Auburn Area Community Theatre

The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) is home to the Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT). In partnership with the JDCAC, AACT is a non-profit 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 page at facebook.com/AuburnACT.

Upcoming AACT Productions

Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Young Performers – ARTISTIC TEAM for “Miss Nelson is Missing!”
This season, AACT is creating an opportunity to take a show on the road, reaching young audiences in surrounding areas that don't usually have access to live theatre. The Traveling AACTors will bring a favorite story to life: , "Miss Nelson Is Missing! " (written by Henry Allard and adapted by Jeff Hatcher) tells the story of a teacher that can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they'll do anything -- including hiring a private eye -- to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back. Laughter and action for all ages guaranteed. $10/Adults, $8/Children, Seniors Tickets are available at AuburnACT.org. FREE. More details are available at auburnact.org.
Age(s)                       Day(s)              Date(s)               Time                 Location
All
Production:              RFSA               2/22 – 2/24      6:30 p.m.          TBD
Matinee:                   SA                    2/24                   2 p.m.               TBD
Traveling Show:      T                       2/27                   6:30 p.m.          BCC
                                   FSA                 3/1 – 3/2           6:30 p.m.          TBD
Matinee:                   SU                    3/3                     2 p.m.               TBD
Director: Dana Tompkins • (407) 212-2817 • [email protected]
Production Manager: Cora Connelly • (334) 703-3128 • [email protected]

Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Adults Announce Open Auditions for “The Games’ Afoot”
Open Auditions for The Games Afoot! No previous experience necessary! 5 women, and 3 men of various ages are needed for this delicious Murder Mystery, by award-winning Ken Ludwig. Come either or both audition days, and read from the scripts provided. Characters include Gillette, the renowned actor playing Sherlock, his daffy high society momma, a pair of wise-cracking seasoned performers, the sweet Newlyweds, the very funny and sarcastic female theatre critic, and the eccentric female inspector who gets it all wrong. Set, props, and other volunteers are also welcome to come to auditions. Contact Director Andrea Holliday via email at [email protected] for more information. FREE.
Age(s)                               Day(s)         Date(s)                  Time                          Location
18+                                                                                                                          JDCAC
Auditions:                        MT                2/19 & 2/20        6:30 – 8 p.m.            
Callbacks:                       R                    2/22                     6:30 – 8 p.m.           
Rehearsals:                     MTR              3/4 – 5/9            6 – 8:30 p.m.           
Set Build:                         SASU            5/4 – 5/5            9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tech and Dress Rehearsal:                 5/8 – 5/9           6 – 9 p.m.
Director: Andrea Holliday • (334) 559-0807 • [email protected]
Production Manager: Terry Kelley

Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Adults Performs “The Game’s Afoot”
For May 2024, AACT presents a comedy thriller, written by award winning Ken Ludwig. It is 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his estate for a weekend of revelry. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this house of tricks and mirrors turn dangerous. It's up to Gillette himself, as he assumes his on-stage persona of Detective Sherlock Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim falls. It would help if the bodies would just stay put! The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit directed by Andrea Holliday. $12/Adults, $10/Children, Seniors Tickets are available at AuburnACT.org.
Age(s)                   Day(s)                  Date(s)              Time                      Location
All                                                                                                                JDCAC 
Production:          RFSAR                   5/10 – 5/18      7 p.m. 
Matinee:               SU                         5/12, 5/19        2 p.m. 
Director: Andrea Holliday • (334) 559-0807 • [email protected]
Production Author: Ken Ludwig

Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Adults Announce Open Auditions for “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
Open Auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! No previous experience necessary! Actors 16 and up are invited to audition for roles for 13 women and 13 men. Boys and girls, aged 6-10, are invited to audition for Chip. Please notice that rehearsals do not start until 5/21/24. Please bring your calendar to discuss any rehearsal conflicts. Go to https://form.Jotform.com/AuburnACT/Beauty-and-the-Beast or AuburnACT.org for an audition time slot. You may prepare a 30 second monologue, or read from the scripts provided. Please prepare 1-2 minutes of a song. You may bring a recorded accompaniment, or sing a capella. Please wear clothing and shoes you can move in. You will be taught a very brief dance routine. (Not every role will require dancing.) All actors may not be required at all rehearsals. Set, props, and other volunteers are also welcome to come to auditions. Contact Director Terry Kelley via email at [email protected] for more information.
Age(s)              Day(s)              Date(s)                    Time                Location
16+                                                                                                      JDCAC 
Auditions:        MT                   4/22 & 4/23           6:30 – 8p.m. 
Callbacks:       R                      4/24                         6:30 – 8 p.m.
Rehearsals:     MW                 5/21 – 8/8              6 – 8:30 p.m. 
Set Build:         SASU              8/3 – 8/4                9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tech and Dress:                      8/7 – 8/8               6 – 9 p.m.
Director: Terry Kelley • (334) 759-0110 • [email protected]
Production Manager: Bradley Cantrell

Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Adults Presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
Enjoy this Tale as Old as Time! Based on the Oscar- nominated motion picture, this is classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Meet the enchanted household, Lumiere and Babette, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and of course, Chip! Come be our guest! $16/Adults, $14/ Children, Students & Seniors. Tickets are available at AuburnACT.org.
Age(s)                 Day(s)                     Date(s)                 Time                   Location
All                                                                                                                 JDCAC
Production:        RFSA                      8/9 – 8/18           7 p.m. 
Matinee:             SU                           8/11, 8/18            2 p.m. 
Director: Terry Kelley • (334) 759-0110 • [email protected]
Production Manager: Bradley Cantrell