Success StoryArtists Collaborative Theatre Returns to the Stage



Artists Collaborative Theatre Returns to the Stage

Author: Kristy Porter

Planning Unit: Pike County CES

Major Program: Increasing Access to Quality Arts Experiences

Plan of Work: Pike County Arts Advancement

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Artists Collaborative Theatre (ACT) was extremely proud and excited to announce its return to the stage after sixteen months of being dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pike County Extension Fine Arts and ACT has long had a close partnership with productions and kids classes. During the summer, ACT staged Blood Song: The Story of the Hatfields and the McCoys at Jenny Wiley Amphitheatre for three weekends. 865 people attended the play. The play was also selected as a finalist at AACTFest 2021. Twelve theatres were selected across the nation. ACT became a national award-winning theatre for best stage combat! Cast and crew members held a watch party at Pike County Extension Office.

ACT recently announced its new six show season to run now through June 2022. Currently in production is The Miss Firecracker Contest. All shows this season will take place for two weekends at Breaks Interstate Park and two weekends in Prestonsburg, KY. Elf the Musical is beginning rehearsals for a November 2021 opening.






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