Category: Multifarious

Picture This 2018

That’s all folks!

AOTC Monsters

We have been “monstering ” from the start of Acting Out Theatre Co in 2011. Somehow it has become one of our things! Parades, festivals, roaming monsters, movies, library events, our monsters get around!   This year we will be roaming and performing “Thriller” at The Court Street Ford -Trunk or Treat event. And returning to…
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“It’s not where you go, but who you meet along the way.”

By Shauntia Mettlin My love for the stage started at a very young age. During a typical Sunday morning at our church, my mom frequently sang solos during the service. Often times, I would end up following her on stage and sit behind her as she sang her heart out. For some reason, they thought…
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“You can have your wish,…”

By Michael Keigher “You can have your wish, but you can’t just wish. No, to get your wish you go… Into the woods has always been my favorite musical. My first lead in 7th grade was for a middle school production of into the woods as the narrator and I fell in love. Into the…
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Acting Out Theatre Co.’s Rain Policy

We will make every effort to present the performance. In the event of rain, please retain your ticket stub. Acting Out Theatre Co. reserves the right to hold the start of a performance for a maximum of 45 minutes. In the event of rain during a performance. AOTC may interrupt the show for a maximum…
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Picture This 2017

We say good-bye to 2017 with a look back…Happy New Year to you all! “Movin’ on up” We moved our shoppe to the 2nd floor of Peddinghaus…. BBCHS Robotics teams lent a very needed hand! Our staff assembled and ready for duty! Audition time! Beauty and the Beast dance workshop. Our check-in table! Read-thru with…
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Warm Holiday Wishes

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holidays from the Acting Out Theatre Co. family! I like to imagine she is pointing and telling him,  “put i the ornament right there” Here are a few images of Acting Out Holiday cards from years gone by… 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011  

You Say it’s Your Birthday!

Our 1st year we had a smash cake of course!! And then the cake tradition just continued, because who doesn’t like cake! We celebrated with our opening night of our 1st It’s a Wonderful Life! The “cat was out of the bag” on this cake! Our actors seem to like to eat their own face!…
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If You “Need a Little Christmas”

This is our off year for It’s a Wonderful Life. You may find yourselves, like us, needing a little Christmas! (We Need a Little Christmas) Here are some holiday happenings in our community and beyond! Now thru January 6, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!  One of our favorites!! For 16 years, the American Blues Ensemble…
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Finding the Happy in the Holidays

What is it about the holiday season that warms your soul? Is it a childhood memory, a family tradition, the opportunity to see your loved ones, the winter weather drawing you to snuggle by the fireplace, the sparkle of the lights on Christmas trees throughout the neighborhood, or is it the magic and wonder the…
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