, as there will only be 8-10 rehearsals. No rehearsals are scheduled for Thanksgiving week. Characters include Nick, the 30-something grandson (who endures dinner with both sets of Italian grandparents every Sunday, where he is plied with food, but can’t get a word in edgewise,) and his 30-something blind date Caitlyn. The Grandmothers, Aida and Emma are fussing, loving, cooking and infuriating. Gramps has been having minor car accidents (“Its okay. Nobody was killed.”), and Nunzio is full of stories. “Tengo Famiglia!” they remind Nick. “This is Family!”

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
18+ JDCAC
Auditions MT 10/21 & 10/22 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Callbacks R 10/24 6 - 8 p.m.
Rehearsals TR 11/5 - 12/3 6 - 8 p.m.
Set Build SA 12/7 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Director: Terry Kelly • (334) 759-0110 • infoauburnACT.org

Auburn Area Community Theatre Performs "Over the River and Through the Woods" (A Staged Reading)

"Over the River and Through the Woods" is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. Nick Cristano may be living the life of a modern young professional in New York City, but his loving grandparents never let him forget where he belongs: in New Jersey! Faithfully, Nick goes “over the river” to Grandma’s house every week for Sunday dinner, with his tenacious, tender-hearted, loud, loving, and well-fed Italian-American grandparents. When he is offered an important promotion in Seattle, Washington, Frank, Aida, Emma, and Nunzio are heartbroken at the prospect of their beloved grandson raising a family all the way across the country -- or worse, not raising a family at all! These wily elders cook up a matchmaking scheme, inviting lovely Caitlin O’Hare over for Sunday dinner. Will the prospect of true love keep Nick from moving across the country? Joe DiPietro’s intimate family comedy featuring a mature cast is a beloved staple of theaters across the United States. (Rated PG due to occasional swear language.) $10/ adults, $8 Students and Seniors. Tickets are available at AuburnACT.org.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
All JDCAC
Production FSA 12/13 & 12/14 7 p.m.
Matinee SU 12/15 2 p.m.

Director: Terry Kelly • (334) 759-0110 • infoauburnACT.org

Auburn Area Community Theatre Announce Open Auditions for "Almost, Maine"

Open Auditions will be held for "Almost, Maine." Rehearsals will not begin until January 6, 2025. Actors will be expected to be very familiar with their lines when rehearsals start. Because of the episodic nature of Almost, Maine, each scene requires 2 or 3 actors of various ages, and will rehearse for one hour, twice a week. Rehearsals are about 5 weeks total. Actors may be cast in more than one scene. No previous experience necessary! This is your opportunity to shine or step into the stage lights for the first time. Performances will be February 6 - 9.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
18+ JDCAC
Auditions MW 12/2 & 12/4 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Callbacks R 12/5 6 - 8 p.m.

Director: Terry Kelly • (334) 759-0110 • infoauburnACT.org

Auburn Area Community Theatre Performs "Almost, Maine"

A special Almost-Valentine’s Day offering from AACT! One clear cold night, as the Northern Lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north its almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So, it almost doesn’t exist. Tonight, knees are bruised, hearts are broken. But bruises heal, and hearts mend (almost!) in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. This quirky collection of stories about love is consistently one of the most-produced plays in America. $10/adults, $8 Students and Seniors.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
All JDCAC
Production RFSA 2/6 - 2/8 7 p.m.
Matinee SU 2/9 2 p.m.

Director: Terry Kelly • (334) 759-0110 • infoauburnACT.org