Jump to content

Theatre III

Theatre III is a community theater located in Acton, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1955 as the Acton Community Center. The Little Theater Workshop, founded by Bob Darling[1] put on its first production, The Curious Savage, in 1956.[2] Two other local artistic organizations, Community Dance Theatre and The Acton Community Chorus combined with the Little Theater Workshop to form Theatre III.[3]

Theatre III celebrated its 50th anniversary during its 2005-2006 season with productions of The Music Man, A Christmas Carol, Blithe Spirit, and 50 Years of Favorites. [4]

Theatre III is located in a historic church built in 1868.[5] In 1925 the church was purchased and donated to the West Acton Women's Club before being used as a theater in 1955.[6]

Theatre III is a member of EMACT.[7]

Awards

EMACT Distinguished Achievement Awards

References

  1. ^ Pierce, Judson Lee (2006). Images of America: Greater Boston Community Theater. Portsmouth , NH: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 66. ISBN 0-7385-4564-3.
  2. ^ "Past Productions". Theatre III. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  3. ^ "About Us". Theatre III. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  4. ^ Pierce, Judson Lee (2006). Images of America: Greater Boston Community Theater. Portsmouth , NH: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 60. ISBN 0-7385-4564-3.
  5. ^ "West Acton Universalist Church". Buildings of New England. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Acton Community Center, Inc. (Theatre III) - Complete Professional Assessment" (PDF). Acton, MA. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Member Directory". Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  8. ^ "2006-2007 DASH Nominees and Awards". Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres. Retrieved 15 April 2024.


See what we do next...

OR

By submitting your email or phone number, you're giving mschf permission to send you email and/or recurring marketing texts. Data rates may apply. Text stop to cancel, help for help.

Success: You're subscribed now !