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
editEMACT Distinguished Achievement Awards
References
edit- ^ Pierce, Judson Lee (2006). Images of America: Greater Boston Community Theater. Portsmouth , NH: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 66. ISBN 0-7385-4564-3.
- ^ "Past Productions". Theatre III. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Theatre III. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Pierce, Judson Lee (2006). Images of America: Greater Boston Community Theater. Portsmouth , NH: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 60. ISBN 0-7385-4564-3.
- ^ "West Acton Universalist Church". Buildings of New England. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Acton Community Center, Inc. (Theatre III) - Complete Professional Assessment" (PDF). Acton, MA. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Member Directory". Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "2006-2007 DASH Nominees and Awards". Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
External links
edit- Theatre III https://www.theatre3.org
- Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres http://www.emact.org
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