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Tickets are now on sale for our ACT2 Youth Theatre Producation Mary Poppins Jr.
Show dates are September 14th, 15th, 20th & 21st at 7 P.M. and September 16th & 22nd at 2 P.M. To Purchase tickets, visit our Purchase Tickets page on our website (ACTDalton.org) or by clicking the Book Now button on our Facebook Page. You'll need the promo code mailed to our member's inboxes this morning to access pre-sale tickets. This promo code will also allow you to receive your member discount through our ticketing system, even when tickets go on sale to the public on September 1st. If you have any questions about ordering your tickets or are a member who didn't receive an email this morning, feel free to email us (ACTDalton@gmail.com).. An ACT Board Member will get back to you as soon as we can.
Directed by Mary McLawhorn, with musical direction by Heidi Phelps Long, ACT2's Youth Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Jr. is based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical!
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions.
Artistic Civic Theatre names new Managing Artistic Director
The Board of Directors of Artistic Civic Theatre is pleased to announce the hiring of our new Managing Artistic Director, Brian Seagraves. Out of a field of eighteen applicants, Brian was the unanimous choice of our Managing Director Search Committee. Brian will take over day-to-day operations of Artistic Civic Theatre, beginning October 1st, 2018.
Brian comes to us from the Athens-Clarke Countygovernment, where he served as the Arts Division Administrator. In the position, Brian managed the various arts programs offered by Athens-Clarke County. These programs included art and dance classes, exhibitions and theatrical performances. Prior to joining Athens-Clarke County, Brian spent eight years as the Arts Director for the Garden City Recreation Commission in Garden City, Kansas. He has also held positions as an Adjunct Humanities Instructor with Ozark Technical Community College and Operations Director with Stained Glass Theatre, both based in Springfield, Missouri. Brian is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University.
As the search committee began the process of hiring a new Managing Artistic Director, the Board of Directors outlined several key components it wanted from the next director. “Brian’s energetic personality, experience and drive made him a perfect fit for our organization,” ACT Board Member Lynsey Bethel said. ACT Board President Mark Orr added, “Brian has thrived navigating the challenges of running a community theatre and will be a wonderful face for our organization.” Several Board Members noted his experience and passion for growing youth theatre as one of Brian’s biggest attributes for the position.
Brian is excited to join Artistic Civic Theatre and lead ACT through our 27th season and beyond. “I will continue Artistic Civic Theatre’s tradition of bringing top-notch productions to Dalton and Northwest Georgia,” Brian said. “I look forward to meeting, and getting-to-know, all the volunteers who work so hard creating theatrical magic in this wonderfully, diverse community.”
Artistic Civic Theatre is a non-profit theatrical arts organization serving Northwest Georgia and surrounding areas. In our 27th year, ACT has produced hundreds of shows, including comedic, dramatic, musical and variety productions. We also produce educational and youth theatrical opportunities through our children’s theatre, ACT2, and provide scholarship opportunities for area graduating high school seniors through the Danny Dantzler Memorial Scholarship. ACT is funded through individual and family memberships, as well as corporate sponsorship and donations. Consider becoming a member or corporate sponsor today and help us continue to provide theatrical arts opportunities, entertainment, and educational programs to the Northwest Georgia Community.
(Photo Courtesy of Matt Hardy Photography)
Brian comes to us from the Athens-Clarke Countygovernment, where he served as the Arts Division Administrator. In the position, Brian managed the various arts programs offered by Athens-Clarke County. These programs included art and dance classes, exhibitions and theatrical performances. Prior to joining Athens-Clarke County, Brian spent eight years as the Arts Director for the Garden City Recreation Commission in Garden City, Kansas. He has also held positions as an Adjunct Humanities Instructor with Ozark Technical Community College and Operations Director with Stained Glass Theatre, both based in Springfield, Missouri. Brian is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University.
As the search committee began the process of hiring a new Managing Artistic Director, the Board of Directors outlined several key components it wanted from the next director. “Brian’s energetic personality, experience and drive made him a perfect fit for our organization,” ACT Board Member Lynsey Bethel said. ACT Board President Mark Orr added, “Brian has thrived navigating the challenges of running a community theatre and will be a wonderful face for our organization.” Several Board Members noted his experience and passion for growing youth theatre as one of Brian’s biggest attributes for the position.
Brian is excited to join Artistic Civic Theatre and lead ACT through our 27th season and beyond. “I will continue Artistic Civic Theatre’s tradition of bringing top-notch productions to Dalton and Northwest Georgia,” Brian said. “I look forward to meeting, and getting-to-know, all the volunteers who work so hard creating theatrical magic in this wonderfully, diverse community.”
Artistic Civic Theatre is a non-profit theatrical arts organization serving Northwest Georgia and surrounding areas. In our 27th year, ACT has produced hundreds of shows, including comedic, dramatic, musical and variety productions. We also produce educational and youth theatrical opportunities through our children’s theatre, ACT2, and provide scholarship opportunities for area graduating high school seniors through the Danny Dantzler Memorial Scholarship. ACT is funded through individual and family memberships, as well as corporate sponsorship and donations. Consider becoming a member or corporate sponsor today and help us continue to provide theatrical arts opportunities, entertainment, and educational programs to the Northwest Georgia Community.
(Photo Courtesy of Matt Hardy Photography)
The 2018-2019 Season!
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2018-2019 ACT Corporate Sponsors
Shaw Industries Dalton Ear, Nose & Throat David J. Cassidy, DMD Oakwood Cafe Walnut Hill Farm William B. Snipes, DMD Peds Care, PC Nichols, Cauley & Associates Dalton Surgical Group Cornerstone Medical Group Textile Rubber & Chemical Co. John Kenemer Insurance Agency Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza Wright Global Graphics Schlotzsky's Deli The UPS Store BASF Corporation The Sassy Flea Disant Fromage Photography Temps Plus, Inc. Dalton Plastic Surgery J+J Flooring Group Bank of the Ozarks Engineered Floors Nephrology & Hypertension Specialists, PC Barrett Properties |
2018-2019 ACT Board of Directors
Mark Orr Interim President Jessica Brinkley Officer Judy Beasley Lynsey Bethel Jonathan Bledsoe Chris Blessing Danny Buckner John Hutcheson Rick Martin Ward Satterfield Mary Rose Threet Brian Seagraves Managing Artistic Director |